debates and debating

Explores the benefits and drawbacks of playing video games.

Explores the benefits and drawbacks of paying college athletes.

Explores the benefits and drawbacks of homework.

Explores the benefits and drawbacks of animal testing.

"Historical photographs combined with . . . narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. Readers will learn just how much effect seeing the debates had on the results of the election and how they changed presidential campaigning"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn all about the best ways to prepare for a debate or speech, the persuasive power of reason, the art if argument and rebuttal, and when worse comes to worst, how to be gracious in defeat"--Back cover.

Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team and she begins to speak out.

Diehard believers in the apelike beast take this as support that something is out there that doesn’t want to be found! Readers are invited along on the journey to track down Bigfoot.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of elephants, and discusses elephants in folklore, in history, and the threats to their existence in the modern day. Also includes mini-modules with information on debate topics specific to elephants.

Offers advice on developing the art of persuasion and how it can be used to benefit both personal and professional decisions.