Gitlin, Marty

Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the nanomedicine field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career . . . introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite readers to Imagine That! and Dig Deeper!--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how a post-truth climate will affect our elections, journalistic standards, news, and habits.

Provides a guide for young people on how to help a friend who is dealing with an abusive relationship.

Explores the history of the NBA, and presents ten notable playoff upsets.

Highlights a selection of underdogs who rose to the top in the NBA ranging from Bob Love who overcame a speech impediment to excel on the court and become a gifted public speaker to Jimmy Butler who overcame a difficult childhood and homelessness to become an Olympic gold medalist on Team USA. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

A biography of American hockey player Patrick Kane.

Looks at a variety of debates about baseball, covering players, rules, related issues, and more.

"For every athlete who uses their platform for charitable, political, and social good, there are many whose unethical or even criminal behavior sends the wrong message. What is the responsibility of athletes to their fans, to their teams, and to their leagues? And how much responsibility do we hold for holding them in such high esteem? The viewpoints in this volume explore this complicated issue"--Provided by publisher.

"From the Fitbit to the Apple Watch, wearable electronics have taken the world by storm ... With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of twelve essays exploring various views on climate change and its effects on Earth's future. Includes a list of facts about climate change, contact information for related organizations, and color photographs.