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This guide will introduce you to a variety of local, state, and federal resources, as well as information on elections and access to government documents.
Publisher
United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Pub. Date
2014-
Language
English
Description
Career Outlook provides practical information on jobs and careers. Articles are written in straightforward, non-technical language and cover a wide variety of career and work-related topics such as new and emerging occupations, training opportunities, salary trends, and results of new studies from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Series
Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Explores contemporary American religion in all its diversity. In addition to profiling religious groups, from the modern forms of Catholicism and Judaism to cults such as Heaven's Gate and the Branch Davidians, the set includes articles on cultural, social, and legal issues, as well as holidays and celebrations, the arts, and other topics. 2 volumes. For general and academic audiences.
5) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Language
English
Description
"Each state has a state bird and they're as different as the states they represent. From hens to gulls and songbirds, discover fascinating facts about the many state birds of the United States!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
UXL
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Presents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government. Includes historical overviews and examinations of the day-to-day operations of each branch, as well as Constitutional duties and obligations of each branch, specifics related to eligibility, elections and appointments of key positions, changes since 1776, the future of each branch, and other topics. For student and general audiences.
7) Bullying
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Provides model essays on a current controversial issue guiding students in writing a five-paragraph essay, including persuasive, descriptive, expository and cause-and-effect essays. Includes guided reading and discussion questions to help students understand the essays themselves and target persuasive techniques authors use to compose convincing arguments. This volume covers the issue of bullying.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
This volume covers the first decade of the twenty-first century from monumental events and groundbreaking individuals to the details of Americans' daily lives. Topics include world events, the arts, business and the economy, education, fashion, government and politics, law and justice, lifestyles and social trends, media, medicine and health, religion, science and technology, and sports.
Series
Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Covers major American conflicts from the Colonial Wars through the War on Terrorism in the context of cultural and social events and conditions on the home front. Illustrated articles cover both biographies and topics such as civil liberties, media, politics, popular culture, religion, memory and national identity, civic celebrations, monumental art, literature, the roles of women and minorities, veterans, science and technology, humor, and music....
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
An annual supplement to West's Encyclopedia of American Law that updates and expands the content with new topics, updates, biographies of prominent figures and government appointees, and other features. Each year's edition contains the full U.S. Supreme Court docket in addition to the non-Supreme Court cases. Includes a glossary of legal terms.
Series
Publisher
Thomson Gale
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
An annual supplement to West's Encyclopedia of American Law that updates and expands the content with new topics, updates, biographies of prominent figures and government appointees, and other features. Each year's edition contains the full U.S. Supreme Court docket in addition to the non-Supreme Court cases. Includes a glossary of legal terms.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Provides both sides of the divisive argument surrounding abortion. Also includes information on the number and types of abortions performed in the United States, abortion clinics, teen pregnancy and abortion, views of abortion from around the world, religious thoughts on abortion, and legal rulings pertaining to abortion.
Author
Series
Publisher
UXL
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Examines the effect of World War II on people living in America. The Almanac discusses major events on the home front, including the changing role of women, Civil Defense and the draft. Biographies highlights 26 key figures, such as John L. Lewis, J. Robert Oppenheimer and others. Primary Sources includes primary material from a variety of sources, including speeches, documents and other material.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book discusses the Industrial Revolution, and its effects on family life, childhood, and the economy in the United States. Full-color photographs, maps, fact boxes, timelines, and a glossary are also provided.
17) Bullying
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Examines the issues surrounding bullying and provides an overview of the topic.
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Covers everything from monumental events and groundbreaking individuals to the fascinating details of Americans' daily lives. Supports historical research in disciplines from the arts and business to law, medicine, technology and social trends.
19) Child abuse
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Examines the issues surrounding child abuse and provides an overview of the topic.
Series
Publisher
UXL
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Provides the history and social context of the amendment process, covering each of the 27 amendments. Significant issues, events, figures, movements and judicial/legislative actions in the history of each amendment are also covered chronologically.
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