Gail B Stewart
6) The 1970s
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States in the 1970s, including Vietnam, race relations, feminism, the environment, fashion, music, television, and film.
10) SARS
Author
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes SARS, its effects on the world's economy, treatments for the disease, and what may happen if it was to return.
11) Child abuse
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Using real-life examples, discusses why parents hurt or neglect their children, why children often don't tell anyone they are being abused, and what can be done about the widespread and dangerous problem of child abuse.
12) Area 51
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
Presents a brief survey of the mystery surrounding the U.S. Air Force's Nellis Range and the section of land known as Area 51.
13) Weapons of war
Author
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 6
Description
Discusses the weapons used in the Civil War, technological innovations that were made, and the problems and increased casualties that resulted.
15) Water monsters
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Discusses the sightings of strange creatures in lakes, oceans, and rivers around the world and the ongoing efforts to prove they exist.
16) Teen dropouts
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1999]
Description
Uses four case studies of teenagers who dropped out of high school to explain who drops out and why and to examine the economic and social consequences of such a decision.
17) Graphic arts
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Presents a history of graphic arts, discussing its beginnings; the dramatic increase in the use of graphic art in the 21st century; the changes in style, tools, and techniques over time; and its importance in modern life.
18) Texans
Author
Pub. Date
©1990
Description
Traces the turbulent history of the Lone Star State, recounting the struggles of early Texas settlers and their battle for independence.
19) Scouts
Author
Pub. Date
©1990
Description
Describes the activities of the scouts who guided soldiers and new travelers through the western frontier in the nineteenth century.