Class and Race examines how African Americans, Native Americans, and other groups have grappled with class structures in American society, studying the ways in which racism has shaped those structures and continues to do so today. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Class and Education looks closely at the relationships between education and class, covering topics like public and private schools and funding, the voucher system, the correlation between class and higher education, and what might be done to lessen the educational achievement gap between classes. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Valentine's day is a lot more than a day for flowers and chocolates.
After graduation, Rico enrolls in community college. He quickly learns that college is tough but worth it!
Thad and Ruby just want to be together; but their parents worry that they are not ready.
Ivy is angry at her best friend, Ryan, for wanting to ask Liza to the spring dance.
A bored teenager becomes fascinated by his grandfather's tale of Coyote and the Fire Beings.
Thor's hammer is gone! The giant Thrym will not return it until Freya is his bride.
Hades, god of the underworld, kidnaps Persephone. Her mother, Demeter, becomes very depressed, and the land begins to die.
Computer generated imagery, or CGI, plays a major role in creating all of our favorite movies and characters today.
Mom has been hiding something from Lenny. Even the dog is acting strange. "Just make sure you are home by midnight," Mom says.
Everyone asks "what do you want to be when you grow up?" How do you figure out what is right for you?
Prepairing for an interview is important. Lisa is lazy and doesn't do the right things. Will she get the job she wants?
Mick cares for his sick father during the summer and learns that he has a gift for gardening.
Rico decides between his dream of being on a reality TV show or attending his graduation.
"They took my clothes. They shaved my head. I was given a prisoner number. I was no longer a human!"
"The ship is sinking. I don't want to die in the icy sea. When will help come? Who will save us?"
"We face each other on the battlefield. Two proud samurai. Revenge burns in my heart. Here is where it ends."
"Life was hard in my village in Poland. So I came to America. I have little money, and I don't speak English. Will my dream of a better life come true?”
Congress has a specific role in U.S. government. But what is it? How does it work? And how can teens get involved when they can’t even vote? This handbook illustrates all aspects of the lawmaking branch. Five unique handbooks comprise the new American Government series. With the confusing political discourse in today’s world, it’s no wonder kids tune out. How can we tune them back in?
The judge gives Rodrigo one last chance. If he doesn’t learn his lesson at the detention camp, he will be sent to state prison. Will the teenage tough guy finally learn to controlhis hot temper? Or will Jon Chandler, his big mouth roommate, push Rodrigo over the edge?
An historical account of extreme weather events and climate patterns, including human events leading up to observable changes, the people involved in studying trends, and the lingering aftermath.
