Young Adult imprint: 620 books

by Colin Wilkinson
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2017

Privacy invasion, cyberbullying, and identity theft are vulnerabilities that young people expose themselves to every time they go online. This book explains what sorts of information might be shared, stored, and stolen when using the internet, how to protect online privacy, and what to do after falling...

Networking Women

Building Social and Professional Connections

by Lena Koya, Heather Moore Niver
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017

Networking is the process of building up your social and professional connections in order to advance your career and/or to strengthen your community. For young women in particular, networking is a useful skill to know in order to chart a path through adulthood, whether through choosing a college,...
by Nicki Peter Petrikowski
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2014

3-D printing allows for the creation of nearly any type of object, from an entire house to a human organ. Now with makerspaces, collaborative engineering workspaces, virtually anyone can utilize these printers to make anything they can dream up. This title shows young people just how. With information...
by Anne Rooney
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2012

Most young people only study physics through practical applications, such as equations, experiments and observations. This title, contrarily, brings physics to life and engages readers in a way that they've never experienced before. Readers will learn about the evolution of physics, from prehistory...
by Kathy Furgang
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2016

Anyone with an internet connection has the potential to reach millions of people with a single message using Twitter. The 140-character updates and posts, called tweets, allow people to reach as many followers as they can get. Students can use Twitter to their advantage, far beyond talking about favorite...
by Paula Johanson
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2010

Young people who have a desire to work with Nature will learn about careers in sustainable agriculture. Careers include organic farmer, farm manager, greenhouse worker, research scientist, beekeeper, environmental engineer, rancher, and tree surgeon. Readers will learn about the common dangers of...
by Tamra B. Orr
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2010

Thanks to a the pioneering efforts of disease researchers and immunologists and a highly effective and concerted global vaccination effort, one of the most dread diseases of the twentieth century has been largely wiped out. For most people, polio is no longer the terrifying specter it once was, yet...
by Jeri Freedman
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2010

The United States is undergoing one of the worst recessions in recent memory. Although the state of the economy has a direct impact upon every citizen, the factors that caused it are seldom presented to young readers. This book examines the root causes of the crisis, as well as financial markets, economic regulation, economic theory, and the housing crisis.
by Adam Furgang
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2012

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 volunteers can make valuable professional contacts, experience different areas of the industry, and refine...
by John M. Shea
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2012

Teens' enthusiasm for tanning can result in excessive sun exposure and the use of indoor tanning facilities. These activities put them at risk for skin cancer, including the deadliest form, melanoma. In fact, according to Johns Hopkins Children's Center, skin cancer is becoming increasingly common...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017

Drug and alcohol abuse can have a devastating effect on friendships and families. In this compelling book, young adults offer true-life tales that detail the price of addiction. Many of these first-person accounts highlight the fallout from a loved one's substance abuse issues, such as estrangement,...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017

For a teen diagnosed with a learning disability or difference, schoolwork can be an enormous challenge. The first-person accounts in this compelling book offer real-life stories about struggling with attention-deficit disorder, dyslexia, Asperger's, and other issues. Whether searching for a school...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2017

The teenage years are a period of enormous growth and change, and maintaining a positive self-image during this tumultuous time can be a challenge. In this thoughtful book, young adults will read real stories of teens dealing with issues such as the stinging criticism of their peers, stage fright,...
by Mary-Lane Kamberg
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2011

Both teens and adults admire professional athletes for their strength and willingness to fight through injuries. In the case of concussions, however, this attitude is very dangerous. Recent headlines have brought shocking revelations about the mental decline of retired athletes who have suffered concussions...
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