Danielle Smith-Llera
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Millions of tons of plastic slip into oceans every year. Some floats and travels slowly with the currents, endangering the health of marine animals. The rest is hardly visible but is far more dangerous. Tiny bits of plastic sprinkle the ocean's surface or mix into the sandy seafloor and beaches. It ends up inside birds, fish, and other animals, harming them-and ultimately humans. Experts struggle with fear and hope as they work to stop the flood of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Description
"Immigration is a hot topic in the United States. What kind of immigration should be allowed? How should immigrants who have come into the United States illegally be treated? What about the DREAMers? Refugees seeking asylum? Will building a border wall keep out illegal immigrants and stop the flow of drugs into the U.S.? Might improving technology offer a better answer? Students will learn about the issues surrounding immigration and border security...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Description
Hate crime in the United States is on the rise. The FBI has reported that hate crimes rose by 17 percent in 2017, increasing for the third straight year, and the trend continued into 2018 and 2019. The crimes are most commonly motivated by hatred related to race, ethnicity, or country of origin. Many crimes are also motivated by bias against sexual orientation or gender identity. Readers will learn why hate crime is on the rise and how they can help...