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58 produkter
Fake News, Bias, and Media Literacy
E-bok, 2020
649 kr
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Although news outlets are meant to be impartial, they have never been perfectly unbiased. After the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the term "fake news" became part of everyday vocabulary, adding to the public''s mistrust of the media. In today''s society, learning how to cultivate media literacy …
Salem Witch Trials
E-bok, 2020
643 kr
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In the late 17th century, the Salem Witch Trials led to the executions of 20 innocent people. Many explanations have been given for this tragedy, but there is no single reason it occurred. Instead, multiple factors converged to create a vortex of fear, suspicion, anger, and political tension. It …
Trail of Tears
E-bok, 2020
664 kr
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Native peoples of the United States have rich histories and traditions that help them maintain varied cultural identities in modern society. In the past, white Americans attempted to hide or eradicate these cultures, seeing Native Americans as an obstacle to prosperity. This distorted view …
Mauritania
E-bok, 2021
712 kr
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The African nation of Mauritania has faced many challenges throughout its history, and the people of this nation still suffer alleged human rights abuses today. The conflicts that have shaped this place are presented to readers through insightful text, but readers are also given a glimpse into the …
Should Plastic Bags Be Banned?
E-bok, 2019
391 kr
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Plastic bags are being banned in many places, but is this the right thing to do? Readers will be able to answer this question for themselves in an informed way after they explore the environmental, economic, and legal sides to the debate surrounding plastic bag bans. The enlightening main text is …
Is Social Media Helpful or Harmful?
E-bok, 2020
391 kr
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Social media is pervasive in today''s culture. It is nearly impossible to avoid it completely. Opinions are divided on whether this has made life better or worse. Young people today are the first generations to grow up with this new form of communication and entertainment. Will it be helpful or …
What's Renewable Energy?
E-bok, 2021
391 kr
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Due to increasingly dire warnings about the effects of fossil fuels on climate change, businesses and governments have begun looking into switching to renewable energy for power. What is renewable energy? How feasible is it for the United States to switch to it? Will this change actually help the …
What Are Voting Rights?
E-bok, 2021
380 kr
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Accusations of voter fraud and voter suppression have been widespread in the 21st century, but the facts are often obscured. How much of a problem is voter fraud and what should be done to combat it? Will proposed measures be helpful or harmful to most voters? Informative text and engaging fact …
What's Mental Health?
E-bok, 2021
391 kr
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In the past, mental health was rarely discussed. It was seen as a private or even embarrassing issue, and anyone with a mental illness was generally expected to keep it a secret. Today, however, many people have recognized the benefits of being open and honest about mental health. Through …
Social Networking: Staying Safe in the Online World
Av Jennifer Lombardo, Carla Mooney
Inbunden, 2017
745 kr
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Social Networking
Staying Safe in the Online World
Av Carla Mooney, Jennifer Lombardo
E-bok, 2016
599 kr
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Social networking has become an integral part of our lives in this modern society. Nearly every young adult has one or more types of social accounts, making it imperative to inform them about the best ways to protect themselves and their private information. Discussions about online predators and …
Horrors of Auschwitz
Av David Robson, Jennifer Lombardo
E-bok, 2016
620 kr
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The Nazi campaign against Jewish people living in their territories began slowly, with the gradual erosion of their rights to own property, hold a job, or marry non-Jews. These indignities intensified over time, eventually culminating in the establishment of work camps, also known as concentration …
Anxiety and Panic Disorders
E-bok, 2017
620 kr
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Everyone experiences anxious feelings in stressful situations, such as before a big test or when giving a speech. However, anxiety disorders are characterized by fear or worry that is disproportionate to the situation and difficult to control. It is sometimes accompanied by panic disorder, which …
Alzheimer's Disease
A Difficult Diagnosis
E-bok, 2017
620 kr
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As some people age, their brain begins to deteriorate, causing loss of memory and other problems. Researchers are still unsure of the exact causes of Alzheimer''s disease, but they believe lifestyle and genetics play a role. Through informative sidebars and enlightening infographics, which …
Migraines
Managing Severe Headaches
E-bok, 2018
620 kr
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Everyone will experience headaches in their life, but for some people, headaches are more frequent and severe than for others. These headaches, called migraines, cause severe pain and can have negative effects on a person''s life. Readers learn the symptoms of and treatments for migraines as well …
