Social Topics - Kids

Filled with true stories, tips, and helpful advice, this book helps tweens deal with a variety of different situations they may be faced with as they grow up, including things like not making the team, going through changes, dealing with gossip, facing public performances,...

Actor Michael B. Jordan is known for connecting with his characters, including playing the villain in the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther. Learn more about his rise to fameAuthor: Celina McManusISBN-10: 1543590802ISBN-13: 9781543590807Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated...

Youth Empowerment Christian Education materials are a common core aligned series of lessons for youth in grades six through twelve. These lessons take a look at senseless killings in the United States and give students an opportunity to dialogue, discuss, and express their thoughts...

"It's a free country--I can say whatever I want!" Most Americans agree about the importance of free speech. But many don't understand the scope and limitations of this treasured liberty. Learn about the history, complexities, and conflicts related to free speech rights, from flag-burning...

Recent events have shone a bright spotlight on the news media, including "fake news," internet trolls, and attacks on journalists. This book describes the history of the right to freedom of the press, how the constitution protects reporters, and what happens in places where...

Women and girls make up half the world's population, but are still often not treated equally to men and boys. This book takes a look at the gender gap, framing issues and arguments in ongoing discussions about women's rights in the United States and...

Certain fundamental rights--such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression--are human rights to which everyone is entitled. In this book, explore current conflicts involving human rights around the world. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The...

Explore the facts and divergent points of view behind the headlines about immigration. Learn about border enforcement and security, sanctuary cities, proposals for immigration reform, and more. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to...

A girl who founded a charity for girls' education, a boy who raised money with every baseball he could hit. True stories of children who opened up their hearts and minds to the unfairness of the world and decided to try and make a...

Social skills may not be graded but they're very important in determining the success of any child. Social skills refer to the ability to communicate and interact with one another. Having such skills pretty much determines whether your child is ready for kindergarten or...

Adopting a child is a magical thing My parents always made me feel special to be adopted. This story describes a couple's yearning for a child and then their excitement when they learn that there is a special baby just for them It is...

This book is a sociological attempt to envisage the cultural and regional disparities eventually giving way to relational deprivation amongst the people of the region - Kashmir and the imbroglio that followed, the decades to come. It is an aesthetic exploration of the regional...

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of animal testing. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.Author: Gail TerpISBN-10: 1635175925ISBN-13: 9781635175929Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.70w x...

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Obesity, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of obesity, the fundamentals of weight gain and loss, and ways to make healthy choices. Sidebars challenge and expand readers' thinking...

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Obesity, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of obesity, the fundamentals of weight gain and loss, and ways to make healthy choices. Sidebars challenge and expand readers' thinking...

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Screen Addiction, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of screen use and addiction, and ways to establish a healthy relationship with screen technology. Sidebars challenge and expand readers'...

Falling Down is a true story of a teenager who went down the wrong path and a family who struggled to keep up. It is meant to serve as proof to those families and children who cannot see a way out of a difficult...

Meet Stella, a real canine who works as a therapy dog to bring joy wherever she goes, in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on one of the winners of the annual American Humane Association's Hero Dog Awards(TM)! Meet Stella. Stella has an important job:...

In the sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir Three Little Words, Ashley Rhodes-Courter expands on life beyond the foster care system, the joys and heartbreak with a family she's created, and her efforts to make peace with her past. Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent...

From the ancient stories of the West African Yoruba people comes the colorful children's picture book "Obatala's Daughter Discovers True Friends". Obatala encourages his daughter Kemi to look for friends with good character. She has an exciting journey in which she learns that being...

Truly loving touches are as important to all of us as food and warmth. This gentle book helps children understand the kinds of touches they need, how to ask for a hug, a kiss or a lap to sit on, and how to respect...

This fascinating book describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about human rights. Stories include journalists exposing slave labor used in other countries for the sea food we buy, child labor in Mexico's coffee fields, and fraud by doctors to...

How can eating better ourselves improve life for everyone on the planet? This intriguing title combines images and infographics to help explain how choosing foods that don't have to be shipped long distances, don't add to world pollution, and are not in danger of...

This book inspires readers to become change-makers for healthy living and eating by using design-thinking principles to tackle local and global issues. Beginning with a detailed look at the steps involved in design thinking, readers are guided through the process so they can design...

Championing equal rights for all people regardless of gender, race, and economic class, Dolores Huerta is a globally recognized icon in the fight for social justice. This book explores Huerta's inspiring story, focusing on her courage and perseverance as an advocate for the working...

In 2013, the NFL has reached a tentative 765 million dollar settlement over concussion-related brain injuries among its 18,000 retired players. The NFL agreed to compensate victims, pay for medical exams, and underwrite research. Editor Tamara Thompson has selected a diverse array of primary...

This book explores factors that put teens at risk including: poverty, food choices, depression, alcohol and drugs, violent video games and bullying. It also discusses issues related to sexuality and gender. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often...

