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Exploring Careers - Musician
Peggy Parks
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Oct. 28, 2003)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.
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Teens and Substance Abuse
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2015)Presents facts about teen substance abuse, looking at its prevalence, its consequences, and how it can be prevented.
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Veterinarian
Peggy Parks
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Oct. 12, 2004)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.
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Social Media
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2016)Explores the impact of social media on personal interactions, privacy concerns, illegal discrimination, mental health, and the rise of Internet-related crimes.
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The Dangers of Alcohol
Peggy J Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2016)Most people who enjoy alcohol drink responsibly, but research has shown that the prevalence of heavy drinking and binge drinking is growing. The Dangers of Alcohol discusses the scope of the problem, effects of use and abuse, addiction, treatment and recovery, and prevention.
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Careers in the Culinary Arts
Peggy J Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)"People who are creative and also love food may not realize the large variety of careers that combine both. From chefs and pastry chefs to food stylists, craft brewers, and flavorists, the field of culinary arts offers many exciting choices. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts"--
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Bipolar Disorder
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)Provides information about bipolar disorder, including its causes, its effects, and how it can be overcome.
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Impressionism
Peggy J. Parks
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Dec. 8, 2006)Discusses the techniques and ideas behind Impressionism, the furor it caused when it first appeared on the scene, and important artists who used or promoted the genre.
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The Loch Ness Monster
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (KidHaven, Feb. 11, 2005)Describes the origins and characteristics of the Loch Ness monster, and includes accounts from people who claimed to have seen it.
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Building World Landmarks - Aswan High Dam
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 24, 2003)The world's most ambitious design and engineering projects of the past century gained almost instant international notoriety. Each required bold innovation, a unique vision, and many dedicated and courageous teams to make the plans a reality. These landmarks stand today, not only as symbols of their time and place, but also as a testament to the limitless ingenuity of the human spirit.
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Lead Contamination
Peggy J Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)"Lead contamination got a massive amount of publicity after the 20 142015 water crisis in Flint, Michigan because the lead-tainted water was poisoning children. Since then, there is much more awareness of what a dangerous metal lead is, and many experts consider lead contamination a public health crisis. Sources of lead contamination are covered, as is how dangerous it is to human health, how serious the problem is, and what is being done about it"--
