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Books with author Laurie Friedman

  • Business Leaders: Michael Dell

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Morgan Reynolds Pub, June 1, 2008)
    Describes the life and career of Michael Dell, the founder of Dell Inc., the computer company.
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  • Recycling

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, May 7, 2010)
    Offering instructive guidelines in lively text that directly supports student achievement, this series is specifically designed to help students write descriptive, persuasive, narrative and other types of essays by providing easy access to multiple sides of current debates, step-by-step exercises to help students outline arguments, write introductions and conclusions, and construct their own essays.
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  • Garbage And Recycling

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, March 13, 2009)
    Debate on the issue of garbage and the effectiveness of recycling.
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  • Mallory's Super Sleepover by Laurie B. Friedman

    Laurie B. Friedman

    Paperback (Darby Creek Publishing, July 6, 1701)
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  • Athletes and Drug Use

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Hardcover (Greenhaven, Sept. 26, 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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  • Nuclear Power

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 28, 2009)
    Readers examine the debate surrounding the development and use of nuclear power in a pro-con format. Includes photos, facts about nuclear power, glossary, organizations to contact, further resources, and index. 142 pages.
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  • Endangered Species

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 31, 2011)
    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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  • Terrorism

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 5, 2010)
    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.
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  • Women's Rights

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 30, 2009)
    Presents essays that cover varying opinions on women's rights, discussing such topics as the status of women's rights, whether or not Islam respects women's rights, and what reproductive rights women should have.
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  • Stem Cell Research

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Hardcover (Greenhaven, Jan. 16, 2009)
    Offering instructive guidance in lively text, Writing the Critical Essay: An Opposing Viewpoints Guide directly supports student achievement. This exciting series is specifically designed to help students write effective, persuasive, narrative and other types of essays. Providing easy access to multiple sides of current yet timeless debates, this series covers ideal subjects for essay writing. Each volume has all that students need to complete an essay on a chosen controversial topic, with features like step-by-step exercises to help students outline arguments, write introductions and conclusions and construct their own essays. Plus, supplemental materials offer topic ideas, and suggest electronic resources that allow for further research.
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  • Bullying

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 6, 2010)
    Offering instructive guidance in lively text, Writing the Critical Essay: An Opposing Viewpoints Guide directly supports student achievement. This exciting series is specifically designed to help students write effective, persuasive, narrative and other types of essays. Providing easy access to multiple sides of current yet timeless debates, this series covers ideal subjects for essay writing. Each volume has all that students need to complete an essay on a chosen controversial topic, with features like step-by-step exercises to help students outline arguments, write introductions and conclusions and construct their own essays. Plus, supplemental materials offer topic ideas, and suggest electronic resources that allow for further research.
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  • Gun Control

    Lauri S. Friedman

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 31, 2008)
    Presents articles supporting and opposing issues relating to gun control in the United States, including if gun ownership prevents violence and if gun control is related to the recent surge in school shootings.
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