Civil rights [In The News: Need To Know]by London, Martha 

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Dewey: 323.0973/NAges: 6-10   
Lexile: 720

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Subjects: Civil rights - United States - History Minorities - Civil rights - United States - History

Summary: Throughout U.S. history, many groups of people have had to fight for their civil rights-and many are still fighting today. Black Lives Matter protesters work to stop police violence. Water protectors defend Native American lands. Explore how these groups and others have fought and are still fighting for civil rights.

Cybersecurity [In The News: Need To Know]by London, Martha 

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Dewey: 5.8/NAges: 6-10   
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Subjects: Computer security Internet security

Summary: Computers hold all kinds of important information for individuals, businesses, and beyond. Cybersecurity is needed to keep that information safe from hackers and other threats. Explore how cybersecurity works, what threatens cybersecurity, and how this technology helps people.

Filibuster [In The News: Need To Know]by London, Martha 

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Subjects: United States.|bCongress.|bSenate - Freedom of debate Filibusters (Political science) - United States

Summary: Before a bill is voted into law, U.S. senators are allowed to talk about it as much as they want--with no time limit. They can delay the vote by talking without stopping because of the filibuster. Explore how senators filibuster, why they filibuster, and why some people question the use of the filibuster.

Inflation [In The News: Need To Know]by London, Martha 

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Dewey: 332.41/NAges: 6-10   
Lexile: 690

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Subjects: Inflation (Finance) Economics

Summary: Gas, groceries, and other things can become more expensive over time because of inflation. In response to rising prices, people may change how they shop or what they buy. Explore why inflation happens and how it affects people and businesses.

Vaccines [In The News: Need To Know]by London, Martha 

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Dewey: 615.3/NAges: 6-10   
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Subjects: Vaccines Vaccination

Summary: Scientists have made vaccines to prevent several deadly illnesses, including smallpox, polio, and more. And even with those, scientists are still studying diseases and working to make new and better vaccines. Explore how vaccines work, how they are made, and how they help communities.

Virtual currency [In The News: Need To Know]by London, Martha 

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Dewey: 332.4/NAges: 6-10   
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Subjects: Electronic funds transfers

Summary: Most people have used money online, whether it's buying something from a website or checking their bank account. But some people have gone a step further, using a type of money that exists only online: virtual currency. Explore what virtual currency is, how it works, and why it is being used more and more.