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Under universal health care, all residents of a country would be guaranteed care without incurring financial hardship, regardless of income. Out of the thirty-three countries that are considered developed, thirty-two have universal health care, with the United States being the exception. However, despite the widespread nature of universal health care, its implementation varies between countries. Additionally, despite its positive health impacts, the financial burden it places on governments is a major source of concern. This volume helps readers examine this issue through exploring economic, political, and health considerations, taking all sides of the debate into account.

The fight for women's rights has been going on for as long as the United States has been a nation. From the earliest colonial days, when women had virtually no rights, to the present day, where women are corporate executives and presidential candidates, females have struggled for equal rights and equal opportunities in society. It is a battle that has been fought by many strong and dedicated women. The fight will continue as women strive to reach their personal and professional goals, learning from the past, and refusing to accept limitations. Empower your students to take action for themselves and their friends through this essential book.

While politicians debate whether or not climate change is real, extreme weather rages around the world. Whatever the cause, the effects are real, as evidenced by staggering numbers of displaced people. These climate refugees, through no fault of their own, have meaningful impacts on populations, economies, and even cultural makeup. How can world leaders adapt to these changes? In this fascinating resource, writers from around the world offer their takes on the current crises as well as predictions for the future.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter One: Who Are Today's Homeless? -- Chapter Two: Homelessness Through History -- Chapter Three: Homelessness and Teens -- Chapter Four: Help for the Homeless -- Chapter Five: What Can Be Done? -- Chapter Six: Moving Beyond Homelessness -- Glossary -- For More Information -- For Further Reading -- Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- A HISTORIC MOMENT -- CIVIL WAR TO CIVIL RIGHTS -- KENNEDY AND CIVIL RIGHTS -- A PROMISE TO ACT -- EQUALITY FOR ALL -- GETTING STARTED -- A MEMORIAL -- STUCK IN THE RULES -- THE NEED FOR SPEED -- A LONG FILIBUSTER -- FIFTY-FOUR DAYS -- A COMPROMISE -- OUT OF THE SENATE -- A BILL BECOMES A LAW -- REACTION -- ADDING TO THE ACT -- A LASTING LEGACY -- THE ACT THAT CREATED MODERN AMERICA -- GLOSSARY -- FOR MORE INFORMATION -- FOR FURTHER READING -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX -- Back Cover

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Extreme Weather Around the World -- 1: The Global Links Between Extreme Weather and Climate Change -- 2: The Atlantic Ocean Brings a Wave of Climate Change -- 3: Climate Change and Global Warming 101 -- 4: Coastal Resilience Is Key for the US and the World -- 5: In the US, Hurricanes Are a Harbinger of Climate Doom -- 6: Weird Weather Around the World Is Cause for Alarm -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 2: The Effects of Extreme Weather -- 1: Climate Has an Impact on Global Health -- 2: Animal Populations Are Affected by Climate Upheaval -- 3: In Eastern Africa, Climate Change Affects Food Security -- 4: Extreme Weather May Lead to Extreme Hunger -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 3: Extreme Weather and Global Warming -- 1: Global Warming Is Man-made, Not Myth -- 2: Is Global Warming Really That Bad? -- 3: How Much of the World Is Responsible for Global Warming? -- 4: In Southeast Asia, Cutting Greenhouse Gases Is Vital to Survival -- 5: Whose Fault Is Climate Change? -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 4: Coping with Extreme Weather -- 1: How Various Countries Are Tackling Climate Change -- 2: Sustainable Development Can Combat Global Disaster -- 3: Preventing Further Climate Upheaval Isn't Just the Government's Domain -- 4: Europe Must Adapt to Climate Change -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- For Further Discussion -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography of Books -- Index -- Back Cover.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- SEPTEMBER 4, 1957 -- BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION -- LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS -- THE BLOSSOM PLAN -- SEGREGATIONIST SUMMER -- THE LITTLE ROCK NINE -- THE MOTHERS' LEAGUE -- MOVING AHEAD -- CALLING IN THE GUARD -- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL -- ELIZABETH ECKFORD -- NO SCHOOL FOR YOU -- THE GOVERNOR AND THE PRESIDENT -- SEPTEMBER 23 -- TRYING AGAIN -- OCCUPIED TERRITORY -- CLOSING THE SCHOOLS -- AFTERWORD -- GLOSSARY -- FOR MORE INFORMATION -- FOR FURTHER READING -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX -- Back Cover

