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This comprehensive resource covers everything student journalists need to know in a rapidly changing media landscape. Approachable and non-intimidating, this book features important concepts and examples from current school publications from around the country. Foremost, it teaches skills such as...

Real-life case studies on issues surrounding the debate on privacy and surveillance highlight this timely and intriguing topic. Changes in surveillance techniques and their effects since the 9/11 terrorist attacks are thoroughly explained in this informative volume. Privacy in the home, at school...

Millions of people enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. This engaging volume describes the steps that anglers take in catching small and large fish. Readers learn about catch-and-release fishing, regulations for keeping fish, and the cleaning, preserving, and cooking of the catch. The...

Dribble, shoot, score. Playing basketball is a great way to have fun with friends. It's also the perfect way to stay active. Readers hit the court with an engaging narrator in this exciting narrative about a basketball game. A city park offers a familiar setting, and each scene is beautifully illustrated...

To many outsiders, any mention of Notre Dame brings to mind Fighting Irish football. More players from Notre Dame have won the coveted Heisman Trophy than from any other university. This captivating narrative chronicles the era of Coach Knute Rockne and other acclaimed coaches, including Frank Leahy,...

Since their first varsity game was played in 1911, the University of North Carolina Tarheels have been making their mark on the basketball court. The team has won four NCAA titles. This volume explores the rich history of Tarheels basketball, sharing stories of many of the most highly regarded coaches...

Defending a big net with just a pair of thick gloves is a hard task, but many keepers are able to go an entire game without giving up a goal. This book puts readers into the penalty area as keepers try to keep a clean sheet for their team. Just like the players on the pitch, readers will get examples...

A superb guide to safe, ethical, and enjoyable waterfowl hunting, this book covers everything a young hunter needs to know—from what to wear and pack to shooting strategies and the construction of duck blinds. Strongly emphasizing gun safety and adherence to state and federal regulations throughout,...

Basketball is a totally American sport. It has grown from a simple game, invented by James Naismith in 1891, to an international sensation played on courts in huge arenas throughout the world. This easy-to-follow narrative provides readers with a history of the game and the thirteen original rules...

Skating half-pipes is one of the most thrilling aspects of the sport of skateboarding. This books introduces relative skating novices to half-pipes, also known as ramps, starting with safety equipment and measures, and then moving on to beginning tricks and techniques, finally working up to more complicated...

Mixed Martial Arts has just recently gained widespread popularity in American culture, but MMA has been around for many years. Muay Thai is just one of many disciplines of MMA. Originating in Thailand, the name loosely translates to "art of the eight limbs." Though it may appear violent...

Oil is one of Earth’s most coveted resources, and transporting massive quantities of this product requires mammoth machinery. This information-rich book introduces readers to the different types of oil tankers, from crude tankers to supertankers. Detailed photographs allow readers to explore gigantic...

Travel and tourism changed drastically with the introduction of air travel and increased safety with other modes of transportation. Economically, tourism is a good thing, but can it be bad for the environment. This book takes a look at some popular travel destinations and the effects the increased travel and tourism has on them.

The enigmatic depths of Earth’s oceans have long eluded humanity, but as our technology increases, so does our ability to explore these mysterious waters. This information-rich book introduces readers to the brilliant engineering behind submarines, the anatomy of these incredible machines, and their...