Kathlyn Gay
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Examines the rule of Mao Zedong in China from the 1950s to the 1970s. Describes how he came to power in 1949 after a long civil war and immediately created a Communist, totalitarian state. Discusses his 1960s Cultural Revolution intended to eliminate the remaining elements of traditional Chinese society.
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Informational text, expert analysis, and seminal public documents enlighten students about the garbage situation we are facing, which not only includes mountains of food scraps and discarded possessions, but hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste as well. Take Action boxes give readers ideas on how to do their part to improve the situation, such as reducing how much waste they produce and purchasing reusable water bottles.
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Before the twentieth century, women were expected to be housewives and caregivers. Business was left to the men. Still, out of necessity, thanks to family privilege, or simply because they had a good idea, there were some women who became successful entrepreneurs. Their success inspired other women, who in turn inspired others, until women became fixtures in the business world. Readers will learn about the women who followed their instincts and rose...
5) Anne Burrell
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Anne Burrell is one of the Food Network's most recognizable faces. Through full-color photographs, exciting text, and fascinating direct quotations, upper-level readers will dive into her background and discover just what inspired Anne to study food and help some of the worst cooks in America improve their culinary prowess. Also included are recipes students can try to practice their skills in the kitchen.
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César Chávez is best known for uniting Mexican American farmworkers and for his efforts to obtain civil rights for his people. He followed the nonviolent methods of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. A dedicated, stubborn religious leader, Chávez stuck to his cause in spite of tremendous obstacles. With numerous documented quotes from Chávez, union members, and even Pope Paul VI, the Chávez story recounts his difficult early life and how...
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History books tend to celebrate the successes, the geniuses, and the breakthroughs that have made our world what it is today, but what about the mistakes? This book examines the blunders and the goof-ups, both miniscule and colossal in scale, many of which have been lost to history. Readers will find humor in the story of the priest who married a bride to her groom's best man and cringe at the poor fool who thought he actually purchased the White...
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What causes the problem of obesity? Possible solutions are discussed including diets, exercise, and surgery. The benefits and dangers of each method, stressing the importance of moderation and a healthy lifestyle, along with future possibilities for helping people become more successful at controlling their weight are also included.
11) World War II
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1995.
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IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
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A history of World War II describing the reasons behind the war, the action, its effect on the United States, and what it felt like to be a part of the war from first-hand accounts.
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[2001]
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In words for the general reader, the author offers a series of startling facts supported by quotations from world leaders that are a frightening, yet never histrionic explanation of the damage resulting from biological and chemical warfare and the potential threat lurking in Earth's future. Citing examples of military and civilian persons exposed to chemical-biological agents, primarily from World War I to the Persian Gulf War, Gay argues for the...
18) Acid rain
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1983
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Examines the direct and indirect effects of acid rain, how it is formed, how it is being studied, who are the culprits in the creation of this very damaging ecological problem, and what citizens and the government can do to alleviate it.