In The Great Depression: Experience the 1930s From the Dust Bowl to the New Deal, readers ages 12 to 15 investigate the causes, duration, and outcome of the Great Depression, the period of time when more than 20 percent of Americans were unemployed. They discover how people coped, what new inventions came about, and how the economics of the country affected the arts, sciences, and politics of the times. The decade saw the inauguration of many social programs that Americans still benefit from today. The combination of President Roosevelt's New Deal and the dawning of World War II gave enough ec

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 What Does It Mean to Be Homeless -- Chapter 2 How Did I Get To Be Homeless -- Chapter 3 What Can Happen To Me If I'm Homeless -- Chapter 4 Where To Go For Help -- Chapter 5 Not Homeless? How Can You Help -- Glossary -- For More Information -- For Further Reading -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author -- Back Cover

Millions of teens in the United States are undocumented, meaning that they or their families immigrated to the country without legal permission from the government. However, despite the threat of deportation and other challenges, undocumented immigrants still have some rights under the law. Further, there are now measures in effect, signed by President Barack Obama, to help undocumented teens extend their stay in the U.S. Readers will learn about visas and other new government programs; how their immigration status can affect their families, education, and work; and what may happen if they break the law

Loads of learning takes place in the classroom, but it is by no means the only place for students to gain knowledge and experience. This innovative resource introduces service learning and why it can be such a helpful tool for students, the elderly, and the larger community. Successful service learning projects are described throughout the book, which highlight how they work as well as the benefits of getting to know the often overlooked senior population within our communities. Forthright discussions of the challenges and benefits highlight why service-learning projects can be a satisfying, fun, and memorable way to learn

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: A Helping Hand -- Chapter 2: Is Human Services Right for Me? -- Chapter 3: A Day in the Life -- Chapter 4: Exploring Your Vo-Tech Options -- Chapter 5: Vo-Tech and Beyond -- Glossary -- For More Information -- For Further Reading -- Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Are ExecutiveOrders Necessary for Presidents toTake Important Political Action? -- Do Executive Orders Work against theThree-Branch Political System? -- Do Executive Orders Give the President Too Much Power? -- Are Executive Orders Vital in Times of National Emergency? -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Should States Have Greater Control Than the Federal Government? -- Are States More Effective at Governance Than the Federal Government? -- Is the Federal Government Vitalin Preventing States from Taking Unjust or Unwise Action? -- Are States Better at Protecting Their Citizens' Interests Than the Federal Government? -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover

From the American Revolution to the French Revolution, from the civil rights era in the United States to Arab Spring in the Middle East, the ongoing battle for freedom and democracy is a profound and fascinating study of the power of human will to change the world. Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social Change examines the history behind civic unrest and the methods people use to fight for basic human rights such as freedom of speech and the right to vote. Civic Unrest discusses the different reasons for and methods of revolution, while offering young readers the opportunity to learn about the structure of the U.S. government and how the elements within the U.S. Constitution were decided upon by the Founding Fathers. Activities use elements of history, civics, and mathematics to interpret data, create maps, and debate issues. These enrich learning and encourage students to ask questions, make inferences, and draw conclusions while allowing for a hands-on immersion in the complex elements of civic unrest and democracies. Civic Unrest: Investigate the Struggle for Social Change meets Common Core State Standards for literacy in history and social studies; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity