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Hal Marcovitz
Latin American immigrants, past and present, have contributed to the fabric of American life in any number of ways. They have worked at jobs, created businesses, nurtured families, and enriched…
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Imagine waking one morning to discover you have wings. Imagine the places you could go and sights you could see as you soar high above the world looking down with…
A public works project that exploded into protests, mass arrests and political upheaval. A decades-long feud between two of the region’s best-known elected officials. Judges who feared their own constitutional…
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For centuries, people have looked into the sky and observed objects they just can’t explain. These unidentified flying objects, or UFOs, have sparked many investigations, some by scientists but many…
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No matter whether candidates are seeking seats on city councils, state legislatures or in the US Congress, elections in America are rarely friendly affairs. They typically feature bitter fights between…
"Book publishers as well as film and TV producers continually look for new stories about vampires as well as ghosts, witches, and many other mythical creatures-to feed the public's enormous…
many members known as LGBTQ-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning-are forced to live their lives in America and elsewhere. For many, the fear of violent attacks by others…
Hepatitis is a disease of the liver, leading to long-term illnesses in as many as 500 million people worldwide. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title…
Meningitis is a potentially horrific disease that attacks many college freshmen and other young people in America, leaving some permanently scarred. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations…
Phobias are irrational fears that affect some 34 million Americans, causing many to experience panic attacks and similar debilitating conditions. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this…
Sleep disorders affect some 70 million Americans, causing many to sleep poorly due to insomnia while others are afflicted with potentially fatal afflictions such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Through…
Tens of millions of religious fundamentalists live in the United States and other countries, impacting laws, education, civil liberties, and often sparking terrorism and armed conflict. Through objective overviews, primary…
Doors fly open by themselves, dishes fall from shelves, stones fall from the sky: these are obvious signs that a poltergeist may be near. For centuries, these mischievous and often…
Explores the controversy around the use of renewable energy sources versus fossil fuels.
Examines the subject of genetic testing using objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrations.
Presents different debates on fossil fuels, following with opposing viewpoints on each.
At the end of World War I Germany was in chaos: unemployment, poverty and homelessness afflicted the country that had been defeated in the war. A desperate people were willing…
The Declaration of Independence is regarded as Americas most important document, setting down the reasons for the colonies to break away from British rule. The Declaration was written during a…
Life in the time of William Shakespeare was a period of great advancement in literature but it was also a time when there was a tremendous gap in the standard…
President Abraham Robbins has a few problems…The First Lady likes to hang out in biker bars. The First Daughter has been kicked out of college. The Chief of Staff has…
This title explores the historical development of the atomic bomb.
3D printers are already being used to create clothing, cars, houses, and even human organs. Huge changes in manufacturing, medicine, transportation, architecture, and other areas of modern life are likely…
There are more than 3 million cases per year of Infectious Mononucleosis, or the kissing disease, in America. Author Hal Marcovitz offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding…
Each volume in this series describes in detail the effects, use, and abuse of a particular drug or controlled substance. Society’s response to the drug – law enforcement, abuse prevention…
The word Anime is the abbreviated pronunciation of animation in Japanese. While becoming globally popular in the 1980s, Anime started in the early 1900s. It is classified into numerous genres…
A tiny country roughly the size of Indiana, Jordan has enjoyed a stable government throughout its 80-year history and has been a significant force in a tumultuous part of the…
Nancy Pelosi grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. Her father, the city’s powerful mayor, taught her the importance of public service. After moving to California, Pelosi became an influential political leader…
Your face feels hot, your muscles tighten, you see red, you are angry…and you don’t know what to do about it. Using real-life examples and quotations, this guide discusses the…
Explores the emotion of anger in young men and the best ways to deal with it and the situations that cause it. Includes real-life examples, quotes, facts, tips, and quizzes…
Explores the emotion of jealousy in young men and the best ways to deal with it and the situations that cause it. Includes real-life examples, quotes, facts, tips, and quizzes…
Explores the emotion of loneliness in young men and the best ways to deal with it and the situations that cause it. Includes real-life examples, quotes, facts, tips, and quizzes…
Each year, more than 200,000 young offenders are tried in adult courts where they face stiffer penalties than they would ordinarily face in the juvenile justice system. Through objective discussion…
The ancient Greeks introduced democracy, the theater, science and philosophy to the civilized world but life on the Mediterranean peninsula could also be cruel and violent. Many of the countrys…
During the past two decades major American sports leagues have implemented tough anti-drug policies, and yet a recent poll by Marist University in New York indicates that more than half…
Discusses the origins of the sex education controversy, questions about the teaching of safe sex and homosexuality, and what schools can do to improve their sex education programs.
Discusses issues surrounding a drive to ban the use of smoking products.
Life in Nazi Germany represented one of the darkest chapters in human history as the regime of Adolf Hitler took dictatorial control while leading the country into war. Among the…