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"This book explores bullying and how it affects people both mentally and physically. It examines the different forms of bullying and also discusses who bullies target and why they exhibit such destructive behavior"--Google Books.

"Explores addiction to different substances, ranging from alcohol and nicotine to marijuana, opioids, and other illegal drugs. The title also examines treatment options available to overcome addiction"--Provided by publisher.

Publisher Annotation: Celebrate young climate change activists in this charming story about an empowered girl who shows up, listens up, and ultimately, speaks up to inspire her community to take action against climate change. After attending a climate march, a young activist is motivated to make an effort and do her part to help the planet by organizing volunteers to work to make green changes in their community, from cleaning a lake, to planting trees, to making composting bins, to hosting a clothing swap and more! Here is an uplifting picture book that is an important reminder that no change is too small, and no person is too young, to make a difference.

"Cyberbullying is a fact of life for many teens today, with the internet and social media platforms consuming a large part of their social life. This . . . guide gives teens the tools they need to identify cyberbullying, understand why and how it happens, and confront it with important social and emotional skills. Readers will learn what they can do to move past a cyberbullying episode and reclaim their online space--and their peace of mind"--.

"Looks at how marijuana use affects the brain, how addiction affects the life of the user and society, and what treatment options look like for those in need"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the growing epidemic of school shootings, including strategies for prevention, preparing for, and protecting oneself during a school shooting.

During a football game star running back Harris Weathers takes a jarring hit and narrowly escapes injury, but after several days he is still rattled, leaving him with a tough decision--quit football or find a way to stay safe while playing the game he loves.

Looks at the terrorist attack of the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

In 2020, the SARS-COV-2 coronavirus emerged to cause a deadly infectious disease, COVID-19. Even with all the advantages of 21st-century science and medicine, human beings were unprotected, and COVID-19 caused illness, death, and economic destruction in pandemic proportions. The Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 explores the causes, spread, and effects of COVID-19 on people's lives, as well as efforts to treat the disease and halt its spread.

"Describes issues surrounding teen sexual violence, how these issues affect individuals and society, and how they are being addressed"--Provided by publisher.