Susan Nichols
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2018.
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The U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2012 that one in every five Americans, almost 20 percent of the population, lives with a disability. Some disabilities are severe and recognizable, while others are invisible to those who are unaware. Despite the fact that such a large number of Americans live with a disability, many people are not familiar with ableism, or discrimination against disabled people. This text contains a breakdown of what ableism looks...
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Pub. Date
2017.
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During the European quest to conquer the New World" of the Americas in the 16th century, Spain was no exception. This text shines a spotlight on the story of the Spanish fighter-turned-explorer, the conquistador. Comprehensive coverage is given to what it meant to be a conquistador as well as the conquistador's goals-gold, God, and glory. In this title, the reader is taken past the initial phase of land discovery into a thought-provoking exploration...
3) Gladiators
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2017.
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"Not only were the gladiator games a central part of life for the average Roman citizen, but they also played a significant role in the development and maintenance of the Roman empire between 264 BCE and 404 CE. This text explores the fundamentals of the gladiatorial system ... [and] the lives of these hardened warriors: delving into their pasts, their everyday struggles, and what it actually took to become a Roman gladiator"--Provided by publisher....
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This guidebook was written to provide Colorado schools and districts with research-based information and best practices to support the ongoing development of their visual and performing arts programs. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has worked to develop instructional resources for arts education that reflect the cultural diversity and interests of both urban and rural communities.
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[2018]
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Clean water is something we take for granted. Its there when we turn on our taps to fill a glass, take a shower, or wash our hands. But for many of the worlds citizens, water is a precious commodity. Many dont have access to clean water. Others must use the same water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. Is access to clean water a human right? Should water be provided by governments or private entities? Will water become a commodity of the rich? And...