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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 environment? Readers learn the answers to these questions and more in this engaging volume, augmented by striking photographs, graphic organizers, and informative fact boxes. By understanding more about this issue, tomorrow's leaders are in a better position to make informed choices"--Provided by publisher.

"Learning about the LGBTQ+ community involves much more than just learning what each letter in this acronym stands for, and readers are introduced to the many different kinds of people who identify as part of this community as they discover facts about each group's struggle for basic rights and acceptance. Informative, empathetic text presents this sensitive topic in a way that's easy for young readers to understand, and fact boxes give them additional information about the struggles this community has faced in the past and continue to face in the present"--Provided by publisher.

". . . fact boxes and informative charts give readers a basic introduction to the fight for disability rights . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Social media has undeniably changed the world. While people disagree about whether this change is mostly good or mostly bad, it's clear that it will continue to influence our lives. This is why it's imperative to give children an introduction to this new, influential form of social connection long before they're old enough to make their first social media account"--Provided by publisher.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered the way people participate in society. Some of these changes are temporary, while others may end up being permanent. While children have certainly heard the word, they may struggle to understand exactly how a pandemic affects them specifically as well as society at large . . . A list of age-appropriate ways to get involved give young readers a sense of agency to combat feelings of helplessness that often accompany major world events"--Provided by publisher.

"Some people have vocally opposed vaccines ever since they were first invented . . . The COVID-19 pandemic thrust the issue into the spotlight, and misinformation spread on social media helped turn many people against vaccination. This volume examines the scientific facts about vaccines, dispelling the myths and rumors about their efficacy and safety"--Provided by publisher.

"It is becoming increasingly apparent that the Earth is in trouble, largely thanks to certain human activities. Climate change is high on many people's list of priorities, but governments and businesses are often slow to enact change. By spreading information and lobbying for change, environmental activists play a crucial role in moving the needle on this issue. Through informative fact boxes and detailed graphic organizers, readers learn about environmental activists' goals and the methods they employ to achieve them. A list of age-appropriate actions is included to encourage young people to get involved in advocating for change"--Provided by publisher.

"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 environment? Readers learn the answers to these questions and more in this engaging volume, augmented by striking photographs, graphic organizers, and informative fact boxes. By understanding more about this issue, tomorrow's leaders are in a better position to make informed choices"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers are given the tools to better understand what censorship is--both in the United States and in other countries--in order to develop an informed opinion about this timely topic"--Provided by publisher.

"As Donald Trump's impeachments dominated the news for months, children have likely been hearing the term 'impeachment' with little to no concept of what it means. Even many adults have found that they have misconceptions about what impeachment is. As this process is meant to safeguard the integrity of not just the presidency but many civic offices, it's important for all informed citizens to understand it. Photographs and . . . fact boxes enhance readers' understanding of this complex yet crucial political process, giving them the tools they need to think critically about the responsibilities of our elected officials"--Provided by publisher.