Jeanne Marie Ford's Books

This book about screenwriting assures aspiring screenwriters that they can begin chasing their dreams while still in high school. With colorful photographs depicting experiences of screenwriters and others working in television and film today, as well as firsthand accounts from those involved in the industry, this book explores the skills needed and coursework recommended to help students wishing to enter the television and film industry. Readers will learn about the different types of scriptwriting, from Hollywood movies and series shows to local news and video games. They will discover how the writing processes work, what types of jobs are available and what they entail, how to deal with inevitable setbacks, and how screenwriters' skill sets can be applied to other careers.

In our society, laws and rights apply to everyone equally. This book explores what that means, how the Constitution outlines that right, and ways equality can be experienced and upheld in everyday life.

Over the years, many women have made contributions to surfing. Margo Oberg was the world’s first female professional surfer and many other athletes soon followed, including Lisa Andersen, Layne Beachley, Stephanie Gilmore, and Carissa Moore. Read this book to learn more about each woman’s struggles and successes, and to find out what makes them trailblazers. Includes sidebars, fun facts, glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Every person is unique, so assigning characteristics to everyone in a group, regardless of whether it's by race, religion, gender, or sexual preference, is a fool's errand. This book helps students put aside stereotypes and prejudices so that they can treat everybody as the individual they are.

Listening to and respecting others' viewpoints is a key element to fair and honest debate. Readers learn how respecting opposing viewpoints is active in today's society, how it shapes the legal process, and how people can apply this perspective to everyday conversations.

Scientists have linked climate change to a worldwide increase in extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, droughts, and blizzards. Readers will learn about the various causes of these natural disasters and their costs to society, the economy, and the environment. This book explores preventive measures used throughout history, and looks at technological solutions being developed by meteorologists, engineers, and city planners to lessen future damage. Readers will also take a peek at the future predicted by climate scientists if their warnings are ignored and recommended measures are not taken.

Printer John Peter Zenger went to trial in 1735 for publishing articles that criticized the colonial governor of New York. Help your readers to learn how his case helped shape the First Amendment, the definition of libel, the vindication of truth as a legal defense, and the right of a journalist to protect his or her sources. Readers will learn how Zenger's legacy established norms for the freedom of the press and how it remains relevant in the practice of journalism today.

The world's great economic powers aligned into two opposing forces in World War I. Although still in its infancy by modern standards at the onset of the conflict, intelligence gathering and espionage would ultimately tip the balance. Readers learn how new technology exploded and resulted in developments in cryptography and surveillance as both sides raced to crack the codes and win the war.

Most students use cloud technology every day, but they may have a limited understanding of how it works. This book traces the evolution of cloud computing in relation to other developing technologies, such as telecommunications devices and the internet. Students will gain awareness of the mechanisms of data storage and the increased information available to them through the cloud. They will read about the applications of this technology at school, at home, and in business. They will also learn about recent advances in file sharing and artificial intelligence, with a view toward the future of the cloud.

One of the key values in society is honesty. Students will learn how it functions in the United States' government and society, how basic principles and laws rely on it, and how it is essential to everyday interactions.

This title explores the importance of knowing your options and advocating for your own reproductive health needs. It also offers suggestions on how to talk to others and combat stigma about reproductive health. Features include an ask the expert section, tips on being healthy, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Explores the history and impact of malaria"--

This title introduces readers to the political career of Ilhan Omar. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into the impacts Omar has had on the urgent issues of today.

This book describes the events and alliances that led up to World War II, including the reasons that various nations joined the fight.

This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart. The book also includes a table of contents, a Paving the Way special feature, an At a Glance section, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

The Navajo people of Canyon de Chelly must negotiate a balance between the old and the new as they struggle to maintain their traditions in the midst of ongoing change. Through text and images, Crossing Between Worlds offers an intimate view of Navajo life in one of the most spectacular corners of the American Southwest.

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