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We Are Not Beasts of Burden: Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike, California, 1965-1970
From the Series Civil Rights Struggles around the World
"The only way we could win was to keep fighting for a long time...the only way we could win was by staying with it."—Cesar Chavez As the sun rose on September 8, 1965, in Delano, California, Read More →
We Stand as One: The International Ladies Garment Workers Strike, New York, 1909
From the Series Civil Rights Struggles around the World
"Girls, from the bottom of my heart, I beg you not to go back to work. We are all poor, many of us are suffering hunger, none of us can afford to lose a day's wages. But only by fighting for… Read More →
Who Will Shout If Not Us?: Student Activists and the Tiananmen Square Protest, China, 1989
From the Series Civil Rights Struggles around the World
In this gripping story of a historic clash between repressive government forces and individuals seeking freedom, we'll explore the reasons that led students in China to defy authority. We'll… Read More →
Willie Mays
From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends
Think you know all there is to know about Willie Mays? Well, did you know that: •He once batted .477 in the minor leagues? •He won twelve straight Gold Glove awards? •He was the first African Read More →
Wilt Chamberlain
From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends
Think you know all there is to know about Wilt Chamberlain? Well, did you know that: •He holds the record for most rebounds in a single NBA game? •He is a member of the Volleyball Hall of… Read More →
Wounded Brains: True Survival Stories
From the Series Powerful Medicine
• A triathlon athlete has part of her skull removed to relieve the pressure on her injured brain after a car accident. • A soldier, wounded by a mortar explosion in Iraq, works with doctors… Read More →
A Family Haggadah II - Large Print Edition, 2nd Edition
Features new commentary and discussion questions for pre-teens through adult, and a full birkat hamazon (blessing after the meal). The large-print edition is ideal for seder leaders, senior… Read More →
Book Four: The Calling
From the Series The ElseWhere Chronicles
Max, Rebecca, Noah, and Theo have returned home, but they have left behind them a land still under threat by the Master of Shadows. And all is not well at home, either. Rebecca is dangerously Read More →
Death: Corpses, Cadavers, and Other Grave Matters
From the Series Discovery!
Everyone dies . . . but what happens inside the human body when death occurs? What body systems are key for holding on to life? And what value does studying death have for those of us still… Read More →
Green Energy: Crucial Gains or Economic Strains?
From the Series USA TODAY's Debate: Voices and Perspectives
This book examines the history of human energy use as well as the latest energy developments in the United States. It provides the opinions and perpsectives of government and business… Read More →
Internet Censorship: Protecting Citizens or Trampling Freedom?
From the Series USA TODAY's Debate: Voices and Perspectives
Americans are sharply divided on the issue of Internet censorship. This book examines the history of censorship in the United States as well as current federal, state, and local laws. It… Read More →
Legalized Gambling: Revenue Boom or Social Bust?
From the Series USA TODAY's Debate: Voices and Perspectives
This book examines the history of gambling as well as current federal, state, and local laws. It provides opinions and perspectives on both sides of the issue. It also presents the… Read More →
Legalizing Drugs: Crime Stopper or Social Risk?
From the Series USA TODAY's Debate: Voices and Perspectives
This book looks at the history of drug laws in the United States, the modern-day War on Drugs, and the medical marijuana movement. It provides the opinions and perspectives of police… Read More →
Raised by Wolves
From the Series Raised by Wolves
From the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games comes a reissue of an exciting paranormal adventure. With a heroine that rivals Buffy, Raised by Wolves will leave you howling for more.… Read More →
Seven Wonders of Architecture
From the Series Seven Wonders
In every age, science and technology have played an important role in advancing human civilization. From architecture to engineering, communication to transportation, humans have invented and Read More →
Seven Wonders of Communication
From the Series Seven Wonders
In every age, science and technology have played an important role in advancing human civilization. From architecture to engineering, communication to transportation, humans have invented and Read More →
Seven Wonders of Engineering
From the Series Seven Wonders
In every age, science and technology have played an important role in advancing human civilization. From architecture to engineering, communication to transportation, humans have invented and Read More →
Seven Wonders of Exploration Technology
From the Series Seven Wonders
In every age, science and technology have advanced human civilization. From architecture to engineering, medicine to transportation, humans have invented extraordinary wonders. Explorers long Read More →
Seven Wonders of Green Building Technology
From the Series Seven Wonders
In every age, science and technology have advanced human civilization. From architecture to engineering, medicine to transportation, humans have invented extraordinary wonders. People have… Read More →
Seven Wonders of Medicine
From the Series Seven Wonders
In every age, science and technology have advanced human civilization. From architecture to engineering, medicine to transportation, humans have invented extraordinary wonders. Over the… Read More →
Seven Wonders of Transportation
From the Series Seven Wonders
In every age, science and technology have advanced human civilization. From architecture to engineering, medicine to transportation, humans have invented extraordinary wonders. Transportation Read More →
Skin: The Bare Facts
In the story of your life, your skin plays a starring role. It’s the part of you that is most exposed to the world, so it sees everything- windy weather, ski trips, beach days, swim meets,… Read More →
Sonia Sotomayor: First Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court Justice
From the Series Gateway Biographies
When President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States, the country celebrated. Not only would the Supreme Court welcome its third woman justice but… Read More →
The Me Nobody Knew, 2nd Edition
Shannon was 13 and she wanted to die. She hated her parents, her body, her friends - her life. She never felt pretty or popular enough. She struggled with drinking. She was sexually… Read More →