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Since the mid-20th century, increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have shifted global climate patterns. Climate change has become a defining issue of our time. Young readers will learn about how climate change is reshaping Earth, sometimes with devastating consequences. The narrative encourages readers to draw connections between growing populations and climate change. It offers insight into emerging solutions and offers relatable examples of young activists who are using their voices to inspire change for a better tomorrow.

The quality of the air we breathe affects us all. Due to industrial development and other harmful human activities, air pollution has become a growing concern throughout the world. With this fact-packed book, readers will learn about air pollution, its history, the problems it poses, and the efforts that have been made to remedy it. With inspiring examples of young environmental activists, this engaging book calls young people to action in the fight to safeguard the future of our planet.

Is there anything a young person can do to help make Earth's air clean and safe? Absolutely! It's everyone's responsibility to take charge of the future of our planet. This fascinating book spotlights one of the most important global issues of our time: the quality of the air we breathe. Each chapter is packed with facts about the past, present, and future of Earth's air quality. Your readers are provided with inspiring examples of advocates and young activists who fight pollution and bring awareness to the issue through their tireless efforts.

Burning fossil fuels has released tremendous amounts of pollutants and carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere. This has resulted in devastating effects on our planet, its climate, and its ecosystems. Lawmakers, activists, and innovators around the world are seeking solutions to this dangerous issue by looking for alternatives to fossil fuels. With this informative look at energy solutions, your readers will learn the importance of clean, responsible, and renewable energy. They'll examine emerging power technologies and the possibility of energy alternatives such as nuclear fusion.

Lawyers and judges are the backbone of our criminal and civil legal systems and the products of rigorous education and dedication. While they represent the pinnacle of the legal profession, this book also covers many of the supporting players that are essential to its smooth running, including court stenographers, paralegals and clerks, legal mediators, legal secretaries, and transcription professionals. It also gives readers guidance on what educational routes to take and tips on how to land the ideal job in this vital and stimulating field

Anyone who has seen the hungry or homeless on city streets or in rural areas is likely to be touched by the hardship they see. A growing number of schools are incorporating service learning into their curriculum. These programs heighten the students' sense of community and engage them with a sense of service and civic responsibility. Readers of this book will learn about ways that service learning can help people suffering from hunger and homelessness. The detailed examples provided provide excellent starting points for an individual's or a school's exploration into service learning

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Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER ONE: THE HISTORY OF THE NINTH AMENDMENT -- State vs. Federal Powers -- The Fight to Name the Rights of the People -- Protecting Rights Without Naming Them -- CHAPTER TWO: EARLY TESTS OF THE NINTH AMENDMENT -- The Role of the Supreme Court -- The Tennessee Valley Authority -- The Postwar Housing Crisis -- The Right to Participate in Politics -- Breaking the Law to Change the Law -- CHAPTER THREE: THE NINTH AMENDMENT AND PRIVACY ISSUES -- The Right to Privacy Is Established -- Drawing Attention to the Ninth Amendment -- Abortion Rights -- Roe v. Wade -- The Supreme Court Weighs In -- CHAPTER FOUR: THE NINTH AMENDMENT AND MODERN SOCIETY -- The Rights of Gays and Lesbians -- The Right to Informational Privacy -- The Right to Die -- The Right to Travel -- Whose Right Is It Anyway? -- AMENDMENTS TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION -- Proposed but Unratified Amendments -- GLOSSARY -- FOR MORE INFORMATION -- Web Sites -- FOR FURTHER READING -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX -- About the Author -- Photo Credits

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Putting the "Social" Back in "Social Networking -- Chapter 2: After-School Life -- Myths and Facts -- Chapter 3: Being a Good Friend -- 10 Great Questions to Ask a Middle School Guidance Counselor -- Chapter 4: Dealing With False Friends -- Glossary -- For More Information -- Websites -- For Further Reading -- Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover

In a world where full body scans are permitted before someone boards an aircraft, it is no wonder people are concerned with the issue of privacy rights. The issue of privacy has always been a complex one, and the events of September 11, 2001 made it that much more complicated. Privacy rights had to be weighed against the importance of protecting Americans' lives and monitoring terrorist activity. This stirring tome covers the roots of privacy in America, landmark Supreme Court cases that settled privacy rights issues, and privacy and law enforcement (police brutality, racial profiling, police searches, and government surveillance). One chapter is devoted to the right of privacy for students, including privacy and the Internet. The Preamble to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights are printed in the back matter

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter One: How And Why The Government Goes Into Debt -- Chapter Two: Where Does The Money Go? -- Chapter Three: How Does The Government Borrow Money? -- Chapter Four: The United States-Consumer and Producer -- Chapter Five: Getting Out Of Debt -- Glossary -- For More Information -- For Further Reading -- Bibliography -- Index