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Explores what life is like for adolescents in the LGBTQ community, including topics like coming out, bullying and discrimination in school, and mental health. It also examines the creation of community and found family for LGBTQ people.

Examines how people who are transgender; who have a gender identity that doesn't match their sex assigned at birth; have experiences that are unique compared to those of the rest of the population.

Explores the life of black civil rights activist Fanny Lou Hamer, who fought for African Americans' civil rights, including the right to vote.

"The History of Law Enforcement examines all aspects of law enforcement in the United States. It discusses the history behind US law enforcement, how different law enforcement agencies operate, and how police impact their surrounding communities"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a legal background and analysis of the issues surrounding the same-sex marriage debate.

". . . highlights the laws, opinions, and social norms that lead to discrimination of people in the LGBTQ community. It examines common elements of discrimination in the community, from bullying in schools to employment discrimination"--Provided by publisher.

After World War I, many African Americans found a welcoming home in Paris while the fight for civil rights continued in the United States. African American soldiers, writers, performers, and activists influenced French society. Blacks in Paris: African American Culture in Europe explores the legacy of African Americans in Paris. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"... discusses how in the 1950s, women made critical contributions to NASA by performing calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth"--Amazon.