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Understanding American Democracy (BrightPoint Press) 
Understanding American Democracy introduces readers to the American democratic system of government, exploring its structures, functions, and history. Readers will learn about freedom of speech, fair elections, the separation of government powers, and more. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Understanding Canadian Government and Citizenship 
This dynamic series introduces young readers to the three levels of government in Canada and its impact on daily life. It also explores the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Colourful flowcharts and diagrams illustrate government processes, while sidebars examine contemporary issues and invite readers to think critically about modern Canadian politics.
Understanding Consent and Boundaries: Dating and Relationships in the #MeToo Era
Attitudes about the importance of boundaries and consent are changing, largely because of the #MeToo movement, where women wrote about their experiences with sexual assault and harassment on social media.As teenagers start dating and having relationships, it is important to understand what it means to maintain healthy boundariesÑboth physical and emotional ones. In physical relationships, it is also important to understand consent, which should be fully informed, free of coercion, specific, re
Understanding Disorders (BrightPoint Press)
Understanding Disorders teaches readers about mental health disorders and their symptoms. Books in this series examine the history of these disorders and how they affect everyday life. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Understanding Gender Identity
Gender identity is one's personal conception of gender. It is closely related to the various roles that males and females typically play in society. This thought-provoking book shows how and why some people have come to question or explore their gender identity and how this can sometimes lead to controversy.
Understanding Geology (Lighthouse)
Each title in the Understanding Geology series introduces a different type of rock or mineral and shows why it is a special part of our planet. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Understanding Infectious Diseases
Today more than ever it is essential for young people to understand the science and psychology behind infectious diseases. Books in this series explore this topic from different angles including the science of vaccines, how preventive measures protect public health, and how medical professionals track the causes and spread of infectious diseases.
Understanding Psychology
What motivates one student to study hard and another to not study at all? How does personality develop and can it change? How and why do relationships fall apart? These and other questions lie at the heart of human psychology, which is the focus of the Understanding Psychology series. Books in this series examine the mental and emotional factors that influence and shape human behaviour. Careful, clear explanations; solid information; and insightful and fully documented quotes provide readers wit
Understanding the Black Lives Matter Movement (BrightPoint Press)
Understanding the Black Lives Matter Movement explores how this movement for social justice began, developed, and continues to evolve today. Readers will learn about the events that sparked the movement and the goals the movement seeks to achieve. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Understanding the Coronavirus (Searchlight Books™)
Learn about the discovery of the novel coronavirus and track the COVID-19 pandemic as it spreads globally, scientists develop a vaccine, heroes rise up, and the world reacts. This series makes a difficult topic approachable while answering crucial questions.