Mooney, Carla

"Learn physics on the fly with this activity-based book for ages 12 to 15 that explores the connections between science, sports, and entertainment!"--Provided by publisher.

This book introduces readers to Electronic Arts, the publisher behind hit franchises such as Madden NFL, FIFA, and The Sims. Readers will explore the company's history, its dominance of the sports video game landscape, and how the company continues to innovate today. Features include infographics, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Examines whether hauntings are real by looking at the history, evidence of their potential existence, and the cultural impact.

Misinformation can spread like wildfire online, reaching people worldwide. Misinformation is driving increasing political polarization, endangering public health and communities, and increasing public distrust of the media, government, and other institutions. People are left unsure of what to believe and who to trust.

Examines whether ghost sightings are real by looking at the history, evidence of their potential existence, and the cultural impact.

Looks at the life and career of American rapper Eminem.

"In recent years, drug overdoses have been rising in many communities. Many overdoses are fatal. In fact, in 2020, drug overdose deaths soared over 93,000, a record number according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Drug overdoses can strike anywhere, in cities, suburbs, and rural areas from Florida to Alaska. People of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups have been affected by the rise in overdoses"--Provided by publisher.

"For centuries, animals and humans have worked side-by-side. Today, animals work in various jobs worldwide. Some animals work with law enforcement sniffing out drugs and explosives. Others serve as personal guides and assistants, performing daily tasks to help their owners. Talented animals entertain the world as actors on stages and screens"--Provided by publisher.

"On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a monumental decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The Court's ruling will not end the debate on abortion in the United States. Instead, the ruling--and reaction to it--is likely to lead to many new court challenges, especially as some lawmakers tighten restrictions on how women obtain reproductive health care. The ruling has set in motion an immense shift in public health policies affecting pregnant women and couples"--Provided by publisher.

"Addiction is a serious problem that affects millions of people. More than 40 million Americans aged 12 and older lived with a substance use disorder in 2020"--Provided by publisher.