Katie Kawa
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Jackie Robinson became the first African American Major League Baseball player, and the story of how he broke baseball's color barrier brings the worlds of sports and history together. How was he chosen to break this barrier, and what struggles did he have to face once he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers? These questions and many more are answered through age-appropriate text, including sidebars that provide additional information about this member of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Americans often have questions about what the president can and can't do. Many of these questions are answered in Article II of the U.S. Constitution. From declaring war to appointing ambassadors and Supreme Court justices, the powers of the presidency are explained in this helpful book. The informative narrative connects the past and present using language from the Constitution that is explained in an accessible way. Current examples of the executive...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Gender identity is a concept that young people are talking about in increasingly open ways, and they need resources to help them better understand this complex topic. This sensitive and age-appropriate overview of gender identity features helpful definitions and explanations, an introduction to the use of preferred pronouns, and tips for talking to both peers and adults about this topic. Fact boxes and graphic organizers supplement the carefully...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Young people have always played a part in protests, from the American Revolution to the civil rights movement to the Never Again movement, and it is important for the students of today to understand this method of fighting for change. Through detailed main text that draws on historical and contemporary examples, readers are presented with essential information about protests, including what laws protect the right to protest and what actions break...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Is television bad for kids? This question has been asked by parents, scientists, and more ever since television sets first entered people's homes, and different people have come up with different answers. As readers are challenged to form their own opinions about the effects of television on young people like them, they strengthen their critical thinking skills and learn to respect a variety of viewpoints. The unbiased main narrative is presented...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"The fight for gender equality has its roots in the past, affects the lives of all people in the present, and will shape the future in important ways. However, before young people can begin to join the fight for gender equality, they first have to understand it. What is feminism? Why are women still fighting for equal pay for equal work? As readers discover the answers to these questions, they become more familiar with this newsworthy topic. Their...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Freedom of the press is an issue that's often in the spotlight. Some people believe it's an essential part of a democracy, while others believe the press has too much freedom. Before readers can join in this debate about the press and the factors threatening its freedom, they need to know the facts about this topic. Facts are presented using accessible language and fact boxes that simplify complicated data and statistics. Readers deepen their understanding...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Some people believe free speech means you can say whatever you want and no one can get mad at you or punish you for it. Readers learn this isn't exactly the truth as they explore one of the most important aspects of any free society. The concept of free speech and what it means has been debated for centuries, and as readers take a closer look at all sides of this debate, they sharpen their critical-thinking skills. Fact boxes, colorful photographs,...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"'Fake news' is a term used by politicians and on social media. It can be difficult to know what news sources to trust, or if any can be trusted. The question of whether or not we should trust the news is at the center of this critical thinking exercise, which is also an accessible introduction to media literacy. As the informative main text details each side of this debate, fact boxes present statistics readers can use to back up their point of view....
10) The AIDS crisis
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, commonly known as AIDS, has claimed millions of lives. How did this epidemic begin? How did it change life in the United States and around the world? Readers discover the answers to these and other important questions as they examine this tragic development in history and its continued global effects. Age-appropriate text presents essential information in a sensitive manner, and additional details are provided...