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Importance of Scientific Theory, The

What is the nature of science? The answer to that question can be found in the momentous theories and discoveries that have occupied scientists for generations. The Importance of Scientific Theory series helps students develop a broader and deeper understanding of the nature of science by examining richly detailed examples from history. Titles in this series examine how scientists arrived at core ideas such as atomic theory, germ theory, evolution theory, and more as well as what resulted from w

In Controversy

This series examines the complex, controversial issues of the day by breaking them into smaller pieces. Each book in the series provides a clear, insightful discussion of the issues, integrating facts and a variety of contrasting opinions for a solid, balanced perspective. Personal accounts and direct quotes from academic and professional experts, advocacy groups, politicians, and others enhance the narrative.

In the Headlines

Known for its world-renowned, groundbreaking journalism, The New York Times has its finger on the global pulse, bringing the biggest news items happening today to the forefront of the world's attention. This riveting collection identifies topics of the timeliest interest, compiling the most compelling coverage of the social and cultural movements and events making The New York Times headlines. With introductions to contextualize the historical importance of each collection of articles, these vol

In Trouble

In Troubleáisáa work of historical fiction, combining McCarthy-era politics with pre-sexual revolution sexual repression. Two 1950s teens in New York deal in very different ways with the consequences of unplanned pregnancies. One’s family is very conservative and Catholic; the other’s father just came back from serving a year in prison for refusing to name names.

Infandous

Sephora Golding lives in the shadow of her unbelievably beautiful mother. Even though they scrape by in the seedier part of Venice Beach, she's always felt lucky. As a child, she imagined she was a minor but beloved character in her mother's fairy tale. But now, at sixteen, the fairy tale is less Disney and more Grimm. And she wants the story to be her own. Then she meets Felix, and the fairy tale takes a turn she never imagined. Sometimes, a story is just a way to hide the unspeakable in plain

Influential Lives

This engaging, easy-to-read collection of biographies explores the lives and accomplishments of recognizable and influential figures from entertainment, the arts, and politics. Teeming with full-colour images, fascinating personal facts, and inspiring quotations directly from the individuals, these books will appeal to researchers looking for age-appropriate sources as well as leisure readers in grades 7 and up.

Influential Women

Influential Women examines the lives and achievements of some of the world's most fascinating women. Through their own words, and the words of those who have known or studied them, emerge life stories that are well worth reading about again and again.

Information Glut: Sorting the Good from the Bad

Day and night we are bombarded by information. Information overload can cloud the brain and complicate decision making. But information is an essential commodity. It must be protected but also processed through the filters of critical thinking. Learning to sift through the noise-sorting good and useful information from bogus or harmful information is an essential skill for teenagers and adults alike.

Information Insecurity: Privacy under Siege

The Internet gives us information, communication options, shopping opportunities, entertainment, and much more--all at the touch of a fingertip and much of it for free. But in exchange for these benefits, we may be losing a basic right: the right to privacy. Around the world, critics are sounding the alarm about digital privacy. Many have called for stricter controls on data tracking. What rights do you have when it comes to privacy online? How can you be a smart cyber citizen and protect your p

Inkflower

Inspired by a true story . . .Lisa's father has six months to live. And a story to tell about a boy sent to Auschwitz. A boy who lost everything and started again. A story he has kept hiddenÑuntil now. But Lisa doesn't want to hear it because she has secrets too. No one at school knows she is Jewish or that her dad is sick. Not even her boyfriend. But that's all about to change. And so is she.