True Teen Stories from Iraq (Surviving Terror: True Teen Stories from Around the World)
by Ashley Ehman
True Teen Stories from Afghanistan and Pakistan (Surviving Terror: True Teen Stories from Around the World)
by Cassandra Schumacher
The Lady is a Spy: Virginia Hall, World War II's Most Dangerous Secret Agent
by Don Mitchell
Learn about Virginia Hall, the "most dangerous of all Allied spies", in this exciting narrative biography! Virginia never thought she'd be a spy. The young American had been working for the State Department overseas when she was involved in an accident that required her left leg to be amputated. Despite this setback, Hall was eager to do something to help the Allies win World War II. She made her way to Vichy, France where she helped coordinate undergro...
Some view the systematic killing, rape, and destruction of homes in Darfur as a grave humanitarian crisis. For others, it's a clear example of the ultimate crime against humanity genocide. Who is right? What is genocide? Who are the endangered human beings in today's world? What is the impact on humanity of wiping out entire groups of people? This thoughtful book helps young readers understand these and other difficult questions. Providing an overview of the history of genocide worldwide, the...
Controversial and unpopular, the U.S.-Mexican War divided the country's loyalties more than any event at the time since the Revolution. But the realities of the time were powerfully shaped by the belief in the myth of "Manifest Destiny" that the United States was predestined to occupy the North American continent "from sea to shining sea" and so a war of conquest was launched. When it was over, the United States had doubled its size at the expense of Mexico, which had shrunk by half. A fast-movi...
What is terrorism? How do terrorists differ from other criminals? What makes some individuals and groups decide to use violence to create terror as a means of achieving their aims? This book looks at the history of terrorism and analyses the motivations for its use. It looks at what is being done to tackle terrorism and asks readers to think about what they can do to help people in countries affected by terrorism, for example by fundraising for organisations supporting victims of terrorist attac...
You CAN do something about gun violence. This Book Is Not a Gun leads your way by revealing its causes, countering misconceptions, guiding introspection and inspiring action. * From the young-adult non-fiction series that brought you the #1 New York Times bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist * Who are you? What is your experience with gun violence? How does gun violence affect the world? What can we do to change it? This fourth instalment in the critically acclaimed Empower the Future series...
The Anger Management Workbook for Teen Boys
by Thomas J. Harbin, PhD
CBT skills for coping with angry thoughts, expressing your emotions, and putting an end to angry outbursts—once and for all.Being a young man is tough, and you’re not always equipped to deal with the ongoing challenges of school, work, family, and relentless peer pressure. First of all, it’s not all your fault. Our society encourages boys to repress their emotions—both positive and negative. You may have been told to “suck it up,” or “just be a man.” But burying your emotions can make it extreme...
Our World Divided: Sudan and Peoples in Conflict (Our World Divided)
by Philip Steele
The background, history and key events of conflicts are presented. Different opinions, including views found in the media, are explored alongside factual accounts of events. Readers are encouraged to think about their own views and discuss controversial topics.
In this ground-breaking memoir set in Ramallah during the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War, lbtisam Barakat captures what it is like to be a child whose world is shattered by war. With candour and courage, she stitches together memories of her childhood: fear and confusion as bombs explode near her home; the harshness of life as a Palestinian refugee; her unexpected joy when she discovers Alef, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet. This is the beginning of her passionate connection to words,...