Mason Crest 2020-21 Comp Catalog
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SPRING 2020
MUSCLE CARS
EACH BOOK ENCOURAGES AND MOTIVATES THE READER TO EXPLORE THIS INTRIGUING AND ICONIC PART OF THE CAR INDUSTRY BEGINNING IN THE 1960S.
Muscle cars are a world-famous phenomenon, owing their outrageous existence to a very simple formula. Take a mid-sized sedan, nothing too complicated, upmarket, or fancy, then add the biggest, raunchiest V8 that it is possible to squeeze under the hood, and there it is! If you are interested in the world of the automobile, this Muscle Cars series is for you. Each book encourages and motivates the young reader to explore this intriguing and iconic part of the car industry beginning in the 1960s.
• First Rate Photography • History of the Industry • World-Famous Phenomenon • The Powerful V8 Engine
5 VOLUME SET © 2020 Set ISBN ........... 978-1-4222-4413-5
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E-ISBN -7394-4 -7397-5 -7398-2
Pre-Muscle Cars & GTOs.................. -4414-2 Corvettes & The Muscle Car Revival -4417-3 Hemis & Drag Racing Muscle Cars.. -4418-0 High Performance: The V8 Revolution........................................ -4416-6 Mustangs & Camaros ...................... -4415-9
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SPRING 2020
BALLPARK GREATS: PRO BASEBALL’S BEST PLAYERS
A GLIMPSE INTO WHAT THE PLAYER IS LIKE BOTH ON AND OFF THE DIAMOND. DELVING INTO THEIR CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY, MEDIA INTERACTIONS, EDUCATION, AND CHARITABLE WORKS.
• Fun and Visually Interesting • Pro Baseball’s Best Players • Championship Winners • Statistical Leaders
5 VOLUME SET © 2020 Set ISBN ........... 978-1-4222-4434-0
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HBK ISBN
E-ISBN -7376-0 -7373-9 -7374-6 -7375-3 -7377-7
Christian Yelich ................................ -4441-8 Justin Verlander............................... -4438-8 Max Scherzer................................... -4439-5 Mike Trout........................................ -4440-1 Nolan Arenado ................................. -4442-5
THE SUMMER OLYMPICS: ON THE WORLD STAGE
FROM THE GREATEST MOMENTS IN THEIR HISTORY TO THE ATHLETES WHO MAKE THEM UNFORGETTABLE, THIS SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES SERIES COVERS IT ALL.
• 124 Years of Olympic History • The Memorable Athletes • Entertaining & Informational • The Household Names & Events
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E-ISBN -7365-4 -7366-1 -7367-8 -7368-5
The Summer Olympics: Athletes to Watch -4444-9 The Summer Olympics: Fascinating Facts -4445-6 The Summer Olympics: Greatest Moments -4446-3 The Summer Olympics: Record Breakers -4447-0
CHECK OUT OUR 25 NEW SERIES IN OUR PREVIEW SECTION PAGES 4–8!
CAREERS & FINANCE Cool Careers In Science ............................................... 9 Careers Making a Difference . .................................... 10 Careers with Earning Potential . ................................. 11 Careers in the Building Trades: A Growing Demand ........ 12 Careers in Demand for High School Graduates . ............. 13 Careers in Healthcare ................................................... 13 On a Mission ................................................................ 14 Careers Off the Field . ................................................... 14 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Sexual Violence and Harassment ............................... 15 LGBTQ Life .................................................................. 16 Contemporary Issues ................................................. 17 Climate Change: Problems and Progress ................... 18 Etiquette for Success . .................................................. 19 Leadership Skills & Character Building .......................... 19 The Prison System ....................................................... 20 Crime & Detection ........................................................ 20 Families Today ............................................................. 21 Critical World Issues ..................................................... 21 Opioid Education .............................. (see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH) Opioids & Opiates: The Silent Epidemic . (see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH) Drug Addiction & Recovery ............. (see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH) Marijuana Today . .............................. (see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH) Connecting Cultures through Family and Food .. (see GLOBAL STUDIES) HIGH-INTEREST READING Evolution & Cultural Influences of Music ................... 22 The World Art Tour . .................................................... 23 Ultimate Danger ......................................................... 24 Into The World’s Amazing Jungles ................................. 25 Freaky Phenomena ....................................................... 25 The World of Automobiles ............................................. 26 Cars 4 Everyone ........................................................... 26 Speed Rules: Inside the World’s Hottest Cars ................. 27 Classic Cars and Bikes Collection . ................................ 27 American Artists ........................................................... 28 Art Collections . ............................................................ 29 The Great Artists Collection . ......................................... 29 Hip-Hop & R&B: Culture, Music & Storytelling ........... 30 Hardwood Greats: Pro Basketball’s Best Players .... (see SPORTS) Preparing for Game Day . .............................. (see SPORTS) Women’s Soccer Today ................................. (see SPORTS) The Amazing World of Sharks . .................... (see ANIMALS) Animals in the Wild . ................................... (see ANIMALS) Exploring Nature ........................................ (see ANIMALS)
