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2019., Lucent Press Call No: 323.44 DEN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The internet makes sharing ideas and communicating easy, and it connects individuals and communities like never before. However, with so much power available to the masses, should people be allowed to say whatever they want? Should there be consequences for spreading hate and harassing others online? This volume explores these and other important questions.
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2019., Lucent Press Call No: 342.08 53 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The Internet makes sharing ideas and communicating easy, and it connects individuals and communities like never before. However, with so much power available to the masses, should people be allowed to say whatever they want? Should there be consequences for spreading hate and harassing others online? This volume explores these and other important questions, with full-color photographs, annotated quotes from experts, and detailed sidebars providing a comprehensive review of the many points of view on these issues. Readers learn about free speech in an increasingly globalized and technologically advanced society, as well as their role in creating online culture"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., Lucent Press Call No: 174.23 DEN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Hot topicsSummary Note: "For years, scientists have been genetically modifying plants and animals to increase their potential as food, and the ethics of this have long been debated. Discussions about genetically modified organisms, GMOs, take place often on social media and in the news. Readers are prepared to take part in these discussions as they learn what genetic engineering is, how it is done, and what the future of GMOs looks like. They are also encouraged to think critically about the pros and cons of modifying genetics. Graphs, full-color photographs, sidebars, and annotated quotes from experts broaden readers' understanding of this controversial topic"--Provided by the publisher.
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2020., Pre-adolescent, IDW Publishing, a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC Call No: GN GOO Availability:0 of 2 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Brave the spine-tingling world of R.L. Stine and uncover the thrills and chills in this first ever Goosebumps comic series featuring three original stories in a graphic novel format: Monsters at Midnight, Download and Die, and Horrors of the Witch House"--
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-- Creepy crawly comics2020., Juvenile, IDW/Scholastic Call No: GN Goosebumps Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Contains three original graphic novel horror stories in which two siblings venture into Horrorland; a girl named Mitra receives a mysterious phone with a deadly app on it; and three friends face danger inside a witch's house.
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2020., Lucent Press Call No: 614.4 DEN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "As the world becomes more connected, the threat of pandemics becomes more serious, and being informed about fast-spreading illnesses is more important now than ever before. Readers explore global diseases of the past and present, how modern outbreaks are controlled and treated, and how doctors and scientists are working to prevent pandemics in the future. In-depth sidebars, full-color photographs, annotated quotes from medical experts, and discussion questions highlight important topics and encourage readers to expand their critical thinking skills as they learn about public health policy and the social impacts of infectious diseases"--Provided by the publisher.
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[2018]., Lucent Press Call No: 364.15 DEN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Rape culture is the normalization of sexual assault and degradation of victims. Things such as catcalls and explicit song lyrics may seem harmless, but they contribute to an atmosphere where people, particularly women, are regarded as objects. This makes it easier for rapists to justify their actions to themselves. Readers are introduced to these and other crucial points about this important social issue and the rising level of awareness surrounding it. Relatable text, discussion questions, and informative fact boxes teach young adults what rape culture is and how they can fight it to make society safer for everyone.
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2018., Juvenile, Lucent Press Call No: 364.15 Dan Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Hot topics (Lucent Press)Summary Note: Offers a brief history of rape culture in the United States, and discusses both sides the current debates surrounding rape culture in modern times. Includes color photographs, notes on the text, discussion questions, sexual assault prevention organizations with contact information, resources for further study, and an index.
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2018., Juvenile, Lucent Press Call No: 614.58 Den Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Diseases and disorders series.Summary Note: Explores the origins and spread of the Zika virus and how it is being combated by disease prevention services around the world.
