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Books with author Lauri S. Scherer

  • Stem Cell Research

    Lauri S. Scherer

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 28, 2012)
    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.; Stem cell research continues to be a contentious topic. IIOVP: Stem Cell Research explores the questions of if stem cell research is ethical; can stem cell research cure disease; and to what extent should the government support stem cell research.; 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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  • Privacy

    Lauri S. Scherer

    language (Greenhaven Press, June 20, 2014)
    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 title considers the importance of privacy in the digital and post-9/11 era. Viewpoints debate the extent to which privacy is necessary, which measures most effectively protect privacy, and how best to balance privacy with national security and other critical issues.; 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.
  • Global Warming

    Lauri S. Scherer

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, May 18, 2012)
    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 edition of the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series examines the issue of global warming. The title explores whether or not global warming is actually occurring; potential threats posed by global warming, such as crop failure and extreme weather; and proposed ways to prevent or avoid global warming.; 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.
  • Gun Violence

    Lauri S. Scherer

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 28, 2012)
    Focusing on topics of special concern to students, this series makes complex issues less intimidating and more accessible; each book presents 10 to 14 readings from a variety of perspectives that allow readers to better understand the topic.; This title explores issues related to gun violence, including the threat of gun violence for particular groups, such as women, children, and African Americans, the impact of gun control laws on gun violence, and the pros and cons of restrictions on guns in places such as bars, churches, and schools.; Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more accessible. Color photos, charts, graphs, tables and editorial cartoons reinforce information as well as present important statistical data. Each volume also includes facts taken from a variety of government and research facilities, to tell students more of what they want to know about the issue, and guidance for students to aid them in addressing the issue in their own lives. A bibliography and thorough subject index round out each volume.
  • Cyberbullying

    Lauri S. Scherer

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 11, 2015)
    This volume of the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints Series explores whether cyberbullying is a serious problem. It also covers how cyberbullying should be punished. Finally, this volume discusses how cyberbullying can be prevented.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.•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.
  • Global Warming

    Lauri S. Scherer

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, May 18, 2012)
    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 edition of the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series examines the issue of global warming. The title explores whether or not global warming is actually occurring; potential threats posed by global warming, such as crop failure and extrem; 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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  • Cyber bullying

    Lauri S. Scherer

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 11, 2015)
    This volume of the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series explores whether cyberbullying is a serious problem. It also covers how cyberbullying should be punished. Finally, this volume discusses how cyberbullying can be prevented.; 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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  • Factory Farming

    Lauri S. Scherer

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, March 11, 2015)
    Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints: Factory Farming examines the efficiency of factory farming and whether or not it can meet the world’s demand for food. This volume discusses how humane factory farming is, both in terms of animal treatment as well as the impact to farmers. The final question this title explores is whether or not factory farming is safe concerning the environment, food quality, and worker health.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.
  • Gay Marriage

    Lauri S. Scherer

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, June 6, 2014)
    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 title explores many aspects of gay marriage, including whether gay marriage should be legal and how legalized gay marriage would affect society, the economy, families, marriages, children, adoption, and other social institutions.; 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.
  • Human Rights

    Lauri S. Scherer

    language (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 17, 2014)
    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.; Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints: Human Rights examines what constitutes a human right, what constitutes a human rights violation, and how the United States shoud protect human rights.; 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.
  • Islam

    Lauri S. Scherer

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, April 20, 2012)
    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 addition to the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series introducing readers to a variety of issues related to Islam. Articles chosen for the title explore whether or not Islam is a peaceful religion, whether Islam is compatibility with dem; 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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  • Fast Food

    Lauri S. Scherer

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 17, 2013)
    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 volume of the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series explores many aspects of fast food, including whether fast food is harmful, how fast food should be marketed, and whether there should be restrictions on fast food.; 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.