ANIMALS Pet Library .................................................................. 31 Creatures of the Ocean . ............................................. 32 The Amazing World of Sharks . ...................................... 33 Animals in the Wild . ..................................................... 33 Exploring Nature .......................................................... 34 Protecting the Earth’s Animals ...................................... 34 Gross and Frightening Animal Facts . ............................. 35 The Dog Lovers’ Guides ................................................ 35 Understanding and Caring for Your Pet .......................... 36 Wildlife Oddities ........................................................... 36 SPORTS Gridiron Greats: Pro Football’s Best Players .............. 37 Hardwood Greats: Pro Basketball’s Best Players ....... 38 Women’s Soccer Today . ............................................. 39 The Road to the World’s Most Popular Cup . ................... 39 Guides to Responsible Hunting ...................................... 40 Preparing for Game Day . .............................................. 40 Adventurous Outdoor Sports ......................................... 41 The Great Outdoors! ..................................................... 41 Inside the World of Sports ............................................. 42 All About Professional Football ...................................... 42 MATH & SCIENCE Connecting STEM and Sports ..................................... 43 Science & Technology ................................................ 44 Scientists and their Discoveries .................................... 45 The Science of the Human Body . .................................. 45 Tech 2.0: World-Changing Entertainment Companies ..... 46 Tech 2.0: World-Changing Social Media Companies ....... 46 The World’s Biomes ...................................................... 47 The Chemistry of Everyday Elements . ........................... 47 STEM: Shaping the Future ............................................ 48 STEM in Sports ............................................................ 48 STEM in Current Events ................................................ 49 Black Achievement in Science . ..................................... 49 The Solar System ......................................................... 50 Science Fundamentals . ................................................ 50 Scientists in Action ....................................................... 51 Science 24/7 . .............................................................. 51 DRUGS, FAMILY & HEALTH Opioid Education ........................................................ 52 Marijuana Today ........................................................... 53 Opioids and Opiates: The Silent Epidemic ...................... 53 Health & Nutrition . ..................................................... 54
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Childhood Fears and Anxieties ...................................... 55 Living with Diseases and Disorders ............................... 55 Drug Addiction and Recovery ........................................ 56 Mental Illnesses and Disorders: Awareness and Understanding ................................... 56 Know Your Food . .......................................................... 57 An Integrated Life of Fitness ......................................... 57 Families Today .................... (see CONTEMPORARY ISSUES) Careers in Healthcare ................ (see CAREERS & FINANCE) COUNTRY STUDIES Nations in the News ................................................... 58 Asian Countries Today ................................................ 59 European Countries Today . ........................................... 60 Discovering Africa ........................................................ 60 Exploring Cuba ............................................................. 61 Exploring the Polar Regions Today ................................. 61 Major World Cities ........................................................ 62 Social Progress and Sustainability . ............................... 62 Major Nations in a Global World: Tradition, Culture, and Daily Life ... 63 Major Nations of the Modern Middle East ...................... 63 Discovering South America: History, Politics, and Culture ....... 64 Discovering the Caribbean: History, Politics, and Culture ........ 64 Discovering Central America: History, Politics, and Culture ..... 64 AMERICAN STUDIES Rare Glimpses of Slave Life . ...................................... 65 Know Your Government .............................................. 66 Civil Rights Leaders ...................................................... 67 Defending Our Nation ................................................... 67 Immigration to North America ....................................... 68 Let’s Explore the States ................................................ 68 Major U.S. Historical Wars .............. (see MILITARY CONFLICTS) The Civil War ................................... (see MILITARY CONFLICTS)
Vietnam War . .................................. (see MILITARY CONFLICTS) World War II . ................................... (see MILITARY CONFLICTS) Special Forces: Stories from the Front Lines ... (see MILITARY CONFLICTS) GLOBAL STUDIES The Untold History of Ancient Civilizations .................. 69 Systems of Government . ............................................... 70 Celebrating Holidays and Festivals Around the World . ...... 70 Connecting Cultures through Family and Food ................. 71 Customs and Cultures of the World ................................. 71 Major World Religions . .................................................. 72 Understanding Islam ..................................................... 72 The Making of the Modern World: 1945 to the Present ..... 73 Foundations of Democracy . ........................................... 73 Understanding Global Trade & Commerce ....................... 74 Exploring World History . ................................................ 74 North American Natural Resources ................................. 75 The United Nations: Leadership and Challenges in a Global World . ...................................................... 75 Nations in the News ..................... (see COUNTRY STUDIES) Exploring the Polar Regions Today .. (see COUNTRY STUDIES) Asian Countries Today .................. (see COUNTRY STUDIES) Social Progress and Sustainability .. (see COUNTRY STUDIES) MILITARY CONFLICTS Special Forces: Stories from the Front Lines .................. 76 Major U.S. Historical Wars . ........................................... 76 The Civil War ................................................................ 77 Vietnam War . ............................................................... 77 World War II ................................................................. 77 MASON CREST INFORMATION Ordering Information ..................................................... 78 Sales Reps .................................................................... 79
K E Y E D I T O R I A L I C O N S
“Students will discover “Text-Dependent Questions” that should challenge their reading comprehension, as well as “Research Projects,” which suggest possible avenues for additional independent study. Thought-provoking sidebars and embedded QR codes supply additional content-rich material.” – SLJ
“Archival photos, sidebars, charts, and QR code links to videos offer plenty of visuals to this high-interest topic, and readers will find the extensive glossary useful. This series is a keeper.” – Booklist
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COOL CAREERS IN SCIENCE 10 TITLES | 96 PAGES
CAREERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE 9 TITLES | 80 PAGES
Describes how to pursue a career helping others, detailing the jobs available, required education, salaries, job outlook, and rewards.
