gun control

Readers learn about the history and modern implications of the Second Amendment.

"Since 2016, the United States has experienced an average of nearly one mass shooting per day. Is this the new normal, or can something be done to prevent these slaughters? America seems divided about how to stop mass shootings. While some point to stricter gun control as a solution, others urge a focus on mental health and improvement of social factors that contribute to disenfranchisement. Meanwhile, the shootings continue, while the country's leaders are deadlocked. The diverse viewpoints in this volume explore the topic of mass shootings, their causes and effects, and potential solutions for eliminating them"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

A collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at gun control in the United States.

"With the tragic rise in school shootings in recent decades, gun control is increasingly becoming a matter on which children are qualified to weigh in. However, without an understanding of what gun control measures are being proposed and debated, it is impossible to formulate an informed opinion. Full-color photographs and . . . fact boxes augment the informative text, which aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of why the gun control debate is so divisive. A list of resources provides a starting point for further research so readers can gain more insight as they form their own opinions"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of gun laws and control, including the debate over the right to bear arms versus regulations, in the United States.

Looks at gun culture in the United States.

"The events surrounding the 2011 Tucson shooting did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of an eyewitness, a NRA member, and a vigil participant as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various perspectives. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles from the New York Times that examines the role of hunting in society, discussing the connection between hunting and a range of other issues, including wildlife conservation, indigenous rights, animal welfare, and gun violence.

"Looks at the . . . history of guns in America and what we can do to limit both their lethal impact and the power of the gun lobby"--Provided by publisher.