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A journalist chronicles the next chapter in civil rights--the story of a movement and a nation, witnessed through the poignant and inspiring experiences of five young undocumented activists who are transforming society's attitudes toward one of the most contentious political matters roiling America today: immigration.
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Explores the refugee crisis across the world, documenting the dangers of these people's home countries, the difficulties involved in settling in a new country, and the responses from various home countries who welcome immigrants with varying levels of support and suspicion. Also looks at the burdens and benefits of immigrants in foreign countries.
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"The 1963 Children's March in Birmingham, Alabama. Tiananmen Square, 1989. The 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline protests. March for Our Lives, and School Strike for Climate. What do all these social justice movements have in common? They were led by passionate, informed, engaged young people. Jamie Margolin has been organizing and protesting since she was fourteen years old. Now the co-leader of a global climate action movement, she knows better than most...
6) Immigration
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Examines the issue of the current immigration system through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations.
10) Outsourcing
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This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether outsourcing reduces poverty, whether outsourcing increases corporate probability, and whether offshore outsourcing has damaged the U.S. economy.
11) Fracking
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Describes the origins, development, and modern uses of fracking, as well as its positive and negative aspects. Features color photographs, discussion questions, further resources, and organizations to contact.
14) Pesticides
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Investigates the history of human use of pesticides and offers essays espousing opposing viewpoints on the effectiveness and harmfulness of pesticides.
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Examines the history of immigration policies through the stories of those who not been allowed to fulfill their "American dream" for various reasons ranging from being denied entry into the nation to being deported after living here for decades. Highlights issues of racism, economics, national security, and patriotism. Includes a timeline, archival photographs, and resources for further information.
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The scientific community today largely agrees that climate change is occurringand that it could have devastating consequences. Still, many Americans are unsure as to what climate change is and what higher temperatures and rising sea levels could mean for them. Critical Perspectives on Climate Change includes scientific data and experts opinion, along with ordinary peoples viewpoints, to examine this important issue. Students will evaluate the evidence...
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Explores the possible causes of the banking crisis, including greed, deregulation, government policies, excessive compensation and excessive debt. Examines the current stability of the U.S. banking system and the effect of bailouts, as well as possible fixes like increased regulation or nationalization. Also looks at the role played by foreign investments and banks in the crisis.