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Dates of a Decade

In this series covering the decades of the twentieth century, each title looks at key dates in that decade as a means of exploring the major themes and events in world history during those ten years. The books contain plenty of primary source material, including archive photos, eyewitness accounts and newspaper reports.

Dating Down

At Caf Ä Hex, Samantha Henderson can imagine being the person she really wants to be. It's her place to daydream about going to art school and getting away from her politician father. It's her place to imagine opening herself up to a new kind of connection, away from her family and the drama of high school. Enter X—the boy she refuses to name. He's older, edgy, bohemian . . . in short, everything she thinks she needs. Her family and friends try to warn her that there may be more to him than she

Days of Change

There are days that make history, and then there are days that shape the world. this popular series examinesseven events that caused—and, in somecases, continue to cause—enormous global change . Each book examines how how the pivitaldays unfolded and surveys the worldboth pre and post event, while striking historical photographs and illustrations capturethe drama and powerful emotions of unforgettable happenings.

Dead Girl

Dead Zones: Why Earth's Waters Are Losing Oxygen

Times are tough for shrimpers and fishers in the Gulf of Mexico. The animals they rely on for their livelihood are harder to find. Every summer a dead zone-a region of low oxygen-emerges in the waters along the Gulf Coast. Where oxygen is low, fish and other animals cannot survive. The good news is that people can eliminate dead zones by changing agricultural practices and reducing pollution. But if we don't act globally, our waters will slowly suffocate. Can we survive without healthy seas andr

Deadliest Predators

Teeth, claws, power, speed, venom, and an acute sense of hearing or sight...these are some of the characteristics that the world’s deadliest predators rely on for their survival. Each volume in this series focuses on one group of animals (sharks, snakes, spiders, etc.) and then profiles six creatures within that group. How they hunt, what they eat, where they live, and the essential role they play in maintaining nature’s balance are all vividly and accurately detailed.

Deadly and Incredible Animals

Animals come roaring and slithering off the page in Deadly and Incredible Animals, the new series exploring the remarkable survival adaptations of the world’s deadliest creatures. Each book in the Deadly and Incredible Animals series examines a different category of animal, in which the top ten deadliest species are counted down. Each profile explores the animal’s physical characteristics, its habitat and ecosystem and the survival adaptations that make it so deadly and incredible. This high-int

Dealing with Disorders and Disease

This detailed and insightful series will provide readers with a thorough understanding of diseases and disorders that affect many young people, and it is also an invaluable source of information for people who live with the conditions. Dealing with Disease and Disorders explains debilitating conditions experienced by many people. The series provides detailed scientific information, from causes and symptoms to treatments and cutting-edge research. It also explores what life is like day-to-day for

Dealing with Mental Disorders

Dealing with Mental Disorders examines several mental disorders, discusses how they are diagnosed, and looks at what scientists know about their causes. The books also show how the disorders affect people's everyday lives and present information about the latest and most effective treatment options. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Death of a Dreamer: The Assassination of John Lennon

New York, December 8, 1980: The announcement shocked the world. Beatles founder and legendary musician John Lennon had been murdered in front of his New York home. With no warning, a lone gunman opened fire, shooting Lennon in the back just as Lennon returned from a recording session with his wife, Yoko Ono. Husband, father of two, cultural icon, and hero to millions, Lennon was dead. Around the globe, people mourned the loss of a man who had stood for peace, a man who had given so much joy to t