guns

Seemingly disparate portraits of people. Among them a single mother, a high school principal, and an ace student. Distinctly American, all are affected by the proliferation of guns in American society.

Fourteen-year-old Sig is stranded at a remote cabin in the Arctic wilderness with his father, who died just hours earlier after falling through the ice, when a terrifying man arrives, claiming Sig's father owes him a share of a horde of stolen gold and that he will kill Sig if he does not get his money.

Explores the history of military weapons, detailing the specifications of some of the most popular in history.

A historical approach to the development of firearms with information on over 1,000 weapons including pistols and revolvers, rifles and shotguns, submachine guns, and heavy machine guns.

Examines mass shootings in America, discussing their history, possible factors contributing to their frequent occurrences, the resulting gun debate, and possible solutions. Also features ways to survive a shooting. Includes sidebars, a glossary, resources for further information, maps, and color photographs.

Examines the nature of gun violence, particularly in the United States, how it is covered in the news, how survivors cope with the trauma and stress after being in a gun violence situation, and steps that people in power think should be taken to end gun violence. Includes a glossary.

Demonstrating the growing journalistic prowess of teens directly impacted by school shootings, an anthology of school newspaper articles, journalism class writings, student broadcasts and social media op-eds recounts the day's tragedy and related fight for stricter gun control.

"A journalistic look at the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and the fight for gun control--as told by the student reporters for the school's newspaper and TV station"--Publisher's website.

Readers learn both how ballistics research is performed and how law enforcement officials use these findings to solve crimes.

"Follows six teenagers as they are brought into close contact over the course of one tense week, in a town with political and personal tensions that build until one fires a fatal gunshot"--Provided by publisher.