Oregon Gale eBooks Title List

Updated August 2025

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Low-level book describing what light is, how objects can only be seen with light, or if they give off their own light. How light can shine through transparent and translucent materials but not opaque materials. What causes shadows and what happens when you shine light on a mirror.

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Accidental Scientific Discoveries that Changed the World: Oops! It's Penicillin!

One of the single greatest leaps forward in human healthcare happened because of an accident in a laboratory. This serendipitous event was the result of a summer vacation in Scotland and an unattended experiment. Dr. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, one of the first antibiotics, in 1928 when he noticed that mold had gotten into a petri dish and it had prevented bacteria from growing. This book explores Fleming's accidental discovery, the science behind antibiotics, and the dawn of the era of antibiotics.

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Accidental Scientific Discoveries that Changed the World: Oops! It's Plastic!

How many items can you think of that are made of plastic? Probably quite a few! It might be hard to imagine a world without plastic, but until about 100 years ago, plastic as we know it today didn't exist. The word "plastic" wasn't even used until the 1920s. In this volume, readers learn how many types of plastic were invented accidentally by scientists who were trying to make something else. Accessible, fun content describes how these discoveries were made and how they would go on to change the world in ways both big and small.

College/Academic

Aimed at readers who are not experts in the field, the material is relevant to courses in natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. It presents and analyzes the underpinnings of the multi-disciplinary concept of sustainability.

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Media outlets rely on advertising for financial support, but in many cases, it’s becoming more difficult to determine where the news ends and advertising begins. This book takes a closer look at the encroachment of sponsored content and paid advertisements in areas where consumers might not expect to see them, as well as the ways that companies use collected data to push targeted advertising at consumers. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Covers a different era of importance to African American culture and includes the events, lifestyles, social history, and key figures unique to that time; included are eyewitness accounts and primary documents.

Covers the time period of 1865 through 1965; topics include the arts, medicine and health, education, religion, government and politics, law, and trade related to the African American experience.

Introduces students to issues surrounding current energy sources and alternative energy options.

College/Academic

Cross-disciplinary source spanning the 20th century. Each volume in the set includes full or excerpted primary sources representing the seminal issues, themes, movements and events from a decade. Includes oral histories, songs, speeches, advertisements, TV, play and movie scripts, letters, laws , legal decisions, newspaper articles, cartoons, recipes, and more.

College/Academic

American Decades: Primary Sources, 2000-2009 is the eleventh volume in the best-selling Gale series, it covers the first decade of the twenty-first century. The title is a cross-disciplinary source for junior and high school students and teachers, public librarians and general researchers who need a single, consistent reference to explore and analyze the events, people and social trends that have impacted contemporary history. Its thirteen twelve chapters cover world events, the arts, business and the economy, education, fashion and design, government and politics, law and justice, lifestyles and social trends, media, medicine and health, religion, science and technology, and sports.

Ancient civilizations of Iraq, Egypt, India, China, Central America and other regions are the focus of this remarkable contribution to student reference.

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From the Great Pyramids of Egypt to the Great Wall of China and beyond, the landmarks of the world’s ancient cultures still stand as impressive reminders of our past. But traces of these long-ago civilizations can also be found in more unusual places, including a fast-food restaurant!

College/Academic

Covers an extensive array of topics on ancient Greece and Rome including daily life, art and architecture, philosophy, science, religion, statesmen, military leaders, emperors, and more.

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Con este libro, el lector aprenderá cómo los animales terrestres y acuáticos sobreviven y prosperan en los biomas de estanque de agua dulce.

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Con este libro, el lector aprenderá cómo los animales terrestres, acuáticos y voladores sobreviven y prosperan en los biomas de agua salada de los océanos.

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Con este libro, el lector aprenderá cómo los animales terrestres y acuáticos sobreviven y prosperan en diferentes biomas desérticos: caliente, semiárido, costero, y frio.

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Animal 911: Environmental Threats

Readers discover what humans can do to help the fish, birds, and other wildlife that suffer when oil slicks destroy the ocean in this amazing book full of detailed--and often astonishing-- photographs. Readers learn more about the history of oil spills and what people can do to protect the environment from future damage.

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This book describes animals that don't always do what the rest of their species do.

