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YA Non Fiction (78 series)

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Few people are lucky enough to know from a young age what jobs or careers they want to pursue. In the Discovering Jobs series, the focus is on viewing career options through personal interests, hobbies, and passions. Every book in the series profiles six jobs that reflect particular areas of interest. Also in these books are comments from industry insiders, information about pay and job prospects, a Q&A interview, and lists of sources for more information.

Division, Intolerance and Conflict: Can Public Civility Ever Be Restored?

Recent opinion polls show Americans do not just disagree with one another over political and social issues, they distrust, dislike, and wish harm on those who oppose them. Using academic research, anecdotes, and current events this book examines today’s lack of public civility while providing positive information to reduce division and intolerance.

Domestic Extremism: How Big Is the Threat?

Violent incidents that can be directly attributed to domestic extremism are increasing. In recent years, experts note, most of those incidents were perpetrated by right-wing extremists. These extremists follow a mix of ideologies. What they have in common-the driving force behind their actions-is the belief in violence, intimidation, and mass destruction to advance their social and political views.

Exploring Careers in Engineering

Engineering is a high-demand career field that offers many job opportunities. This book explores six jobs in this field. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Exploring Careers in the Gaming Industry

The gaming industry is growing fast and offers many creative and technical job opportunities. This book explores six jobs in this field. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Exploring Jobs in the Gig Economy (BrightPoint Press)

Exploring Jobs in the Gig Economy introduces readers to different careers in the gig economy. The books examine gig work in different industries, the rise of gig work, pros and cons of gig work compared to traditional careers, and the future of this new style of work. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

Exploring Jobs in the Skilled Trades

There has never been a greater demand for workers in the skilled trades. These jobs in solar and wind technology, construction, and the auto and home service industries provide a quick ticket to middle-class wages without incurring college debt. This book explores six jobs in skilled trades. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Gateway Biographies

Discover the human side of key newsworthy and historical figures. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotes and childhood stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the person's achievements. Detailed timelines and indexes make these valuable reference resources.

Gender Inequality in Sports: From Title IX to World Titles

Forty years ago, US president Richard Nixon signed Title IX into law, making it illegal for federally funded education programs to discriminate based on sex. The law set into motion a massive boom in girls and women’s sports teams, from kindergarten to the collegiate level. Professional women’s sports grew in turn. Title IX became a massive touchstone in the fight for gender equality. So why do girls and women-including trans and intersex women-continue to face sexist attitudes and unfair rules

Get Involved (BrightPoint Press)

Get Involved explores the many ways people can volunteer in their communities. Readers will learn about a variety of opportunities, the skills required, and how to get started. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.