Since before history began, the human species has been waging a war. Viruses have claimed countless lives and have swept through civilizations in deadly pandemics. Certain viruses, such as Ebola, hantavirus, and strains of influenza, still pose a threat today. Some scientists believe that a large outbreak of an extremely deadly infectious disease is likely to occur soon. A virus could either develop naturally or be created by terrorists or hostile states for use as a weapon. This book uses photographs, sidebars, and a glossary to explain the most pressing of these threats we face today, and what individuals and organizations are doing to prevent an outbreak.

Deadly Viruses (Top Six Threats to Civilization)

Children's Books

McCoy, Erin L.

History

Cavendish Square Publishing

Financial meltdowns could leave whole nations destitute, ruin businesses, and cause major social and political upheavals. How likely is it that such a disastrous chain of events could really play out, and what are countries, companies, organizations, and individuals doing to prevent such a scenario? Readers will dive into the complex history of past financial meltdowns, such as the Great Depression and the global financial crisis of 2008, all illustrated with color photographs, sidebars, and a glossary, to learn about all the factors that may contribute to similar disasters in the future.

Financial Meltdowns (The Top Six Threats to Civilization)

Cavendish Square

Global Warming (Top Six Threats to Civilization)

Rising ocean temperatures, melting glaciers, and widespread climate change have caused food shortages, threatened human settlements, and endangered wildlife. Accelerated global warming caused by pollution and the excessive release of greenhouse gases may be the most pressing threat our planet faces today, and it is key that children understand the complexity of this issue from an early age. Readers will learn the science behind global warming with the aid of full-color photographs and charts, a glossary, and sidebars. They will also discover what individuals, nations, and organizations such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the Nature Conservancy can do to save the planet.

Science, Nature & How It Works

Poverty: Public Crisis or Private Struggle? (Today's Debates)

Millions of Americans struggle with poverty every day. The United States prides itself on being the land of opportunity, yet many disagree about why so many Americans have struggled to meet their basic needs. This book looks at the challenges surrounding poverty in America today, and explores the legal, political, social, and economic solutions, including food stamps, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, that have been proposed to remedy the problem. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the many factors causing poverty and of how governments and communities can do their part to help those in need. Full-color images and sidebars support this compelling narrative.

Axelrod-Contrada, Joan

Allows readers to use critical thinking to create informed opinions on where they stand on the issue of identity theft.

Identity Theft: Private Battle or Public Crisis? (Today's Debates)

Teen & Young Adult

Hanel, Rachael

Education & Reference

Whether immigration helps or hurts the United States economically, socially, and culturally is a complex question that has both troubled and defined North America since the first colonists arrived. At various stages in American history, the country has both welcomed immigrants as the backbone upon which the nation was founded and rejected them because of their religious, cultural, or linguistic background or because of their economic status. This book outlines the legal and social history of immigration to the United States and frames the immigration debate today. Through full-color photographs and insightful sidebars, readers will gain a nuanced understanding of the many factors that continue to define immigration policy.

Immigration: Welcome or Not? (Today's Debates)

Perl, Lila.

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Deadly Viruses (Top Six Threats to Civilization)

Deadly Viruses (Top Six Threats to Civilization)

Financial Meltdowns (The Top Six Threats to Civilization)

Global Warming (Top Six Threats to Civilization)

Global Warming (Top Six Threats to Civilization)

Poverty: Public Crisis or Private Struggle? (Today's Debates)

Identity Theft: Private Battle or Public Crisis? (Today's Debates)

Identity Theft: Private Battle or Public Crisis? (Today's Debates)

Immigration: Welcome or Not? (Today's Debates)

Immigration: Welcome or Not? (Today's Debates)