Carla Mooney
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[2017]
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Publisher Annotation: Publisher Annotation: Why did terrorists attack the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001? The answer to that question is ancient, complicated, and crucial to a perceptive understanding of the global community we live in today. In Terrorism: Violence, Intimidation, and Solutions for Peace, readers ages 12-15 explore the history, causes, psychology and potential solutions to the problem of terrorism in an objective way that...
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2021.
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"What makes fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza taste so great? It's chemistry! In 'The Chemistry of Food,' middle school readers learn the science behind the food they love to eat as they explore the chemistry within the meal, how nutrition works, what creates flavor, and why texture is important. Hands-on, science-minded investigations, links to online resources and media, career connections, and text-to-world questions all create a delicious learning experience."--...
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2022.
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"This book explores academic anxiety and how it affects people both mentally and physically, examining the causes and symptoms of academic anxiety as well as strategies to overcome it. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --
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[2020]
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"Notorious serial killers, Unsolved murders. A mysterious mulitmillion-dollar art heist. Thrilling and frightening crime stories often capture the American public's attention. Scientists, theorists, and law enforcement examine the evidence in each complicated case. Conspiracy theories emerge, too, despite systematic professional investigation. Some questions still remain unanswered in many famous cases. Dig into the American Crime Stories series to...
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2023.
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This encyclopedia examines the US government, providing information on everything from the founding of the US government, to the writing of the Constitution, to information on the Biden administration. It covers the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and spotlight features highlight key individuals who have shaped the US government. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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2020.
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"The Lizzie Borden Ax Murders explores all sides of these unsolved ax murders and the woman suspected of committing them. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, historical impacts, and more. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index." -- Amazon.
10) Jeffrey Dahmer
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[2024]
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This title explores the story of the infamous serial killer and his gruesome crimes. It discusses the killer's early life and behavior, along with police investigations and the societal impacts of Dahmer's crimes. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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[2015]
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"Governments, businesses, and individuals all rely extensively on online communication and information but repeated news reports of online breaches do not inspire confidence in the online world. This is true in many areas including business. What information is collected, how it is used or misused, and how it can be protected are among the topics covered in this book"--From the publisher's web site.
20) Mood disorders
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c2011
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Introduces mood disorders, their causes, how they affect people, and what treatment options are available.