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Books in Issues in Focus Today series

  • Genocide: The Systematic Killing of a People

    Linda Jacobs Altman

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-color books present the information needed to analyze some of the most controversial and challenging topics in today's news and to help empower teenagers to develop their own opinions on the matter.
  • Child Labor Today: A Human Rights Issue

    Wendy Herumin

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 2007)
    Presents a history of child labor around the world, describing the jobs children were and are forced to do, the ways child labor can be prevented, and the laws being created in underdeveloped countries to prevent such unfair practices.
  • Sexuality and Teens: What You Should Know About Sex, Abstinence, Birth Control, Pregnancy and STDs

    Stephen Feinstein

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Nov. 1, 2009)
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-color books present the information needed to analyze some of the most controversial and challenging topics in today's news and to help empower teenagers to develop their own opinions on the matter.
  • Remembering September 11, 2001: What We Know Now

    Mara Miller

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 2010)
    On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four U.S. airliners: two destroyed the Twin Towers in New York City, one damaged the Pentagon, and one crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. This book traces the events of that day, gives the historical background, and outlines the steps taken in response so that readers will gain an understanding of the horrific attacks and their consequences.
  • Welcome to America?: A Pro/Con Debate over Immigration

    Tom Streissguth

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-color books present the information needed to analyze some of the most controversial and challenging topics in today's news and to help empower teenagers to develop their own opinions on the matter.
  • Bullying: How To Deal With Taunting, Teasing, And Tormenting

    Kathleen Winkler

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Examines what bullying is, why bullies behave the way they do, and why victims take the abuse, and discusses ways that people are working to end bullying and make the world more secure for children.
  • Other People's Words: What Plagiarism Is And How To Avoid It

    Barbara Francis

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 2005)
    Looks at issues surrounding the topic of plagiarism, including the Internet and plagiarism, fabrications and hoaxes, how to avoid plagiarism, and ways teachers combat plagiarism.
  • The Scoop on What to Eat: What You Should Know About Diet and Nutrition

    Kathlyn Gay

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Discusses diet and nutrition for young people, including ideas for a well-balanced diet, good and bad foods to eat, the importance of exercise, and eating disorders.
  • Beyond Bruises: The Truth About Teens and Abuse

    Sherri Mabry Gordon

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-color books present the information needed to analyze some of the most controversial and challenging topics in today's news and to help empower teenagers to develop their own opinions on the matter.
  • Islam: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Culture

    Julie Williams

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2008)
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-color books present the information needed to analyze some of the most controversial and challenging topics in today's news and to help empower teenagers to develop their own opinions on the matter.
  • The Abortion Debate: Understanding the Issues

    Johannah Haney

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-color books present the information needed to analyze some of the most controversial and challenging topics in today's news and to help empower teenagers to develop their own opinions on the matter.
  • The Evolution Debate: Darwinism Vs. Intelligent Design

    Sherri Mabry Gordon

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-color books present the information needed to analyze some of the most controversial and challenging topics in today's news and to help empower teenagers to develop their own opinions on the matter.