Connie Goldsmith
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Language
English
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"In 2015 the Pentagon changed a historical ruling, allowing American women to serve in front-line ground combat troops. Women have served in the military throughout history. Yet no matter their title, they face discrimination and even sexual assault. Meet the women who serve their country and stand up for fairness."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Young adults are one of the populations most impacted by poor sleep. Running on Empty provides a scientific and informative take on sleep and the impacts it has on stress levels, academic performance, and physical and mental health"--
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In the twenty-first century, military marine mammals detect lost equipment and underwater mines. Large rats are trained to find land mines in more than 80 countries. Military working dogs search for explosive devices and other weapons and are trained to take down enemy combatants. In earlier centuries, military fighters rode horses into battle, relied on elephants to haul supplies, and trained pigeons to carry messages. Even cats, goats, and chickens...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Two soccer players collide on the field. A soldier in Afghanistan is thrown to the ground during a bomb explosion. A teen has an accident while riding her bike-and she isn't wearing her helmet. Each of these incidents can produce a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Of the 1.7 million Americans officially diagnosed with TBI each year, 52,000 die from their injuries. And that doesn't count all the unreported TBI's, which experts estimate range from about...
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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"Drug overdosing and death from prescription painkillers and heroin are at epidemic levels in the United States. How do people become addicted to opioids and other dangerous drugs, and why? Meet the experts who study the neurology of addiction. Hear stories of addicts in recovery, and of loved ones left behind by those who died from overdosing. Discover more about the social and economic costs of overdosing and learn about scientific research to decrease...
12) Skin cancer
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Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Describes the symptoms, causes, treatments, and psychological effects of skin cancer, and discusses how to prevent it and the future of skin cancer treatment research.
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
While in a war zone, a military working dog (MWD) and its handler live together, eat together, play together, sleep together, and risk their lives for each other every day. The dogs work with handlers in every branch of the US military. They guard military bases, sniff out concealed explosives and other weapons, and alert their handlers to hidden enemies. Learn how the military selects these special dogs and trains them for the many tasks they perform...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Are you looking for a healthy body? Quick weight loss with no dieting? Top athletic performance without breaking a sweat? Websites, infomercials, magazine ads, and celebrity tweets make an astonishing array of claims about the improvement to health and performance that will come from using dietary supplements ... Scientific evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of supplements is minimal, and in some cases, supplements have led to serious...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"While many scientists believed influenza would cause the next pandemic, no one was prepared for the new strain of coronavirus that appeared in 2019. Understanding Coronaviruses examines SARS-CoV-2, its origin, its impact on daily life, and how COVID-19 compares to coronavirus diseases"--
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
What causes people to take their lives? How can suicides be prevented? Looking beyond common myths and misconceptions, Understanding Suicide examines common risk factors including mental illness, substance abuse, domestic abuse, and bullying.