Dufresne, Emilie
Summary: Students today live in a media-rich world of breaking news headlines and social media posts. With the vital information in this book, students will learn how to navigate the many facets of this evolving media so they can stay informed while also objective. Complete with captivating diagrams and photographs, this resource will help students understand how the news and media have evolved, how to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: Racism is a complex issue that still affects many in the diverse United States and world. This book helps readers understand this problem from the roots of racial identities to what is being done today to stand up to racism and help people affected by it. Vibrant photographs, diagrams, and a timeline of the U.S. civil rights movement enhance the approachable text. This book helps students...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 DUFDuhig, Holly
Summary: Refugees are a hot topic in the news and politics. Young readers may not fully comprehend what it means to be a refugee, the complicated systems they must use to enter new countries legally, and the challenges they face adjusting to different cultures. This book presents these topics with easy-to-understand text and captivating photographs. Your readers will experience an in-depth look at what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.9 DUHWood, John
Summary: Immigration is a vital part of American history. Today, policies that center on immigration and the ways it has evolved are often the source of political debate and take center stage in current events. This book helps students understand these policies in addition to the major reasons people decide to live in new countries. It examines the ways immigrants have shaped culture and how many...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 325 WOODorey, Martin
Summary: "Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. It's about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. It's about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping. How are you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Conway 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.4 FRANCE DORDorey, Martin
Summary: The ultimate guide to the very best scenic and fun routes for camper vans and motorhomes around the mountains, coastlines and winding roads of beautiful Spain and Portugal.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Conway 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.6 SPALing, Mary.
Summary: Photographs and text depict the growth and development of a calf from the moment it is born through its early stages of life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.2 LINTaylor, Kim.
Summary: Photographs and text show the development of a caterpillar into a butterfly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling, Kindersley 1992
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Summary: Simple text and photographs depict the early stages of an owl's life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kindersley/Houghton Mifflin,c 1992. 1992
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Invent ColbyColby, Jennifer.
Summary: Tech is constantly progressing and changing. But have you ever stopped and wondered how it all started? In Model T to Self-Driving Cars, discover how the Model T evolved into the self-driving cars we have today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Invent ColbyColby, Jennifer
Contents: Captured images -- Say cheese! -- Photography for everyone -- Going digital.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Invent ColbyColby, Jennifer
Contents: A tabletop game -- Fun in a box -- Digital gaming -- Gaming online.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Invent ColbyPowell, Jillian.
Summary: Describes the growth of a calf from birth to adulthood, and what life is like on the farm.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree Steck-Vaughn 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.2 POWColby, Jennifer
Contents: First recorded words -- Music at your fingertips -- Listening on the go -- Music online.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Invent ColbyColby, Jennifer
Contents: On the silver screen -- A star is born -- Talkies and technicolor -- Illusion of reality.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Invent ColbyAnthony, David
Summary: Nonfiction introduction to the topic of diversity discusses various ways in which people can be different from one another and encourages respect for differences. Explains diversity in ethnicity, gender, race, religion, families, ability, and ideas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 ANTLombardo, Jennifer
Summary: "In the past, mental health was rarely discussed; it was seen as a private or even embarrassing issue, and anyone with a mental illness was generally expected to keep it to themselves. Today, however, many people have recognized the benefits of being open and honest about mental health. Through informative fact boxes, helpful graphic organizers, and engaging text, readers learn the basics about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.89 LOMRogers, Kate
Summary: Provides information on gun control, the Second Amendment, changes in weapons and the laws they inspire, mass shootings, background checks, assault weapons, the issue in other countries, possible effects on freedom, and opposition views.
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.33 ROGReis, Ronald A.
Summary: Describes the history of the New York City subway system and how it was built.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 388.428 REISummary: Presents various perspectives on the benefits of fossil fuels compared to renewable energy sources, featuring input from experts, politicians, the courts, advocacy groups, the media, and ordinary citizens.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 333 CRIContents: Introduction -- What academics, experts, and researchers say -- What the government and politicians say -- What the courts say -- What advocacy organizations say -- What the media say -- What ordinary people say -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Bibliography -- Index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Social Politic CriticalRice, Elizabeth.
Summary: "Examines the two sides of the debate related to genetic engineering and each of their benefits and dangers, including the implications in medicine, cloning, the environment, agriculture, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marshall Cavendish 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 576.5 RICJeffries, Joyce
Summary: "The concept of nationalism is often in the news, and it can be challenging to understand why it often leads to heated debates. However, it's important for people to think critically about nationalism and its effects. Readers are encouraged to do this as they explore historical and up-to-date examples of nationalism through accessible text and detailed fact boxes"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2020