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1) Verify
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
When Meri Beckley looks at the peaceful Chicago streets, she feels pride in the era of unprecedented hope and prosperity over which the governor presides. But when her mother is killed, Meri suddenly has questions that no one else seems to be asking. And when she tries to uncover her mother's state of mind in her last weeks, she finds herself drawn into a secret world with a history she didn't know existed. Faced with a choice between accepting the...
2) Disclose
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twisted facts and bent truths take center stage in this sequel to Verify, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins calls "a thought-provoking tale of intrigue, beautifully crafted."
Meri Buckley has lost everything. She lost her mother to a fight much bigger than herself. Her father to grief, fear, and denial. And the truth—to an overbearing government that insists that censorship and secrecy is the
...3) Droughts
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This guide to droughts discusses the different kinds, how they happen, and what people can do to protect themselves and the Earth. Also includes resources"--Provided by publisher.
4) Wildfires
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As climate change creates hotter temperatures and longer droughts, wildfire seasons are shifting and lengthening. This increases the occurrence and intensity of forest fires . . . this book arms readers with the information they need to understand these deadly natural disasters. Readers will learn about lethal wildfires in history and their lasting consequences. They'll discover how wildfires are contained and how wildlands can be rehabilitated and...
5) Floods
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Floods can be caused by other natural disasters, like hurricanes and tsunamis, but they are often a natural disaster themselves. When water overflows a river's banks, a storm surge crashes over a break wall, or prolonged heavy rains pound a city's streets, a flood may occur, and it may be deadly. In this volume, readers are introduced to the causes and effects of floods, as well as the science behind their occurence . . . Fact boxes, links, and graphic...
6) Hurricanes
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn all there is to know about hurricanes, including historic hurricanes, the science behind how they form, the damage they cause, what to do if you experience one, and much more. Colorful photographs are paired with primary sources, diagrams, and more to enhance the learning experience"--Provided by publisher.
7) Tsunamis
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Explores what happens before, during, and after a tsunami to give readers a comprehensive overview of this catastrophic event. Full-color photographs show the reality of a tsunami, and the accessible text encourages reluctant readers."--Provided by publisher.
8) Earthquakes
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Looks at the science behind earthquakes and how and why they occur, as well as how scientists detect and measure them. Primary sources, charts, and graphic organizers provide additional information and help readers develop important critical-thinking skills"--Provided by publisher.
9) Blizzards
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Once the snow starts falling in winter, the word 'blizzard' is often thrown around in conversation. But meteorologists will only use this term for specific weather conditions . . . snow doesn't even have to fall for a weather event to be correctly labeled a blizzard . . . facts and figures of blizzards that learners need to know, including information about historic blizzards, are clearly explained in . . . text complemented by . . . photographs"--...
10) Climate change
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Ninety-seven percent of actively publishing climate scientists agree that human behavior is changing the climate of our planet. What are the effects of this change, and what should humanity's next move be? This book breaks down the complexity of this highly relevant topic into an accessible language level while providing content interesting and relevant to high school aged readers. It covers different perspectives of the effects of climate change...
11) Homelessness
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Homelessness pervades America's cities and rural areas. Multiple factors force people into a life on the street, including job loss, mental illness, and drug addiction. Homelessness can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, marital status, and race. While it's important for societies to provide shelter, food, and support for homeless people, it's even more necessary to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place. Struggling readers...
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