Tamra B. Orr

From Jackie Robinson to Venus and Serena Williams, African Americans have used sports to fight for social change. Many of them had to fight against discrimination, and their strength in the face of adversity on the field and off has inspired many people.

With people spending an increasing number of hours every day using computers, tablets, and smartphones, safe and responsible digital communication awareness is absolutely essential. Making pre-teens and teens aware of the dangers that exist alongside the

The importance of the democratic election system is highlighted and people are encouraged to vote.

The ability to use the NextGen science process is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens when a meteor comes close to earth. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary...

Popular culture depicts sex as glamorous but ignores some of the negative consequences, such as sexually transmitted infections. This resource provides a thorough, non-judgmental understanding of the disease gonorrhea, how it is transmitted, how it manifests in the body, and the effects of the disease if left untreated. This book also covers the negative social impact of dealing with a sexually transmitted disease and includes resources for finding...

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the earth's weather.

All living things need air to survive. Air also protects Earth. Discover why air is an important part of nature!

"Follow along with Sophia as she learns about pollution using the Next Generation Science Standards."--

Introduces readers to the emotion of excitement, looking into what it is, when it happens, why it can happen and how to handle it.