This collection of essays explores the causes of inflation, whether inflation is dangerous, and what inflationary conditions pose the biggest threat to the economy. Essays are arranged in a for-or-against sequence so that readers benefit from more than one viewpoint. Essay sources include the...

This book explores technology's role in education and in enhancing education for people with disabilities. Readers will learn about e-texts' impact on traditional publishing, and Internet and online-based education.Author: Judeen BartosISBN-10: 0737762187ISBN-13: 9780737762181Publisher: Greenhaven PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2012Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.00w x...

With the ongoing conflicts overseas, the health care veterans receive has come under scrutiny in recent years. Does the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs administer good care to veterans, or are they ill-prepared to deal with the myriad long-term needs of a new veteran...

A foundational text in the conservation movement, Rachel Carson's Silent Spring challenged prevailing ideas of the health of the environment by showing that pesticides affected organisms other than their targets, such as humans and birds. The book also accused chemical companies and federal officials...

Wuthering Heights is unique among novels of its time for its poetic presentation, its lack of authorial comment, and its unusual narrative structure, exerting the energies of hate and love from the confined world of the story. The book deeply challenged embedded Victorian conventions...

This book answers four compelling queries about judicial activism: Is it harmful? How has it affected particular issues? What is its relationship with public opinion? Is judicial activism an issue in other countries? Essays are assembled so that they present more than one viewpoint...

Proponents of medical marijuana argue that it can be a safe and effective treatment for the symptoms of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, and other conditions. This anthology contains a collection of essays on topics relating to medical marijuana use. Written by...

Present your readers with a truly global review of the issue of child labor. Essays are collected from highly respected international sources, sharing viewpoints from places such as Bolivia, West Africa, South Asia, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Ireland, and Brazil. Readers will learn about children who...

"My Body is My Body" is a book with a message simple and straight to the point - for children as well as adults - to talk about and practice ways to protect our bodies. So, color me and let's live and learn togetherAuthor:...

When Eleni tells her friend Luca about her Yia-Yia, he has no idea what she's talking about. That is until he realises he has one too - a grandmother Only his is called Nonna. In fact, all their friends have a grandmother - the...

This is a book arising from the first Women's Marches on January 21, 2017 written by retired teacher and principal Dr. Penny Mc Donald from the US Pacific Northwest. The simple English text recognizes the variety of marches all over the world on that...

Anita Lobel was barely five years old when World War II began and the Nazis burst into her home in Krak w, Poland. Her life changed forever. She spent her childhood in hiding with her brother and their nanny, moving from countryside to ghetto...

Every dollar travels from person to person in a different way. Matt finds a dollar on his way home from school and uses it to buy shoelaces from Eric. Eric spends the dollar on bubble gum at the corner store. Jennifer, who happens to...

Games For Girl Scouts is a comprehensive guidebook for Brownie Scouts, Intermediate Girl Scouts, and Senior Girl Scouts. The book is authored by the Girl Scouts National Organization and includes a range of fun and engaging games that are suitable for each age group....

This is a story of a seventeen-year struggle with being addicted to power, self-doubt, and a life in the shadows that people don't typically leave willingly. The biggest problem with addiction isn't the addiction itself but the recovery process, trying to find your place...

The bestselling body book for girls ages 10 and up, now updated! Book 2 in our best-selling body book series for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content, this title features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. This thoughtful...

Join Bella in her journey to help save her furry friends from deforestation. Author: Teylor Hinklin, Kalyn HinklinISBN-10: 8822925157ISBN-13: 9798822925151Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/26/2023Pages: 28Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Join Bella in her journey to help save her furry friends from deforestation. Author: Teylor Hinklin, Kalyn HinklinISBN-10: 8822925165ISBN-13: 9798822925168Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/26/2023Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.08d

Explore the evidence and opinions behind the headlines on climate change. Read scientific explanations about the causes and effects of Earth's changing climate and understand the political context. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed...

Stephen Curry is one of the top players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Now he uses his fame to give back to others. Learn more about how Curry became an NBA starAuthor: Matt LilleyISBN-10: 1496665899ISBN-13: 9781496665898Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize:...

This informative edition examines the important literary work of writer Anne Frank, whose meticulous diaries, which were kept and updated during her time in hiding, remain a haunting and necessary reminder of the ravaging effects of hatred. Readers are provided with a biographical sketch...

What do Frank Ocean, Sally Ride, George Takei, and Sharice Davids all have in common? They're all proud LGBTQ Americans! Featuring people from a variety of occupations and backgrounds, this collection of 25 short biographies demonstrates the diversity, accomplishments, and pride within the American...

I Am in Foster Care seeks to answer the myriad of questions a child has when entering the foster care system. By plainly and truthfully answering a foster child's questions, we take one step toward decreasing their fear and establishing trust during a scary...