Kathlyn Gay
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Did you know starvation kills more people every year than AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined? Around the world, millions of people go to bed hungry every night. Farmers and ranchers produce enough food to feed everyone, but much of that food does not get to the people who need it most. In some places, food has become a precious commodityalmost like gold. In this book, author Kathlyn Gay explores the complicated interaction between food, business,...
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In 1949, Mao Zedong came to power in China after a long and brutal civil war. He and his Chinese Communist Party immediately set out to transform their nation into a Communist state. They seized land from wealthy and middle-class farmers and distributed it to poor peasant farmers. The government also took over ownership of all industries. Citizens who resisted these changes were branded counterrevolutionaries," and thousands were imprisoned or executed....
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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.
9) Civil War
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Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
11) War of 1812
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Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
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English
13) Korean war
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Twenty-first Century Books
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Covers events leading up to the Korean War, the conflict itself, and its effects.
14) Vietnam war
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Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
1996
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English
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Provides an overview of the history of the Vietnam War and U.S. involvement.
15) World War II
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Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
1995
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IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Omnigraphics
Pub. Date
c2007
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English
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"Provides information about the history and celebration of more than 100 holidays, festivals, and other events observed by Americans of African descent. Features include narrative overviews, chronology of historical events related to holidays and festivals, calendar and geographical listings of observances, bibliography, and contact information and web sites"--Provided by publisher.
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Rowman & Littlefield
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[2017]
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English
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"Death is a sensitive subject for most people. Whether due to fear or superstition, many individuals avoid the topic of mortality. For teens, the subject is taboo as well. Most young adults believe that death won't affect them, so they'd rather not talk about it. But death is a natural course of life, and everyone-- including teens-- will encounter it at some time in their lives, some sooner than later, and some unexpectedly. In [this book], Kathlyn...
20) Persian Gulf War
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Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Describes the circumstances leading up to Iran's invasion of Kuwait and the political and military events of the Persian Gulf War, using quotes from people directly involved.