Provides an overview of the job, pay and employment prospects for cutting-edge science careers and day-in-the-life professional stories.
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CAREERS WITH EARNING POTENTIAL 8 TITLES | 80 PAGES As college costs skyrocket, these books explore well-paying careers that are available after high school.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT 4 TITLES | 80 PAGES Defines and examines sexual assault and provides prevention overview as well as steps for taking action.
LGBTQ LIFE 9 TITLES | 96 PAGES
Teen guides written in a practical and empowering tone to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ community.
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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 13 TITLES | 112 PAGES
CLIMATE CHANGE: PROBLEMS AND PROGRESS 10 TITLES | 48 PAGES
EVOLUTION & CULTURAL INFLUENCES OF MUSIC 8 TITLES | 96 PAGES
In a much divided country, students will read each side of the arguments on today’s major social issues.
Educates on how popular musical genres began, developed, and have shaped American popular culture.
Examines climate change; the human actions that have caused it, and paths to take action to stop it.
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THE WORLD ART TOUR 8 TITLES | 96 PAGES
ULTIMATE DANGER 6 TITLES | 80 PAGES
Quenches the thirst of even the most thrill-seeking readers, taking them to the world’s most perilous places, jobs, beasts and more.
Shows how cool art is through an unforgettable journey across the globe to examine the world’s greatest artistic works and the traditions.
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HIP-HOP & R&B: CULTURE, MUSIC & STORYTELLING 16 TITLES | 80 PAGES Readers will gain insight into the professional and personal lives of today’s popular Hip-Hop artists.
PET LIBRARY 6 TITLES | 72-80 PAGES
CREATURES OF THE OCEAN 8 TITLES | 72-80 PAGES Discover different species living in the ocean, taking a close look at how they live, feed, and breed.
A thorough and enjoyable read about everyone’s favorite four-legged, winged, or finned family friends.
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GRIDIRON GREATS: PRO FOOTBALL’S BEST PLAYERS 14 TITLES | 80 PAGES
HARDWOOD GREATS: PRO BASKETBALL’S BEST PLAYERS 8 TITLES | 80 PAGES Each player’s rise to the top is detailed, from their early life to their careers today, sharing why each is considered one of the best.
A fun-to-read study of each athlete’s outstanding career, sharing what they are like both on and off the field through text and videos.
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WOMEN’S SOCCER TODAY 4 TITLES | 80 PAGES
CONNECTING STEM AND SPORTS 9 TITLES | 80 PAGES
In these high-interest books, learn how science, technology, engineering and math unfold in today’s games, giving athletes an extra edge.
An informative and inspiring series written for soccer fans and spectators alike, introducing the rise of the sport, top teams, and players.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 6 TITLES | 48 PAGES
OPIOID EDUCATION 7 TITLES | 96 PAGES
HEALTH & NUTRITION 6 TITLES | 80 PAGES
Explores the ways our everyday food choices can determine our well-being, both now and in the future.
Educating on the ongoing opioid crisis, actions to curb it, and treatment options for those suffering.
Readers will explore the discoveries, inventions, and breakthroughs that affect our everyday lives.
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NATIONS IN THE NEWS 10 TITLES | 112 PAGES
ASIAN COUNTRIES TODAY 9 TITLES | 96 PAGES
A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive look at the peoples, cultures, histories, geographies, and economies of the countries composing Asia.
Gives readers unique insight into the headlines coming out of each country today by teaching about all aspects of their past and present.
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RARE GLIMPSES OF SLAVE LIFE 7 TITLES | 80 PAGES Through detailed slave narratives, readers gain a greater understanding of the horrors of slave life.
KNOW YOUR GOVERNMENT 10 TITLES | 96 PAGES
THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS 5 TITLES | 64 PAGES Discover the lesser known facts about ancient peoples, bringing their cultures to life for readers.
Provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the inner workings of the U.S. Federal Government.
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COOL CAREERS IN SCIENCE
CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE CAREERS THAT EXCITE TODAY’S STUDENT AND WILL CHANGE THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT.
