Gitlin, Marty

Explores the issue of the blockade of the Gaza Strip, including the ethical and moral views.

Though Von Miller is singular in purpose as a pass rusher who targets quarterbacks, there is nothing one-dimensional about him on the field or off it. This book will teach readers about the importance of becoming well-rounded in one's personal and professional lives. Miller embraces his family, even moving in with his parents after being drafted by Denver to ensure a positive lifestyle. He launched an effort to provide eyeglasses for underprivileged children. Furthermore, Miller works to be an all-around football player. This biography for middle school readers emphasizes the need to fill many roles in life.

The perseverance of Lindsey Vonn is inspiring. This engrossing narrative describes how Vonn overcame the estrangement from her father, numerous debilitating injuries, and difficult personal relationships to blossom into arguably the greatest World Cup alpine skier of all time. Readers understand the importance of setting goals, as Vonn did at age eight when she wrote of her desire to win Olympic gold. They learn as well about the need to battle through every obstacle in life to reach those goals. This entertaining book examines the life and skiing talents of an amazing athlete.

Explores the history of drones, how they work, how they've been utilized, and more.

Explores the history of battleships, how they work, how they've been utilized, and more.

"Printing has come a long way thanks to technology, from printing words and images on a flat surface to recreating a life-size version of a car. In 3D Printing in the Disruptors in Tech series, readers will discover how 3D printing technology has disrupted major industries including health and architecture design. Series includes a table of contents, tech-forward sidebars, a timeline, glossary, index, and author biography"--.

Reading the news has come a long way thanks to technology, from black and white newspapers to 280-character tweets and Buzzfeed articles filled with GIFs and memes. In this book, readers will discover how technology has and continues to disrupt the me dia, the impact on society, and the potential for future society.

"Thanks to a declining birth rate, upticks in immigration, and evolving gender roles, America looks much different from the way it did 100, 50, or even 25 years ago. Aging baby boomers are putting stress on the health care system. Young people have different values and priorities from those of previous generations. Unequal distribution of wealth has created a greater economic divide than ever before. How will America's shifting demographics affect the country's future? Through diverse viewpoints, this . . . volume explores the many factors that contribute to what it means to be an American and how that might change in this century"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes issues surrounding concussions in sports, including what causes them, their affects, and how sports leagues are trying to prevent them"--Provided by publisher.

Did you know that fly fishers fish using a hook called a fly? Flies can look like bugs or small fish. Find out more about how people fish in this book!.