Carla Mooney
21) Italy
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
This title highlights major destinations within Italy and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Italy, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"In the years since its introduction, the Internet has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies in human history. Yet because the Internet and how it is used is constantly changing, many people believe that the Internets impact has just begun, with many more changes to come"--From the publisher's web site.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 3
Description
This volume examines what anxiety disorder is, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured. Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart and shakiness.
24) Bullying
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
"Each title in the Unlocking Current Issues series presents the evolution of a salient current issue, with a focus on providing historical evidence of key moments in the development of the issue through excerpts of primary documents and contextual information, and a clear summary of positions. This volume focuses on bullying"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
"As the population ages, many people plan to keep working past age 65 or have no plans to retire at all. While their skills and experience are valuable assets, older workers may not get the chance to show what they can do, simply because of their age. Age Discrimination in Society examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination."--Amazon.com....
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, people worldwide hunkered down in their homes to slow the virus's spread. In an attempt to slow the spread, many countries closed their borders, schools, and businesses. They instituted lockdowns and ordered citizens to stay at home except for emergencies, which often lasted for weeks or months. In countries worldwide, people have struggled during the pandemic with their feelings...
30) Teens and adhd
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 3
Description
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting adolescents, yet its symptoms are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Teens and ADHD examines the nature of this disorder, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.
31) Recycling
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Appears on list
Description
"Explores the pros and cons of several issues related to recycling, including whether it helps the environment, and is it economically efficient. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history. Includes bibliography, glossary, index, and relevant websites"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
Provides an overview of the explorers who set sail during the Age of Exploration and Discovery, covering the expeditions of Vasco de Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, John Cabot, Herǹn Cortš, and others, and including instructions for twenty-two activities to help students learn more about the topic.
35) Online security
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Discusses online security in the digital age, including the risk of identity theft, Internet attacks on corporate networks, and cyberterrorism, and describes methods to help secure online information both currently and in the future.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Scientists agree that climate change is at least partially to blame for extreme heat. They agree Earth's current warming trend is not a natural event. Instead, they believe human activity is the leading cause. Heatwaves across the contiguous United States have occurred more often and lasted longer since the 1960s, which is consistent with a warming climate due to climate change"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
New regulations, advances in technology, and the increasing caseloads in courts across the United States are driving the demand for a growing number of legal professionals. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at legal profession jobs ranging from paralegals to court interpreters to jury consultants.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Infectious diseases are one of the leading causes of death around the world. According to the WHO, three of the top 10 causes of death worldwide in 2019 were infectious diseases These diseases are caused by microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Some infectious diseases spread by person-to-person contact, while others spread through contaminated food or water or by contact with an infectious insect or animal. Public health...