Roland, James

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Recognizing media bias and disinformation

2024
It can be hard to know what to believe, especially when what looks or sounds like a legitimate news story is tainted with bias and opinion or is riddled with flat-out lies and disinformation. Media bias and disinformation are two different things, but they often share the same purpose: to manipulate how members of the public think and act rather than allow people to make up their own minds based solely on the facts.

Teen guide to managing mental health

2024
Mental health struggles, which were once considered taboo subjects to share publicly, have, in recent years, become more widely accepted as important health issues to be discussed openly and with compassion.

Impeachment

Donald Trump and the history of presidents in peril
2021
"This issue biography offers an overview and history of the impeachment process, explores key players and moments in President Trump's impeachment, and explains the historic event's resolution"--Provided by publisher.

Teen guide to college and career planning

2023
"While college and career planning can feel overwhelming and stressful, it can also be an exciting experience in which students learn about what they want--and don't want--in their future. Doing your research and learning about careers and college options while you're still months or years away from having to fill out applications and make big decisions can remove some of the stress"--Provided by publisher.

Jobs if you like music

2022
While any career requires a certain amount of hard work, perseverance and talent, that is especially true of musical artists and others in the music industry. The competition, changing audience tastes, and the difficulty of just getting that first big break, let alone maintaining a successful career, can be daunting.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

iconic supreme court justice
2021
Delve into the life and career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman justice appointed to the US Supreme Court. Ginsburg endured great adversity: from anti-Semitism to gender discrimination: to achieve her Supreme Court appointment. Follow her journey to Supreme Court Justice, and learn how she became a national spokesperson for treating people equally under the law. This revised edition uses primary and secondary sources, including quotes and childhood stories, to reflect on the experiences and accomplishments of one of the United States's most influential people. A detailed timeline and further information section make this title a valuable resource for young readers eager to learn about this iconic figure.

Kamala Harris

history-making US Vice President
Explores the life and career of Kamala Harris, the first black and Asian US woman Vice President.

Changing lives through virtual reality

2021
"Virtual reality is having a huge impact on how people play, shop, do business, and just live their lives today. It may seem odd to think of developments in a virtual, 'unreal' world changing the lives of people in the real world, but that's exactly what is happening every day. Surgeons, engineers, shoppers and students are peering into VR headsets as the future comes into focus today"--Provided by publisher.

Careers if you like problem solving

Looks at a career for those who like to problem solve, includes comments from industry insiders, information about pay, job prospects, and more.

How should America deal with undocumented immigrants?

2021
"While ICE officials and others concerned about the presence of undocumented immigrants may understand the anxiety associated with living in the U.S. without authorization, they say the issue boils down simply to right and wrong. And therein lies the enormous challenge facing the nation, from small towns in Mississippi to Congress and the White House: How should America deal with undocumented immigrants. There are an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S"-- Provided by publisher.

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