2017-18_MC_Catalog

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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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Series Glossary of Key Terms A back-of-the-book glossary covering terminology used throughout the entire series.

Definitions start off each chapter - then words to understand are emboldened to refer back to.

Additional topical information to broaden knowledge and understanding.

Scan and view short videos to learn and supplement the text.

End-of-chapter questions which strengthen reader comprehension.

Project suggestions that encourage deep analysis of chapter content.

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