New Teen Nonfiction

"The notorious concentration camp system was a central pillar of the Third Reich, supporting the Nazi war against political, racial and social outsiders whilst also intimidating the population at large. The first camps were established during the first months of the Nazi dictatorship in 1933. By the end of the Second World War, several million men, women and children of many nationalities had been incarcerated in the camps at least two million lost their lives." "This volume offers the first overview of the recent scholarship that has changed the way the camps are studied over the last two decades. Written by an international team of experts, the book covers such topics as social life, work and personnel in the camps the public face of the camps issues of gender and commemoration and the relationship between concentration camps and the 'Final Solution'. The book provides a detailed introduction to the current historiography of the camps, highlighting the key conclusions that have been made, commenting on continuing areas of debate, and suggesting possible directions for future research." --Book Jacket.

This volume profiles the intertwined histories of these three countries and the geographic, economic, and social factors that have come to define each. --from publisher description.

Maps, charts, illustrations, and text explore the history and culture of ancient China.

A seven-time Olympic medalist describes her battles with depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse in spite of her successful career, recounting how she hid her struggles from her loved ones before seeking help and finding renewal in the birth of her son.

Explores how women's roles in society changed from 1921 to 1937, discussing the impact of the Nineteenth Amendment and the Great Depression on the lives of wives, mothers, and working women, and describing the growing involvement of women in American politics, advanced learning, science, sports, and the arts.

Intertwining stories about the invention of Superman as a defender of the little guy, his rise as a media force, and the real fight against the Ku Klux Klan demonstrate how a mythical hero could take on the fight for civil rights.

"Discusses the Kindertransport, including the people who organized the operation, how the transports worked, the children's lives who escaped on a transport, and how ten thousand children were saved from the Holocaust" --Provided by publisher.

Traces the changing roles of women as they came into their own following the Great Depression and in World War II, and how they were able to maintain some of those gains during the post-war era.

An overview of the important events and individuals associated with the Scopes Monkey Trial that details how and why John Scopes was accused of violating Tennessee state legislature by teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution in a high school classroom and features photographs, illustrations, biographical sketches, and excerpts from primary source documents.

Discusses privacy issues in the digital age including privacy in social networks, in corporations, and in government.

An examination of the Holocaust from its inception to the liberation of the concentration camps and the war crimes trials at Nuremberg and elsewhere.

"Discusses the liberation of Europe and the aftermath of the Holocaust, including the displaced persons camps, primary source accounts from Holocaust survivors, and how those survivors started new lives in new countries"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history of money in sports, how professional athletes have come to earn sizeable salaries, and the role of advertising.

An authorized portrait about Grandin's life with autism and her groundbreaking work as a scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities describes how she overcame key disabilities through education and the support of her mother.

Examines the geography, history, economy, and culture of Sudan.

Examines the causes and effects of the Great Depression and describes President Roosevelt's New Deal, which provided relief to families through public work projects and other government-funded posts.

Describes the history, geography, government, economy, people and culture of Afghanistan.