David Anthony
1) Bison
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Bison are the largest land mammals in North America, often weighing over 1 ton. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about bison as they also see full-color photographs of these massive mammals. Science concepts, such as life cycles and natural habitats, are presented in an engaging way, through accessible text, graphic organizers, and fun fact boxes. Bison once roamed the Great Plains by the millions, but now there are only a small number...
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Publisher
KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The practice of hydraulic fracturing--better known as fracking--has become a prominent issue as countries such as the United States strive for energy independence. What is fracking, and why is it such a controversial topic? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through balanced text that presents multiple viewpoints about fracking. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and full-color photographs help...
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Many people want to protect the environment through any means necessary. They worry about global warming, pollution, and habitat loss. But other people don't think that it's their job to fix the environment, and some believe that global warming is just part of a natural cycle. This topic is popular in the news today, and now kids will be able to examine both sides of the issue to make an informed opinion of their own"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Steerforth Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this deeply personal journey of discovery, Ami Ayalon seeks input and perspective from Palestinians and Israelis whose experiences differ from his own. As head of the Shin Bet security agency, he gained empathy for "the enemy" and learned that when Israel carries out anti-terrorist operations in a political context of hopelessness, the Palestinian public will support violence, because they have nothing to lose. Researching and writing Friendly...
9) Johnny
Publisher
Pure Flix Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
When Dr. Drew Carter tragically lost his 10-year-old son in a car accident while his wife Julia was driving, he didn't expect to lose his whole family as well. Since the accident, Julia is emotionally absent from Drew and their daughter Kayla. When Dr. Miller refers Johnny, a foster child with leukemia, to Drew, the wheels start to turn as he sees a chance to heal his family. Johnny doesn't know what he is in for, but is convinced he's there for a...
Author
Publisher
Oneworld
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"We cannot know how to fix a problem until we understand its causes. But even for some of the most common mental health problems, specialists argue over whether the answers lie in the persons biology, their psychology or their circumstances. As a cognitive neuropsychiatrist, Anthony David brings together many fields of enquiry, from social and cognitive psychology to neurology. The key for each patient might be anything from a traumatic memory to...
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Publisher
Arcade Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"An Improbable Friendship is the dual biography of Israeli Ruth Dayan, now ninety-seven, who was Moshe Dayan's wife for thirty-seven years, and Palestinian journalist Raymonda Tawil, Yasser Arafat's mother-in-law, now seventy-four. It reveals for the first time the two women's surprising and secret forty-year friendship and delivers the story of their extraordinary and turbulent lives growing up in a war-torn country. Based on personal interviews,...
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
"Looks at the production and filming of the motion picture The planet of the apes and its sequels, which explored religious, social, and political issues through the relationship between apes and humans and between slaves and masters in an imaginary future world. Also looks at the spin-off television programs and merchandise. Includes interviews with stars Charlton Heston and Kim Hunter." --
