Out of all reported cases of sexual assault, nearly 70 percent occur with victims who are under the age of seventeen, and it has been estimated that one in ten children will be sexually abused before they turn eighteen. Sexual assault has become an all-too-common occurrence among young adults. An assault can cause physical injuries, STDs and STIs, post-traumatic stress disorder, flashbacks, anxiety, depression, and other re-experiencing symptoms. It can lead to poor academic performance, substan...
This book provides a fascinating look at the motivations behind terrorist acts and what measures can be taken against them. It raises vital questions such as: how can we define terrorism; what drives people to join terrorist movements; how do terrorist groups arm and organize themselves; and, what measures should be taken against them by governments and the international community. Throughout the book, there are differing viewpoints, facts and debates which show the complexity of terrorism and t...
Glimmer of Hope is the official, definitive book from The March for Our Lives founders, who came together in the aftermath of one of the deadliest mass-shootings in American history to lead an ongoing movement to end gun violence in all communities. Glimmer of Hope illustrates how a group of teenagers channeled their rage and sorrow into action and went on to create one of the largest youth-led movements in global history. With personal essays from survivors and a close look at how their colle...
The author shares the story of her survival during the Gatumba massacre, despite losing her mother and sister, and how after moving to America she found healing through art and activism.
Stolen into Slavery (History (US)) (Biography)
by Judy Fradin and Dennis Fradin
Solomon Northup awoke in the middle of the night with his body trembling. Slowly, he realized that he was handcuffed in a dark room and his feet were chained to the floor. He managed to slip his hand into his pocket to look for his free papers that proved he was one of 400,000 free blacks in a nation where 2.5 million other African Americans were slaves. They were gone. This remarkable story follows Northup through his 12 years of bondage as a man kidnapped into slavery, enduring the hardships...
"No matter how many Holocaust stories one has read, this one is a must, for its impact is so powerful."--School Library Journal, starred I did not ask myself, "Should I do this?" but "How will I do this?" Through this intimate and compelling memoir, we are witness to the growth of a hero. Much like The Diary of Anne Frank, In My Hands has become a profound testament to individual courage. You must understand that I did not become a resistance fighter, a smuggler of Jews, a defierof the SS and...
To Arm or Disarm? (Spotlight on Social Justice)
by Denise Clay-Murray
The Arab-Israeli Conflict (Both Sides of the Story)
by Nicola Barber
In 19448 the state of Israel was created out of Palestine as a homeland for the Jewish people. Why did the Jews claim this land as their own, and what claims did the Arabs make over it? Do Palestinian refugees have a right to return to Israel? What is the future for a two-state solution? It's time to consider Both Sides of the Story. The series, Both Sides of the Story, explores the major global debates of our time from two opposing viewpoints. Each book investigates the facts behind the headli...
An essential guide to help children become more aware of their emotional needs. This book examines a range of everyday topics that might give children’s minds difficulties, for example: when parents don’t seem to understand us; when we fall out with friends; when school feels boring or difficult; when we’re too busy and get overwhelmed; when our phones create trouble; when we feel sad, bored, anxious or fed up with things. As an atlas to a child’s mind, we explore a range of common scenarios e...
Snatched (Chosen Trilogy, #2)
by Cheyenne Nikole and Elisabeth Fowler
Emotional well-being uses a skills-based approach to promoting personal and social skills development in learners. This resource deals with a number of serious issues facing teenagers today such as stress, bullying and body image. Also available is a CD of supporting materials in an editable text format.
The Vietnam War (American war library) (Perspectives on Modern World History)
by David M Haugen
True Teen Stories from Afghanistan and Pakistan (Surviving Terror: True Teen Stories from Around the World)
by Cassandra Schumacher
"A collection of stories, interviews, and photographs that share the mixed impact guns have on young people's lives"--Provided by publisher.