Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Violence in Video Games provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Discover the controversy over whether video game violence affects players and crime statistics, as well as the history of video games, ratings systems, and the First Amendment. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage students in developing...

Children will follow Henry as he deals with his feelings of anger and his bad habit of hitting through various situations involving friends and family. His big brother Ben cheats at hide-and-seek. A group of children playing in the park leave him out of their game. His father asks him to behave while they shop. Readers are given a description of the situation, three choices, the action chosen by the character, and consequences of that choice. The...

"Sibling rivalry isn't always harmless. Even though all brothers and sisters fight sometimes, this fighting can escalate to bullying. Living in the same house with a bully can be very difficult. It can also be hard to talk to family members about these issues. Instructive text and up-to-date anti-bullying tips provide readers with the tools they need to confront sibling bullying"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses date rape and other types of date-related violence.

Explains what date rape is, how to avoid it, and where to find help if you're a victim.

Four teenagers convicted of violent crimes recount the bad decisions and misfortunes that got them in trouble and their progress towards stopping their destructive behavior.

Discusses issues regarding video games and violence, including how video game violence affects youth, if they are a cause of mass shootings, and if violence in video games should be regulated

Examines the link between video games and violence, citing mass shootings, legal cases, and mental illness.

Written by a therapist, Date Rape helps readers understand this sensitive issue and gives those who have experienced it advice and coping strategies. Topics include the effects of rape, from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicide, as well as the benefits of disclosure and trust.