Gun Control and the Second Amendment
From the Series Special Reports Set 2
Gun Control and the Second Amendment covers the history of gun control and the laws' relationships to the Second Amendment, the controversies surrounding what types of gun control are legal and effective, and what gun control and gun violence look like today in the United States and around the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| BISACS | JNF025140, JNF043000 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Abdo Publishing |
| Imprint | Essential Library |
| Series | Special Reports Set 2 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| Lexile | 1130 |
| ISBN | 9781680783957 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2016-12-15 |
| Author | Carol Hand |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 363.33097 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
| Guided Reading Level | Y |
| ATOS Reading Level | 8.2 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 188498 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 3.0 |
Special Reports Set 2 - School Library Connection
Each volume begins with a story from the news as an introduction to the topic, expands on that story, and then moves into the history behind the topic. The “Additional Resources” at the end of each volume is a valuable inclusion for libraries. Students could use these as a starting point for research. . .
Special Reports Set 2 - Booklist
For students who need reliable and concise research sources on controversial topics, these volumes in the Special Reports series offer great options. Accompanied by color photos, graphs, and charts, each book starts its discussion with a recent news story that draws attention to the issue and continues with an overview of the controversy at hand. Subsequent chapters give a historical background and address multiple points of view. The titles conclude by considering the future of each topic. Sidebars, numerous media stories, and extensive back matter extend the value of the series.