societies, etc

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societies, etc

Environmental groups

the earth savers
1993
Describes various organizations which actively work to protect the environment, including the National Audubon Society, Greenpeace, Rainforest Alliance, and Sierra Club.

The archaeology handbook

a field manual and resource guide
1991

The animal shelter

1984
Discusses the history and function of S.P.C.A. and other humane shelters which provide temporary care for stray, unwanted, lost, and abused animals in need of protection from the ignorance, indifference, neglect, and cruelty of human beings.

Violent children

a reference handbook
1995
Reference handbook provides a survey of the available literature on violent children, explores twenty theories for the rise in youth crime, gives biographical sketches of people working on the issue, and gives a chronology of violent acts by children.

The environmentalists

a biographical dictionary from the 17th century to the present
1993
Profiles of over 600 individuals and organizations that have influenced the environmental movement.

The quilting bee

2004
An introduction to the process of quilt making, including a history of the craft, sample quilt patterns, and directions for creating a children's book authors and illustrators quilt.

Opportunities in insurance careers

2008
Discusses academic requirements, certification, licensing, and educational requirements for working in insurance, and describes careers in the field.

The skater's handbook

1984
Provides information and advice on a wide range of topics. Includes equipment selection, skating styles and techniques, plus directories of skating clubs and rinks, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, skating terms and a guide to skating literature.

Academic societies and competitions

striving for excellence
2005
Describes the academic organizations and academic competitions available to middle and high school students.

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