This book explores the consequences of the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning the Constitutional right to abortion. Whether pro-life, pro-choice or undecided, every reader will gain a… More →
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The Excessive Use of Force by Police
The excessive use of force by police is a challenging human-rights issue that affects people worldwide. This book outlines the issue, examines the history of excessive use of force by police, More →
What do Earth's atmosphere and a glass-covered building have in common? Both can keep things hot! Explore the greenhouse effect with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of… More →
The Manson Family
In August of 1969, Charles Manson went from a no-account ex-con leading a ragtag bunch of petty criminals to one of the most talked about murderers in American history. Seven people were… More →
The Science of Mental Health
Despite being such a significant part of human experience and everyday life, much about mental health remains a mystery. Mental health encompasses how someone feels, acts, interacts with… More →
Thinking Critically: Gun Violence
Mass shooting incidents in America continue to spur debates about gun control and the purchase and ownership of firearms. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format--supported by relevant… More →
Thinking Critically: Hate Crimes
Communities across the United States are facing a rise in hate crimes, personal attacks that strike at the core of a victim's identity. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format--supported by More →
Thinking Critically: Teen Suicide
The teen suicide rate has been increasing for two decades and it is currently the second leading cause of death for American teens aged fifteen to nineteen. Through a narrative driven pro/con More →
Showcases stories from real-life tornado survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of… More →
Tsunamis: The Worst in History
A wall of water that can be more than 100 feet (30.5 m) tall may sound unimaginable, but tsunamis are among the strongest and most destructive of Earth's natural events, making them critical… More →
Showcases stories from real-life tsunami survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of… More →