• Terms of the Trade • Examples of career paths • Salary expectations • Highlights key skills Career Path Examples E Key Skill
Get an overview of the jobs, pay, and employment prospects, along with day-in-the-life stories
from those working in each career. Learn how to explore the profession while in school, and steps to take after graduation.
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CAREERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
LEARN HOW TO PURSUE A NOBLE PROFESSION OF HELPING OTHERS WHILE IMPROVING THE WORLD AROUND YOU!
• Infographics of the Cause • Highlights Milestones • Spotlights People on the Job • Organizations to Contact
Study nine careers that make a difference in today’s society. Books describe the careers available in various fields, the education and training necessary, the salaries and job outlook, and the rewards of working in each.
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HBK ISBN
E-ISBN -7540-5 -7541-2 -7543-6 -7547-4 -7544-3 -7545-0 -7546-7 -7542-9 -7548-1
Helping Animals....................................... -4254-4 Helping Children ...................................... -4255-1 Helping Seniors ....................................... -4257-5 Helping Those in Poverty ......................... -4261-2 Helping Those with Addictions ................ -4258-2 Helping Those with Disabilities................ -4259-9 Helping Those with Mental Illnesses ....... -4260-5 Helping to Protect the Environment......... -4256-8 Helping Victims........................................ -4262-9
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OPIOID EDUCATION CAREERS WITH EARNING POTE TIAL
AS COLLEGE COSTS SKYROCKET, THESE BOOKS EXPLORE WELL-PAYING CAREERS THAT ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL.
Look at different careers, their subspecialties, what they do, how to prepare, key skills, and predictions on what the future holds for each occupation. Learn about salary expectations and steps to take to enter each field.
• Tips to Get a Job • Charts on Salaries • Exploring Career Options • Advice on Résumés
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HBK ISBN E-ISBN Car Mechanic: Working Under the Hood ................. -4322-0 -7486-6 Chef: A Culinary Artist............................................. -4323-7 -7487-3 Cosmetologist: Bring Beauty to your Client ............ -4324-4 -7488-0 Dog Groomer: Beautifying Man’s Best Friend......... -4325-1 -7489-7 Farmer: Feeding the World ..................................... -4326-8 -7490-3 Massage Therapist: Providing Relief & Relaxation ....................................................... -4327-5 -7491-0 Presenting Yourself: How to Make a Great Impression.......................................... -4328-2 -7492-7 The Arts: A Creative Future ..................................... -4320-6 -7484-2
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CAREERS IN THE BUILDING TRADES: A GROWING DEMAND
LEARN ALL ABOUT TODAY’S IN-DEMAND BUILDING TRADE CAREERS FOR TODAY’S DIVERSE JOB SEEKERS.
• Terms and Tools of the Trade • Tips to Prepare for Careers • Interviews with Professionals
Building trade workers play a major role in the success of economies throughout
the world. However, despite their pivotal role in our society, only six percent of students consider a career in the trades. Readers will discover eight different trade careers, and dozens of sub-specialties inside the pages of these books.
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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 80 Pages Grade Level: 7-12
HBK ISBN
E-ISBN -7681-5 -7682-2 -7683-9 -7684-6 -7685-3 -7686-0 -7687-7 -7688-4 -7689-1 -7690-7
Apprenticeships....................................... -4111-0 Carpenter................................................. -4112-7 Construction & Building Inspector........... -4113-4 Electrician................................................ -4114-1 Flooring Installer...................................... -4115-8 Heating and Cooling Technician............... -4116-5 Masonry Worker ...................................... -4117-2 Plumber ................................................... -4118-9 Roofer ...................................................... -4119-6 Working in Green Construction................ -4120-2
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CAREERS IN DEMAND FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
PROFILES JOBS RIGHT OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND GUIDES READERS TOWARDS A LIFELONG CAREER.
• Job Assessment Questionnaires • Stories of a Day on the Job • Salary and Growth Potential
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HBK ISBN Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources.................................... -4136-3 Armed Forces .......................................................................... -4133-2 Computers, Communications & the Arts.................................. -4134-9 Construction & Trades.............................................................. -4135-6 Fitness, Personal Care Services & Education .......................... -4140-0 Health Care & Science............................................................. -4137-0 Hospitality & Human Services ................................................. -4138-7 Public Safety & Law................................................................. -4141-7 Sales, Marketing & Finance..................................................... -4142-4 Transportation & Manufacturing.............................................. -4139-4
AN HONEST LOOK INTO THE DAILY LIVES OF THOSE WORKING WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY.
CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE
Anecdotes might describe an experience during a day on the job, and QR codes send readers to Internet videos to elaborate on a topic. VERDICT: Comprehension boosters, QR codes, and depth of coverage make this a top choice for high-school collections. —SLJ
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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 64 Pages Grade Level: 7-12
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E-ISBN -7983-0 -7984-7 -7985-4 -7986-1 -7987-8 -7988-5 -7989-2 -7990-8 -7991-5 -7992-2 -7993-9 -7994-6 -7995-3
Athletic Trainers....................................... -3795-3 Clinical & Medical Laboratory Scientists .. -3796-0 Dental Hygienists..................................... -3797-7 Dietitian Nutritionists............................... -3798-4 EMTs & Paramedics................................. -3799-1 Nurses ..................................................... -3800-4 Occupational Therapists .......................... -3801-1 Orthotists & Prosthetists.......................... -3802-8 Physical Therapists.................................. -3803-5 Physician Assistants................................ -3804-2 Respiratory Therapists............................. -3805-9 Speech Pathologists & Audiologists ........ -3806-6 Ultrasound Technicians............................ -3807-3
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ON A MISSION
LEARN FROM HIGHLY TRAINED EXPERTS IN JOBS THAT COMBINE ACTION, ADVENTURE, AND SERVICE.
9 VOLUME SET © 2016 Set ISBN ................978-1-4222-3264-4 Hardcover Set Price................. $287.37 $215.55 (S&L) Hardcover List Price .................. $31.93 $23.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ...... $39.93 $29.95 (S&L) Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 ¼ x 9 ¼ • 64 Pages Grade Level: 7-12 HBK ISBN E-ISBN Analytics: Sports Stats and More............. -3265-1 -8523-7 Coaching & Scouting ............................... -3267-5 -8525-1 Health Careers in Sports.......................... -3268-2 -8526-8 Sports Agent ............................................ -3270-5 -8528-2 Sports Arena and Event Management ..... -3266-8 -8524-4 Sports Marketing..................................... -3272-9 -8530-5 Sports Media Relations............................ -3269-9 -8527-5 Sportswriting and Sports Photography.... -3273-6 -8531-2 Working in College Sports ....................... -3274-3 -8532-9 deliver an honest, realistic perspective on the profession, including an eye-opening look at job opportunities. VERDICT: Interesting and informative reads that will appeal to both sports enthusiasts and a general audience. —SLJ 10 VOLUME SET © 2016 Set ISBN ................978-1-4222-3391-7 Hardcover Set Price................. $279.30 $209.50 (S&L) Hardcover List Price .................. $27.93 $20.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ...... $35.93 $26.95 (S&L) Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 ¼ x 9 ¼ • 48 Pages Grade Level: 5-8 HBK ISBN E-ISBN Bomb Squad Technician .......................... -3392-4 -8501-5 Border Security........................................ -3393-1 -8502-2 Dogs on Patrol ......................................... -3397-9 -8506-0 FBI Agent ................................................. -3394-8 -8503-9 Fighter Pilot ............................................. -3395-5 -8504-6 Paramedic................................................ -3398-6 -8507-7 Search and Rescue Team ........................ -3399-3 -8508-4 Secret Service Agent ............................... -3400-6 -8509-1 Special Forces ......................................... -3401-3 -8510-7 Undercover Police Officer........................ -3403-7 -8512-1 Excitement never flags in this book, as every chapter is accompanied by explosive stories. Sidebar facts, key words, color photo illustrations, and suggested research projects further enhance the text. As engaging as it is informative, this book is dynamite. —Booklist Chapters -”Getting Started,” “Hard at Work,” Realities of the Workplace,” and “The Nitty-Gritty”-
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO CAREERS AVAILABLE OFF THE FIELD FOR PASSIONATE SPORTS FANS.
CAREERS OFF THE FIELD
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OPIOID EDUCATION SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HAR SSMENT
DELVES INTO ASSAULT AND HARRASSMENT PREVENTION, CHILD ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION, DATE RAPE, AND MORE.
• Myth-Debunking Fact Boxes • Find-Out-More Sections • Charts, Graphs, and Statistics • Provides Hotlines and Resources
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Created in content and design to show that sexual violence and harassment affect people of all races, genders, ages, and ethnicities. Defines and examines sexual assault and provides prevention overview and steps for taking action.
HBK ISBN
E-ISBN -7606-8
Abuse Among Family and Friends ........... -4200-1 Coping with Sexual Violence and Harassment...................................... -4201-8 Dealing with Dating and Romance .......... -4202-5 Preventing Sexual Assault and Harassment...................................... -4203-2
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OPIOID EDUCATION LGBTQ LIFE
THESE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDES FOR TEENS CELEBRATE THE STRENGTH AND DIVERSITY OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY TODAY.
• Inspiring Role-Model Stories • Scannable Video Testimonials • Great Guides for Teens • Trusted Sources
Created using trusted sources like GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, and the It Gets Better Project, each book is written in a practical and empowering tone to provide much-needed resources to today’s youth.
