Laine, Carolee

"Covers the history of poverty in the United States, explaining what poverty looks like today and highlighting key players and efforts to reduce poverty in the country"--Provided by publisher.

Content Ownership and Copyright examines the role copyrights play in the areas of public domain, intellectual property, schools, and the digital realm.

Book Banning and Other Forms of Censorship examines how and why schools, special-interest groups, and governments attempt to suppress information in print and online.

Describes the creation of the snowboard and the inventors that helped develop it.

"Food Safety Basics helps readers trace the history of food safety, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions"--Publisher.

Looks at the history of television, focusing on entertainment prior to television, the invention of television, and its various improvements throughout the years.