Juvenile Nonfiction

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War in Ernest Hemingway's for Whom the Bell Tolls - Paperback

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by Gary Wiener (Editor)Ernest Hemingway's depiction of war in his novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is one without clear ideological or moral imperatives. The story wrestles with themes of wartime and violence, as readers follow Robert Jordan, an American teacher, who volunteers to lead an ill-disciplined band of guerrillas during the Spanish Civil War. This illuminating volume explores themes surrounding war as they relate to Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls. A series of essays focus on topic...

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by Lynn M. Zott (Editor)This edition features viewpoints discussing aspects of our environment, including pollution, the debate about climate change, fracking, nuclear energy, changes that can be made to improve our environment, and other current topics. Readers are exposed to many sides of the debates, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Compelling essay sources include the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate ...

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by Margaret Haerens (Editor), Lynn M. Zott (Editor)This volume examines whether or not the Internet should be censored, who should govern the Internet, what the best ways to fight Internet Censorship are, and which legal measures effectively address Internet Censorship. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Essay sources include Hill...

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by Louise I. Gerdes (Editor)This book explores the seriousness of the American housing crisis, the impacts, causes and solutions. Readers will learn about the threat to families and neighborhoods, homeownership as a wealth-building strategy, lending reform, and mortgage interest deduction. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others. Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.6 x 9 x 5.9 IN Publication...

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by Debra A. Miller (Editor)What factors motivate modern day pirates? Are pirates the same as terrorists? Should international navies or local fleets handle pirates? Does aid help prevent piracy, or does it have no effect? This anthology explores the ongoing problem of modern-day piracy. Rising in prevalence at the turn of the 21st century, pirates attacked commercial ships in Southeast Asia and off the coast of Somalia. Readers will learn about the complexities of nautical law, the conflicts ...

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by Louise I. Gerdes (Editor)The Pew Group provides one of the thirteen essays here, plainly stating that hybrid and electric cars make the United States more competitive, so why don't we see these cars everywhere? Readers will explore this issue across several topics relating to these cars, including what to do with mileage taxes, whether the government should subsidize the cars, and why China does not embrace these cars. Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN Publication Date: A...

Should Vaccinations Be Mandatory? - Paperback

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by Roman Espejo (Editor)Vaccines are meant to help us, but there are contrary ideas as to whether vaccines are the best alternative. Supporters say that vaccines prevent deadly and serious diseases including rubella, diphtheria, smallpox, polio, and whooping cough. People against vaccination believe that children's immune systems can deal with most infections naturally. They point out that injecting questionable vaccine ingredients into a child may cause side effects, including seizures, para...

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by Clay Farris Naff (Editor)This book explores possible causes for the recent rise in autism. It looks at improved diagnostics of autism, vitamin deficiencies, and different environmental and behavioral reasons that could lead to autism. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others. Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.9 x 5.8 IN Publication Date: June 30, 2014

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by Noël Merino (Editor)The National Alliance to End Homelessness states that there are 564,708 people experiencing homelessness on any given night in the U.S. The primary source writings in this anthology have been selected to provide your readers with a broad range of viewpoints on poverty and homelessness, including what role minimum wage plays. The essays in each chapter of this book represent contrasting viewpoints on government social assistance programs and income inequality. Students a...

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by Noël Merino (Editor)Abortion has been a procedure that dates back to ancient times, laws regarding abortion are found as early as 1075 B.C. This volume explores both sides of the debate on the moral and social issues surrounding abortion. Is it immoral? Does it violate human rights? Can it be a form of genocide? Restrictions on abortion rights, such as parental consent laws and banning late-term abortions, are also discussed, as well as the impact of abortion on society and on women's phys...

Violence in Anthony Burgess' Clockwork Orange - Paperback

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by Dedria Bryfonski (Editor)Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange has become a cult classic among fans of dystopian fiction. The 1962 novel, which utilizes extreme violence as a method of questioning free will, received mixed reviews upon publication, with some critics praising the book and others condemning it. This informative volume explores the life and work of Anthony Burgess, focusing on themes of human nature, violence, and freedom of choice through the lens of A Clockwork Orange. Contem...

