The scenarios are unnerving: an asteroid on a collision course with Earth, melting polar caps, and deadly pollution, to name a few. However, readers will be drawn to this book that asks the… More →
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Bomb Squad Specialist
Bomb squad specialists have one of the riskiest jobs there is! They are trained to investigate explosives and defuse bombs if necessary. These brave workers need to be intelligent, in good… More →
Casey Anthony Murder Case
This title explores the story of Casey Anthony, a young mother accused of murdering her daughter in Florida. It discusses police investigations, the evidence in the case, and Anthony's trial… More →
In recent years, free speech advocates have warned that censorship is rising at a concerning rate. Yet not everyone agrees that restricting certain types of speech is censorship. As a result, More →
As Earth's atmosphere steadily gets warmer due to human-caused climate change, communities around the world are increasingly suffering from an onslaught of damaging, often scary effects. Only More →
Climate Change Impact: Wildfires
As climate change worsens globally each year, large-scale wildfires get bigger, more frequent, and more intense in several parts of the world, including the American West. The 10 largest… More →
Climate Emergency
Our planet is in trouble. Climate change is resulting in rising sea levels, habitat loss, extreme weather, and many other issues. Fighting this climate change has become an urgent priority.… More →
Climate Justice and Greenwashing
With catastrophic weather events becoming increasingly common, many have started to note that the impacts of this climate crisis are unevenly distributed, and people who are impoverished or… More →
Creating Solutions
Being part of efforts to solve modern problems--in your community and in communities around the world--can help others who need assistance and can establish you as a creative, determined, and More →
Cyberattacks
The ubiquity of computers and smartphones has reshaped nearly every aspect of contemporary life, from how we communicate to how we shop. However, it has also provided a new avenue for… More →
Deadly Natural Disasters
A massive tsunami slams into a tourist's train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gases. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. More →