Currie, Stephen

Presents a history of prohibition in the United States, discussing the events leading up to it, the measures that police took to enforce it and how it became legal to manufacture alcohol again.

Profiles five Black American civil rights activists and political leaders and their impact on civil rights and politics in the United States. Includes color photographs, sidebars, and additional resources.

"Examines issues related to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the development of online privacy, describes the complexities of privacy in the digital age, and discusses issues of privacy in relation to social networking, corporations, the government, and other related topics.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Mayan civilization and then examines questions such as: How Did Geography Help Shape Mayan Civilization?, How Did Religion Affect Mayan Art and Science?, How Did Trade Unify Mayan Culture?, and How Did Environmental Problems Contribute to the Collapse of Mayan Society?.

Though experts disagree about the specific meaning of the term digital literacy, it is usually used to refer to a variety of skills, including the ability to find content online, to create digital content, to communicate digitally, and-perhaps most important-to evaluate what is found online for accuracy and trustworthiness.

Ideally, science would indeed be focused entirely on facts, truth, and objectivity. But the reality is different. Science cannot be separated from the human experience. As long as science is a human endeavor, it will carry with it the biases of society.

"About a third of mass shootings worldwide take place in the United States--a country that has less than 5 percent of the world's population. Some people blame video games, mental health problems, and political or religious radicalization. Whatever the cause, the US must address its problem with gun violence"--Provided by publisher.