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by Noah Berlatsky (Editor)According to a U.N. estimate, up to 200 million women are missing in the world today due to gendercide. Gendercide is the systematic killing of members of a specific gender. The horrific idea, that if a baby will be a certain sex, it should be aborted or killed right after birth, is not a mere idea but a reality. This book tackles this overwhelmingly tough topic. Issues are debated from multiple viewpoints, provided by high-respected sources. Readers will evaluate th...

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by Tamara Thompson (Editor)The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to increase health insurance quality and affordability, lower the uninsured rate by expanding insurance coverage, and reduce the costs of healthcare overall. Along with sweeping change came sweeping criticisms and issues. This book explores the pros and cons of the Affordable Care Act, and explains who benefits from the ACA. Readers will learn how the economy is affected by the ACA, and the impact of ...

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by Roman Espejo (Editor)This book explores issues pertaining to divorce and children, including children's rights in divorce, custody and visitation decisions, the duties of the parents during divorce, and blended families. Essays debate each issue, allowing readers to think critically while learning new information. Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.7 x 5.9 IN Publication Date: May 12, 2015

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by Amy Francis (Editor)This book positions topics about organic food in a pro and con format, so that readers can gain insight to both sides of the story. They will read about the nutritional aspect, cost, and availability of organic food, along with questions about GMOs and the harmfulness of pesticides. Source of the articles include Farmworker Justice, The New York Post, and several subject-matter experts and essayists. Number of Pages: 120 Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.8 x 6 IN Publication Date: Ap...

What Are the Jobs of the Future? - Paperback

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by Roman Espejo (Editor)The rise of robot automation in the automobile manufacturing industry struck fear into many a laborer's heart, as it was equated with human job and career loss. A Ball State University 2015 study found 88 percent of U.S. job loss was due to robots or homegrown factors to reduce factories' need for human labor. The International Federation of Robotics, however reported that between 2010 and 2015, the U.S. automotive sector installed 135,000 robots, but hired 230,000 hum...

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by Noël Merino (Editor)The area where science, medicine, and ethics merge is a complicated one. Medicine seeks to treat and heal, science seeks to cure, and ethics is what's needed to keep all those processes in check. With that comes several controversial topics, which this book examines for the reader. Essays cover topics such as the health care system, medical research, end-of-life decisions, government intervention, organ donation, reproductive technologies, surrogacy, and the death penal...

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by Noël Merino (Editor)It is very common for young people to have educational loans in order to obtain certification or degrees. This guidebook investigates student loans, how increasing loan debt has gotten out of hand, and what students should do about it. Government and private loans, repayment solutions, and the economic impact of the student loan bubble are discussed. Number of Pages: 88 Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.8 x 6 IN Publication Date: February 11, 2016

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by Noël Merino (Editor)The Patriot Act dramatically expanded the government's ability to gather surveillance on American citizens. This anthology contains a diverse collection of essays that present opposing viewpoints on domestic surveillance. Disparate viewpoints are encapsulated with the use of a question-and-response format. Students are encouraged to weigh the merits of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the topic inclusively. Constitutional implications and national securit...

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by Noah Berlatsky (Editor)What causes mental illness? How should mental illness be treated? Is involuntary treatment for the mentally ill ethical? What are the issues surrounding violence and the mentally ill? These four queries are supported and debated by a fascinating collection of primary sources and essays. Viewpoints and counterpoints are provided so that readers can evaluate more than one perspective. Essay sources include Rachel V. Israeli, Margarita Tartakovsky, E. Fuller Torrey, and...

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by Noah Berlatsky (Editor)Across four compelling chapters, readers will evaluate whether schools are safe, whether better gun policies can help, whether security measures make school more safe, and how health care interacts with student safety. Essays are sequenced in a pro versus con format to present readers with divergent views. Essayists include Selwyn Duke, Kristina Chew, Nell Gluckman, Kelly McBride, Cleopatra Andreadis, and Denise Martinez-Ramundo. Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.7 ...

