Benson, Alana

"While Christopher Columbus's legacy may be controversial, the wave of global transformation that came after him is undeniable. After 1492, the world was irrevocably headed down a path where people, plants, animals, and even microbes, would never be the same. Readers will make insightful connections between Columbus's journey and the forces at play in their own world through project-based learning, featuring colorful photographs and special sidebars. With special care to better examine the Native American perspective, the narrative provides insight to the world that Columbus stumbled upon, not discovered"--Amazon.

Explores the drug abuse of crack and cocaine, including the mental and physical consequences, support, treatment, and more.

"This book lays out the facts about the many forms of birth control, including condoms, the Pill, IUDs, abstinence, and more. It includes . . . information about the effectiveness of the various methods and tips on how to maximize their effectiveness. Readers will also learn about the history of birth control and the politics surrounding it"--Amazon.