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Eyes wide open : going behind the environmental headlines / by Fleischman, Paul,author.(CARDINAL)325221;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-179), filmography (page 180), and index.A summary of today's environmental challenges also counsels teens on how to decode conflicting information, explaining the role of vested interests while identifying the sources behind different opinions, helping teens make informed choices.1080LTarget Age Group: 14 to 17.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Environmental protection.; Environmental quality.; Critical thinking in adolescence.; Critical thinking.;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 15
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Think for yourself : the ultimate guide to critical thinking in an age of information overload / by Debbink, Andrea.(CARDINAL)834745; Meshon, Aaron,illustrator.(CARDINAL)399772;
Knowing what to make of topics like immigration and climate change can be tough. THINK FOR YOURSELF teaches middle schoolers how to ask questions, evaluate evidence, and consider all sides of an issue to come to a well-informed conclusion. From learning how to recognize doctored articles online to avoiding common pitfalls like stereotyping, this is a nonjudgmental and nonpartisan guide to how to think in a world dominated by fake news, social media, and divided opinions.
Subjects: Critical thinking in adolescence; Critical thinking; Creative ability;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 9
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Thinking critically : gun control / by Allen, John,1957-author.(CARDINAL)460247;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 64-67) and index.Are gun control laws effective in reducing gun-related deaths? -- Should background checks for gun buyers be expanded? -- Should military-style assault weapons be banned? -- Should a person have the right to carry a concealed handgun?.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Gun control.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The self-love revolution : radical body positivity for girls of color / by Tovar, Virgie,1982-author.(CARDINAL)400573;
Includes bibliographic references.Our messy world -- Thoughts on common body confusions -- Be you, not what someone else thinks you should be.A guide to self-acceptance written specifically for girls of color, urging them to embrace their uniqueness, regardless of shape, ability, gender identity, socioeconomic status, sexuality, or belief system, and recognize and challenge the unrealistic beliefs and criticisms which hold them back.Target Age Group: 13-19.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Young adult literature.; Self-confidence in adolescence.; Self-esteem in adolescence.; Self-acceptance in adolescence.; Self-perception in adolescence.; Body image in adolescence.; Individual differences in adolescence.; Body size.; Teenage girls.; Body image in girls.;
Available copies: 15 / Total copies: 17
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Thinking critically : addiction / by Mooney, Carla,1970-author.(CARDINAL)349099;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice? -- Should Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Be Used to Treat Addiction? -- Should the United States Decriminalize Drugs?"Addiction is a serious problem that affects millions of people. More than 40 million Americans aged 12 and older lived with a substance use disorder in 2020"--Ages 14-18
Subjects: Drug addiction; Drug addiction; Substance abuse; Substance abuse;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Thinking critically. by Nakaya, Andrea C.,1976-(CARDINAL)463502;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Does video game violence cause violent behavior? -- How does video game violence affect youth? -- Are violent video games a cause of mass shootings? -- How should video game violence be regulated?"For as long as there has been violence in video games, there has been controversy over how that violence affects society. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format--supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations--this title examines issues related to video games and violence."--Publisher's website.Grade 9 to 12.1280LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Video games.; Young adult literature.; Internet and children.; Internet; Violence.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to identify media bias / by Ventura, Marne,author.(CARDINAL)401437;
Includes bibliographical references and index."How to Identify Media Bias provides readers with the tools they need to navigate today's media platforms. The book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research"--Grades 7-9.
Subjects: Informational works.; Young adult literature.; Mass media; Media literacy; Information resources; Critical thinking;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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Critical perspectives on vaccinations / by Johanson, Paula,editor.(CARDINAL)466652;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-215) and index.What the researchers say -- What the government and politicians say -- What the courts say -- What advocacy organizations say -- What the media say -- What ordinary citizens say.Vaccinations have been a contentious issue in recent years, particularly in North America, where parents have decided to forgo vaccinating their children due to potential health risks. According to health experts, this has led to an increase in potentially deadly diseases and an overall decrease in herd immunity. With so much fearmongering online about the potential deadly consequences of vaccinations, however, what information can we trust? This text provides primary source evidence from doctors and experts, along with scientific data, court cases, and the viewpoints of everyday people, in order to facilitate students own critical thinking about this important issue.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Vaccination.; Vaccination;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Communism : from Marxism to North Korea / by Webb, Alex(Children's author),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Communism is a political idea based on sharing wealth and removing social class. But how does this work in action? This fascinating title looks at communism, its history, and its place in the world today. It compares communism past with communism present and explores the key figures that put the revolutionary political system on the world stage. Discover the theoretical ideas behind communism, how it works in action, and the countries in the world in which the political system has taken hold. Clear explanatory text examines how the political system works in practice along with the theological ideas behind it. Detailed sidebars set out case studies that explore communism and ask readers critical-thinking questions to help develop your own thoughts about the political system. The history of communism is explored and contrasted with communism today. Biographical features explain how political thinkers and activists created the ideology of communism and brought it into a reality in the world"--Amazon.
Subjects: Communism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Socialism : from the Industrial revolution to the trade union / by Webb, Alex(Children's author),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Socialism is a political and economic system with the key aim of making society more equal. But can this political system work in action? This fascinating title looks at socialism, its history, and its place in the world today. It compares socialism past and present and explores the best examples of socialism in world history. Discover the theoretical ideas behind the political system, how it works in action, and the countries in which it is in place. Clear explanatory text examines how socialism works in practice along with the theological ideas behind the politics. Detailed sidebars set out case studies that explore socialism and ask readers critical-thinking questions to help develop your own thoughts about this system of political control. The history of socialist control is explored and contrasted with socialism in the world today. Biographical features showcase some of the world's most important socialists and how they helped shape this revolutionary political system"--Amazon.
Subjects: Socialism.; Industrial revolution.; Labor unions.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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