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Assisted Suicide by Mark D Friedman
20.00 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Hot Topics
Accessible yet sophisticated book that explains the delicate issue of assisted suicide and asks readers to think about whether this difficult decision is ever right, wrong, or if it varies from case to case.
Cosmetic Procedures by Geof Knight
20.00 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Hot Topics
Accessible yet sophisticated book explains cosmetic procedures in different cultures and the reasons for going through with them. Are they always a good idea? Also explains the difference between elective procedures vs. reconstructive. Tanning beds and other less invasive procedures are also covered. ...Show more
Designer Babies by John Bliss
20.00 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Hot Topics
Accessible yet sophisticated book that briefly explains the science behind “designer babies.” What are the ethical concerns in this practice? Is it wrong for parents to pick and choose the traits they want in their baby? Is there ever a good reason to do it?
Immigration by Nick Hunter
20.00 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Hot Topics
Accessible yet sophisticated book that discusses the issues of immigration on a global level. Should people who are oppressed or simply want a better life for themselves be able to move to countries that offer more opportunities? Or does immigration to these countries mean less opportunities for the peo ...Show more
Internet Safety (Hot Topics) by Nick Hunter
20.00 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Hot Topics
Accessible yet sophisticated book that covers the risks involved in going on line and what you can do to protect yourself. Also asks whether more regulations on internet use are a good idea.
Legalization of Drugs by Mark D Friedman
20.00 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Hot Topics
Accessible yet sophisticated book that covers the difficult issue of drug legalization. Can a case be made that it would reduce drug-related crime? Is it plausible that people would be safer if drugs were legal?
Offshore Oil Drilling by Nick Hunter
20.00 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Hot Topics
Accessible yet sophisticated book that covers risks behind off-shore oil drilling and asks readers to think about whether or not the risks are worth the temporary supply of additional oil. In light of the BP Horizon spill, are there ways to safely obtain oil from the ocean floor?
Terrorism and Security by Nick Hunter
20.00 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Hot Topics
Accessible yet sophisticated book that explains the possible reasons why terrorism exists and the security measures taken to make sure it doesn’t happen. Is a loss in some freedom a fair trade for more security?
Violent Crime (Hot Topics) by Allison Louise Lassieur
20.00 NZD
Category: Children Non Fiction | Series: Hot Topics
Accessible yet sophisticated book that encourages readers to think critically about why violent crime occurs and what the best ways might be to curb it.
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