Books with author Peggy J. Park

The term "musician" describes a wide variety of musical artists. Opera singers and lead guitar players are musicians, as are drummers, pianists, and people who play the flute with symphony orchestras. Some musicians sing on Broadway, and others play the guitar for television commercials. This book describes different types of musicians, what they do, and what it takes to be a musician. It also features a profile of a professional musician.

The term racial discrimination refers to people being treated unequally and unfairly solely because of their race. Although it is a considered a problem throughout the United States, not everyone agrees about the seriousness of it. Racial Discrimination examines what this discrimination entails, how it is manifested, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address this discrimination.

Violent street crime is a serious problem throughout the U.S. In a growing number of cities, police are seeing a frightening trend: Criminals as well as victims are getting younger. This book explains the different types of street crimes, the role played by gangs, how schools protect kids from crime around their campuses, and what people all over the country are doing to take back their neighborhoods.

Veterinarians are doctors whose patients are animals and other wildlife. Some only work with household pets such as dogs and cats, while others treat birds, snakes, lizards, ferrets--even hedgehogs. There are veterinarians who treat the huge animals found in zoos, and others who specialize in the penguins, dolphins, and fish found in aquariums. This book discusses different types of veterinarians, as well as their education and training and what they do when they are on the job.

On any given day around the globe, some countries are in a state of transition. In certain cases, the change is peaceful--in others, it is violent. Armed struggles, civil war, and aggression toward other nations is often part of the struggle. In many cases, the nation in turmoil affects--often threatens--the safety and well-being of other countries. The Nations in Conflict series examines the unrest that is at the heart of the world's most troubled nations. Each book explains the history and the politics behind the current problems as it sheds light on how these conflicts may be resolved. Colorful, engaging, and highly illustrated, the Nations in Conflict books are essential to understanding the issues and debates that dominate our international news. Included are the following: For More Information Glossary Index

Professional writers make their living by crafting and selling words they have written. Some work as writers for newspapers, and others write for television programs. Writers create everything from books to movie screenplays, from advertisements to magazine articles. This book describes the many different types of writers, and discusses what they do and what it takes to be a writer. It also features a profile of a professional writer.

This tiny communist nation in Asia has long struggled with its democratic southern neighbor. In the 1950s, the Korean War brought these political problems to the forefront of the world stage. Today, the people of North Korea continue to suffer under an oppressive regime, as the government support terrorist activities around the world and exports millions of dollars of weapons to countries such as Iran and Iraq.