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As a teen who may be worried about certain warning signs a friend is exhibiting, it’s important to know how to recognize and confront an eating disorder. After all, teens are the most impacted group …

A teen is trapped in an abusive relationship, and a friend wants to help. This comprehensive book shares how to spot the warning signs of an abusive relationship, how to be supportive of a friend who …

Depression is an unfortunately common mental health issue that many people don’t know how to address. In this straightforward, practical guide, readers will learn how they can identify and help a fri …

Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other’s recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abu …

A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the previous …

A 2014 report by the US Department of Education found that 22 percent of students ages twelve to eighteen had experienced bullying. This cogent narrative provides readers with supportive methods to h …

The ability to work in teams, communicate effectively, and improve efficiency make for highly successful professionals. Written in easy-to-access language, this book aligns with the Core Curriculum r …

When it comes to landing a job, a portfolio has been a tool often used by graphic artists, architects, and possibly writers. In today”s world, a portfolio may help just about anyone seeking a profes …

One of the skills employers want most in new hires is the ability to speak well. Public speaking can not only advance a person in almost any career but can also help an individual do better in school …

The skills required to deliver successful research papers have never been more important. This authoritative book provides young readers with a solid foundation to help them formulate their ideas, em …

What is the most effective way to study for a test? Whether it”s gearing up for the SATs or cramming for a history exam at school, this book is here to help. Packed with results-driven recommendatio …

Even though congresspeople are adults, they still represent kids! Readers will gain the confidence to talk to all kinds of elected representatives, from local town council members to the President. H …

Words can move mountains. A great speech has the power to make people care about something that they might never have even known about. In this book, readers learn the particular skills of speechwrit …

Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this highinterest book, rea …

Peaceful protest is older than the United States itself. This book carefully presents constructive ideas for building community engagement skills among the leaders of tomorrow. Tips about how to make …

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670, 000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Read …

The sun”s importance to Earth and the solar system can”t be exaggerated; it”s the linchpin for life itself. The sun”s structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration wit …

Jupiter, named for the mythological king of the gods, demands a lot of respect in the night sky. Young scientists are invited to travel to this gas giant while taking part in ‘math missions’ along th …

The moon is the only celestial body that humans have set foot on. Some of the knowledge we have of the moon involves numbers, including measurements such as diameter and area. Science and math are co …

The planet Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is one of the most jawdropping sights in our solar system. The striking photographs in this attractive volume invite readers to dive into the essential …

In North America, grasslands are called the “prairie.” In South America, they’re called the “pampas.” Whatever they’re called, grasslands are a vibrant biome! Readers are introduced to grasslands thr …

Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they”re full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts aro …

Many people around the world live in the forest biome. That’s because temperate forests grow in places where winter isn’t too cold and summer isn’t too hot. Readers learn that we need to care for thi …

Lakes can be hundreds of miles long and thousands of miles deep. They can be small enough to swim across. It”s common for homes and roads to be built near lakes because they offer such beautiful sce …

Swamps are one kind of wetland biome. Like other wetland biomes, a swamp’s water must be clean in order for the wildlife in it to thrive. Readers learn the main features of both freshwater and saltwa …

The ocean covers about 70 percent of Earth. That makes it the planet’s largest biome! With millions of species of plants and animals living in it, this biome needs special care as climate change affe …

For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how scie …

Most organizations, businesses, and schools, and even many individuals have their own websites. Building a website draws on a number of different skills, and thus can be a valuable learning experienc …

In an online world where the amount of information seems to increase exponentially even week to week, student researchers can find it an ever-greater challenge to distinguish credible, vetted content …

Internet security breaches have been in the news of late. Organizations, governments, businesses, and individual internet users are all at risk. This book introduces readers to the importance of cybe …

There is growing concern over how we behave and interact online, from fighting, incivility, rudeness, and even criminal behaviors like cyberbullying, to simply adapting old forms of etiquette to a ne …

It may be hard to believe that 140 characters are enough to get a message out to millions of people, but Twitter”s users do so every minute. Twitter is vital in many different spheres. This book int …

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on ma …

The Civil Rights Movement changed the face of America when it commenced back in the 1950s, but racism is still a contentious reality in the twenty-first century. Readers will get a thorough review of …

Following the stock market crash of 1929, the United States plummeted into the Great Depression and unemployment soared. But when Franklin D. Roosevelt took office the following year, he enacted fede …

The idea of the Roaring ”20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the d …

The varied projects in this volume present readers with more than a dozen lenses through which to learn about the progress and impact of the Industrial Revolution, and the tide of industrialization i …

This project-based examination of World War II explores the topic through answering major questions that define this period in history. Learners will tackle challenges and questions through an extend …

Filled with fun activities from crafting to potato sack racing, beginning readers are guaranteed to love this book about summer camp. Telling time in hourly increments, this book introduces the pract …

