Books with author Lauri S. Scherer

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 democracy, whether Islam oppresses women, and the status of Islam and Muslims in the United States.; 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.

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.; This title in the Writing the Critical Essay series uses the topic of racial profiling to help students critically analyze material and create an expository essay. Issues covered include: racial profiling as a tool in the war on terror; profiling and illegal immigration; the impact of racial profiling on constitutional rights; and the profiling of Muslims in the United States.; 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.

This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today’s most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; This new addition to Lucent’s People in the News series provides a biographical overview of Twilight author Stephenie Meyer. Since writing her debut novel after receiving the novel’s plot in a dream, Meyer has achieved a level of stardom unknown to most authors of young adult fiction. This title explores the author’s childhood, before taking readers though the whirlwind tale of Twilight’s publication and the development of the blockbuster movie franchise. The book also discusses the controversy surrounding Twilight’s religious undertones and Meyer’s newest work.; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how other regard them. Each book in this series includes sidebars, photographs, annotated bibliographies, timelines, and comprehensive indexes.

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.; Sexual orientation continues to be a contentious topic. IIOVP: Sexual Orientation explores the questions of the nature of sexual orientation; how schools should handle sexual orientation; and what laws should be made regarding sexual orientation.; 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.

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.; Title explores issues related to sexting, including: how widespread sexting is; was causes sexting; if sexting should be criminalized; how to prevent sexting.; 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.

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 the issue of autism around the questions of what causes autism, how serious the problem of autism is, and how autism can be reduced, treated, or cured.; 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.

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 death and dying, including: end-of-life care; economics and end-of-life care decisions; government involvement; rights of terminally ill people; hospice care; technology and life spans.; 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.

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 in the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series examines controversial issues surrounding the topic of teenage sexual behavior. The articles included in this book explore the factors that may encourage teen sex (for example, sex education, the media, and access to contraceptives), what teens should learn about sex in school, and ways teen sex can be prevented or delayed, such as through abstinence-only education and strong parental involvement.; 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.

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 dating including why dating is a dying practice; dating websites; online dating; teens and dating violence; date rape; student-teacher dating; and couples living together before marriage.; 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.