Santos, Rita

"Explores how the leopard seal's life cycle, body structure, and behaviors have adapted to make it one of the most fearsome predators in one of the coldest places in the world. A . . . final activity encourages readers to use what they've learned to create an Antarctic food web"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will examine how the emperor penguin's life cycle, body structure, and behaviors have adapted to its challenging environment. A . . . final activity encourages readers to use what they've learned to create an Antarctic food web. "--Provided by publisher.

The inspiring text describes how young LeBron overcame a difficult childhood, achieved unimaginable success, and gave back to his community by starting a school to help kids like him. Colorful photographs, fun facts, and direct quotations accompany this revealing look at James's life and accomplishments on and off the court.

Labor unions have helped shape American history, but are they still relevant today? In this volume of critical perspectives, readers will hear from experts in the field about the history of labor unions and their lasting, and controversial, effects on American workers. Readers will be exposed to a range of voices, encouraging them to think critically and analyze the given facts in order to form their own opinions on the issue. Each article provides thought-provoking questions to help boost further discussion of topics.

"Sometimes problems are too big to be resolved by the people involved. In these cases, someone asks a court to decide what is fair. The person who asks the court to hear a case is called a petitioner. People do not always agree with the court. A petitioner can also ask a higher court to hear the case. Without petitioners, there is no way for two people who don't agree to get an answer. This book explores the role of petitioners in civic society"--Amazon.

"Highlights not only the importance of justice but also the ways the criminal justice system can be unfair to minority groups. Students will learn about how unconscious biases affect the justice system and how they can combat them. . . this book tackles the complicated topic of justice and teaches students how they can help create a better, more just society"--Amazon.

"In this book, experts weigh in on the importance of whistleblowers and leakers--and the damage they might cause--so that readers can form their own opinions on this . . . issue"--Provided by publisher.

Provides the history and different viewpoints of labor unions and their controversial effects on American workers, including from politicians, courts, media, and ordinary people.

Readers learn how Johnson used his strong work ethic to go beyond wrestling and find great success in Hollywood.

Explores privacy and technology in the 21st century, including activists, the media, and more.