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Kevin, Brian McCann, Michelle Roehm Otfinoski, Steven. Thomas, Rachael L. Thorpe, JudyOtfinoski, Steven.
Summary: Presents both sides of the debate on gun control and its history in America.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.33 OTFKevin, Brian
Summary: Examines the roots of the second amendment to the US Constitution, from the history of gun rights in England, to the Founders' reasoning behind the second amendment, and the responsibilities that accompany these rights. Important regulating legislation and the debate on gun control is covered.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 344.7305 KEVThorpe, Judy
Summary: "With the tragic rise in school shootings in recent decades, gun control is increasingly becoming a matter on which children are qualified to weigh in. However, without an understanding of what gun control measures are being proposed and debated, it is impossible to formulate an informed opinion. Full-color photographs and engaging fact boxes augment the informative text, which aims to provide...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.33 THOCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Social Point ThorpeThomas, Rachael L.
Summary: Readers learn about the #NeverAgain movement, from the history of the right to bear arms to later efforts at gun control, legislation such as the Brady handgun Violence Protection Act and the implementation of background checks, to the school shootings at Columbine, Sandy Hook and Parkland and the creation of #neveragain.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 323 THOMcCann, Michelle Roehm
Summary: Explores the complexities of gun violence in America by explaining the myths, facts, causes, and obstacles surrounding the issue, and provides resources for students to get involved in gun safety activism.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Pulse 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 363.33 MCCSummary: Student reporters from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, recall the attack on their school, describe recovery efforts and their classmates' part in the struggle for gun control, and discuss their roles as journalists.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown 2018