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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Coding comes to life in this colorful guide to making animated stories with the free ScratchJr app (available for most tablets). The easy-to-follow visual projects help young learners come to grips with coding basics and prepare them for more complex coding languages. The simple projects help children create walking, talking animations and interactive stories using multiple pages. With colorful illustrations and ScratchJr images throughout, children can see how their projects could look, while the extra activities on each page check the depth of their understanding.

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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence or AI are changing everyday life in the United States and around the world. Artificial Intelligence: Promise and Peril examines how the technology began and how it is affecting home life, medical care, business activity, and military strategies. It also includes experts' assessment of AI's future, including its possible benefits and dangers.

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Barbara McClintock: Cytogeneticist and Discoverer of Mobile Genetic Elements

Throughout history, science has evolved and changed the way we live our lives and perceive the world around us. Many scientists in the last few centuries have made their mark on the field with groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. One such woman was Barbara McClintock. This book explores McClintock’s life and her contributions to the scientific study of genetics.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

This title examines the causes and factors that contribute to poverty. It discusses the experiences of being poor in urban and rural environments, and sheds light on homelessness and the role of education and health care in poverty. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Presents various points-of-view and key players in the public discourse on hunting large game, from deer and moose, to endangered species such as elephants and rhinoceros. Explains the practice of big game hunting, hunting as a wildlife management approach, and controversies and laws related to big game hunting, including big game hunting in Africa. Moral arguments for and against the practice are presented.

Explains biological concepts and explores related fields as well as the history of biological science. Discusses critical issues such as embryogenesis and commercial applications of research in biology and addresses ethical issues. Provides information on careers in biology. Contains sidebars, bibliographies, timelines, charts, a glossary, and individual and cumulative indexes.

College/Academic

Examines biotechnology and related subjects in the context of science, government, politics, culture and society, and the environment. It also covers historical, political and ethical debates and issues.

Three-volume set covering biotechnology applications ranging across medicine, agriculture, and industry. Devoted to helping younger students and general readers understand the fast-developing science and issues related to: advances in biotechnology, the science of molecular biology and genetics.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

Birthright citizenship has become an integral part of the larger immigration debate because it is perceived by some as a policy ripe for abuse, as well as a potential threat to American society and culture. The origins of American birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment are explored, along with the debate about the role it plays in illegal immigration, the phenomenon of birth tourism, and the controversy over maintaining or restricting current policy.

SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

This book defines and explores Black fatigue, the intergenerational impact of systemic racism on the physical and psychological health of Black people—and explains why and how society needs to do more to combat its pernicious effects. It illuminates the myriad dire consequences of “living while Black,” and describes how in every aspect of life—economics, education, work, criminal justice, and health outcomes—for the most part, the trajectory for Black people is not improving.

SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

Black people have suffered through racial bias since the day, more than four hundred years ago, when the first African slaves were forced into labor on colonial Virginia farms. In recent years African Americans have been the victims of police shootings as well as racial bias found on campuses and places where they shop. This book examines what bias looks like, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address it.

Black Literature Criticism: Classic and Emerging Authors since 1950

College/Academic

Introduces students and other researchers to Black Literature's leading figures. Readers will find a wealth of background information as well as robust full-text criticism for each author, including biographical sketches, critical reception of works, explanatory notes and further readings.

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This book describes thought-provoking facts and information about organisms that survive by sucking blood.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

The US-Mexico border has become a flashpoint in the prolonged and polarized debate over illegal immigration and border security. President Donald Trump wants to erect a wall. Lawmakers have rejected that idea and have offered other ideas for securing the border. US authorities have tried a variety of tactics to keep people from reaching US soil. Many of these tactics have been challenged in the courts. Amidst this disarray, people continue to come and solutions seem as distant as ever.

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Calvin Spann was a fighter pilot during World War II, when the US military was segregated. He fought with the African American flying force the Tuskegee Airmen. This book explores Spann’s life and legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Since the birth of the United States of America, the question of who can own a gun has been debated by passionate people on both sides of the argument. The Founding Fathers are no longer around to clarify exactly what they meant in the Second Amendment. As the country suffers an increasing number of public shootings in schools and beyond, the question of who should be able to own a gun becomes even more important for the safety of everyone in America. Readers will explore the issue and make an intelligent decision for themselves.

SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

This book looks at the rise of so-called cancel culture, which has enabled voices on social media to express disapproval of people's words or actions. It examines this phenomenon and the controversy over whether it often goes too far.

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People are adding carbon to the atmosphere. This causes Earth’s temperatures to warm. Scientists are developing fake trees that can capture and store carbon from the air. This book looks at the science behind the technology and how it could help improve life on Earth. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman elected to the US Senate. Her work helped bring about important social changes. This book explores her life and legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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During a time when women were often alienated from scientific study due to their gender, Caroline Herschel made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. Having discovered multiple comets and created her own star catalogue, Herschel was the first woman to be paid for her scientific research. This text includes ample historical context and primary source evidence to situate Herschel and her contributions to the field of astronomy during her time.

Provides in-depth information on 112 known chemical elements, plus coverage of recently discovered elements 113 through 116 and 118.

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BIOGRAPHY AND GENEALOGY

Women scientists have made key contributions to the pursuit of science and some of the most important discoveries of all time. In this book, learn how the Chinese nuclear physicist chose to pursue a career in science and made breakthrough discoveries in nuclear fission and the scientific understanding of atoms. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Provides information on America's top cities--those fastest-growing, as well as those with a particular historical, political, industrial, and/or commercial significance. City-specific profiles organize pertinent facts, data, and figures related to demographic, economic, cultural, geographic, social, and recreational conditions.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

This book looks closely at the relationships between education and class, covering topics like public and private schools and funding, the voucher system, the correlation between class and higher education, and what might be done to lessen the educational achievement gap between classes. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

This book examines how African Americans, Native Americans, and other groups have grappled with class structures in American society, studying the ways in which racism has shaped those structures and continues to do so today. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

This book examines the difficulties that low-wage and middle-class Americans experience when trying to move up the economic ladder, and takes a close look at the roles race and geography play in mobility today. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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People throw away plastic every day. Lots of it ends up in the ocean. It can harm marine wildlife there. Scientists are developing technology that helps collect plastic from the ocean. This book looks at the science behind the technology, its risks, and how it could help improve life on Earth. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This book examines issues related to climate change, making people aware of the possible impact, today and in the future that humans are having on the world's climate.

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Adventures in Unplugged Coding

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

From fun with functions to a variety of variables, curious readers can explore coding concepts with this engaging title. Introductory text about each concept is paired with hands-on activities such as making a robotic hand from cardboard and creating a function for a room-cleaning robot. Follow-ups after each activity ask readers to think critically, while extra challenges allow readers to test each concept in another way. The robots in this title are unplugged, but they can help eager readers develop skills that could someday lead to working with real robots!

Reviews the history of computer science, discusses concepts, and profiles contributors in the field. Also explores the impact of computers on society, with examples in literature and film to illustrate and support trends. Includes illustrations, sidebars, bibliographies, filmographies, timelines, charts, and a glossary.

This book proposes a comprehensive approach to confronting racism through a foundational framework as well as practical strategies to correct and reverse the course of the past and catalyze the stalled efforts of the present. It will do so by focusing on those specific aspects of law and legal theory that intersect with psychological research and practice.

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Invasive species are taking over native plants’ habitats. Common control methods are dangerous or impractical. Some people are now turning to goats as a nontoxic and versatile way to deal with invasive species. This book looks at the history of using goats to graze plants, why they work, and the research that’s being done to learn more. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This book helps teens with the sometimes intense emotions surrounding getting together and splitting up, empowering readers to solve their problems constructively, with empathy, and to seek help from others when necessary.

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This book describes animals who are crafty problem solvers.

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Assassin bugs, kissing bugs, stink bugs. Bug is a word people often use for insect. Find out why scientists say only some insects can be called bugs.

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Stomp through a world of the scariest, largest creatures that walked prehistoric Earth. Learn how paleontologists—dinosaur detectives—uncover the important clues that have revealed what we know about these terrifying animals.

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The idea of preserving bodies has been around for thousands of years. Mummies are intriguing to everyone, especially when so well preserved. Great for science and history.

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Skeletons can look a little creepy, but this book will explain why people need them, why some animals don't, and why there are a lot of things we could not do if we did not have a skeleton.

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In 1954, segregation in public schools was banned. But the road to desegregate American schools was long and difficult. Activist Daisy Bates helped nine black students integrate Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. This book explores their legacy. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Those with eating disorders have an unhealthy relationship with the food they eat; the disorders are often connected to issues of fitness and body image. This book explores what these disorders are like, how they affect people’s lives, and todays best treatment options.

