Educational: Social sciences, social studies

Most people cringe when they hear the word physics.

Crimes happen every day all around the world.

Why are programs such as CSI, Law & Order, and Cold Case so popular?

Welcome to the exciting world of forensic investigationthe science of solving crimes.

Welcome to the exciting world of forensic science, where every contact leaves a trace!

An uncanny calm settles on the scene.

Who committed the crime?

The famous Lindbergh kidnapping in the 1930s was solved, in part, through a detailed analysis of the kidnapper's handwriting.

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The digital age we entered in the twenty-first century has rapidly become an age of digital crime.

or many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed.

"e;Real-life"e; crime dramas on television intrigue us with the details of postmortem examinations leading to the arrest of murder suspectsbut how do forensic pathologists, the doctors who investigate unnatural deaths and chilling crime scenes, actually bring criminals to justice?

Africa is the worlds poorest continent, and it also has the worlds fastest-growing population.

Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and privileges to which every individual is entitled.

Much of modern Africa struggles with poverty, famine, widespread disease, and violent conflict.

Many of the problems in Africa today, including widespread poverty and civil unrest, can be traced to the continents legacy of bad governance.

Ethnic or racial classifications often say more about culture and shared experience than about genetics or common ancestry.

Most young people in the United States today are willing to give something back to their communities.

Experts say that in recent years there has been an epidemic of cheating among young people in the United States.

Not every child is lucky enough to live in a safe, loving home.

Millions of people with special needs experience problems like prejudice, limited opportunities, and difficulties accessing the facilities that should be freely available.

When young people commit crimes, they often do not know what to expect next.

When fifteen-year-old Jessica Ingram hears those words she knows she will never be the same.

Sixteen-year-old Kevin Colvin, burdened by his parent's fighting, the recent death of his best friend and slipping grades, despairs that he's just "e;a waste of space on this planet.

Fourteen-year-old Ann Cassidy has a secret, but she can't keep it any longer.

Seventeen-year-old Stephanie Cooper just told her best friend that she's pregnant.

Fifteen-year-old Ken Myers is fed up.

Imagine a school where the leaders in student government, academics, the arts, and sports brought out the best in themselves and their peers.

In The Complex Infrastructure Known as the Female Mind, Relient K expounds on their experiences observing the opposite sex.

Angels are everywhere.

Uncover a secret world while learning to read with Spies, a Level 3 DK Reader, now in ebook format.

Miss Mallow has decided to put on a musical show to celebrate the opening of the new school hall.

Poppy is thrilled because there is to be another wedding in Honeypot Hill.

*THE TOP-TEN BESTSELLER* From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofSorcery of ThornsandAn Enchantment of Ravenscomes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities.

Ideal whether you're a pre-service or in-service teacher, POWERFUL SOCIAL STUDIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS outlines ways to select content and teach history, geography, and social sciences meaningfully.

WINNER of The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2022.

Introduce young readers to a variety of countries and cultures through an exploration of food.

Powerful strategies, tools, and techniques for educators teaching students critical reading skills in the humanities.

Powerful strategies, tools, and techniques for educators teaching students critical reading skills in the humanities.

A hands-on resource filled with interactive activities to engage students' thinking and skill development This book contains ready-to-use lesson plans referencing both the National Sexuality Education Standards and the National Health Education Standards, and is arranged into chapters by the seven topic areas outlined in the National Sexuality Education Standards.

A hands-on resource filled with interactive activities to engage students' thinking and skill development This book contains ready-to-use lesson plans referencing both the National Sexuality Education Standards and the National Health Education Standards, and is arranged into chapters by the seven topic areas outlined in the National Sexuality Education Standards.

Read real stories about moments that changed history, and find out what you can do to make a difference!

A first book of positive affirmations - perfect for building confidence and self-esteem in very young children.

A new, deluxe hardcover edition of one of the most important scientific works ever written In December 1831, Charles Darwin boarded the HMS Beagle, accompanying her crew on a five-year journey that crossed the Atlantic Ocean to survey the coasts of South America.

A new, deluxe hardcover edition of one of the most important scientific works ever written In December 1831, Charles Darwin boarded the HMS Beagle, accompanying her crew on a five-year journey that crossed the Atlantic Ocean to survey the coasts of South America.

Aprons on, it's time for kitchen fun for everyone!

For children on school trips or traveling with their families, here is kid-friendly information about popular monuments, museums, exhibits, shopping, sporting events--and even day trips outside the immediate metropolitan area.

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY COMES TO LIFE Discover why young people all over the country are reading the Black Stars biographies of African American heroes.