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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 6 ½ x 9 • 96 Pages Grade Level: 7-12
HBK ISBN E-ISBN
Beyond Male and Female: The Gender Identity Spectrum ........................ -4274-2 -7521-4 Body and Mind: LGBTQ Health Issues..................... -4275-9 -7522-1 Double Challenge: Being LGBTQ and a Minority ..... -4276-6 -7523-8 Gender Fulfilled: Being Transgender....................... -4277-3 -7524-5 LGBTQ at Work: Your Personal and Working Life .... -4278-0 -7525-2 LGBTQ Without Borders: International Life ............. -4279-7 -7526-9 *Love Makes a Family: Friends, Family, and Significant Others........... -4280-3 -7527-6 When You’re Ready: Coming Out............................. -4281-0 -7528-3 You Are Not Alone: Finding Your LGBTQ Community...................... -4282-7 -7529-0 * 112 pages
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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
OPIOID EDUCATION CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
IN A DIVIDED COUNTRY, STUDENTS READ EACH SIDE OF THE ARGUMENTS ON TODAY’S MAJOR SOCIAL ISSUES.
• Important Quotes Highlighted • Expert Data Presented • Nonpartisan Reports • Teaches Informed Decision-Making
Books begin with an overview of the issue, then progress through chapters that are set up to address four key questions about the topic, detailing the most commonly heard arguments on both sides of the discussion.
13 VOLUME SET © 2020 Set ISBN ........... 978-1-4222-4387-9
Hardcover Set Price.............$467.09 $350.35 (S&L) Hardcover List Price ..............$35.93 $26.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ..$45.27 $33.95 (S&L) Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 6 ½ x 9 • 112 Pages Grade Level: 7-12 HBK ISBN E-ISBN Criminal Justice System.................. -4388-6 -7403-3 Education......................................... -4389-3 -7404-0 Gender Equality ............................... -4391-6 -7406-4 Gun Control...................................... -4392-3 -7407-1 Health Care...................................... -4393-0 -7408-8 Immigration ..................................... -4394-7 -7409-5 Jobs and Economy .......................... -4395-4 -7410-1 Mental Health .................................. -4396-1 -7411-8 Poverty and Welfare......................... -4398-5 -7413-2 Privacy and Social Media................. -4399-2 -7414-9 Race Relations................................. -4400-5 -7415-6 Religious Freedom........................... -4401-2 -7416-3 The Environment.............................. -4390-9 -7405-7
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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
OPIOID EDUCATION CLIMATE CHANGE: PROBLEMS AND PROGRESS
PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE THE WORLD FACES, THIS SERIES EXPLORES THE KEY PARTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.
• Spread-by-Spread Format • Climate Fact Boxes • Pictures Supporting Text • Easy-to-Follow Layout
Students and readers will gain a strong background in the issue of climate change, learning what humans have done to cause it, while also discovering ways they can be part of the solution.
10 VOLUME SET © 2020 Set ISBN ................978-1-4222-4353-4 Hardcover Set Price................. $306.00 Hardcover List Price .................. $30.60 Multi-User eBook List Price ...... $38.60
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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 6 ½ x 9 • 48 Pages Grade Level: 5-8
HBK ISBN
E-ISBN -7450-7 -7455-2 -7453-8 -7454-5 -7456-9 -7449-1 -7451-4 -7452-1 -7457-6 -7458-3
Extreme Weather ..................................... -4355-8 Preserving Energy ................................... -4360-2 Recycling Works! ..................................... -4358-9 Renewable Energy in Action.................... -4359-6 Saving Water............................................ -4361-9 The Danger of Greenhouse Gases ........... -4354-1 The Future of Biodiversity........................ -4356-5 The Organic Lifestyle............................... -4357-2 The Vital Role of Deserts and Forests...... -4362-6 What Is Climate Change?......................... -4363-3
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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
ETIQUETTE FOR SUCCESS
EXPERT GUIDANCE ON HOW TO ACT IN SITUATIONS FROM FAMILY FUNCTIONS TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
• Providing Expert Guidance • Boosting Social Confidence • Taking on Challenges • Sharing Situational Stories
7 VOLUME SET © 2019 Set ISBN ...................... 978-1-4222-3969-8 Hardcover Set Price........................$223.51 Hardcover List Price .........................$31.93 Multi-User eBook List Price .............$39.93
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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 64 Pages Grade Level: 7-12
HBK ISBN E-ISBN Etiquette for Success: Dining ................................. -3970-4 -7809-3 Etiquette for Success: Relationships ...................... -3971-1 -7810-9 Etiquette for Success: School................................. -3972-8 -7811-6 Etiquette for Success: Social Media & Online Manners ...................... -3973-5 -7812-3 Etiquette for Success: Social Situations................. -3974-2 -7813-0 Etiquette for Success:Traveling Abroad ................. -3975-9 -7814-7 Etiquette for Success:Workplace........................... -3976-6 -7815-4
LEADERSHIP SKILLS & CHARACTER BUILDING
SHOWCASING THE CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS STUDENTS NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND WELL-ROUNDED LIFE.