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In the 1960s and 1970s, Dennis Banks and Russell Means helped lead the fight for Native civil rights. They organized protests and asked the US government to stop mistreating Native Americans. This book explores these activists’ lives and their legacies. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Vibrant images and a simple introduction about galaxies and the universe lead the reader into a tour of our Sun and all 8 planets and the dwarf planets in our solar system, and what lies beyond the eighth planet, Neptune.

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Learn about telescopes and other tools used to explore space.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

President Donald Trump’s zero tolerance policy toward undocumented immigrants has led to controversy over detention and deportation. With thousands of migrants and refugees arriving at the southwestern border, detention facilities are dangerously overcrowded, and immigration courts are swamped. This book looks at how issues related to detention and deportation have divided the country.

Contiene más de 16.000 entradas e incluye más 100.000 sinónimos, 8.000 antónimos y numerosos parónimos de esas voces. En cada entrada, tanto los sinónimos como los antónimos están agrupados de acuerdo con los distintos significados de la palabra.

Discoveries in Modern Science: Exploration/Invention/Technology

College/Academic

This set cover more than 300 of the most important scientific discoveries as defined by a board of scientists and historians. It aims to present an in-depth treatment of "curiosity-led science," as well as directed research that led to important inventions and technologies. It will spark curiosity and engagement among readers, ranging from advanced high school students, to those in college and universities, as well as educated readers.

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Opinions can sometimes be disguised as facts, and readers looking only at opinion pieces may develop an incomplete picture of the news topic being discussed. This book examines the line between personal beliefs and facts, and also gives readers tips on how to identify these two things in the media.

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Psychology and Psychotherapy

This edition offers information to victims of domestic violence and to those who care about them. It explains patterns of domestic violence; various types of abuse, including rape, physical violence, emotional and verbal abuse, stalking, and human trafficking and their risk factors; and recognizing abuse. Covers specific populations, building healthy relationships, intervening in abusive situations, emergency situations, and more. Includes glossary and resource directory.

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Dorothy Hodgkin: Biochemist and Developer of Protein Crystallography

History has seen many incredible men and women contribute to the field of science. One such woman to make her mark on the field of biochemistry was Dorothy Hodgkin. This book discusses Hodgkin’s history, her introduction to the field, and her accomplishments in the industry.

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Psychology and Psychotherapy

This edition provides updated information about the abuse of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription and over-the counter medications. It provides statistics about U.S. drug users as well as details about specific drugs of abuse, including health consequences, addiction potential, and other harms to individuals, their families, and communities. It covers drug rehabilitation and treatment options, and drug-use prevention strategies. Includes glossary and resource directory.

This book looks at earthquakes, why they happen, and their impact on people and landscapes.

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Many people enjoy eating meat. But livestock takes up a lot of land and resources. Bugs take less space, water, and food. They are also more nutritious than meat. This book looks at the science behind raising and eating bugs and why eating bugs might help feed more people around the world. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Young readers will learn how our closest star is a powerful energy source that provides life to plants and animals.

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Empuja y jala con grandes máquinas (Push and Pull with Big Machines)

How do big construction machines do their job? Young readers will see that they use the force of push and pull to get the work done.

College/Academic

A three-volume survey of clothing, costume and fashion, presented through 640 essays, arranged alphabetically. Coverage includes the origins of clothing and body adornment, the development of fabrics and technologies, and the social meanings of dress, as well as representative costumes from a wide range of historical eras. For students and researchers at the high-school level or higher.

College/Academic

Examines the philosophical and ethical issues underlying contemporary and historical environmental issues, policies, and debates. Covers concepts, institutions, topics, events and people, including global warming, animal rights, environmental movements, alternative energy, green chemistry, industrial ecology, and eco-sabotage.

College/Academic

This reference work includes articles on the history, religion, cultural practices, and political economies of Muslims from the seventh-century in West Asia to today's Muslim societies throughout the continents of Asia, Africa, the Subcontinent, Europe, and the Americas.

College/Academic

Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of Latin American history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. Covers cultural issues and includes numerous biographical profiles of important figures in politics, letters and the arts.

College/Academic

Provides critical information on the most populous country and most dynamic trade market in the world: the people, politics, economics, religion, philosophy, traditions, art, and literature of this ancient and enduring civilization are explored from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day.

