Books with author J. S. Friedman

The day Carol moves to the city with her family is the unhappiest day of her life. The small, hot apartment in the noisy street seems more than she can bear. Carol is so busy feeling sorry for herself that she can't see the fun and excitement of living the city. Rudely, she turns away from the boys and girls in the neighborhood. "You have no talent for friends," her mother said sadly, and Carol is frightened. Is it true? Is that why she is so lonely? Then unexpectedly Carol must act quickly -- and there is no time to think about herself.

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.; This new edition in the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series provides readers with a variety of articles that discuss the issue of drug abuse. Topics explored include whether or not drug abuse remains a serious problem (including a look at steroid and prescription drug use and abuse), whether marijuana should be decriminalized, and how society responds to drug abuse, from the “war on drugs” to mandatory random student drug testing.; 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 the text; Engaging fact boxes provide at-a-glance information; Guided reading questions aid comprehension; A list of basic facts about the issue broadens readers’ understanding; Glossary, annotated bibliography, Web sites, and organizations to contact supplement student research.

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 the text; Engaging fact boxes provide at-a-glance information; Guided reading questions aid comprehension; A list of basic facts about the issue broadens readers’ understanding; Glossary, annotated bibliography, Web sites, and organizations to contact supplement student research.

As Bobby grows up he enjoys knocking down soda cans with his ball. He learns about the sport of bowling from his parents and, as a family outing, they go bowling at the Town Bowling Center where Bobby meets boys and girls his age having fun. As Bobby bowls most weekends he teams up with four friends and they form a team, the Fearless Five, enter a children's bowling league and end up in the championship bowling for the prize trophy. It's a story of positive family support, a network of close friendships, learning decision making and delivers good sportsmanship (ages 5 to 9).

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.; This new edition in the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series provides readers with a variety of articles that discuss the issue of drug abuse. Topics explored include whether or not drug abuse remains a serious problem (including a look at s; 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

Each book in Greenhaven Press’s Writing the Critical Essay: An Opposing Viewpoints Guide includes everything necessary to help students research, outline, draft, edit, and ultimately write successful essays across the curriculum.; ; Learning the fundamental principles of essay writing is becoming an ever more important skill for students. Readers will find useful information to support writing a successful essay, including thesis statements, introductions, and conclusions. In addition, readers will learn how to compile a works cited list.

“Happily Ever Laughter” offers practical, powerful ideas for using humor to increase the value of your presentations whether it’s a meeting of five or an auditorium of 5000. To truly engage and connect with their audience, speakers, trainers, coaches, consultants, managers, supervisors, leaders, sales professionals, and anyone who makes presentations will find the suggestions in this book invaluable.

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.

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 the text; Engaging fact boxes provide at-a-glance information; Guided reading questions aid comprehension; A list of basic facts about the issue broadens readers’ understanding; Glossary, annotated bibliography, Web sites, and organizations to contact supplement student research.