Smith, Elliott

Explores the history of the opioid crisis in the United States, and features ways to take action to help those struggling with addiction. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

Discusses the history of immigration in the United States and around the world, why large migrations happen, the difficulties of their journeys, and how activists are seeking to protect refugee rights. Includes activities, a timeline, a glossary, and a book list for further reading.

Describes the issue of police brutality and use of excessive force against persons of color in the United States, describing recent and historical cases, the history of violence against Black Americans, and protest movements calling for reform. Includes color photographs, text-related questions, a list of ways to take action, a timeline, a glossary, and a list of further reading.

Discusses the history of income inequality in the United States, why women and minorities are paid less than white men, and how activists are seeking to guarantee equal pay for equal work. Includes activities, a timeline, a glossary, and a book list for further reading.

Covers the issue of gun violence in the United States, discussing its prevalence compared to other countries, its causes, and what can be done about it. Contains color photographs, text-related questions, a list of ways to take action, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading.

Bundle up and follow the frosty world of freeskiing. Learn about freeskiing, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other snow sports, and see how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

Grace loves hockey, but her inability to shoot has her tempted to quit the team until she and her friend Myles work together to improve their skills. Includes glossary and activities.

Twins Ty and Tristan always try to one-up the other, especially in the pool, but when a new girl joins the swim team they decide to put the team first. Includes glossary and activities.

Photographs and text provide information on slacklining, including more about rope sports, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other rope sports and how athletes practice their skills and experience thrill in nature.

"Explore the wheeled world of enduro! Readers will learm about enduro styles, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this sport on wheels. Discover other extreme mountain biking and how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature"--Provided by publisher.