During the 19th century, railroads spread across America and Europe, and steamships crossed the oceans.
The electric telegraph and later the telephone carried news-good and bad-around the world. Airships, airplanes, then automobiles allowed people to travel faster than ever before. ...
Bullying is a widespread problem that affects thousands of teens across the United States and
around the world. Victims of bullying battle depression, anxiety, insecurity, and fear. Sadly, some victims internalize their frustration by harming themselves or become bullies as ...
The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject.
Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated ...
Examines the development and amazing growth of online social networking. Briefly explains the basic technology,
and examines how it has affected politics, activism, charity, business, advertising, and science. Explores the emerging problems of identity theft, privacy issues, sexual predators, cyber-bullying, ...
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in US history, left devastation
from Florida to Texas. This title in the Perspectives on Modern World History series examines the disaster and its aftereffects including mass flooding and; This ...
Gr 9 Up This volume is too simple for adults-though 10 of the 12 essays
clearly address them-but on the other hand, it will not interest teens. The pieces presented are opinion articles not supported by cited research. The introduction ...
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on
a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; At Issue: Location-Based ...
11/01/2015Gr 7–10—Tackling big names in the field of technology, these volumes are text-heavy and clearly
aimed at stronger readers, though the writing throughout is clear and concise. Adequate use is made of stock images to complement news and publicity photos. ...
