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Welcome to America?

a pro/con debate over immigration
2009
Examines immigration in the United States, including the history of U.S. immigration and the debate over immigration reforms, laws, and policies.

The Iraq War

a controversial war in perspective
2011
An account of the Iraq War. Discusses the U.S. strategy for the war, early battles, the capture of Saddam Hussein, the insurgency, the surge, and the beginning of the withdrawal of troops.

Dating, relationships, and sexuality

what teens should know
2006
Offers information and advice to teens about dating, relationships, and sexuality, discussing communication, body image, gender identity and sexual orientation, romantic relationships, sexual intercourse, and other topics.

The truth about cancer

understanding and fighting a deadly disease
2009
"Examines the deadly disease cancer, including a history of the disease, diagnosis and treatment, coping with cancer, and the fight against it around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Sexuality and teens

what you should know about sex, abstinence, birth control, pregnancy, and STDs
2010
Provides information on issues concerning the sexual behavior of teenagers, discussing birth control, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and sex education in schools.

More than the blues?

understanding and dealing with depression
2010
Examines depression and mood disorders, including the causes of depression, a history of the illness, the various types of mood disorders, and treatment methods.

Fighting the AIDS and HIV epidemic

a global battle
2008
Describes the history of the AIDS and HIV epidemic, the prevention and treatment of this disease, and its future impact on the world.

Superfood or superthreat

the issue of genetically engineered food
2008
Describes how genetically engineered food is developed, produced, and marketed, and presents both sides of the argument regarding whether or not such food is harmful.

Religion and free speech today

a pro/con debate
2009
Discusses religious issues and the freedom of speech in the United States, including the separation of church and state and the debate over prayer and religious displays in public schools.

High-tech babies

the debate over assisted reproductive technology
2006
Describes the process of conception; the causes of infertility; and reproductive methods available to infertile couples, such as in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination; and discusses the ethical debate surrounding assisted reproduction, presenting the various arguments for and against.

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