Auteur: Adam Furgang

The United States has often been described as a melting pot, and many people who have immigrated to the U.S. from other countries in search of the American dream have contributed not just their cultu …

Through his wildly popular series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Kane Chronicles, 39 Clues, and The Heroes of Olympus, Rick Riordan has sparked young readers’ interest in world mythology and litera …

An internship or volunteer opportunity in film or television can be an important stepping-stone to a career in the entertainment industry. In addition to gaining practical experience, interns and vol …

Middle school is the ultimate transitional time in a young person’s life. Amidst all the other changes, one’s friendships are also growing, evolving, expanding, and sometimes ending. Students from se …

Close your eyes for a moment and think back to the last time your were in a stadium. The roar of the crowd. The swelling excitement as the team took the field. The massive Jumbotron and blaring sound …

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that’s true, then what are a thousand pictures worth? Today, with the use of mobile smartphones and similar devices containing miniaturized cameras, s …

Soft drinks have been in the news a lot lately, with many cities around the United States trying to minimize the intake of soda among their citizens. Readers will learn why there is such a backlash a …

Makerspaces are public spaces located in schools, public libraries, and other community locations where people can meet up, share creative interests, tinker with new technologies, and learn as they g …

We all know that eating too much sugar and too much salt isn’t good for us. It will surprise readers to learn just how dangerous eating too many sugary and salty snacks can be. Chips and candy are ob …

More than three-quarters of teens between the ages of fifteen and seventeen watch more videos on You Tube than they watch traditional TV, according to the BBC. The online video sharing service has vi …

Written for passionate gamers hoping to turn their skills into a career immediately, this guidebook prepares students for the realities of this competitive industry. Covering all facets of the gaming …

Gun violence can be a confusing and scary topic. Anyone who keeps current with the news will know that gun violence occurs in our society nearly every day. This book explores the history of guns as i …

Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time, but even avid Minecraft builders might not know the history, structure, and hidden advantages to playing their favorite game. One little- …

The majority of elements on the Periodic Table are able to mingle with other, thereby forming molecules, mixtures, compounds, and new substances. Some elements, however, are "unreactive" an …

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has more 10 million followers on the video game streaming service Twitch and more than 16 million subscribers on You Tube as of late 2018, and the number is climbing. …

What happens when a young executive at an investment firm quits his job to start an online bookstore? If he’s Jeff Bezos, he ends up changing the world. This informative biography of technology entre …

Of all the diseases that humans have suffered throughout history, the biggest killer by far has been smallpox. It’s believed that as many as half a billion people died from this disease in the twenti …

The Ocean State is the country’s smallest, only 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, yet it has assumed a large place in American history, often finding itself at the very center of momentous national ev …

Whether you call it a soft drink, a soda pop, or just plain soda, carbonated beverages have been a favorite American drink since the 1800s. Since 1978, the consumption of carbonated beverages has tri …

The traditional meals of the day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, have a new partner: the sugary and salty snack. Our favorite junk foods are easier to find than ever before, and the snack industry is …

The frequency and severity of tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, thunderstorms, blizzards, ice storms, dust storms, and cyclones have all increased around the globe. Scientists have found eviden …

In June 2013, the news organization The Guardian first published articles revealing the shocking revelations that the National Security Agency (NSA) was conducting mass surveillance on all American c …

Careers in the field of business vary widely and attract students with many different skill sets and interests. Through vo-tech programs, students can begin exploring business opportunities in high s …

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner come from wealthy and accomplished families. Trump is the daughter of the forty-fifth president of the United Sates. Kushner is the son of a real estate development bil …

Hate groups undeniably have a negative connotation, but through examining the issues related to hate groups it becomes clear that the topic is much more complicated than it may initially appear. This …

An indispensable and essential how-to guide to the potentially bewildering world of multimedia research. This book accessibly guides your young reader through the process of searching for, obtaining, …

In 1907, a chemist named Leo Baekeland invented the first synthetic plastic. In the little more than 100 years since, plastic has benefited humanity even while we polluted Earth with it. During the 1 …

Since the start of the Industrial Revolution, human use of fossil fuels for energy has released tremendous amounts of pollutants and carbon dioxide into Earth’s atmosphere. This has altered the envir …

Scratch is a visual, color-coded programming language that is useful for anyone who wants to learn programming basics. Using Scratch, budding programmers of almost any age or experience can learn to …

Jenna Marbles, one of the most popular personalities on the internet today, has more than 18 million followers on You Tube. Known by some as the "Queen of You Tube, " Marbles creates quirky …

Computers have become enmeshed in almost every aspect of modern life. While this development has made our lives easier and more convenient, it also opens us up to all sorts of security risks. The doz …

After his Young Entrepreneur’s Club meeting, Power Coder Peter is thinking more about million-dollar business deals than coding. He excitedly tells Naya, Grace, and Tommy several ideas he’s come up w …

Creating a website can be loads of fun. With the use of the computer language HTML, it is possible for anyone to learn the basics and get started on the road to creating a website. The step-by-step a …

Wendie Ayche is the happy, go-lucky, upbeat You Tube personality, "Wengie." With her hilarious and creative You Tube videos that cover everything from advice, to makeup tips, to how to make …

Since the late 1990s, Leonardo Di Caprio has been the most prominent celebrity environmental activist in the United States. This biography takes a close look at the events in Di Caprio’s life that le …

This title in the Your Carbon Footprint series discusses practical tips and strategies for students who want to minimize the negative environmental impact of transportation, The relevant science is e …

In the wake of the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009 and the ensuing federal stimulus efforts, no economic subject has drawn as much attention or attracted as much controversy as the national debt and …

For teens hoping for a career in music, an internship or volunteer opportunity is a great way to get a foot in the door. Serving as a valuable guide, music lovers are introduced to the wide variety o …