• Teaching Perseverance • Goal-Setting Tips • Self-Improvement Advice • Organizations to Contact
7 VOLUME SET © 2019 Set ISBN ................978-1-4222-3994-0 Hardcover Set Price................. $223.51 $167.65 (S&L) Hardcover List Price .................. $31.93 $23.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ...... $39.93 $29.95 (S&L)
Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 64 Pages Grade Level: 7-12
HBK ISBN
E-ISBN -7786-7 -7787-4 -7788-1 -7789-8 -7790-4 -7791-1 -7792-8
Communication Skills.............................. -3995-7 Initiative, Grit & Perseverance ................. -3996-4 Integrity & Honesty .................................. -3997-1 Organization & Problem-Solving.............. -3998-8 Self-Confidence....................................... -3999-5 Self-Discipline & Responsibility............... -4000-7 Tolerance & Cooperation.......................... -4001-4
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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
THE PRISON SYSTEM
EXPLORING THE PRISON SYSTEM AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY THROUGH STORIES OF REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES.
• Personalizing Prison Realities • Examining Incarceration Effects • Exploring Various Moral Issues
9 VOLUME SET © 2018 Set ISBN ...................... 978-1-4222-3781-6 Hardcover Set Price........................$299.43 Hardcover List Price .........................$33.27 Multi-User eBook List Price .............$42.60
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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 80 Pages Grade Level: 7-12
HBK ISBN E-ISBN Juveniles Growing Up in Prison.............................. -3783-0 -7998-4 Political Prisoners................................................... -3784-7 -7999-1 Prison Alternatives & Rehabilitation ....................... -3785-4 -8000-3 Prison Conditions Around the World ....................... -3786-1 -8001-0 The History of Punishment and Imprisonment ....... -3782-3 -7997-7 The Treatment of Prisoners and Prison Conditions... -3787-8 -8002-7 The True Costs of Prisons ....................................... -3788-5 -8003-4 Unequal Justice...................................................... -3789-2 -8004-1 Women Incarcerated .............................................. -3790-8 -8005-8
EXAMINES HOW THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF CRIME SOLVING HAVE EVOLVED.
CRIME & DETECTION
An intriguing look at the constantly changing field of scientific investigation. Overall, this is a detailed and thorough package. —SLJ
20 VOLUME SET © 2017 Set ISBN .......................978-1-4222-3469-3 Hardcover Set Price........................ $665.40 Hardcover List Price ......................... $33.27 Multi-User eBook List Price ............. $42.60
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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 96 Pages Grade Level: 7-12
HBK ISBN E-ISBN Capital Punishment................................................ -3473-0 -8400-1 Criminal Terminology............................................. -3470-9 -8397-4 Cyber Crime........................................................... -3471-6 -8398-1 Daily Prison Life..................................................... -3472-3 -8399-8 Domestic Crime ..................................................... -3474-7 -8401-8 Famous Trials ........................................................ -3476-1 -8403-2 Forensic Science ................................................... -3477-8 -8404-9 Global Terrorism..................................................... -3481-5 -8408-7 Government Intelligence Agencies ........................ -3478-5 -8405-6 Hate Crimes........................................................... -3479-2 -8406-3 Infamous Prisons................................................... -3475-4 -8402-5 Organized Crime.................................................... -3483-9 -8410-0 Protecting Yourself Against Criminals.................... -3484-6 -8411-7 Race and Crime ..................................................... -3485-3 -8412-4 Serial Murders....................................................... -3486-0 -8413-1 The History of Punishment .................................... -3487-7 -8414-8 The History of Torture ............................................ -3480-8 -8407-0 The U.S. Justice System ........................................ -3488-4 -8415-5 The War on Drugs .................................................. -3489-1 -8416-2 Unsolved Crimes.................................................... -3482-2 -8409-4
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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
FAMILIES TODAY
EXPLORES DIFFERENT TYPES OF FAMILY STRUCTURES, PROVIDING ADVICE FOR KIDS WITH “NONTRADITIONAL” FAMILIES. Each title addresses the history, current trends, issues, challenges, and social impacts of each situation in a straightforward, nonjudgmental
11 VOLUME SET © 2017 Set ISBN ........... 978-1-4222-3612-3 Hardcover Set Price.............$307.23 $230.45 (S&L) Hardcover List Price ..............$27.93 $20.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ..$35.93 $26.95 (S&L) manner. VERDICT: A great resource that reflects the many manifestations of family with an emphasis on social acceptance. —SLJ
Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 48 Pages Grade Level: 5-7
HBK ISBN
E-ISBN -8257-1 -8258-8 -8259-5 -8260-1 -8261-8 -8262-5 -8264-9 -8265-6 -8266-3 -8267-0 -8268-7
Adoptive Families ............................ -3613-0 Disability and Families..................... -3614-7 Foster Families ................................ -3615-4 Homelessness and Families............ -3616-1 Immigrant Families.......................... -3617-8 Incarceration and Families .............. -3618-5 Military Families .............................. -3620-8 Multigenerational Families .............. -3621-5 Multiracial Families ......................... -3622-2 Single-Parent Families .................... -3623-9 Teen Parents.................................... -3624-6
EXAMINES FACTS, ARGUMENTS, AND OPINIONS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE ON THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECTS. This well-written, thoughtful series uses
CRITICAL WORLD ISSUES
international and historical perspectives to analyze contemporary issues. VERDICT: Primary purchases for teen collections, especially those with a need for titles on international affairs. —SLJ
14 VOLUME SET © 2017 Set ISBN .........................978-1-4222-3645-1 Hardcover Set Price.......................... $484.40 Hardcover List Price ........................... $34.60 Multi-User eBook List Price ............... $43.93
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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 112 Pages Grade Level: 7-12
HBK ISBN E-ISBN
Abortion ............................................................... -3646-8 Animal Rights ...................................................... -3647-5 Capital Punishment.............................................. -3649-9 Consumerism....................................................... -3650-5 Drugs ................................................................... -3651-2 Equal Opportunities ............................................. -3652-9 Euthanasia........................................................... -3653-6 Genetic Engineering ............................................ -3655-0 Human Rights ...................................................... -3657-4 Poverty................................................................. -3658-1 Racism................................................................. -3659-8 Refugees.............................................................. -3660-4 Terrorism ............................................................. -3661-1 The Arms Trade.................................................... -3648-2
-8126-0 -8127-7 -8129-1 -8130-7 -8131-4 -8132-1 -8133-8 -8135-2 -8137-6 -8138-3 -8139-0 -8140-6 -8141-3 -8128-4
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HIGH-INTEREST READING
OPIOID EDUCATION EVOLUTION & CULTURAL INFLUENCES OF MUSIC
EXAMINES THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF POPULAR MUSICAL GENRES THAT HAVE SHAPED AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE.
