Hal Marcovitz
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Description
64 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness. Fortunately, no matter what the age or reason for anxiety, more treatment options are available than ever before because of advanced research and proven ways to cope with this highly treatable ailment"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Description
80 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
When synthetic opioids were developed a quarter-century ago, many physicians believed the drugs would help alleviate the pain caused by severe injuries and debilitating diseases. But while the drugs do deaden pain, they can lead to devastating addiction as well as death through overdose. Meanwhile, the natural opioid heroin continues to be a much-abused illegal drug that threatens the lives of its users.
3) Anime world
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"The culture of anime is not limited to Japan. Anime is among Japan's most popular exports. Given the growth and popularity of anime over the past several decades, there is no question that anime's influence can now be found well beyond the TV sets and cinemas in Japan" --
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Description
80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Scientists have been warning about the catastrophes that could be caused by climate change for several decades, governmental leaders have done relatively little to address the problem. Many governmental leaders fear that reigning in the industries and lifestyles responsible for warming the planet's atmosphere would severely impact the economies of their nations, leading to job loss, poverty and other ills. In the face of this inaction, Thunberg's...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Members of the media can provide vastly different views of the same event. biased viewpoints have become a routine part of how the media reports the news in America. Readers of daily newspapers as well. As consumers who receive their news through radio or TV broadcasts and those who rely on the internet for their news can certainly find straight reporting in those sources. But biased coverage of the news is ever-present as well, providing consumers...
8) World War II
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Description
80 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
For six years, World War II enveloped the globe, causing mass destruction and some 80 million deaths as the democratic nations responded to the militarism of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes this title begins with A Brief History of World War II and then examines these questions: How Did the Treaty of Versailles Lead to the Rise of the Nazis? How Did Japanese Militarism Lead to the...
10) Barack
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Description
64 pages ; 25 cm.Young adult literature
Language
English
Description
"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 appetite for stories about the supernatural world"--
12) The White House
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Description
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
The history of the White House, including the story of its construction, interesting and important facts and statistics, and its importance as an American symbol.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Description
80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Graffiti is largely illegal in most American communities, but that hasn't stopped street artists from rendering large and very public demonstrations of exquisite art ... [This book] discusses what todays artists are doing, how they attract a following, and what they are saying through their artwork"--Provided by publisher.
14) Black in America
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Description
80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Racial bias against African Americans remains part of the fabric of American life, 400 years after the first African slaves stepped off a ship docking near Jamestown, Virginia. Black people often face violent attacks simply because they are Black"--
15) Hate crimes
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Description
80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
17) The Constitution
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Description
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of the United States Constitution, from events leading up to its creation and ratification more than 200 years ago to some amendments that have been added as recently as 1971.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Description
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"The notion that UFOs are real is one that is very much alive in today's society. In fact, sightings of UFOs as well as close encounters with actual alien visitors have been reported for centuries. And for hundreds of years, such sightings were often dismissed by skeptics because the men and women who reported encounters with aliens could provide no evidence other than the stories of their experiences. But starting in the latter half of the 20th century,...
19) Suicide
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
This title examines one of the world's critical issues, suicide. Readers will learn the historical background of the issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Discussed in detail are the causes of suicide, including mental disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, and the effects of suicide on the victim's family, friends, and society as a whole. Also covered are suicide bombers, their mission, and their effect on society....
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"As 2020 came to an end there was no shortage of Americans as well as others who welcomed the New Year, hoping life for everyone would improve in 2021. What perhaps worsened the suffering among Americans as well as others was a feeling of helplessness: As people found themselves impacted by the pandemic, the protests over racial inequality, and the terrible fires and weather events that plagued the nation, most people came to the conclusion that there...