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Books with author Ebonie Ledbetter

  • Media Bias

    Ebonie Ledbetter

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, May 5, 2015)
    The title in the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints Series examines the facets of media bias: is it real; does it matter; is it polarized into liberal and conservative issues; does big business play a part; and how does it affect society as a whole?This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging package. This appealing combination helps more students grasp the controversies of our increasingly complex world. Each anthology features useful charts, graphs and cartoons, engaging fact boxes that provide at-a-glance information and questions that focus on vocabulary and reading comprehension. Further research is encouraged through annotated bibliographies, web sites and organizations to contact.
  • Media Bias

    Ebonie Ledbetter

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, May 5, 2015)
    The title in the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series examines the facets of media bias: is it real; does it matter; is it polarized into liberal and conservative issues; does big business play a part; and how does it affect society as a who; Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues: Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement t
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  • Hurricane Katrina

    Ebonie Ledbetter

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, June 17, 2015)
    In 2005, Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in US history, left devastation from Florida to Texas. This title in the Perspectives on Modern World History series examines the disaster and its aftereffects including mass flooding and; This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp