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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MATH & SCIENCE
Scientists in Action ..................................................8-9
Science 24/7.........................................................10-11
STEM in Sports ..........................................................12
Wizards of Technology .................................................13
Math 24/7 ...................................................................14
Major Women in Science..............................................15
CAREERS & FINANCE
On a Mission.........................................................16-17
Careers Off the Field ............................................18-19
Art Today! ....................................................................20
Careers with Character ................................................21
Earning $50K - $100K with a High School Diploma or Less .. 22
Young Adult Library of Small Business & Finance ..........23
New Careers for the 21st Century ................................24
Junior Library of Money ...............................................24
COUNTRY STUDIES
Discovering Central America:
History, Politics, and Culture ..................................25
Major Nations of the Modern Middle East ...........26-27
Discovering South America:
History, Politics, and Culture ..................................28
Discovering the Caribbean:
History, Politics, and Culture ..................................29
Mexico: Leading the Southern Hemisphere ...................30
The Evolution of Africa's Major Nations.........................31
Africa: Progress & Problems.........................................32
China: The Emerging Superpower.................................33
Major European Union Nations .....................................33
GLOBAL STUDIES
Major Nations in a Global World:
Tradition, Culture, and Daily Life.......................34-35
North American Natural Resources .....................36-37
The United Nations: Leadership and Challenges
in a Global World ...............................................38-39
Feeding the World ........................................................40
Major Forms of World Government ...............................40
The World of Islam .......................................................41
The Making of the Middle East .....................................41
AMERICAN STUDIES
Major U.S. Historical Wars.................................... 42-43
Let's Explore the States .......................................44-45
Patriotic Symbols of America........................................46
Major Black Contributions from Emancipation to Civil Rights ..47
Finding A Voice: Women's Fight for Equality in U.S. Society.......47
How America Became America.....................................48
Daily Life in America in the 1800's ...............................48
Native American Life ....................................................49
Hispanic Americans: Major Minority..............................49
DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH
Mental Illnesses and Disorders:
Awareness and Understanding .........................50-51
Downside of Drugs ......................................................52
Causes & Effects of Emotions.......................................53
Living with a Special Need ...........................................54
Young Adult's Guide to the Science of Health ................55
The State of Mental Illness & Its Therapy ......................56
Illicit & Misused Drugs .................................................57
Kids with Special Needs: IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)..58
Kids Have Troubles Too ................................................58
Kids & Obesity .............................................................59
NUTRITION & FITNESS
An Integrated Life of Fitness.........................................60
Understanding Obesity .................................................61
On My Plate .................................................................62
Mastering Martial Arts...............................................63
Understanding Nutrition: A Gateway to Physical
and Mental Health ....................................................64
Getting the Edge: Conditioning, Injuries, and Legal & Illicit Drugs ..65
Junior Martial Arts .......................................................65
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Safety First ..................................................................66
Extreme Survival in the Military....................................67
Gallup Youth Survey: Major Issues & Trends ..................68
Gallup Guides for Youth Facing Persistent Prejudice ......69
Solving Crimes with Science: Forensics ........................70
Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Teaching and Fighting.......71
Gallup's Guide to Modern Gay, Lesbian
& Transgender Lifestyle.............................................71
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