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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Protecting the Earth’s Animals...........................................66
The Prison System............................................................ 67
Living Proud! Growing Up LGBTQ........................................68
Families Today. .................................................................69
Critical World Issues..........................................................70
Crime & Detection..............................................................71
Gallup Youth Survey: Major Issues & Trends........................72
Safety First........................................................................73
Gallup Guides for Youth Facing Persistent Prejudice............73
Living with Diseases and Disorders.. (see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH)
Opioids & Opiates: The Silent Epidemic.. (see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH)
Drug Addiction & Recovery..........(see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH)
Mental Illnesses and Disorders....(see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH)
Living with a Special Need...........(see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH)
Illicit & Misused Drugs................(see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH)
MATH & SCIENCE
The Chemistry of Everyday Elements.................................74
STEM: Shaping the Future................................................. 75
STEM in Sports..................................................................75
The Solar System...............................................................76
Science Fundamentals.......................................................76
STEM in Current Events......................................................77
Black Achievement in Science............................................78
Scientists in Action............................................................79
Science 24/7.....................................................................80
Wizards of Technology.......................................................81
Major Women in Science....................................................82
Solving Crimes with Science: Forensics. .............................83
Math 24/7.........................................................................84
CAREERS & FINANCE
Careers in Healthcare........................................................ 85
On a Mission.....................................................................86
Careers Off the Field..........................................................87
Art Today!. ........................................................................88
Careers With Character......................................................89
Earning $50K - $100K with a High School Diploma or Less...........90
Young Adult Library of Small Business and Finance.............91
New Careers for the 21st Century.......................................91
SPORTS
Preparing for Game Day.....................................................92
Adventurous Outdoor Sports. ............................................93
Inside the World of Sports..................................................94
All About Professional Football..........................................95
The Great Outdoors!...........................................................96
Superstars in the World of Basketball. ................................97
Superstars of Soccer English/Spanish................................98
Superstars of Baseball English/Spanish..............................99
Mastering Martial Arts.....................................................109
STEM in Sports.................................... (see Math & SCIENCE)
Careers Off the Field..................... (see CAREERS & FINANCE)
THEMATIC BIOGRAPHIES
The Great Artists Collection. ............................................100
Extraordinary Success with a High School Diploma or Less. ..........101
Superstars of Hip-Hop......................................................102
Hip-Hop Artists................................................................103
Pop Icons........................................................................103
Major Black Contributions.............. (see AMERICAN STUDIES)
Black Achievement in Science.............(see MATH & SCIENCE)
Wizards of Technology........................(see MATH & SCIENCE)
Major Women in Science.....................(see MATH & SCIENCE)
Superstars in the World of Basketball. ...............(see SPORTS)
Superstars of Soccer. .......................................(see SPORTS)
Superstars of Baseball......................................(see SPORTS)
NUTRITION & FITNESS
Know Your Food. .............................................................104
Integrated Life of Fitness.................................................105
Understanding Obesity.....................................................106
On My Plate.....................................................................107
Kids & Obesity.................................................................107
Understanding Nutrition: A Gateway to Physical & Mental Health...108
Mastering Martial Arts.....................................................109
Preparing for Game Day....................................(see SPORTS)
INFORMATION
Ordering Information........................................................110
Sales Reps......................................................................111
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