Mooney, Carla

Explores pros and cons of several issues related to bullying including; who s to blame, prevention programs, and punishments. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components and argumentative techniques for social issues and history. Includes bibliography, glossary, index, additional resources and instructions for writing an opinion-based essay.

An introduction to skydiving, covering its history, gear, competitions, and other related topics.

Learn about modern stadiums as well as early Greek and Roman stadiums and coliseums that took massive manpower and engineering techniques to construct.

An introduction to the Great Wall of China, discussing how and why it was constructed, as well as its use, deterioration, and restoration.

Countless media outlets reported it: 2015 was the year of identity. And by and large, Caitlyn Jenner was a central figure in forging that dialogue. When she revealed her gender identity as a trans woman, Jenner shocked the public with her frankness, bringing awareness of transgender rights into the public spotlight. This biography tracks the life of one of America's most beloved athletes and television personalities, putting emphasis on her role as a celebrity advocate for transgender individuals. Sidebars highlight other celebrity figures who paved the way for Jenner and cover important topics such as language sensitivity and transgender suicide rates.

Describes the formation and characteristics of minerals.

Learn about types of fossils, how they form, where they are found, and what they teach us about animals and plants.

Describes the invention and development of wearable robots. Explores the technological challenges of development and the advances made. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

In this book, teens will learn how to navigate the college funding maze, using grants, scholarships, savings, loans, and other creative options to pay for school.