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William Boss Tweed was a powerful, corrupt Democrat during the second half of the 19th century. Through bribes and payoffs, he controlled the government and stole millions of dollars from…
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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, once declared, Taxes are what we pay for civilized society. The Internal Revenue Service includes the statement on a web…
Al-Khwarizmi is arguably the most important mathematician of the Middle Ages. He developed two distinct branches of mathematics, both of which owe their name to him: algebra and algorithms. This…
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Uncontrollable anger can be a serious problem for young people, damaging relationships with family and friends, affecting mental and physical health, and causing problems at school and work. However, anger…
This book introduces readers to the variety of jobs in law enforcement. The book covers FBI, INS, DEA, ATF agents as well as the lesser-known park services ranger, polygraph examiners…
Medical advances have made organ donation and organ transplant more important than ever, with the potential to save thousands of lives every year. This book discusses issues related to organ…
This is a lively examination of Sojourner Truth’s historic speech at the women’s rights convention in 1851. Using primary source documents, it includes biographical information that shows how Truth’s role…
A book for young readers about eclipses –
Some young people are surprised to learn that the penalties for drinking and driving are much more severe than getting a traffic ticket due to carelessness or bad judgment. Depending…
Netscape Navigator may no longer be a household name, but its creator, Marc Andreessen, has been one of the most ahead of his time go-getters in technology. This illuminating biography…
A look at why and how scientists search for Earth-like planets.
A 2014 report by the US Department of Education found that 22 percent of students ages twelve to eighteen had experienced bullying. This cogent narrative provides readers with supportive methods…
Translation of: Helping a friend who is being bullied.
A cancer diagnosis comes as devastating news regardless of a person’s age. It’s normal for teens confronting cancer to feel scared, angry, and confused. Whether they’re battling the disease themselves…
Many young adults might associate police jobs with dangerous confrontations, but these types of situations represent only a very small part of a law enforcement officer’s responsibilities. Law enforcement professionals…
The juvenile justice system deals with young people who have been accused of criminal acts. A wide variety of criminal justice professionals work in juvenile justice specialties, including law enforcement…
Healthy self-esteem and pride in one’s identity is essential for a teenager’s prospects for happiness and success. Good self-esteem can boost confidence in expressing opinions, working toward goals, handling setbacks…
aExplores the state of Arizona’s history, economy, and people, focusing on how the present compares with the past.
Known as the Crossroads of America, Indiana has indeed proven to be central to our nation in many ways. Its limestone has helped build our cities and skyscrapers. Its produce…
This book examines the hazards of tanning, and the damage it does to the skin.
Major advances in clean energy technologies are being accomplished every year, creating thousands of new jobs in nearly every discipline. Young people who are interested in a number of subjects…
A comprehensive, far-ranging guide to all the many career options available to young people interested in pursuing work within the field of juvenile justice. This book provides descriptions of the…
Weight training can be a dangerous exercise. This book teaches readers what muscles are used in weight training, how to perform the exercises properly and how to keep safe.
In the days following 9/11, the United States reevaluated its national security policies. A new office, the Department of Homeland Security, was established. A sweeping new law called the Patriot…
What is a stimulus plan exactly? How is it designed to work, and what is it supposed to achieve? When do they become necessary, and when can they be phased…
Though steadily falling prices over a prolonged period sounds like a good thing, deflation is the ultimate vicious cycle. When the money supply decreases due to tight credit, a terrible…
Presents the history, geography, government, economy, and people of New Mexico, as well as general facts about the state.
In the midst of the Great Recession, we have witnessed an extraordinary and unprecedented global cooperation among nations committed to collectively discussing, debating, and instituting the best possible economic measures…
The company that is now Google began as a partnership of ideas between two Stanford University graduate students, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, with a shared vision. They both had…
Falconry is the practice of hunting wild game by means of a trained bird of prey; it’s both a sport and an art. In this captivating narrative, readers learn that…
Students extract key ideas and details through informational text that helps them improve their critical reading skills. They can evaluate actions and events in the substantive topic of equal rights…
Health care offers many possible employment settings. This is the guidebook needed to locate where to work, doing what, and how to make it happen. It covers a wide range…
A book for young readers about minerals and their role in human nutrition –
A book for young readers about what vitamins are and how they work in the human body. –
Zheng He was the commander of a vast Chinese fleet known as the treasure fleet. In the early fifteenth century, he led the fleet on seven journeys throughout the South…
Provides transgender readers with insight about what steps to take when thinking about coming out, [addressing] how to answer questions that friends and family might ask as well as the…