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by Gary Wiener (Editor)What are the implications of volunteering on a mass scale? What are some areas in need of volunteers? Would conscription into service promote the ideas of service better than volunteerism? This volume presents varying opinions on the usefulness and purpose of volunteers in the United States. Includes discussion of U.S. volunteer agencies; volunteer programs and corporate effectiveness; the government's role in public service; and mandatory student volunteerism. Number o...

Racism in Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Paperback

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by Claudia Durst Johnson (Editor)One of the most influential works in the canon of black American literature, Maya Angelou's autobiographical work I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings offers readers a frank and inspirational personal portrait of what it means to overcome and move past personal trauma and racism. This compelling edition provides readers with an in-depth biography of the author and presents a series of essays that discuss racism as it relates to Angelou's work. Topics include race a...

Has No Child Left Behind Been Good for Education? - Paperback

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by Christina Fisanick (Editor)No Child Left Behind has set the course of education policy in the new century, but what has its impact been? Is high-stakes testing the best way to assess the success of a school? Has NCLB left special education students behind? Does NCLB treat education as a business, and is this the best approach? This anthology offers analyses and solutions to some of the most relevant issues concerning NCLB and education, urging readers to understand the full debate fueling ...

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by Roman Espejo (Editor)This volume explores the topics relating to cults, usually referring to a new religious movement or other group whose beliefs or practices are considered non-traditional or unorthodox. It presents varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise this topic. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of sources and publications, which allows the reader to activate higher-level critical thinking and reading skills. Across four chapters, ...

Political Issues in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series - Paperback

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by Dedria Bryfonski (Editor)One of the most beloved franchises in history, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series follows a trio of wizards-in-the-making through their years at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This expansive edition provides background on the life of British author J.K. Rowling and the influences that shaped her work. The book features eleven articles that explore political issues as portrayed in her Harry Potter series of novels, tackling topics such as race relat...

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by Paul G. Connors (Editor)Affirmative action has been a source of controversy in American politics since its establishment in 1961; it remains to this day a subject that is continuously complicated by various socio-economic and political perspectives. This necessary edition, with contributions from educators, politicians, and students, presents readers with a spectrum of diverse viewpoints that cover topics such as affirmative action in sports, minority press coverage of affirmative action, ...

Peer Pressure in Robert Cormier's the Chocolate War - Paperback

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by Dedria Bryfonski (Editor)Jerry Renault, the protagonist of Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War, finds himself at the center of bullying efforts conducted by his high school's secret society when he refuses to comply with a school-wide chocolate sale. Cormier's 1974 novel remains a popular point of discourse in schools and academia for its effective rendering of peer pressure, bullying, corruption, and individuality. This compelling edition presents essays that examine the treatment of peer ...

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by Susan C. Hunnicutt (Editor)The federal budget is in serious trouble and could leave the country vulnerable. If the U.S. goes into bankruptcy, foreign countries could gain political power by purchasing our debt. So goes a common critique from politicians worried about operating while in debt. Others feel that this focus on debt is a distraction from real economic problems such as the uneven distribution of wealth. This anthology looks at the nuances of the federal budget. Experts consider t...

DK Super Readers Level 3 Eruption! - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)Watch out for some wild weather! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about volcanoes from where they start to what happens when they erupt, famous eruptions, how we can learn about them and even make a model of one - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes is a beautifully designed reader all about these dramatic natural fe...

DK Super Readers Level 3 Deep-Sea Creatures - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)Welcome to Mission Deep-Sea Creatures - let's dive! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the curious creatures that live deep in the oceans - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Deep-Sea Creatures is a beautifully designed reader all about how ocean creatures adapt to a life in the dark deeps of the ocean. The engaging text has been carefully levele...

DK Super Readers Level 4 Shark: Apex Predator - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)Hunt with sharks, some of the world's greatest predators! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about sharks and their hunting grounds - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Shark: Apex Predator is a beautifully designed reader all about some of the oceans' most fearsome hunters. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are ...