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Since it was formed in 1854, the Republican Party has had a tremendous impact on American history and politics. Over the years, Republicans have supported voting rights and civil rights. They have been concerned about health care and the environment. They have tried to break up big businesses and lower taxes. In this book, you'll find some of the party's memorable moments. You'll read about successes and failures, heroes and scoundrels, and decisions...
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One of the most important gifts we can offer a child is passing along to them the values that will help them form their own sense of what is important-a sense of what REALLY matters. In What Really Matters? A Kid's Guide to What's Really Important in Life, author John Mark Falkenhain, O.S.B., helps both children and adults reflect on those things in life which are most important, especially respect, relationships, and love.
83) I Can Volunteer
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There are so many ways to help around the community. Clothing drives, soup kitchens, and hospitals are always looking for volunteers to give their time and energy to a good cause. Readers will be introduced to many ways they can give back to the world around them. Brightly colored photographs enhance the relatable and age-appropriate examples of volunteering opportunities, while readers learn important lessons about character. Everyday stories about...
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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 the press is not free.The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions....
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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 Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions. Each...
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¡Soy valiente! es una maravillosa forma de que los niños pequeños aprendan habilidades sociales y emocionales que les enseñen a desarrollar el valor en su vida cotidiana. Se incluyen ejemplos cercanos de la vida real como probar cosas nuevas, hacer amigos, mostrarse firmes ante lo que es correcto, perseverar, tomar decisiones inteligentes, expresar tu opinión y más. Los adorables diseños ilustran de una forma bonita habilidades importantes...
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While there are some Americans who are inclined to evaluate the moral, ethical, and medical legitimacy of abortion on a case-by-case basis, many others are strictly, unwaveringly pro-choice (favoring abortion rights) or pro-life (antiabortion). Over the last few decades, whether abortions should be legal at all-under any circumstances-has created a deep political rift across the United States. This book, which charts the shifts in interpretation of...
88) What Are Riots?
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Watching a riot unfold can be a terrifying experience, especially if someone is close to the area where it is happening. Riots may seem like spontaneous, unpredictable events, but they are almost always a response to long-simmering tension. Understanding why riots happen is the first step toward preventing them in the future. Through informative fact boxes and vivid full-color photographs, enhancing the age-appropriate main text, this volume aims...
89) Ignorant Youth
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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 in this "normal" society. Trying to adjust to a life of rules and ultimately trying to live a full life knowing that a piece of you was lost long ago, and you can never get it back....
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Superhéroes de cada día es una maravillosa forma de que los niños aprendan habilidades sociales y emocionales a través de ejemplos cercanos sobre cómo hacer cosas por los demás de una forma divertida y positiva, incluyendo: ayudar con las tareas de la casa, esperar turnos entre amigos, incluir a los demás en nuestras actividades, ser educado y aprender sobre el reciclaje y el voluntariado. Los adorables diseños ilustran de una forma bonita...
91) Off to College: Now What? A Practical Guide to Surviving and Succeeding Your First Year of College
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According to the US Census Bureau's report on the number of college students in the United States, more than 500,000 high school seniors pack up and leave their homes for college each year, intent on starting the next level of their education. The freshman year of college is an initiation into independent living, but it can be incredibly stressful on someone who is not prepared. It is estimated that almost 150,000 students will dropout before starting...
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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 worldwide. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions. Each book in this series explains...
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Readers who dream of rallying their communities toward supporting a cause will love this book. Replete with useful information about holding a fund-raiser at school or in a local community, these books are sure to get kids engaged in fund-raising. Kids learn how teachers, administrators, parents, and friends can all help turn their concern about a cause into money that can help the cause.
94) Our Senses
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Updated for 2020, Easy reading about the five senses.
95) Drugs
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Drugs have become a part of modern society in both their legal and illegal forms. This book asks the important questions about both medicinal drugs and drugs of abuse. Why do some people take drugs? How harmful and addictive are they? Why are antibiotics no longer working? Should all drugs be legalized in the future? The Critical World Issues series explores some of the most controversial and newsworthy subjects in the modern world. Each book examines...
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¡Puedo hacer cualquier cosa! es una maravillosa forma de que los niños pequeños aprendan habilidades sociales y emocionales que les enseñen a desarrollar la confianza en sí mismos a través del trabajo duro, de probar cosas nuevas, de tener grandes sueños, de practicar tareas difíciles, de entender los sentimientos, de aprender de otros y más. Los adorables diseños ilustran de una forma bonita habilidades importantes para la vida. Cada uno...
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Reaching all the way back to Thomas Jefferson, the Democratic Party has been in existence almost as long as there has been a United States of America. It was born as a party of the people, according to Jefferson, a political party designed to appeal to the average American citizen. Throughout the years the party has risen and fallen with the political fortunes of the United States. Yet, as the twenty-first century enters its second decade, the party...
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Wanting to be accepted by peers is a natural part of children's social development. Yet kids can be overly influenced by what "friends" think of them or urge them to do. Through simple language and engaging illustrations, this book explains the concept of peer pressure. It encourages a solid sense of self-identity-or "elf-identity"-and teaches kids how to say "No."
99) Racism
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Racism is a belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities that are specific to that race. This belief enables members of one race to distinguish themselves as superior to another race or races. Today, Racism affects the lives of millions of people in many different countries. This book discusses when and why racism began, explores how it feels to be a victim of racism, and suggests approaches for how society can tackle...
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Author Ernest Michel survived the Holocaust against incredible odds. After fleeing from the Nazis, he made his way to the U.S., but couldn't forget the promises he'd made to friends, many of whom had died. Among the book's highlights is Michel's description of the Nuremberg War Crimes Trial, as well as, his dramatic encounter with Herman Goerring.
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