Joyce Hart
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English
Description
This book succeeds in making complicated, abstract economic theories, practices, and processes not only accessible and comprehensible, but also highly relevant to young readers' lives. Using uncomplicated language and lots of illustrative examples-drawn from everyday life and typical youth experiences-the author explains exactly what inflation is, what its potentially positive and negative effects are, and how it can be controlled, coped with, or...
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Language
English
Description
"Human trafficking" is the term that is used today for modern-day slavery. Like African slaves in past centuries, many people from around the world are being held captive and forced to work. Some people are physically beaten to make them work. A few others are sold into slavery. Some are kidnapped. But most people are tricked into becoming a slave. They are given false promises of money, new jobs, educations, and better lives. Then the promises are...
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Series
Language
English
Description
The teenage years can be hard enough without any additional stresses. Yet being part of a military family can provide a number of additional strains and anxieties, especially during wartime. These can include separation from parents, worry about their well-being, repeated moves, separation from friends, and always being the new kid in school. Yet being in a military family also offers some special opportunities, such as travel, living in a foreign...
4) Ohio
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Language
English
Description
"Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Ohio"--Provided by publisher.
5) Oregon
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Language
English
Description
"Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Oregon"--Provided by publisher.
6) Pennsylvania
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Pennsylvania, as well as the diverse ways of life of its people
7) Alabama
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of Alabama, as well as the diverse ways of life of its people
8) Wyoming
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Wyoming"--Provided by publisher
9) Wisconsin
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Provides comprhensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Wisconsin
10) Iowa
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Iowa"--Provided by publisher
11) Oklahoma
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Oklahoma"--Provided by publisher
12) South Carolina
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of South Carolina"--Provided by publisher
13) Hawai'i
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religions, and landmarks of Hawaii"--Provided by publisher
14) West Virginia
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Relates the history and describes the geographic features, places of interest, government, industry, environmental concerns, and life of the people of this largely rural state