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Books with author Jacqueline Laks

  • Renewable Energy

    Jacqueline Langwith

    Paperback (Greenhaven, Sept. 5, 2008)
    Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues related to renewable energy, including what is renewable energy, if it is beneficial to the environment, and how the government should regulate it.
  • The Aquarium

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes some of the ocean animals that people can observe when they visit an aquarium, and suggests other things to see and do at an aquarium.
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  • The Museum

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes some of the things to see and learn about on a visit to a children's museum, including the stars, the human body, wild animals, dinosaurs, and space.
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  • Gloria Steinem

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Library Binding (World Almanac Education, Jan. 1, 2004)
    A biography of the feminist writer and activist, founder of Ms. magazine and the Ms. Foundation, and her impact on the women's movement.
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  • Cloning

    Jacqueline Langwith

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, May 11, 2012)
    Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This addition to the popular Opposing Viewpoints series addresses the controversial topic of cloning. Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, the title explores the ethical and moral issues surrounding research cloning, the i; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model…not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th
  • HPV

    Jacqueline Langwith

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 21, 2013)
    The Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; This volume examines the human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer, including overview information; an examination of controversies about the HPV vaccine and the best way to prevent HPV; and personal narratives from those affected b; Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (including symptoms, causes, treatments and cures); presents the controversies surrounding causes, alternative treatments, and other issues; and offers first-person
  • Death and Dying

    Jacqueline Langwith

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, May 23, 2008)
    Each title explores a specific issue by placing fourteen to sixteen carefully edited, accessible articles from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format, while useful charts, graphs, color photos, and cartoons illustrate each article.
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  • Childhood Obesity

    Jacqueline Langwith

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 7, 2012)
    The Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; This volume includes an overview of childhood obesity, including the health risks of the condition, a look at controversies surrounding childhood obesity, focusing on contributing factors, the effectiveness of anti-obesity programs, the role government sh; Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (including symptoms, causes, treatments and cures); presents the controversies surrounding causes, alternative treatments, and other issues; and offers first-person
  • Sports Injuries

    Jacqueline Langwith

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, March 14, 2014)
    The Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; This volume provides background information on the circumstances surrounding injured human athletes. It provides information on the latest advances in treating sports injuries including ACL tears, commentary about controversial sports injury issues such a; Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (including symptoms, causes, treatments and cures); presents the controversies surrounding causes, alternative treatments, and other issues; and offers first-person
  • Vice President

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Each title introduces readers to one important position in American government, explaining the duties of the office, how someone reaches that office, and famous leaders who have held that office in the past.
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  • Human Rights

    Jacqueline Langwith

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 7, 2007)
    Essays debate how human rights should be handled globally and in the United States, discussing such issues as whether human rights are global or cultural and how abuses should be handled.
  • Water

    Jacqueline Langwith

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 28, 2009)
    Debates the issue of water resources.