Readers will be enthralled by this action-packed book about a soccer game. Incorporating hourly increments, the text introduces the concept of time telling in an accessible and inviting way. With dyn …

What could be more fun than a trip to the zoo? Readers will follow Amanda as she and her classmates enjoy a delightful fieldtrip to see zebras, lions, and more. With time told in hour-long increments …

Join Micah as he goes through a typical day at school. In this book readers will learn to tell time in hourly increments by observing Micah as he catches the school bus, learns about the weather, and …

Readers will be enthralled by this action-packed book about a soccer game. Incorporating hourly increments, the text introduces the concept of time telling in an accessible and inviting way. With dyn …

Dragonflies are really cool creatures. They can hover and do flips in the air. They can even fly backward. Some dragonflies can fly up to 20 miles per hour! In this book, readers will learn about a d …

Filled with fun activities from crafting to potato sack racing, beginning readers are guaranteed to love this book about summer camp. Telling time in hourly increments, this book introduces the pract …

Ladybugs are bright red beetles with little black spots. They’re very helpful in the garden. What would life be like as a ladybug? This book let’s readers experience a day in the life of one of these …

Readers will learn to tell time in hourly increments by observing Micah as he catches the school bus, learns about the weather, and works on a science project. Each page includes beautiful illustrati …

Dragonflies are really cool creatures. They can hover and do flips in the air. They can even fly backward. Some dragonflies can fly up to 20 miles per hour! In this book, readers will learn about a d …

Grasshoppers can hop. They can also fly. What else can grasshoppers do? In this book, readers will view the world through the eyes of a grasshopper and learn about what it’s like to be a bug. Age-app …

What could be more fun than a trip to the zoo? Readers will follow Amanda as she and her classmates enjoy a delightful fieldtrip to see zebras, lions, and more. With time told in hour-long increments …

This book lets children see the world through the eyes of one of the most beautiful insects on Earth; a butterfly. Readers will learn about how caterpillars change into butterflies, what butterflies …

Ladybugs are bright red beetles with little black spots. They”re very helpful in the garden. What would life be like as a ladybug? This book let”s readers experience a day in the life of one of the …

Readers will learn about where food comes from, how plants grow, and making healthy choices in this engaging narrative about growing a garden. Following the characters as they plant seeds, water the …

Few natural forces seem as much like magic as magnets. Perhaps that’s why magnets are so fun! Young scientists will love learning about amazing magnets, both natural and man-made. They’ll discover ho …

Rulers seem like such simple tools, but their importance can”t be overstated. Without rulers so many inventions and other human-made achievements would fall apart. Readers will review the basics and …

We use scales more than we might notice in our daily lives. We weigh our food at stores, weigh our packages at the post office, and even weigh ourselves. Scientists use scales for important experimen …

Thermometers are so important in our daily lives. We consult them to know how to dress before going outside. We check our temperature when we think we”re sick. We even use thermometers when we”re c …

Measuring cups are essential in the kitchen, but they’re also crucial in the science lab. Scientists need to be precise in their experiments to test their hypotheses, and science tools such as cylind …

Observing objects closely is an important part of being a scientist. That”s why lenses are so important in the laboratory and in the science classroom. Young scientists may be surprised to learn tha …

Some reptiles lay eggs and some give birth to live young. In this book, readers learn about the reptile life cycle beginning in both ways. The main content gives a simple overview of the steps includ …

From the candiru to the lionfish, there are so many kinds of fish on Earth. While all have different methods of production, the basic life cycle is the same, from egg to spawning swimmers. Readers ar …

Mammals are a very diverse group. From whales and dolphins that give birth in the water to platypuses that lay eggs, these life cycles can often seem very different. However, they’re very similar. Re …

Many insects hatch from eggs and molt several times as they grow bigger. Others, such as butterflies, undergo a complete metamorphosis. A common science curriculum topic, insect life cycles may be co …

All birds lay eggs, but the size, shape, and colors are very different. Do these differences change the bird life cycle? Readers learn about the general life cycle of a bird from when the egg is laid …

Amphibians have some of the most interesting life cycles on Earth. The metamorphosis frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians go through has many steps that readers need to understand and rem …

As technology improves, scientists find more and more ways to create electricity. Kids might wonder what exactly electricity is, which is a great question since it”s part of the science curriculum. …

Newton”s laws aren”t the easiest science topics to digest. Struggling readers likely find understanding them even harder. This volume breaks down the topics of force and motion to its most basic an …

There”s so much more to heat than hot and cold! How it moves, keeps us warm in the winter, and helps us cook our food is all part of this key science topic. Inside a colorful layout, the main text i …

Understanding light and color might seem impossible, but if readers already know the colors of the rainbow, they”re part of the way there. Including the light spectrum, wavelengths, and other key co …

