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Architecture
"What style building do you live in? Is it a skyscraper, a Victorian home, or a modern building? Who designed it? Why did they choose that design? "Architecture: cool women who design structures" examines the history of architecture and the careers of three women who are working as architects today. Patricia Galvan works in commercial and interior architecture and is the chairwoman for the American Institute of Architects' Women in Architecture committee. Farida Abu-Bakare is an architect who designs science labs for universities and other institutions. Maia Small works as an architect and urban designer at the City of San Francisco Planning Department. All of these women work hard in their chosen field and show an active interest in encouraging kids to strive toward their career goals in architecture!"--Back cover
Coming Out as Transgender
An accessible guide to coming out to family and friends, this title provides transgender readers with insight about what steps to take when thinking about coming out. It addresses how to answer questions that friends and family might ask as well as the potential steps involved in a gender transition. For trans allies, this resource is a useful tool to understand how to be supportive of a loved one during their journey to express their true gender. Readers also will learn how to fight back against transgender discrimination at school and in their community.
Art, Technology, and Language across the Middle East
Many Westerners are unaware of the diversity of language and art across the Middle East. Arabic dialects differ based on region and country, and many other Semitic and non-Semitic languages are spoken across the Middle East. Art and technology also develop based on distinct cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic influences. This book examines art, technology, and language on a per-country basis to show students the richness and diversity of culture across the region.
Female Activists
Many women have chosen to speak out for their rights and the rights of others, including such famous female activists as Rosa Parks, Dolores Huerta, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Often, these women have spoken out despite the fact that they faced time in jail, injury, or even death. This text introduces readers to female activists and their work and suggests way readers can help to fight against violence against women and for equal political and economic rights. A glossary, list of organizations activism, and additional avenues of research are included to guide readers as they explore this important topic.
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellingtons masterful big bands left a permanent impression on the nation, and his name is one of the most honored in jazz. Learn about this Harlem Renaissance artist's life as well as his impact on American culture.
Thomas Jefferson
This founding father was the principal author of the document that would free the United States from Great Britain. He became one of the most influential presidents of the new nation. In this text, Jeffersons life and his greatest works are examined alongside the important historical events that influenced him. Students will analyze Jeffersons writings in order to understand their contemporary influence as well as their lasting influence today.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is a young and influential pop star with the world at her fingertips. Fans of Swift can satisfy their curiosity about this intriguing leading woman by reading about her early life, her rise to fame, and the inspiration behind her record-breaking albums. Students will learn about her philanthropic work as well as her artistry.
Great Exit Projects on the Women's Rights Movement
In the United States, the women's rights movement began with women demanding suffrage, or the right to vote, in the late nineteenth century. Over the next hundred years, this fight for equal rights would evolve and shift. Readers will trace the history of the women's rights movement through project-based learning. Students can model their own projects on those provided, including drawing maps, writing letters to important historical figures, and more. Vibrant photographs and enlightening sidebars enhance the background information and projects provided.
Hallucinogen Abuse
Hallucinogens are a diverse group of drugs that can alter a user's perception, thinking, and feelings. They can be natural or made in laboratories. They are also very addictive. This book examines the consequences of hallucinogen abuse and offers solutions for those who suffer from, or know someone who suffers from, an addiction to hallucinogens such as LSD or "magic mushrooms." Featured sidebars and narratives from real users provide the context for the harm these substances cause, as well as hope for recovery from addiction.
Female Athletes
Many women have broke the glass ceiling of sports, including tennis star Serena Williams, race car driver Danica Patrick, and soccer player Abby Wambach. These women have fought hard to reach the summit of their sports, and many women in sports continue to fight to be taken seriously or to be paid the same as men. This text examines female athletes, their struggles, as well as representations of women in sports. It includes a glossary, a list of organizations for women in sports, and additional suggestions for research.
