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  • Peer Pressure

    Lorraine Savage

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, May 29, 2009)
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  • Water

    Brian Kennedy

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 2, 2011)
    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.; ; 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 a

  • Date Rape

    Jill Hamilton

    Hardcover (Greenhaven, Dec. 10, 2007)
    Essays debate the best ways to prevent date rape, discussing the role of the man and the woman in rape.
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  • Divorce

    Maria L. Howell

    Hardcover (Greenhaven, April 17, 2009)
    Presents readings from a variety of perspectives that allow students to think about divorce.
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  • Going Green

    Peggy Daniels Becker

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 12, 2010)
    Each title in this colorful series discusses an issue that either is part of students' lives or is likely affecting someone they know. Presenting multiple sides to current issues, each title distinguishes itself through its dedicated focus on concerns that today's middle and high school students deal with regularly, such as underage drinking and obesity.
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  • Prejudice

    Crystal Mccage

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, April 10, 2009)
    Presents readings from a variety of perspectives to help understand prejudice.
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  • Gun Violence

    Ronald D. Lankford

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 13, 2006)
    A series of anthologies on current issue that are of particular interest to young teen readers. A diversity of opinion on the topic is presented, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
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  • Disaster Relief

    Hayley Mitchell Haugen

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 11, 2009)
    Presents essays from a variety of perspectives on disaster relief, discussing such topics as the role of the government, rescuing pets, and whether disaster relief in the United States has improved since Hurricane Katrina.
    Z+

  • Mental Illness

    Lorraine Savage

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 20, 2009)
    Representing a variety of perspectives, presents twelve readings on mental illness covering such issues as the role of genes in causing mental illness, the use of antidepressants, and the effectiveness of positive psychology.
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  • Choosing a Career

    Linda Aksomitis

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 26, 2008)
    A compendium of opinion on career choice, including whether or not career planning is useful, whether raising compulsory high school attendance ages will reduce dropout rates, and whether college is for everyone.
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  • War

    Arthur Gillard

    (Greenhaven Press, April 20, 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 addition to the Issues That Concern You series explores issues related to war. Topics covered include the nature and costs of war, remote-control and cyberwarfare, climate change impact as a catalyst for war, the toll that post-traumatic stress takes; 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 a

  • Gun Violence

    Jr. Lankford, Ronnie D.

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Oct. 28, 2006)
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