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Careers in Gaming
Laura Roberts
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2017)Shares useful information on careers in the gaming industry, including game developer, programmer, and animator.
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Video Games and Violence
Andrea C. Nakaya
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Dec. 1, 2013)Discusses issues regarding video games and violence, including how video game violence affects youth, if they are a cause of mass shootings, and if violence in video games should be regulated.
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The LGBT Rights Movement
Pat Rarus
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2018)"LGBT rights have advanced greatly since the homophobic days of the 1960s. Still, challenges remain, including passage of a federal law mandating job equality nationwide. This book examines how and why social change occurs and the lasting influence of the LGBT movement on mainstream society"--Provided by publisher.
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Objectification of Women in the Media
Christine Evans
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2019)Women are objectified and misrepresented across media, from movies to magazines to TV commercials. Objectification of Women in the Media explores the history behind these issues, the effects of these issues on women and society, and ongoing efforts toward gender equality.
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Life in Ancient Mesopotamia
Don Nardo
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2013)Presents a description of life in ancient Mesopotamia, covering such topics as family life, class structure, religion, technology, writing, science, and the rise of cities.
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Teens and Ptsd
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2017)Examines the nature of PTSD, including what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how it can be treated.
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Mummification and Death Rituals of Ancient Egypt
William W. Lace
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)Looks at the beliefs and death rituals of the ancient Egyptians, highlighting mummification.
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Careers in Food and Agriculture
Stuart A Kallen
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2018)Explores some careers in food and agriculture, including farmers, food safety inspectors, and agricultural engineers.
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Multiracial Families
Barbara Sheen
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2018)Multiracial families are becoming more and more common. In fact, multiracial youngsters are the fastest growing segment of the population. Their numbers are predicted to triple by 2060. This book presents a real-world look at how American families are changing and helps teen readers gain an understanding of what it is like to be part of a multiracial family.
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What Is the Future of Solar Power?
Andrea C. Nakaya
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)Provides opposing views on the affordability of solar power, its impacts on the environment, and whether it will be able to replace fossil fuels as a power source.
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Planet Under Siege: Climate Change
Don Nardo
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2020)"When many people hear the term climate change, they envision a few random changes in weather patterns that will not affect the planet and humanity until the end of the current century, or even later. This view is dead wrong. Earth's climate is now changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, primarily as a result of human activities. Global climate change has already resulted in a wide range of impacts across every region of the country and many sectors of the economy that are expected to grow in the coming decades"--
