Social Studies Education

This audiobook describes some of the things that veterinarians do to help animals stay healthy. Explore how pets are taken care of in a vet clinic.

Master the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) exam with the Davidson’s comprehensive audiobook study guide, tailored for your busy lifestyle. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or tackling chores, this engaging format allows you to prepare effectively while staying on the move. Designed to meet the latest exam standards, this study guide covers critical aspects of the LCSW exam, including psychotherapy, social work ethics, assessment methods, and case management.

Whether it’s playing through blockbuster-esque adventures, diving deep into hidden bits of story and lore, or building relationships that change the fate of the world itself, video games are bringing stories to life in ways that are immediate, interactive, and immersive. Focusing on some of the best and most memorable experiences in gaming, The Greatest Stories Ever Played examines the relationship between gaming and storytelling in a new way.

What does diversity do? What are we doing when we use the language of diversity? Sara Ahmed offers an account of the diversity world based on interviews with diversity practitioners in higher education, as well as her own experience of doing diversity work. Diversity is an ordinary, even unremarkable, feature of institutional life. Yet diversity practitioners often experience institutions as resistant to their work, as captured through their use of the metaphor of the "brick wall". On Being Included offers an explanation of this apparent paradox.

We all want friends and successful business relationships, but sometimes it can be challenging, especially if we are not from the same backgrounds. Knowing how to deal effectively with different people and having the confidence to interact effectively with them is a key skill for all of us if we want to get on in life and it can be learned quite quickly when you have the right tools at your disposal.

Imagine getting paid to play with toys! Toy influencers can make big money just for giving their opinions on the latest games and gadgets. Discover what it takes to be a social media influencer while learning basic economics and business skills, as well as important safety tips.

You are no doubt a busy professional with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study in preparation for the ASWB exam. However, the truth is that the ASWB test is a challenging test. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Caleb Grajeda, a social work professional, developed the ASWB LMSW Study Guide! This edition is a complete review & practice questions edition.

George Washington knew he was setting an example in everything he did. The first American president had been a heroic military commander during the Revolutionary War, leading his forces to victory. As president he would guide the citizens of a new republic with a strong central government. No more would each state make its own decisions. Instead, they would band together, with the beloved Washington leading the way. It was up to him not to abuse the power of his mighty position.

Presidential politics has always been a minefield of competition, excitement, and even scandal. Learn about the evolution of presidential politics from the election of George Washington, the nation's first president, to the election of Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. Learn which elements have stood the test of time, such as the Electoral College, and other elements, such as voting rights and processes, that have evolved with the changing times.

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

After Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865, the Civil War finally appeared to be coming to a close. But the nation's joy was about to be cut short by a sinister assassination plot and one of the largest manhunts in US history. Through powerful narrative storytelling, follow the tales of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand.

Ladybird Audio Adventures is an original series for 4-to 7-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio with fun sound and musical effects, perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. These fact-filled journeys travel through time and space teaching children all about five fascinating topics: Dinosaur Times, The Animal Kingdom, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles and Deep Sea Dive.

Call them Native Americans, American Indians, indigenous peoples, or first nations - a vast and diverse array of nations, tribes, and cultures populated every corner of North America long before Columbus arrived. Native American History for Dummies reveals what is known about their pre-Columbian history and shows how their presence, customs, and beliefs influenced everything that was to follow. This straightforward guide breaks down their 10,000-plus year history and explores their influence on European settlement of the continent.

Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, the 1890 book by Nellie Bly, chronicles her sensational 72-day trip around the world for the tabloid newspaper, New York World. On November 14, 1889, she boarded the steamer Augusta Victoria on her journey of 23,899 miles with the goal of finishing in 75 days. Her journey took her through England, France, Italy, the Suez Canal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan to San Francisco where she boarded a private chartered train which brought her to New York on January 25, 1890, 72 days and six hours after leaving.

This is an audio summary of Factfulness, an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world and empower you.

Every year, the world’s farmers produce a lot of food for people to eat. Yet every night, millions of people around the world go to bed hungry. Why are people going without food when the earth is able to produce so much? Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to discover the reasons behind food scarcity. Young listeners can join the team to find out why many people deal with food insecurity and learn ways that they can help.

What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected.

What is an election? Learn about elections and why it is important that people vote. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

Published in 1925, The Gift is one of French sociologist Marcel Mauss's few non-collaborative works. In it, he elevates what might appear to be a simple gift from the status of innocent object to something that has the capacity to motivate people and define social relationships. The Gift analyzes cultures across the world and across time, with the way gifts are given and received working as a guide to understanding the rules and traditions of many different societies.

If I were a firefighter, I would rush into burning buildings to rescue people. I would blast flames with water and foam. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be a firefighter!