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Affecting as many as 2.8 percent of adults and 1.6 percent of adolescents, binge eating disorder—consuming an excessive amount of calories regularly—is the most common eating disorder. It often leads to obesity and disposes those with the disorder to serious health risks, including diabetes and...

Like other eating disorders, anorexia is especially common among teens and young adults. Anorexia is a serious disease that, in a small but significant percentage of patients, can end in death. However, it is also a condition that can be treated; meaningful recovery is a real possibility. This volume...

Health experts fear that some day, strains of bacteria will arise that no medicine can kill. This enlightening book presents the single-celled superbugs, which are notorious for causing the most hospital infections, and for being the most resistant to antibiotics. Students discover how "bugs"...

With the most all-time wins in men's college basketball, the University of Kentucky Wildcats have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with, since they started playing the game in 1903. This volume shares 110 years of Kentucky basketball history, discussing some of the most awe-inspiring moments,...

Many students are coming to realize that traditional four-year colleges do not necessarily lead to gainful employment after graduation and, therefore, do not always make good financial sense. Vocational and technical education, on the other hand, provides practical skills training, real-world experience,...

And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: and God saw that it was good.-Gen. 1:14-18 The universe was created with purpose and reason; and modern science with all of...

This book uses the stock market as basis for explaining how ratios, decimals, fractions, and percentages work in a real-world context. Explains the basics of a market world with student-friendly terminology, alongside various word problems accompanied by detailed explanations and illustrative diagrams and photographs.

This expedition teaches students about latitude and longitude through the use of coordinate systems. Includes additional explanations of circumference, time zones, and the equator, with colorful annotated maps.

What could be more fun than a trip to the zoo? Readers will follow Amanda as she and her classmates enjoy a delightful fieldtrip to see zebras, lions, and more. With time told in hour-long increments, readers will be introduced to the practice of time telling at an accessible level. Eye-catching illustrations...

Can an agile mongoose evade a cobra? Or will the snap of the cobra’s jaws prove to be fatal? Readers will be transfixed by this exciting book, which features a face-off between this predator-and-prey pair. Delving into the skills, tactics, and weaknesses of both animals, the lively text turns curricular...

Follow Sophia and her dad as they pick apples at the orchard. In this delightful narrative about the farm-to-market process, readers will learn about where apples come from. The familiar subject matter and relatable characters are encouraging to beginning readers. Imaginative illustrations enhance...

Readers will be enchanted by the zany delights in this colorful book. This entertaining narrative is sure to charm emerging readers, educating them about the concept of opposites. Readers will learn to identify opposites including big and small, messy and neat, and hot and cold, as they explore Monster Town. Colorful illustrations bring the story to life.

When the weather stops a young boy from going to the beach, he stays home and reads books with his mother and grandmother instead. Even his dog joins in on the fun! With brightly colored illustrations that encourage readers to follow along and join this boy's fun-filled day, this story is sure to excite children about the concept of reading books.

Learning how to count is fun! This book uses rhymes to motivate children when first learning their numbers. The brightly colored illustrations captivate readers while also providing them with a way to make connections between what they read and what they see. The simple language in this book makes it suitable for both emerging readers and young listeners.