Marcovitz, Hal

Discusses hate crimes, crimes committed against people because of their race, ethnicity or religion.

When synthetic opioids were developed a quarter century ago many physicians believed the drugs would help alleviate the pain caused by severe injuries and debilitating diseases. But while the drugs do deaden pain they can lead to devastating addiction as well as death through overdose. Meanwhile the natural opioid heroin continues to be a much abused illegal drug that threatens the lives of its users.

Traces the history of the Declaration of Independence, the statement by which the United States broke free from British rule, and discusses its significance to the people of the United States.

For six years, World War II enveloped the globe, causing mass destruction and some 80 million deaths as the democratic nations responded to the militarism of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes this title begins with A Brief History of World War II and then examines these questions: How Did the Treaty of Versailles Lead to the Rise of the Nazis? How Did Japanese Militarism Lead to the War in the Pacific? How Did the Normandy Invasion Lead to Germany?s Surrender? How Did the Marshall Plan Revitalize Post-War Europe?.

Explores the history of synethetic opioids as pain medication, the on going abuse of the natural opioid heroin, and the addiction, and even death, that occurs from the abuse of these drugs.

"Describes the invention and development of 3-D Printing. Explores trials and tribulations along with the technological advances seen today. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--.

Follows the career of performer Justin Timberlake, discussing his early musical experiences, his work as part of "The All-New Mickey Mouse Club" and as a member of the band 'N Sync, and his success as a solo artist, and including quotations, photographs, and a time line.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Discusses the origins, history, and significance of the character of Uncle Sam, and his role as a patriotic symbol. Includes color illustrations, a chronology, a glossary, and further resources.