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  • Walking the Dragon's Back

    M.M. Eboch

    language (Rourke Educational Media, Nov. 30, 2018)
    Walking the Dragon's Back features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such as family, friendship, and growing up, in a way that the reader can relate to.Great for independent or group reading, each book in the World Adventure Chapter Book series features 96 pages filled with complex sentences and chapters. With minimal illustrations, readers must rely on the descriptive text to understand the setting, the characters, and the plot of each book. Each book contains several detailed episodes, all centered on a single plot that will challenge the reader.
  • Immigration and Travel Restrictions

    M M Eboch

    Paperback (Greenhaven Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Restrictions on immigration and visitation have been in place for decades in the name of security and public health, but recently they have become a point of contention, particularly in the United States and many European nations. As terrorist attacks have proliferated around the world, security restrictions have tightened, resulting in an outcry that travel bans are discriminatory and racist. Is it better to be safe than sorry? Are travel bans such as Executive Order 13769 more about politics than security? A wide array of authoritative voices offers their perspectives on this timely and far-reaching debate.
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  • Owl Babies: A Real-Life Nature Adventure

    M.M. Eboch

    language (Pig River Press, Dec. 17, 2014)
    A pair of great horned owls start nesting. They raise two babies. The chicks grow, "branch," and learn to fly. Learn about the owl life cycle and other fascinating facts in this 1000-word narrative nonfiction story.In this picture book, 26 full-color photos are paired with a short text. Younger children can enjoy the photographs and hearing the text read aloud. Children reading at a third-grade or higher level can enjoy the text on their own. Learn about nature and the love that animals have for their children, told from a first-person experience by someone watching the young great horned owls grow up.
  • Voting Rights and Voter Id Laws

    M. M. Eboch

    Paperback (Greenhaven Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    "The viewpoints in this important resource address the accomplishments of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, whom voting laws hurt, and whether or not the United States needs voting ID laws"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Self-Advocacy and Disability Rights

    M M Eboch

    Paperback (Greenhaven Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)
    People with disabilities, both physical and developmental, are an often-overlooked segment of civil rights movements. In fact, these individuals are among the most powerless in our society, even with organizations and professionals dedicated to fighting on their behalf. The self-advocacy movement seeks to empower the disabled to take control of their own lives. Through education about rights, laws, and "the system," disabled adults and teens, as well as the parents of disabled children, can have agency over their lives. The viewpoints in this volume offer guidance and opinions from different perspectives.
  • Data Mining

    M M Eboch

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    "The viewpoints in this resource debate data mining and whether it's a danger to society or, ultimately, a boon that will only help our technology-driven world grow more efficient. Readers will learn about the benefits of data mining as well as the pitfalls that come with security breaches"--Amazon.com.
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  • The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Energy Technology

    M M Eboch

    Hardcover (12-Story, Jan. 1, 2015)
    The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Energy Technology introduces 12 of the most influential moments in the development of energy technology. Amazing facts are included, along with information about key players and the science behind each breakthrough.
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  • Delectable Cupcakes with a Side of Science: 4D An Augmented Recipe Science Experience

    M. M. Eboch

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    How does liquid batter turn into a solid cupcake? What causes baked goods to rise? Jnior chefs will find delicious cupcake recipes with a healthy side of science. Sweet video tutorials and bonus materials offer an augmented reality experience through the free Capstone 4D app.
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  • Commercial Space Exploration

    M. M. Eboch

    Paperback (Greenhaven Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Is commercial space travel or space tourism sustainable, or is outer space exploration too risky for commercial use?
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  • Scrumptious Cookies with a Side of Science: 4D An Augmented Recipe Science Experience

    M. M. Eboch

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Why are some cookies soft while others are crunchy? How does the type of sugar affect a recipe? Junior chefs can make their own good eats and get a healthy side of science. Sweet video tutorials and bonus materials offer an augmented reality experience through the free Capstone 4D app.
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  • Crave-Worthy Candy Confections with a Side of Science: 4D An Augmented Recipe Science Experience

    M. M. Eboch

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    What makes some candy sticky? How does a spoonful of sugar turn into your favorite sweet? Budding chefs will discover the science behind making candy all while enjoying some sweet treats. Video tutorials and bonus materials offer an augmented reality experience through the free Capstone 4D app.
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  • Masculinity in the Twenty-First Century

    M. M. Eboch

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    As gender norms have changed over the decades, the definition of masculinity has evolved, leading to some confusion, unmet expectations, and an unknown future. Today's man can feel comfortable displaying emotion and empathy. Does this shift mean that the role of man is no longer dominant in our society? Is there an inevitable path to irrelevance? The diverging viewpoints in this thought-provoking resource will challenge readers' assumptions about gender roles and ask them to consider how those roles will evolve as the century progresses.
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