An introduction to deciduous forests, discussing types of deciduous forests, their environment, plants, and animals, threats to the forests, and their future survival.
Explains global warming and offers suggestions of ways children can reduce their carbon footprint by living more sustainably while at school and how they can raise awareness.
An exploration of same-sex marriage that provides an overview of the history of marriage, discusses types of unions and their benefits, presents arguments on both sides of the debate, and examines related legal issues.
This book is an introduction to the Manning family football dynasty, describing Archie Manning and his two sons Peyton and Eli and their careers in pro football.
Offers teens an overview of avian flu, explaining what it is, how it is spread, why it is so dangerous, and why scientists fear a pandemic, addressing myths and facts about the disease.
This book discusses careers in television, emphasizing choices of jobs in news or entertainment programming, choices of jobs in front of the camera or behind the scenes, and choices of jobs as technicians in television production or postproduction.
Explores some of the reasons why people decide to get tattoos or other body decorations, discussing tattooing as a form of self-expression or cultural expression, to show pride as a member of the military or other service, as a religious symbol, and as a fashion statement.
Investigates GLBT issues such as same-sex marriage, don't ask don't tell, and hate crime legislation that are at the forefront of American political discourse. These hot-button topics are presented in an even handed manner, allowing students to learn without the influence of media distortion and mixed messages.
Offers teens an overview of Nintendo Wii and video game injuries and fitness, describing what games and devices can be used for exercising and explaining the benefits of motion-based video games, the difference in effectiveness between video fitness and traditional exercises, common injuries, and how big of part video games should play in a fitness routine.
