Looking forward

Contains a collection of articles published in the "New York Times" by various journalists exploring the benefits and drawbacks of various energy sources from fossil fuels to wind and solar. Reveals the complex political and economic factors involved in energy use and production, and highlights the debates between competing political and domestic interests. Discusses the future of energy policy and presents a thirty-year plan for pollution-free energy sources. Includes a glossary, black-and-white photographs, graphics, and text-dependent questions.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at DNA testing.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at the search for habitable extrasolar planets with life.

"The worlds of finance and technology have been rocked by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies: encrypted digital currency created by complex computer algorithms. First developed in 2009 and launching several speculative frenzies, cryptocurrencies have created and destroyed fortunes over their . . . history. Across years of New York Times articles, readers will discover the unfolding story of a technology that, while rarely performing as promised, has produced . . . effects that cannot be ignored"--Provided by publisher.

When President Eisenhower identified the military-industrial complex as a powerful component of political and economic life in the United States, he also warned against feeding it too much power. That balance continues to be a hot debate. Where will readers stand on using military spending to fuel economic growth or limiting that spending to leave room for social programs? Should we be bolstering geopolitical power with military strength or limiting military spending in order to combat wasteful budgets? From drones to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to cyberoperations, this reporting reveals the extent of military spending and the complex political problems associated with controlling it. Beyond the text, features to further challenge readers include media literacy terms and questions.

In December 2018, a bright blue light appeared over New York City. In thousands of Instagram posts and tweets, New Yorkers wondered: Could the light be signs of aliens? Although the lights turned out to be connected to a Queens powerplant, the curiosity they sparked speaks to the fascination we have for signs of life outside of Earth. The articles in this collection relate to the search for extraterrestrial life, detailing both the science that guides us toward it as well as the communities who believe it is already among us. In book reviews, op-eds, and feature reporting, scientists and journalists attempt to make sense of the question: Are we alone? Features such as a glossary and media literacy questions and terms engage readers beyond the text.

A collection of articles selected from the New York Times about issues surrounding energy technology.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at trade wars.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at DNA testing.

A collection of articles published in the "New York Times" by various authors exploring the need for clean energy, various types of clean energy, and the economics of clean energy. Also discusses the controversies surrounding the topic. Includes a glossary, black-and-white photographs, and text-dependent questions.