Charlottesville Protests
The Charlottesville Protests delves into the eruption of violence that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017. It also examines the racial strife that's plagued the United…
Special Reports Set 4
Understanding current events is essential for junior high and high school students, and this series tackles some of the biggest issues and events in US and world news today. Each book tells a balanced story of the event or issue, including its historical roots. The unfolding narrative reveals how the event or issue developed, the key events and participants, and the topic's current status. The books also cover the controversies associated with each topic. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Dreamers and DACA
The Dreamers and DACA explores what the DACA program is and how it has affected US society. It also examines various views on immigration and discusses the US immigration policy under…
Mass Shootings in America
Mass Shootings in America looks at the history of mass shootings, from the 1966 mass shooting at the University of Texas, Austin, to the 2018 MSD High School shooting. The debates surrounding
Opioid Crisis
The Opioid Crisis examines the reasons behind the opioid epidemic in the United States and its far-reaching effect on people's everyday lives. The brain science behind opioid addiction is…
Paris Climate Agreement
The Paris Climate Agreement explores the issues surrounding the 2015 international agreement to combat climate change. Many nations were shocked when the United States later announced its…
Refugee Crisis
The Refugee Crisis discusses the growing number of refugees across the globe. It also explores reasons behind the crisis and how the international community is responding, and it encourages…
Russian Hacking in American Elections
Russian Hacking in American Elections explains how Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election. It also discusses the response from the United States and the investigation into the…
Silence Breakers and the #MeToo Movement
The Silence Breakers and the #MeToo Movement explores the movement promoting awareness of sexual abuse, harassment, and assault in the United States. Through this movement, silence breakers…