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Explains in plain-language how taxation works, its different forms, and the ongoing debate about the fairest system.

Provides young readers with a clear understanding of one of the most important, talked-about, and defining subjects of our era, how stimulus plans work.

Provides a quick grounding concerning the issue, does outsourcing harm America, as well as many viewpoints on this subject. Challenges critical thinking while students learn about this controversial issue.

Provides practical strategies to help students find alternate ways of paying for college, with information on scholarships, financial aid, and other cost-reduction measures.

Presents a biography of a famous biracial American Derek Jeter, an all star major league baseball player.

A guide to different college options, including two-year, four-year, and technical school programs, covering whether college is the correct choice; appropriate school selection; completion of applications; and how to deal with rejections or being wait-listed.

Offers an understandable explanation of the complex banking system and how to prevent unreasonable risk.

Offers strategies for coming out to ones friends, interacting with school personnel, and dealing with bullies. Advice is also given on how to organize groups such as gay-straight alliances.

When Hollywood stars get married, they call on Vera Wang to dress them for their big day, because Vera makes the most beautiful wedding gowns in the world!.

Sonia Sotomayor, born of Puerto Rican parents in the Bronx, New York, became a household name when President Barack Obama nominated her to the United States Supreme Court in 2009.