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Monster High (Lisi Harrison) volume 2
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Cleo was the queen bee of the RADs, the normies, and everyone in between at Merston High. But now new girls Frankie Stein and Melody Carver seem to be taking over.
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Monster High (Lisi Harrison) volume 3
Language
English
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Frankie, Melody, and Cleo fight to let their true colors show.
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Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of health care reform in the United States and the surrounding arguments. A historic overview of the U.S. health care system is introduced, including Medicare, Medicaid, and HMOs. Also covered are economic concerns and political aspects, including President Obama's latest plans for improvement. Additionally, the Canadian health care system is compared with the U.S. system. Color photos and informative...
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English
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 20th Anniversary Edition, with a new foreword by the author • “[A] masterpiece . . . an astonishing book that will leave you questioning your own life and political views.”—USA Today
“If any one person can be given credit for transforming the medical establishment’s thinking about health care for the destitute, it is Paul Farmer. ....
“If any one person can be given credit for transforming the medical establishment’s thinking about health care for the destitute, it is Paul Farmer. ....
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Publisher
Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of racial profiling and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn about the government's response to 9/11 and the debate regarding civil liberty versus national security. Also covered is history related to the topic, as well as major groups in the debate, such as the ACLU, and their arguments. Additionally, legislation and famous cases involving racial profiling are introduced. Color photos...
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This book explores cancer and how people diagnosed with the disease manage it. It examines how cancer affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Handling Health Challenges examines disorders and diseases and the ways in which they impact daily life for the people who...
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English
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This book explores depression and how people diagnosed with the disorder manage it. It examines how depression affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics...
10) Handling Asthma
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English
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This book explores asthma and how, people diagnosed with the disease manage it. It examines how asthma affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index.
11) Handling ADHD
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English
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This book explores ADHD and how people, diagnosed with the disorder manage it. It examines how ADHD affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index.
12) Handling Autism
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English
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This book explores autism and how people diagnosed with the disorder manage it. It examines how autism affects daily life, work, and education, and it explains the latest interventions and therapies available. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics...
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English
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This book explores diabetes and how, people diagnosed with the disease manage it. It examines how diabetes affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index.
14) Handling Obesity
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English
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This book explores obesity and how people with the disease manage it. It examines how obesity affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains how obesity can be prevented and treated. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative...
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Hurricane Harvey takes an in-depth look at the destruction wrought by 2017's Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the Gulf Coast and the ensuing cleanup efforts. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
16) Poverty
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Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
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This title examines one of the world's critical issues, poverty. Readers will learn the historical background of the issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Discussed in detail are the causes of poverty as well as the effects of poverty, including homelessness, poor education, and poor mental and physical health. Also covered is stigma surrounding poverty, as well as U.S. programs such as welfare and other initiatives developed...
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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This crucial, empowering, #1 New York Times bestselling exploration of racism—and antiracism—in America makes critical ideas accessible for teen readers, adapted from Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning.
This is NOT a history book.This is a book about the here and now.
A book to help us better understand why we are where we are.
A book...
This is NOT a history book.This is a book about the here and now.
A book to help us better understand why we are where we are.
A book...
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Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2008
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English
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This book gives readers a balanced look at the issue of advertising to children and its surrounding arguments. Advertising to Children familiarizes readers with the basics of marketing and selling products, the history of children as consumers, current marketing strategies, food marketing, branding, and overconsumption. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web...
19) Mental Disorders
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Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
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This title examines the world's critical issues surrounding mental disorders. Readers will learn the historical background of mental disorders, leading up to the current and future impact on society. Discussed in detail are the treatment of mental disorders, stigma surrounding mental illness, and the role of medical professionals and other authorities in helping those with mental illness. Also covered are important court cases involving mental disorders,...
20) Internet Piracy
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Series
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Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Discusses the controversial viewpoints regarding internet piracy.
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