Books written by Jennifer Lombardo

  • Unsung Heroes: Women of the Civil Rights Movement
    Unsung Heroes: Women of the Civil Rights Movement

    WOMEN OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT Shown here are members of Kimberly Bryant's organization Black Girls Code, which she created to help black girls advance in technology classes. LEARNING ABOUT CITIZENSHIP WOMEN OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ...

  • The Salem Witch Trials
    The Salem Witch Trials

    Quoted in Rebecca Beatrice Brooks, “Reverend Samuel Parris: Was He to Blame for the Salem Witch Trials?,” History of Massachusetts (blog), September 8, 2015, historyofmassachusetts.org/reverend-samuelparris. 3. N. Carr, “Socio-Political ...

  • Social Networking: Staying Safe in the Online World
    Social Networking: Staying Safe in the Online World

    In a 2016 scandal, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller was blackmailed by a woman named Elizabeth Ruiz. Ruiz threatened to release a sex tape of her and Miller if he did not pay her $2.5 million for the video.

  • Piracy: From the High Seas to the Digital Age
    Piracy: From the High Seas to the Digital Age

    She married the pirate Zheng Yi in 1801, and when he died, she changed her name to Zheng Yi Sao—sometimes written Ching Shih—and took over his fleet. According to the website Mental Floss, To help her maintain the day-today concerns of ...

  • Inside the LGBTQ+ Movement
    Inside the LGBTQ+ Movement

    "The first American gay rights organization formed in 1924, but was soon pressured to disband.

  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders
    Anxiety and Panic Disorders

    Rachel Griffin, “4 Jokes About Mental Illness You Need to Stop Making,” Huffington Post, last modified January 11, 2017. www. huffingtonpost.com/rachel-griffin/4-jokesabout-mental-illness-you-need-to-stopmaking_b_8932500.html.

  • The Trail of Tears
    The Trail of Tears

    This distorted view eventually led to the deadly forced relocation known as the Trail of Tears. Primary sources and annotated quotes show readers the Trail of Tears from the perspective of those it affected.

  • Abusive Relationships and Domestic Violence
    Abusive Relationships and Domestic Violence

    Domestic violence often seems clear-cut, but some forms of abuse are not as easy to identify as physical abuse.

  • The Horrors of Auschwitz
    The Horrors of Auschwitz

    These indignities intensified over time, eventually culminating in the establishment of work camps—also known as concentration or death camps—such as Auschwitz.

  • Is Social Media Helpful or Harmful?
    Is Social Media Helpful or Harmful?

    This is a key element of being able to form intelligent opinions, helping your readers make informed decisions about their social media use.

  • What Happens When Someone in My Family Is Deaf?
    What Happens When Someone in My Family Is Deaf?

    Some people have profound hearing loss, which most people refer to as being deaf. With this book, readers will learn the causes of deafness and the different ways in which deaf people communicate.

  • Fake News, Bias, and Media Literacy
    Fake News, Bias, and Media Literacy

    This volume explores the fake news phenomenon and offers readers tips on how to be critical of what they see reported.

  • Inside the LGBTQ+ Movement
    Inside the LGBTQ+ Movement

    The first American gay rights organization formed in 1924, but was soon pressured to disband.

  • Alzheimer’s Disease: A Difficult Diagnosis
    Alzheimer’s Disease: A Difficult Diagnosis

    Through informative sidebars and enlightening infographics, which supplement the relatable text, readers learn about what Alzheimer's is and how to support a loved one who has been diagnosed.

  • Connecting with Others: Social Engagement
    Connecting with Others: Social Engagement

    Being an active participant in a community is a vital aspect of social and emotional learning.

  • Piracy: From the High Seas to the Digital Age
    Piracy: From the High Seas to the Digital Age

    When most people think of pirates, they think of buccaneers sailing the seas in search of treasure. However, piracy has changed over time, and many of today's most fearsome pirates work behind computer screens.

  • Migraines: Managing Severe Headaches
    Migraines: Managing Severe Headaches

    These headaches, called migraines, cause severe pain and can have negative effects on a person's life. Readers learn the symptoms of and treatments for migraines as well as what doctors currently know about their cause.

  • Should Plastic Bags Be Banned?
    Should Plastic Bags Be Banned?

    Fact boxes help readers support their opinions with relevant, age-appropriate data and statistics. These fun features work together to create a critical thinking exercise that educates readers about current events.

  • Space Exploration Throughout History: From Telescopes to Tourism
    Space Exploration Throughout History: From Telescopes to Tourism

    Humans have always been fascinated by the stars.

  • What Are Voting Rights?
    What Are Voting Rights?

    They'll gain a better understanding of the facts surrounding this politically charged topic. A list of ways young people can become more involved in voting rights activism is included to help them become ideal citizens.