Learn about how popular musical genres began, developed, and have shaped American popular culture. Each title takes the reader on a journey to meet the people and see the places where each genre was born.
• Music Video Performances • Engaging Graphic Design • Highlighting Top Musicians • Chronology of Events
8 VOLUME SET © 2020 Set ISBN ........... 978-1-4222-4369-5 Hardcover Set Price.............$276.80 $207.60 (S&L) Hardcover List Price ..............$34.60 $25.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ..$43.93 $32.95 (S&L) Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 6 ½ x 9 • 96 Pages Grade Level: 7-12 HBK ISBN E-ISBN Country ............................................ -4370-1 -7435-4 Electronic Dance Music (EDM)......... -4371-8 -7436-1 Hip-Hop............................................ -4372-5 -7437-8 Latin and Caribbean......................... -4373-2 -7438-5 Pop Music........................................ -4374-9 -7439-2 R&B, Soul, and Gospel ..................... -4375-6 -7440-8 Rock................................................. -4376-3 -7441-5 Stage and Screen ............................ -4377-0 -7442-2
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HIGH-INTEREST READING
THE WORLD ART TOUR
SHOWS HOW COOL ART TRULY IS, THROUGH AN ENGAGING ADVENTURE ACROSS THE GLOBE TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT FORMS.
With a deep multicultural appreciation, each chapter delves into a different region of the world. This unique series leads readers on an unforgettable journey through the world’s greatest works of art and the traditions.
• Country-by-Country Approach • Packed with Authentic Images • Classic and Contemporary Art • Exploration of Traditions
8 VOLUME SET © 2020 Set ISBN ................978-1-4222-4283-4 Hardcover Set Price................. $276.80 $207.60 (S&L) Hardcover List Price .................. $34.60 $25.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ...... $43.93 $32.95 (S&L) Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 6 ½ x 9 • 96 Pages Grade Level: 7-12 HBK ISBN E-ISBN Architecture............................................. -4284-1 -7531-3 Clothing and Fashion............................... -4285-8 -7532-0 Culinary Arts ............................................ -4286-5 -7533-7 Dance....................................................... -4287-2 -7534-4 Decorative Arts ........................................ -4288-9 -7535-1 *Drawing and Painting............................. -4289-6 -7536-8 Festivals .................................................. -4290-2 -7537-5 Sculpture ................................................. -4291-9 -7538-2 * 112 pages
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HIGH-INTEREST READING
OPIOID EDUCATION ULTIMATE DANGER
THIS SERIES BRINGS READERS TO THE WORLD’S MOST PERILOUS JOBS, HOBBIES, PLACES, EVENTS, BUGS, AND BEASTS.
From the smoke jumpers who parachute into wildfires, to roller coaster addicts chasing the latest death-defying rides, humans
have a fascination with danger. This series will
quench the thirst of even the most thrill-seeking readers.
• Highlights Quick Facts • Images Popping off Pages • Action Videos of Danger • Compelling Anecdotes
6 VOLUME SET © 2020 Set ISBN ...................... 978-1-4222-4224-7 Hardcover Set Price........................$207.60 Hardcover List Price .........................$34.60 Multi-User eBook List Price .............$43.93
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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 6 ½ x 9 • 80 Pages Grade Level: 7-12
HBK ISBN E-ISBN The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Animals .............. -4225-4 -7582-5 The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Insects................ -4226-1 -7583-2 The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Jobs ................... -4227-8 -7584-9 The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Places................. -4228-5 -7585-6 The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Sports & Activities........................................... -4229-2 -7586-3 The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Weather.............. -4230-8 -7587-0
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