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Opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions. Firearm-related deaths have surged to the highest level in fifty years. Childhood trauma is now considered to be every bit as urgent as a natural disaster or outbreak of deadly disease. These are just three of the issues examined in the Emerging Issues in Public Health series. All books explore recent events and new ideas in an effort to explain what's taking place, why it matters, and what efforts are being made to address these and other publi
This series takes a future tense perspective on the energy issues that underlie the problems of today. With opportunities available to Mankind in the area of biofuels, energy mixing, and resource management, this series uses consistent Pro/Con features to illustrate to readers the need for good stewardship and leadership.
Through the use of concrete, real-world examples and stories, this series explores various environmental concerns and the consequences of each. Books look at what is taking place; where, how, and why; the effect(s) now; the likely future effects; and what’s being done or proposed to address these issues. All books include an appendix list titled ôMake a Difference.ö These lists offer realistic suggestions to teen readers who want to act.
More than 450 million people worldwide watch esports each year. That is more than the number of people who watch Netflix, Hulu, ESPN, and HBO combined-and the esports audience keeps growing. Esports and the New Gaming Culture examines the cultural phenomenon that is esports. The book explores the world of professional gamers and teams, the competitions, the spectators, the business of pro gaming, and even the interscholastic programs-all of which make up this exciting revolution in spectator spo
After Philly teenager Alexis Duncan is injured in a gang shooting, her dreams of a college scholarship and pro basketball career vanish in an instant. To avoid becoming another Black teen trapped in her poverty-stricken neighbourhood, she shifts her focus to the school's STEM team, a group of self-professed nerds seeking their own college scholarships. Academics have never been her thing, but Alexis is freshly motivated by Aamani Chakrabarti, the new Indian student who becomes her friend (and cr
While most health issue series are overly simple and incomplete, this middle grade series uses a survey of new science and technology as well as case studies and first-person accounts to illustrate how the body works, and how these conditions are compromises on the a healthy individual. It profiles the difficulties of living with these conditions and disabilities, its history and progress within treatment regimens. In the end this series gives helpful advice for the afflicted, their caretakers a
Students will richly explore the state of Texas through its agriculture, cities, vegetation, animals, geography, natural parks, and monuments. Readers will learn of the Lone Star's varied and renowned gastronomy, as well as some of its celebrated people, such as Melinda Gates, astronaut Shannon Walker, and Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot. Features include: Each book is loaded with fact boxes, Side Bars, maps, and timelines. Rich resource sections that offer detailed bibli
Exploring Careers introduces readers to various career options within a given field and explores what the jobs entail, educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, employment prospects, and more. All books in the series feature a Q&A interview with someone who works in the field.
Engineering is a high-demand career field that offers many job opportunities. This book explores six jobs in this field. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.