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YA Non-Fiction Fall 24 (75 series)

The Big Backyard: The Solar System beyond Pluto

Thousands of years ago, humans believed that Earth was the center of the universe, that the world they lived on was all there was. Truthfully, the solar system extends almost halfway to the nearest star. And it is composed of not only planets, asteroids, and comets, but also powerful forces and vast fields of energy. This is our solar systemÎs big backyard. The cold, dark world that lies at the farthest reaches of our solar system holds a vast collection of secrets, and for most of human history

The Call of Antarctica

Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, highest, driest, and most remote part of the world. ItÎs the worldÎs largest polar dessert. Antarctica is a true wilderness. Author Leilani Raashida Henry, daughter of George W. Gibbs, Jr., the first person of African descent to go to Antarctica, recounts her fatherÎs expedition while educating readers on the incredible geography, biodiversity, and history of the continent. Using diary entries from Gibbs' expedition, The Call of Antarctica takes readers on a

The Facts About Election and Voter Fraud

In recent years, many states have passed laws to prevent election and voter fraud. Critics argue that these laws make it harder for some people to voteÑand that they are unnecessary because this kind of fraud is very rare. To understand this controversy, it is important to understand the facts about election and voter fraud.

The Israel-Hamas War

In October 2023 fighters from the Hamas militant group in the Gaza territory crossed over into neighboring Israel where they attacked civilians, ultimately killing some 1,200 people while kidnapping nearly 230 Israelis, taking them back to Gaza as hostages. The incident touched off the Israel-Hamas War in which Israel used its formidable military to attack Gaza; nearly 30,000 Palestinians lost their lives in the conflict. The Israel-Hamas War is the latest conflict in the long history of hostili

The Rise of Anime and Manga: From Japanese Art Form to Global Phenomenon

Manga and anime have risen from obscure art forms with cult followings to mainstream cultural forces. This book traces the development of manga and anime from their roots in medieval Japanese artwork to their record-shattering success on bestseller lists and in box office receipts. It also discusses their impact beyond the page and screenÑin conventions, cosplay, toys, games, apparel, and accessories.

The World of Anime and Manga (BrightPoint Press)

The World of Anime and Manga explores the popular Japanese art forms of anime and manga. The series examines the history of anime and manga, the major genres, the important artists, and the impact of these art forms around the world today. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

The World of Hobbies (BrightPoint Press)

The World of Hobbies introduces readers to different hobbies people pursue in their free time. Hobbies are done for personal enjoyment, but they can also serve as creative outlets and social activities. The series explores hobbies for a variety of interests, showing readers what each hobby is like, what tools and supplies are needed, and how they can get involved. Readers who like art, building things, computers, fashion, and nature will learn about multiple hobbies that match their interests. E

Thinking Critically

The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage and develop their skills as critical thinkers. Chapters are organized in a pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes the predominant arguments for and against an issue into clear, accessible discussions supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct quotes and current examples

Tracking Pythons: The Quest to Catch an Invasive Predator and Save an Ecosystem

Burmese pythons are native to Southeast Asia, so when one showed up dead along the side of a Florida highway in 1979, scientists wondered where it came from. No one knew the snakes had launched a full-scale invasion. Pet pythons that escaped or were released by their owners started breeding in the wild, and these enormous predators began eating every animal in their path. Today a group of scientists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is tracking Burmese pythons to find ways to stop their sp

Understanding Consent and Boundaries: Dating and Relationships in the #MeToo Era

Attitudes about the importance of boundaries and consent are changing, largely because of the #MeToo movement, where women wrote about their experiences with sexual assault and harassment on social media. As teenagers start dating and having relationships, it is important to understand what it means to maintain healthy boundariesÑboth physical and emotional ones. In physical relationships, it is also important to understand consent, which should be fully informed, free of coercion, specific, re