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Censorship: What Is it and How Does It Impact Society?

In recent years, free speech advocates have warned that censorship is rising at a concerning rate. Yet not everyone agrees that restricting certain types of speech is censorship. As a result, there is a growing debate over what should be allowed or censored, sparking confusion in the public and those responsible for enforcing these policies.

Challenges for Democracy

American democracy is experiencing unprecedented challenges. This series examines function and disfunction in the pillars of that democracy. Topics include the political party system, voting, the Supreme Court, media literacy, and the relationship between the President and Congress. Fully documented quotes, relevant facts, and historic context add depth and perspective to this series.

Challenges for Teen Girls: Anxiety, Self-Image, and Bullying

In a post-pandemic world dominated by social media, many issues that have always impacted teenage girls feel more overwhelming than ever. Girls are struggling with anxiety related to self-image issues, body image issues, and cyberbullying. Understanding these issues is crucial to help girls learn how to navigate a world full of harmful messages, and to understand that no matter what anyone says, they are enough.

Championship Coaches

Winning isn't everything, but for the coaches profiled in this set, winning clearly matters. They are some of the highest-achieving coaches in history. Through the stories of sports figures like Bill Belichick, who is responsible for six Super Bowl championships, Phil Jackson, one of the top ten coaches in NBA history, and Geno Auriemma, who led the University of Connecticut women's basketball team to eleven NCAA championships, students will learn what it takes to be a leader. They'll learn how

Changing Families

American families are changing. New attitudes toward adoption, same-sex marriage, interracial relations, and more have influenced the makeup of families all across the nation. The Changing Families series helps young readers understand the experience of being part of a non-traditional family. Chapters examine the changes that are taking place, how young people within these families view themselves, and how they are affected by the views of outsiders. Each book also presents stories of well-known

Changing Perspectives

This riveting collection presents articles and opinion pieces on major social, cultural, and political issues, tracking how coverage of and perspectives on these topics have shifted with time and new revelations. Scientific discoveries, social activism, and historical events have changed how the public sees and thinks about such topics as women's roles, war, drugs, minority rights, and immigration. Through the decades, The New York Times' coverage on these subjects reflects changes in social nor

Chasing Bigfoot

Chooch Tenkiller is not thrilled to be spending some of his summer with his Cherokee story-telling uncles and cousin Janees at a convention in North Carolina. While there, the uncles want to visit Judaculla Rock, a place of spiritual significance to the Cherokee people. Little does Chooch know that he has his own connection to the rock-a connection that could put him in mortal danger.

Che Guevara

In this chronicle of an assassination, find out what inspired the myth of Che Guevara and what brought him to this bloody crossroads of history.

Chernobyl's Wild Kingdom

After the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear explosion, scientists believed radiation would make the area a barren wasteland. Today the Dead Zoneáis teeming with wildlife. But every plant and animal is radioactive, leaving scientists wondering how their survival is possible.

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