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52 produkter
Donald Trump
Businessman and President
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2017
362 kr
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From the business world to the television screen, Donald John Trump leaves a big impression wherever he goes. After making his family''s New York real estate business a household name and hosting a successful TV series, he became the Republican candidate for president of the United States in 2016. …
Ariana Grande
Pop Star
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
362 kr
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Ariana Grande was just eight years old when she set her sights on the stage. More than just a talented singer, Ariana is an astute businesswoman who knew what she had to do to make her creative dreams come true. What really makes this pop star stand out is her dedication to philanthropy. After the …
Zoom in on Honesty
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
382 kr
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It''s said that honesty is the best policy, but what does that mean? In this book students will learn the value of honesty in our communities. Young readers will be taught to consider their role as an honest citizen. They will learn the importance of honesty in our political as well as personal …
Zoom in on Making Decisions as a Group
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
374 kr
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Young readers will learn how making decisions as a group is an important part of our roles as citizens. The book explores how group decisions, like voting, affect students and their communities. It will show how the government uses group decisions every day to decide everything from laws to …
Zoom in on Respect for Authority
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
382 kr
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Children will learn why respecting authority is an important civic virtue through the use of easy-to-follow terms and real-life examples. Young readers will learn what authority means in different situations. They will learn how authority is granted and when it should and should not be respected. …
Zoom in on Respect for Property
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
382 kr
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Young readers will be introduced to the concept of respecting property. Through the use of real-life examples, they will learn the difference between public and private property and why respecting both is important. Students will learn why caring for public property is a key civic virtue. Using …
Zoom in on Respect for Rules
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
370 kr
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Most children aren''t fans of rules, but this essential book will reinforce why it is important to respect rules. Young readers are taught to consider the role of rules in our society. They will learn how following the rules makes our communities safer and happier. Readers will learn how citizens …
Critical Perspectives on Privacy Rights and Protections in the 21st Century
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
760 kr
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As consumers become more comfortable with buying "smart" devices and corporations and governments are accused of spying through such artificial intelligence, the question of privacy is often invoked. Should you know if data from your wearable device is being sold to other corporations? How …
Critical Perspectives on Whistleblowers and Leakers
Av Rita Santos
Inbunden, 2018
797 kr
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Critical Perspectives on Whistleblowers and Leakers
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
760 kr
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Whistleblowers and leakers have played a long and influential role in our history. For example, Samuel Shaw, a U.S. midshipman during the Revolutionary War, exposed the torture of British soldiers in 1777. His actions led to the first law protecting whistleblowers in the United States. More …
What Does a Petitioner Do?
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
462 kr
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Sometimes problems are too big to be resolved by the people involved. In these cases, someone asks a court to decide what is fair. The person who asks the court to hear a case is called a petitioner. People do not always agree with the court. A petitioner can also ask a higher court to hear the …
Deep State
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
573 kr
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It used to be that "deep state" was a shadowy term used to describe developing nations whose governments operated outside of democratically elected leaders. The term has evolved and has been applied to transparent countries such as the United States. What is the deep state and how does it apply to …
Gerrymandering and Voting Districts
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
612 kr
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Gerrymandering, the manipulation of boundaries in order to benefit one group or political party, is not new, but thanks to technology it is more widespread. Questions about the constitutionality of gerrymandering have gone all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. This provocative volume explores the …
Geoengineering
Counteracting Climate Change
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
713 kr
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Geoengineering is the deliberate manipulation of the environment in an attempt to counteract the harmful effects of human-influenced climate change. It''s intended as a solution, but it also can create unintended consequences. When scientists and political leaders can''t even agree on the extent of …
Arms Sales, Treaties, and Violations
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
713 kr
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The international weapons trade is a vast and lucrative machine, estimated at generating 70 billion dollars annually. In 2014, The Arms Trade Treaty, which regulates the international trade in conventional arms, was entered into force. But compliance is complicated, and even the most powerful …
Act Up!
The War Against HIV in the LGBTQ+ Community
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
579 kr
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The prejudice of the U.S. government and medical community allowed a disease that could have been contained to spread into a global pandemic. Readers will follow this devastating disease from its recently refuted origins in gay communities all the way to the current medical developments. This book …
Beyond Gender Binaries
The History of Trans, Intersex, and Third-Gender Individuals
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
566 kr
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While transgender people have been called many different things by different cultures, they have always existed. This book traces the history of how transgender, third gender, and other varieties of gender-nonconforming individuals have functioned in various societies. It documents how different …
Alicia Keys
Singer-Songwriter
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
354 kr
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Raised just a few blocks from Broadway, Alicia Keys began playing classical piano when she was seven years old. At twenty-two, she became famous for combining the music of her city and her classical training into a sound all her own. In this compelling biography, readers learn about the inspiring …
Mike Pence
U.S. Vice President
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
354 kr
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As a radio host and later a politician, Mike Pence has always put his Christian faith first. In this revealing biography, readers will learn about the man as well as the forty-eighth Vice President of the United States. They will follow his rise to America''s second-in-command, beginning with his …
Hailee Steinfeld
Actress and Singer
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2018
362 kr
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Hailee Steinfeld was just thirteen years old when she was cast as the tough as nails Mattie Ross in the movie True Grit. Her breakout performance was so impressive that she became one of the youngest actresses to be nominated for an Academy Award. Conquering Hollywood wasn''t enough for this young …
Critical Perspectives on Labor Unions
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2019
760 kr
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Labor unions have helped shape American history, but are they still relevant today? In this volume of critical perspectives, readers will hear from experts in the field about the history of labor unions and their lasting, and controversial, effects on American workers. Readers will be exposed to a …
Our Water Supply
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2019
442 kr
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Infrastructure is an essential part of any modern community. In this informative book, readers will explore the water supply, taking a detailed look at how water is gathered and filtered for safe consumption. Full-color photographs, fast facts, and accessible text provide readers with comprehensive …
Appreciating Diversity
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2019
402 kr
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In a time of divisive headlines, it''s vital for students to learn the many ways diversity makes the world a better place. With this volume, students will be encouraged to celebrate the many different cultures of the globe. They will learn to understand concepts like intersectionality and …
Promoting Justice
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2019
393 kr
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As more people are becoming politically engaged, the concept of social justice is rapidly becoming a hot topic. Help students learn about the concept of justice and how it relates to their lives. This book highlights not only the importance of justice but also the ways the criminal justice system …
Taking Action Against Inequality
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2019
402 kr
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As inequality and social justice become larger parts of the daily news cycle, it''s more important than ever for students to learn about inequality. With this book, students will learn how to spot inequality in their communities and discover what exactly to do when they see it. Readers are provided …
Understanding Identity
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2019
402 kr
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As diversity in the American population continues to grow, it''s critical for students to understand the significance of ethnic and racial identity. Help students start to grasp how people''s identities shape their interactions with the world around them. Young readers will learn why it is …
Chadwick Boseman
Superstar of Black Panther
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2019
351 kr
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As a child, Chadwick Boseman excelled at many things. From basketball to painting to writing, he did everything well. Which dream would he choose to follow? A chance acting class made the answer clear. This engaging biography traces Boseman''s path from a multitalented youngster to a professional …
Camila Cabello
Cuban American Singer
Av Rita Santos
E-bok, 2019
351 kr
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As a young girl, Camila Cabello would cry if anyone asked her to sing. At age fifteen, she conquered her fear of singing by auditioning for The X-Factor in front of thousands of people. It took just three minutes of bravery to launch the young singer-songwriter into stardom. This revealing …
