Lucent overview series
Author
1)
The U.S. presidency
Author
2)
Drugs and sports
Author
3)
Ethnic violence
Author
4)
Poverty
Author
5)
Smoking
Author
6)
Suicide
Author
8)
Children's rights
Author
9)
Cults
Author
10)
Homelessness
Author
11)
The Internet
Author
12)
Militias
Author
13) Teen alcoholism
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1998
Description
Discusses the effects of alcohol on the body, the reasons teenagers drink, the problems caused by teenage alcoholism, and possible preventive measures and treatments.
15) The bald eagle
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and habits of bald eagles, threats to their existence, changes in their habitats, and efforts to protect these birds.
16) The Bear
Author
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.2 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Discusses the bears of the world and threats to their existence, such as hunting and international trade, habitat destruction, and captivity, as well as the future of bears.
17)
Cancer
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18)
Depression
Author
19)
Diabetes
Author
20) The manatee
Author
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the manatee and the closely related dugong.
21)
Oil spills
Author
23)
Sexual harassment
Author
24) Teen depression
Author
Series
Description
Discusses the nature, possible causes, special problems, and both conventional and alternative treatments of depression.
26) The tiger
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Discusses the various species of tigers and their behavior and examines how they have become endangered through habitat loss, hunting, research, and captivity.
27) Birds of prey
Author
Pub. Date
[1999], c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.5 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Discusses birds of prey and their endangered status, including the problem of pesticides, the struggle for space and resources, breeding in captivity and reintroduction to the wild, and worldwide recovery efforts.
28) The cheetah
Author
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes this endangered animal including its hunting for food on the African plain and the competition which it faces, its reproduction and development, and the effect of humans on its decline.
29)
Civil liberties
Author
30) Cloning
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c 2000
Description
Discusses the methods, regulation, and ethics of cloning in relation to agriculture, medicine, endangered species and human beings.
31)
Epidemics
Author
32) The orangutan
Author
Pub. Date
[1999], c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.4 - AR Pts: 5
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the orangutan.
33) The cougar
Author
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Text and photos describe cougars, covering their life cycle, habitat, behavior, problems with humans, and their decline in numbers.
35)
Gambling
Author
36) The jaguar
Author
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Provides an introduction to the jaguar, discusses the behavior of the big cats, examines the reasons why jaguars are near extinction, and looks at efforts to protect them.
37)
Rap music
Author
38)
School violence
Author
39) Snakes
Author
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes snakes and their habitats, focusing on threats to their survival; also includes a bibliography and list of organizations.
40)
Bigotry
Author
41)
The koala
Author
42)
Chemical dependency
Author
43)
Human rights
Author
44) Censorship
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Explores various issues involving censorship, including civil liberties, obscenity, and the role of government.
45)
Divorce
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46)
Family violence
Author
47)
Gun control
Author
48)
Multicultural America
Author
49) Teen alcoholism
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.8 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics and discusses the effects of teen alcoholism, as well as treatment and prevention measures.
50)
Teen runaways
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54)
Global resources
Author
56)
Violence in the media
Author
57)
Legalizing drugs
Author
59)
Terrorism
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