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Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre

In the mid-1800s, a wave of Chinese immigrants traveled to the West Coast of the United States. They were following rumors of Gold Mountain, a land rich with treasure for all who came. When gold proved elusive, they began to seek their fortunes in other waysCas doctors and launderers, as cooks and musicians. A number of Chinese immigrants settled in Los Angeles, California. It was a rough, occasionally lawless city, and newspapers routinely published anti-Chinese articles, fueling sparks of hatr

Dressing a Nation: The History of u.S. Fashion

Presents an overview of the history of American fashion and costume—defining fashion and costume, explaining why we dress the way we do, and showing trends and influences over time in men and women’s dress (both haute couture and street/everyday fashion).

Drug Dangers

Marijuana and heroin are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Opioid painkillers and synthetic drugs are grabbing headlines, too. The Drug Dangers series examines what is taking place today in connection with these and other commonly abused drugs. All volumes clearly and accurately investigate their effects, whether they have addictive properties, the challenges of treatment and recovery, and efforts to prevent their use and abuse.

Drug Risks

This series gives readers a full understanding of the use of specific, commonly abused substances. Books will discuss the scope of the problem, addiction, other consequences of drug use, prevention strategies, and the challenges of treatment and recovery. Personal accounts, comments from experts, and relevant facts add insight and interest.

Drugs and Their Dangers (BrightPoint Press)

Drugs and Their Dangers explores the dangers of marijuana, heroin, opioids, e-cigarettes, and methamphetamines. Readers will learn about the history of each drug, its effects on users and society, and what treatments are available.

Duck, Death and the Tulip

In a strangely heart-warming story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. Death, Duck and the Tulip will intrigue, haunt, and enchant readers of all ages. Simple, warm, and witty, this book deals with a difficult subject in a way that is elegant, straightforward, and life-affirming.

Dyamonde Daniels

Early Canada  

Journey back in time to discover Canada’s remarkable Aboriginal Peoples, who were the first to inhabit the land thousands of years ago. Discover how the arrival of the European explorers affected Aboriginal Peoples’ citizenship in a multicultural society and Canada’s social, economic, and political structures.

Earth and Space Science (Stingray)  

Do you wonder about the planet we call home and the vastness of space that surrounds it? Learn about Earth's place in the universe and the solar system. Discover the amazing systems and resources that sustain life on our planet and how people can protect them. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Earth Cycles

More than an earth cycle, and more than a rock cycle, these books show readers how plate tectonics creates cycles within cycles. With Q&A features and a chapter on how pollution corrupts natural cycles, and with clear diagrams that illustrate the flow of life and energy – this series is the most comprehensive series available on this science topic and will supplement the news that appears weekly in newspapers – the news about volcanoes, pollution in the environment and earthquakes.