As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept around the globe, people have looked to the past for other examples of deadly disease outbreaks. In the mid-14th century, an outbreak of bubonic plague, or the "Black Death," killed more than 25 million Europeans within a five-year span. Through informative maps, critical-thinking questions, and in-depth sidebars, readers learn the similarities and the vast differences between the Black Death, the 2020 pandemic,...

When people are routinely and systematically oppressed for years, it is only logical that they eventually rise up against their oppressors. For African slaves in North America, these rebellions were largely unsuccessful. Nevertheless, the anger and uprisings that came from people who wanted their freedom and were willing to fight for it are important parts of the story of the fight to end slavery. Readers get a deeper understanding of crucial slave...

Mark Zuckerberg is perhaps best known as the creator of Facebook, but this tech mogul was working with computers long before the rise of social media. Today, the young CEO lives a relatively quiet life and has pledged to give much of his money to charity. In this captivating exploration of Zuckerberg's career and personal life, readers will find the real story of his inspiring, though and at times controversial rise to fortune and fame. Informational...

Bullying is a dangerous and sometimes deadly behavior in families, schools, neighborhoods, and online. Truly combating and eradicating bullying will require everyone's help. This vital volume addresses the harm of bullying and what readers can do to help stop such harmful conduct. While young people may sometimes feel powerless against bullies, this helpful and hopeful book gives readers practical tips to take control and be an advocate for themselves...

Bullying is sometimes disguised as teasing, joking, and just "kids being kids." However, bullying has become such a problem that the United States government has defined it in an effort to combat these aggressive behaviors and deter bullies from harming others. This beneficial book helps readers identify different bullying behaviors, such as bullying with words and bullying on the Internet. It provides them with steps they can take if they or a friend...

Online bullying or cyberbullying is an epidemic today. This form of bullying, whether through email, instant messaging, texting, or social-networking sites can be just as harmful as bullying in schools and public places. Your readers will learn how to spot cyberbullying behaviors, how to protect themselves from cyberbullies, and who can help them. They'll learn how to be advocates for themselves and others with the accessible text in this reassuring...

Slavery is not a modern concept. Ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome had systems of slavery, and many countries within Africa enslaved the members of rival tribes after they lost battles. However, Europeans greatly expanded and entrenched the slave trade. Through primary sources and annotated quotes, readers experience the horrors of slavery from the perspective of those it affected. A detailed timeline and discussion questions add to this...

Amidst the labyrinthine collection of books where readers and researchers can lose themselves for hours, libraries also host a wealth of digital resources; allow visitors to check out movies, music, and video games; and organize talks, story times, and much more. This lively volume helps readers navigate the physical and digital bookshelves of libraries, explaining the various types of libraries and breaking down how to use library catalogues and...