Donovan, Sandra

Introduces different types of bullying and shows how having respect for yourself and others can help in dealing with bullies.

Introduces different types of bullying and shows how having respect for yourself and others can help in dealing with bullies.

Presents a study of the U.S. Air Force describing the early history of air power, its influence in America's wars, recruitment, and famous people connected with the Air Force such as Jackie Cochran, leader of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots during World War Two, Chuck Yeager, and Glenn Miller.

A brief biography of early twentieth-century cowboy and actor Will Rogers that chronicles his childhood, roping ability, and stage, film, and radio career.

Introduces the process of publishing a book through a story in which Perry writes a book about what kind of pizza ping-pong players enjoy eating.

Explains how we can all be great citizens and make our voices count!.

Looks at how special interest groups fund political campaigns and influence candidates and election results.

"The frenzied news coverage during a political election is unstoppable. Political ads also bombard you from every source--websites, TV, radio, and print. Then there are the memes, links, and video clips that show up through social media. Are these just annoyances, or do media messages actually shape an election's outcome? News outlets, campaign staff, and even members of the public use many forms of media for different purposes: to explain candidates' platforms, to explore issues, to expose controversy, and more. Some messages are biased, while others try to be balanced. Examine opposing viewpoints on some of the key issues involving media's role and consider for yourself what power media has to influence the election process"--From the publisher's web site.

A guide to thrift store shopping, discussing why one should thrift shop and where, providing tips on what to buy, and exploring upcycling and selling finds.

A collection of top ten lists that spotlight technology standouts, including gadgets, vehicles, and new inventions.