Nagle, Jeanne

Helps children understand the importance of protecting the planet's natural resources and offers practical suggestions on how they can conserve those resources.

"For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and lawmakers worldwide have debated the merits of affording certain rights to animals. Central to any discussion of the topic is morality, who, or what, possesses it, and how and when it should be bestowed. This examination of the animal rights movement covers this and other points of contention, as well as the history of the movement and the people at the forefront of lobbying for animal welfare. Readers will discover and be inspired by the variety of safe, practical methods for getting involved on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves"--Provided by publisher.

"As the spiritual and political leader of Tibet, the fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso has endured exile, censorship, and persecution. Yet through it all he has remained a champion of freedom for the people of Tibet, and, by extension, all humankind. The history of Tibet, China relations, and tenets of Buddhism serve as a backdrop for ... [this] story of how one man, acting on deeply held beliefs and principles, has become a hero worldwide"--Provided by publisher.

"For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and lawmakers worldwide have debated the merits of affording certain rights to animals. Central to any discussion of the topic is morality, who, or what, possesses it, and how and when it should be bestowed. This examination of the animal rights movement covers this and other points of contention, as well as the history of the movement and the people at the forefront of lobbying for animal welfare. Readers will discover and be inspired by the variety of safe, practical methods for getting involved on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves"--Provided by publisher.

"In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, a popular belief system known as Spiritualism took the world by storm. People sought other realms of existence through mediums, seances, and other parapsychological means. While many of popular figures in the Spiritualist world were proven to be frauds, their practices have left their mark-in entertainment, in popular culture, and on true believers. This ... [book] dives into the spirit world to separate fact from fiction and get to the bottom of ESP and other forms of parapsychology"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life and accomplishments of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life and accomplishments of Latina writer Isabel Allende"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the United States Navy that provides information on its history, purpose, training, weapons and equipment, role in combat, recruitment, and values.

From the deepest underground mines to vast northwest forests, North America is still a land of opportunity when it comes to jobs in resource extraction. Miners and loggers are the hands-on workers in two industries that provide us with raw materials for products and many household and daily necessities. This book highlights these physically demanding but potentially lucrative occupations, and gives young readers detailed guidance on how to break into them. It also provides tips on safety and health, advancement, and many other aspects of these vital economic sectors.

"A book for teens about coping with the threat of deportation from the United States"--Provided by publisher.