Brezina, Corona

"Minerals are simple inorganic elements such as calcium and iron, which are essential components of a healthy diet. Minerals perform many functions, from serving as components of organs to helping regulate metabolism. Adequate mineral intake is particularly important for children's growth and development. This book explains how a range of key minerals are important to health. Young readers will learn about properties and appropriate amounts of various minerals as well as how they can be included in a nutritious, delicious diet"--Provided by the publisher.

Explains the punishment and penalties for a DWI or DUI charge, why the penalties are in place, and how to avoid the charges.

Examines the laws around alcohol, marijuana, and other illegal and illicit drugs.

Provides information about organ donation, discussing how it works, the transplant process, living and deceased donors, and related issues.

Discusses efforts to ensure public security since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, examining the USA Patriot Act, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the establishment of security measure for air and land travel, and controversies over these regulations.

Provides a guide for young people on how to help a friend who is dealing with being bullied.

Explores career paths in digital media.

"In the summer of 1535, France's king Francis I sent explorer Jacques Cartier to the New World to search for the Northwest Passage that would lead from China and the East. It was hoped he would also return with ships brimming with riches and gold for the country ... Cartier found neither the elusive passage nor a bounty of riches, but he did find the St. Lawrence River. Readers will learn about the details of Cartier's extensive travels, his encounters with Native Americans, and the many features for which he is named"--Provided by publisher.

"Give your readers a . . . guide to careers in ultrasound and sonography. Diagnostic medical sonographers perform ultrasound procedures that direct high-frequency sound waves into the body. The returning sound waves can be converted into an image of the body's internal structures. The most familiar use of ultrasound is in visualizing the fetus of a pregnant mother, but ultrasound has numerous medical applications. Many diagnostic medical sonographers specialize in particular areas of imaging, including neurosonography and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Sonographers can earn a good salary in this . . . career upon completion of a two-year program. Because ultrasounds are low-risk procedures that yield real-time images, sonography is an in-demand field with bright prospects for increased job growth"--Provided by publisher.