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"Complete profiles of all 101 HBCUs in the country (96 undergraduate and 5 graduate HBCUs)--where they are, what they cost, who they enroll, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you dreamed of making money by playing video games? Getting paid to show off your gaming skills online sounds like an awesome career, but it takes more than just game skills. Learn about the basic business skills and economics behind this career in influencer marketing, all while staying safe online"--Provided by publisher.

"Imagine getting paid to play with toys! Toy influencers can make big money just for giving their opinions on the latest games and gadgets. Discover what it takes to be a social media influencer, while learning basic economics and business skills, as well as important safety tips"--Provided by publisher.

Misinformation is rampant on the internet. Memes are passed around as if they represent real facts, people with an agenda share false or misleading statistics, and anyone can pretend they are an expert on any topic. Due to all of this, learning how to be critical of what is being presented has become one of the most important skills a person can cultivate. This volume utilizes informative sidebars and detailed graphic organizers to discuss the steps readers can take to verify the information they read, hear, or see.

"What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life. The invaluable insights in this book emerge from the revealing personal stories of hundreds of participants in the Harvard Study as they were followed year after year for their entire adult lives, and this wisdom is bolstered by research findings from this and many other studies. Relationships in all their forms--friendships, romantic partnerships, families, coworkers, tennis partners, book club members, Bible study groups--all contribute to a happier, healthier life"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how to evaluate websites, discussing how to assess their accuracy, authorship, and purpose.

"Erik Edstrom grew up in suburban Massachusetts with an idealistic desire to make an impact, ultimately leading him to the gates of West Point. Five years later, he was deployed to Afghanistan as an infantry lieutenant. Throughout his military career, he confronted atrocities, buried his friends, wrestled with depression, and struggled with an understanding that the war he fought in, and the youth he traded to prepare for it, was in contribution to a bitter truth: The War on Terror is not just a tragedy, but a crime. The deeper tragedy is that our country lacks the courage and conviction to say so. Un-American is a hybrid of social commentary and memoir that exposes how blind support for war exacerbates the problems it's intended to resolve, devastates the people allegedly being helped, and diverts assets from far larger threats like climate change . . . a revolutionary act, offering a blueprint for redressing America's relationship with patriotism, the military, and military spending"--Provided by publisher.

Offers elementary school students practical strategies to help them do better on standardized tests, with advice on how to prepare for the test, answer different types of questions, and stop pre-test anxiety.