Anne Wallace Sharp
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Sports violence, according to National Collegiate Athletic Association, is a behavior that aims to harm another player as a primary goal. According to a NCAA Social Environments Study, 45 percent of men and 29 percent of women are willing to do whatever it takes to win, and more than a fifth of men believe winning is more important that good sportsmanship. This accessible edition examines the issues surrounding violence in the world of sports and...
3) The Inuit
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Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 5
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Presents a history of native American people of the Arctic, describes their adaptation to a severe environment, and explores their way of life before and after the arrival of the white man.
6) The Amazon
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c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.4 - AR Pts: 6
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Discusses the historical origins, beliefs, arts, family life, cultural clashes with whites, and future hopes of the Amerindians of the Amazon.