Sheen, Barbara

"LGBTQ people have been the objects of intolerance, hatred, and discrimination for centuries. Although society has become more accepting of LGBTQ people in recent years, they still face bias in almost every aspect of their lives. [This book] examines what bias looks like, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address it"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the history of the rights of Jewish people in the United States and explores the ways in which Jewish people experience bias. Highlights how that bias has led to the discrimination of American Jews. Includes color photographs and resources for additional information.

With more than ten million workers and over two hundred different careers, the health care industry is one of the largest and fastest growing employers in the United States. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at health care jobs ranging from physician assistants to massage therapists to dental hygienists.

"The establishment of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was enacted in 2012 by President Barack Obama via executive order. It was created to shield eligible undocumented young people from the threat of deportation for a two-year renewable period. It also allows them obtain a social security number and a driver's license, work legally, and qualify for in-state college tuition in their state of residence. It does not, however, offer participants a path to citizenship. Despite the help DACA has given Dreamers, because the program was established via executive order rather than legislative action, some Americans believe it is unconstitutional"--.

"Careers that incorporate research and analysis as a regular part of the job span multiple fields. Some examples of careers that entail gathering and analyzing information include information security analyst, epidemiologist, environmental scientist, forensic accountant, and paralegal, among others. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders"--Provided by publisher.

Presents information on health care careers.

This book presents a real-world look at how American families are changing and helps teen readers gain an understanding of what it is like to be part of a single-parent family.

Explores what childhood and adolescence is like for typical boys and girls in Mexico, such as in family life, society, religious affairs, school, and politics.

Explores how children grow up in Iran.