2026 Reading Challenge

Issues in Focus Today Series

28 primary works • 28 total works
A Pro/Con Look at Homeland Security: Safety vs. Liberty After 9/11
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0.00 · published 2008 · 1 edition
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, made …

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    Am I Fat?: The Obesity Issue for Teens
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    3.00     · 1 Ratings · published 2006 · 1 edition
    Since the 1960s, Americans and people in other ind…

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    Beyond Bruises: The Truth About Teens and Abuse
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    4.00     · 1 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 2 editions
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-colo…

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    Build Your Online Community: Blogging, Message Boards, Newsgroups, and More
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    2.00     · 2 Ratings · published 2011 · 1 edition
    Do you know how to join a newsgroup or post a mess…

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    Bullying: How To Deal With Taunting, Teasing, And Tormenting
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    2.75     · 4 Ratings · published 2005 · 1 edition
    Examines what bullying is, why bullies behave the …

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    China in the 21st Century: A New World Power
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    0.00     · published 2008 · 1 edition
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    Losing Someone You Love: Dealing With Death and Dying
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    4.00     · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 1 edition
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-colo…

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    Islam: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Culture
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    3.00     · 1 Ratings · published 2008 · 1 edition
    "Discusses the religion of Islam, including its or…

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    High-Tech Babies: The Debate over Assisted Reproductive Technology
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    0.00     · published 2006 · 3 editions
    Describes the amazing techniques available to help…

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    Downloading Copyrighted Stuff From The Internet: Stealing Or Fair Use?
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    3.67     · 3 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2005 · 1 edition
    Looks at issues surrounding the topic of downloadi…

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    Fighting the AIDS and HIV Epidemic: A Global Battle
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    0.00     · published 2007 · 1 edition
    AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, refers t…

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    Genocide: The Systematic Killing of a People
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    3.67     · 6 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 1995 · 3 editions
    Discusses the age-old origins of genocide, and rec…

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    Resolving Conflicts: How To Get Along When You Don't Get Along
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    0.00     · 1 Reviews · published 2005 · 1 edition
    Examines various types of conflicts and different …

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    Remembering September 11, 2001: What We Know Now
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    3.50     · 4 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2010 · 6 editions
    On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four U.…

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    Religion and Free Speech Today: A Pro/Con Debate
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    0.00     · published 2008 · 1 edition
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    Peanut Butter, Milk, And Other Deadly Threats: What You Should Know About Food Allergies
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    2.83     · 6 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2006 · 3 editions
    Discusses what it is like to live with food allerg…

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    More Than the Blues?: Understanding and Dealing With Depression
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    0.00     · published 2009 · 1 edition
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    Other People's Words: What Plagiarism Is And How To Avoid It
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    3.25     · 4 Ratings · published 2005 · 2 editions
    Plagiarism is in the news: A student is denied adm…

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    The Iraq War: A Controversial War in Perspective
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    0.00     · published 2010 · 1 edition
    On March 21, 2003, the United States attacked Iraq…

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    Sexuality and Teens: What You Should Know About Sex, Abstinence, Birth Control, Pregnancy and STDs
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    2.40     · 5 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 3 editions
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-colo…

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    Stressed Out in School?: Learning to Deal With Academic Pressure
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    2.00     · 2 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 1 edition
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-colo…

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    Superfood or Superthreat: The Issue of Genetically Engineered Food
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    4.00     · 2 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2007 · 2 editions
    Covering issues relevant to teens, these full-colo…

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    The Abortion Debate: Understanding the Issues
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    3.75     · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2008 · 1 edition
    "Examines the debate over abortion, discussing bot…

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    The Evolution Debate: Darwinism Vs. Intelligent Design
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    3.67     · 3 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 1 edition
    "Discusses the debate between teaching evolution a…

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    The Scoop on What to Eat: What You Should Know About Diet and Nutrition
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    0.00     · published 2009 · 2 editions
    Discusses diet and nutrition for young people, inc…

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    The Truth About Cancer: Understanding and Fighting a Deadly Disease
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    0.00     · published 2009 · 2 editions
    "Examines the deadly disease cancer, including a h…

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    Weapons of Mass Destruction: The Threat of Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Weapons
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    2.50     · 2 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2007 · 1 edition
    "Describes the history, dangers, and types of weap…

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    Welcome to America?: A Pro/Con Debate over Immigration
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    3.00     · 1 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2008 · 4 editions
    "Examines immigration in the United States, includ…

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