Kids often play with magnets, yet they don”t learn how these playthings work for many years. Practical knowledge from their play can help them learn more about magnetism, and so can this book. Speci …

The fact that sound travels as a vibration might really blow readers” minds, especially those in need of help understanding this science curriculum topic. Including simple discussions of the sound b …

India is considered one of the great ancient civilizations of the Old World. From the earliest settlements along the Indus River to the golden age of the Gupta Empire, the cultural contributions of a …

China is unique among the four great ancient civilizations in that it has changed very little over the millennia. Unlike India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia, China”s impassable mountains and vast deserts …

All roads lead to Rome. Or they did. What had started as a small town on the Tiber River in central Italy would eventually grow to become a vast empire covering most of the known world, including Eng …

From art and architecture to politics, philosophy, and mathematics, ‘western civilization’ owes a great deal to the achievements of ancient Greece, but what do we really know about this long-gone civ …

Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in modern-day Iraq, the region known as Mesopotamia, Greek for ‘between two rivers, ‘ is often called the ‘cradle of civilization.’ The region is known …

How were the Great Pyramids built? Why were certain people turned into mummies? Readers journey down the Nile River into the heart of ancient Egypt and find out the answers. From the magnificent temp …

All organisms in an ecosystem are connected. Some are predator, some are prey, and others are just there to help decomposition. What”s more, food chains and food webs are a crucial part of the Earth …

Understanding the water cycle provides a solid foundation for comprehending weather and even some climate change topics. It”s also a part of many elementary science curricula and important for every …

Life on Earth depends on carbon. In fact, about 18.5 percent of a human body”s mass is carbon. How carbon is taking in and given off through animals” breathing, the burning of fossil fuels, and mor …

There are many steps in the nitrogen cycle that include difficult concepts and words: denitrification, prokaryotes, ammonia, and more. With the help of this understandable book, even struggling reade …

The movement of oxygen from product of photosynthesis, through the human system, water, and Earth”s atmosphere is a scientific model called the oxygen cycle. And it”s essential for life on Earth to …

As Earth moves around the sun, the seasons on Earth change. The movement of the moon affects the tides in Earth”s oceans. What happens in space has an influence on our lives. In this book, readers e …

Grasshoppers can hop. They can also fly. What else can grasshoppers do? In this book, readers will view the world through the eyes of a grasshopper and learn about what it”s like to be a bug. Age-ap …

This book lets children see the world through the eyes of one of the most beautiful insects on Earth; a butterfly. Readers will learn about how caterpillars change into butterflies, what butterflies …

Teaching readers about the importance of healthy and Earth-conscious choices, this lively narrative about grocery shopping is both relatable and informative. Attractive illustrations accompany each p …

This book will instill readers with an understanding of the rewarding nature of helping family members. Observing the narrator’s actions as he reads the paper aloud, walks the dog, and does the dishe …

Mom and Dad are cooking in the kitchen. Their young daughter gets to help. They select healthy, nutritious foods to make for a fabulous dinner, encouraging readers to make healthy choices. …

Teaching readers about the importance of healthy and Earth-conscious choices, this lively narrative about grocery shopping is both relatable and informative. Attractive illustrations accompany each p …

This book will instill readers with an understanding of the rewarding nature of helping family members. Observing the narrator’s actions as he reads the paper aloud, walks the dog, and does the dishe …

Readers will learn about where food comes from, how plants grow, and making healthy choices in this engaging narrative about growing a garden. Following the characters as they plant seeds, water the …

Mom and Dad are cooking in the kitchen. Their young daughter gets to help. They select healthy, nutritious foods to make for a fabulous dinner, encouraging readers to make healthy choices. …

Computers are playing a larger role in our lives every day, which means the teams behind these devices are becoming more and more important. In this book, students receive an inside look at the colla …

Think about your favorite computer program or smartphone app. Do you know how it was made? In this book, readers will learn about the work that goes into creating the software we use every day. Excit …

In computer science, understanding problems and systems can be difficult and time consuming. In this book, readers will learn about decomposition, a technique used to break down computer problems and …

Computers and other types of technology have changed our lives in ways never imagined. Today, we constantly have a wealth of information at our fingertips. Computers help us work better and faster. R …

In computer science, an algorithm is a plan for solving a problem. One of the simplest ways to write out an algorithm is by using pseudocode. Pseudocode might sound complex, but readers will be surpr …

Algorithms might sound like a complicated tech term, but don”t be intimidated, people actually use them every day. Using accessible language and full-color photographs, this book simplifies algorith …

Prototypes have acquired much prominence and visibility in recent times. Software development is perhaps the case in point, where the release of non-stable versions of programmes (beta versions) has …

Prototypes have acquired much prominence and visibility in recent times. Software development is perhaps the case in point, where the release of non-stable versions of programmes (beta versions) has …