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4) Genocide
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Explains what genocide means, gives examples of its occurrence, and offers ideas for healing and prevention.
5) Banned books
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the history of book banning and looks at the different reasons why books are challenged.
8) Fracking
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Discusses the benefits and drawbacks of fracking.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013?]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the history of age suitability rankings for motion pictures, television shows, and video games, looking at the organizations responsible for assigning ratings and problems the ratings themselves cause.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Violence in Video Games provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Discover the controversy over whether video game violence affects players and crime statistics, as well as the history of video games, ratings systems, and the First Amendment. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing...
12) Deep-sea fishing
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Deep-sea fishermen know the big fish are always in the oceans. In this exciting book, readers are taken out on the waters of the world's biggest oceans in search of a great catch. From marlin to swordfish, this book shows readers what kind of equipment they'll need to catch the big one.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
The FBI defines domestic terrorism as terrorism involving groups based in and operating entirely within the U.S. and its territories. According to the Global Terrorism Database, there have been 2,608 total attacks and 226 fatal attacks in the U.S. between 1970 and 2011. This thought-provoking edition focuses on issues related to domestic terrorism. It provides details on how domestic terrorism is different than other types of terrorism, the tactics...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
"This book will provide background natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and tornados. It will explain how these natural events occur and what have been the most significant events during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The title will also look at the emergency response actions that were taken as a result of the disasters and what actions were taken ahead of disasters to prevent loss of life and limit damage to property"--Provided...
18) Turkey hunting
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Hunting is a great way to explore the outdoors and learn about nature. It's also a great way to get your own dinner! In this exciting outdoor book, readers dive into the fascinating world of turkey hunting and learn to be an outdoor adventurer in search of wild turkey. Great safety tips ensure the hunt is both successful and safe, while full-color photographs provide a great look at what readers should wear and the tools they'll need to put their...
19) Dragons
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the legends of dragons, such as powerful dragons of China that bring life and good fortune to fire-breathing, winged dragons of European legend, includes information about the origins of such myths and possible scientific explantions for them.
20) Roller derby
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Roller derby is an extreme sport making a comeback! With a history that dates back to the 1930s, in the last decade, roller derby teams have grown in number and popularity. Readers take a turn around the track and discover that, from hard hits to fast breaks, the action in roller derby is nonstop. Full-color photographs highlight the mostly female teams who dominate the sport and the theatrical quality of each jam, or matchup. Safety tips offer help...
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