Describes the history of Cuban immigration to the United States from the mid twentieth century to the present, including the reasons for immigration, how they thrived, and the cultural legacies Cuban
When the Crime Scene Club can't solve a crime involving a hit-and-run accident, Maeve Murphy agrees to go undercover in the world of street racing, but finds herself attracted to a boy who might be th
Describes the history of Arab immigration to the United States from the mid nineteenth century to the present, including the reasons for immigration, how they thrived, and the cultural legacies Arab i
Describes the history of German immigration to the United States from the mid nineteenth century to the present, including the reasons for immigration, how they thrived, and the cultural legacies Germ
Describes the history of Italian immigration to the United States from the late nineteenth century to the present, including the reasons for immigration, how they thrived, and the cultural legacies It
What does it mean to be a survivor? To be the one who lives when someone else has died? This book includes the stories of a few of these survivors. Their experiences can speak to you in your own life,
Separating fact from fiction, describes a variety of shark attacks, looks at sharks in popular culture, discusses which sharks pose a danger to humans, and offers informatoin on ways to avoid a shark
Explains how genetics may affect an individual's susceptibility to nicotine addiction, and discusses the debate over genetic predisposition to nicotine addiction versus a person's upbringing.
Describes the life and career of Kelly Clarkson, from her childhood and early singing career to her success on "American Idol" and her subsequent rise to stardom.
Describes the life and career of rap musician Nas, from his early life living in the New York City projects to his rise to stardom in the hip-hop community.
Looks at the social, psychological, and hereditary factors that can lead to substance abuse, the effect of substance abuse on society, and ways to stop addiction.
Looks at the issue of marketing antidepressants, discussing how the advertising of these drugs has opened pharmaceutical companies to skepticism and criticism.
Describes what depression is, its history, treatment options available, and why antidepressants combined with psychotherapy is the most effective way to combat depression.
Looks at the experiences of Central American immigrants in the United States and discusses their reasons for leaving their birth country and their contributions to American society.
Discusses the passage and enforcement of laws protecting young people with special needs and examines how such laws relate to education, medical care, and equal access to jobs, public places, and soci
An overview of immigration from the Philippines to the United States and Canada since the 1960s, when immigration laws were changed to permit greater numbers of people to enter these countries.
An overview of immigration from the six countries that made up Yugoslavia to the United States and Canada since the 1960s, when immigration laws were changed to permit greater numbers of people to ent
An overview of immigration from Cuba to the United States and Canada since the 1960s, when immigration laws were changed to permit greater numbers of people to enter these countries.