College/Academic

The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field. Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. The original 2,750 entries have been retained, many heavily updated, and approximately 600 entirely new articles have been added by an international team of scholars and contributors.

College/Academic

This work considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society. This broad coverage supports the numerous courses in applied and professional ethics and policy related to the practice of science and technology in education, including new analytical and interpretive essays on events, scholarship, people, and legal decisions.

College/Academic

Examines three key life stages from a sociological perspective, exploring how enduring experiences, as well as transitions and events such as childcare, education, stress, marriage, career, addiction, friendship, parenthood, disease, spirituality, and retirement influence the individual's life course. The life stages examined are: Childhood and Adolescence; Adulthood; and Later Life.

College/Academic

Focuses on the substance of American law, the processes that produce its legal principles, and the history of the Supreme Court, from its creation to the present. Overview essays address the history of such topics as citizenship, due process, Native Americans, racism, and contraception, emphasizing the social context of each and the social and political pressures that shaped interpretation.

College/Academic

Provides students and researchers with a much-needed, comprehensive resource on the subject of colonialism and expansion. From a global perspective, the set traces many facets of colonial growth and imperialism, and much more.

This book explains the fundamentals of energy science and the impact of energy on human life and the environment. Interdisciplinary in nature, it covers topics from such fields as geology, biology, physics, history, sociology, and economics.

College/Academic

Provides in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides current status, analysis, and suggested solutions whenever possible.

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Facts on File Science Experiments

Offers students and teachers the tools to explore various environmental issues; includes hands-on activities to learn more about environmental problems and what can be done to solve them.

College/Academic

Provides comprehensive coverage of the environmental sciences. Cross-curricular in nature, the title supports both basic and advanced curricula in earth and environmental science, physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as general science, history, government, and the social sciences.

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Adaptable, colorful, powerful, and gross are words that describe some of Earth’s amazing birds.

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Espeluznantes Pero Geniales - Serpientes (Creepy But Cool Snakes)

Do snakes deserve their bad reputation? Students learn the creepy but cool facts about some of the most feared creatures on earth.

This guide provides self-care tips as well as advice on how to help a loved one who suffers from depression. Readers will learn to recognize self-harming tendencies, understand the connections between suicide and self-harm, and learn strategies for coping with depression.

This book shows that smoking marijuana affects school performance, causes lung and heart problems, and makes emotional difficulties like anxiety even worse. Thought-provoking text addresses pressing issues such as the dangers of combining alcohol and marijuana, how marijuana use is glamorized in the media, and how peers affect one's drug use.

Includes numerous science experiments and covers key science curriculum fields; astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, food science, geology, meteorology and physics. Includes scientific concepts or theories such as, including acid rain, biomes, cells, chemical energy, earthquakes, electricity, greenhouse effect, heat, rocks and minerals, sound, vegetative propagation, weather and more.

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Critical Thinking About Digital Media

Once on the fringe, fake news has become mainstream. From bogus social media accounts to Russian troll factories, phony news muddies the social and political discourse, and is a threat to our democracy. This high-interest book defines fake news and reveals the people behind the spread of disinformation. This text directly correlates with state journalism standards about developing media literacy. Readers will also glimpse the future of fake news and the alarming technologies used to make it, such as face-morphing technology. This book will help readers navigate the messy world of fake news.

Presents various points-of-view and key players in the public discourse on animals in agriculture and the development and impacts of industrial farming on the welfare of livestock, including living conditions; methods of production and slaughter; differences among factory, family, organic, and free-range farms; the use of antibiotics and hormones; and the effects of consumer preferences.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE/SOCIOLOGY

This title delves into common stereotypes in sports, especially the sports or positions that are typically played by a certain race. It also examines the effects when the "norm" is disrupted. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This book looks at floods, why they happen, and their impact on people and landscapes.

College/Academic

Examines food in relationship to nutrition, world health issues, agriculture, environmental concerns, current events and political decision-making.

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Facts on File Science Experiments

College/Academic

Features experiments that will help students get a firm grasp on concepts in the field of forensic science. Each experiment is a self-contained unit with its own further resources, tips for the teacher, and links to the National Science Education Standards and allows students to think independently and build on their own base of science knowledge.

This book looks at forest fires, why they happen, and their impact on people and landscapes.