2015 - 2016 School Year Comprehensive Catalog

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEW 2015 - 2016 SERIES

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 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 DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH Mental Illnesses and Disorders:

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