Legalizing Marijuana by Natalie Hyde
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Category: Geography | Series: Get Informed--Stay Informed Ser.
A hundred years ago, marijuana was considered a threat to civil order and mental health. Today, recreational marijuana is legal in two countries: Canada and Uruguay. More countries are expected to follow—some in an attempt to reduce underage use of the drug. In the United States, marijuana is legal for ...Show more
Education Equality by Heather C. Hudak
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Category: Geography | Series: Get Informed--Stay Informed Ser.
The 2019 college admissions scandal in the United States, where more and 50 people were involved in a $25 million dollar bribery scheme, brought the issue of equality and equity in education to public attention in a shocking way. But education equality is about more than college admissions. This thought ...Show more
Plastics Dependency by Natalie Hyde
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Category: Geography | Series: Get Informed--Stay Informed Ser.
We use it every day in products as varied as prescription drugs, toys, and toothbrushes. In less than a century, plastics have become integral to our daily lives. But plastic waste also clogs Earth’s oceans and other water bodies. Research has shown that microplastics have even accumulated in our bodies ...Show more
Universal Health Care by Heather C. Hudak
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Category: Geography | Series: Get Informed--Stay Informed Ser.
The World Health Organization defines Universal Health Care (UHC) as all individuals and communities receiving the health services needed without suffering financial hardship. Of the 33 developed countries in the world, 32 have some form of Universal Health Care. Over 800 million people around the world ...Show more
Materials by Harriet Brundle
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Category: Geography | Series: Info Pics
Explore a range of key materials, their properties, and their uses. The title encourages readers to engage with this subject area via accessible text and modern imagery.
Pollution by Harriet Brundle
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Category: Geography | Series: InfoPics Ser.
The dangers of pollution cannot be ignored. Most of us know what it's like to breathe in fresh air, but what if our air was filled with contaminants? Air pollution is just one type of pollution readers learn about as they explore this essential ecological topic. Other forms of pollution include noise, h ...Show more
Let's Look at Egypt by Mary Meinking
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Category: Geography | Series: Let's Look at Countries Ser.
Welcome to Egypt See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.
Let's Look at China by Mary Meinking
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Category: Geography | Series: Let's Look at Countries Ser.
Welcome to China See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.
The Koreas by David Wilson
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Category: Geography | Series: Nations in the News Ser.
Though they share a border, a culture, a language, and thousands of years of history, it is hard to imagine two nations more different than North and South Korea. South Korea is a vibrant player in the global economy renowned for its technological and industrial prowess, while North Korea is a police st ...Show more
China by David Wilson
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Category: Geography | Series: Nations in the News Ser.
China has become a global leader in the 21st century, relying on its military, economy, and diplomacy to project influence and become a superpower. With a billion and a half people, China's population is the largest in the world today and one of the most advanced, enjoying the fruits of a technology ind ...Show more
Mexico by Jennifer L. Rowan
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Category: Geography | Series: Nations in the News Ser.
For much of the 20th and early 21st centuries, Mexico experienced a number of political, economic, and social upheavals that propelled the nation into the world's news cycle. Internal conflicts have included a growing problem with violent crime and drug cartels, as well as high levels of poverty and obs ...Show more
Blizzards by Betsy Rathburn
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Category: Geography | Series: Natural Disasters Ser.
Whipping wind blows snow into tall drifts across the road. Will cars be able to pass? This dilemma is just one effect of the powerful storms discussed in this low-level title. Engaging text and vibrant photos combine to tell readers how blizzards form, how they are forecast, and what damage they can cau ...Show more