Mason Crest: 778 books

Did you know that today's jolly Santa Claus was originally a Catholic bishop? Or that Santa Claus is connected to Saturn, an ancient Roman god? Or that in some places, Santa rides a camel? Christmas is a holiday of light and giving, and Santa Claus has become a traditional symbol for the season's...

Discover what you can learn from romantic attraction. When we feel romantic attraction, we want to be closer to another person, both physically and emotionally. Romantic attraction has a powerful effect on our bodies and brains. It floods us with chemicals that are designed to make us connect with...

Nutrition can be complicated. How do you know what foods are healthy and what aren't? How much should you eat? What's a healthy portion size? How many calories do you need? Do you weigh just the right amount—or are you underweight or overweight? Keeping track of how much you eat, weigh, and exercise...

In any survival situation, you need to know where you are and where you're heading. If you get lost, you'll waste valuable time and energy—time that could be spent getting to safety or getting help.

The Second World War changed how the United States saw women's roles. Not only could women work, they could do work that men did. They could work in homes and hospitals, but they could also work in offices and factories. They could sew and cook, but they could also weld and rivet. As American men...

Not long ago, Ireland was a country dealing with poverty and violence. Today, it has turned around and is now a peaceful nation. Ireland became a member of the EU in 1973. Its history also includes the Catholic Church, the potato famine, and long struggles for freedom. While Ireland's economy is currently...

Nutrition can be complicated. How do you know what foods are healthy and what aren't? How much should you eat? When you're standing in the lunch line in your school cafeteria, what decisions should you make? What foods should you buy at the convenience store after school? In a store or school cafeteria,...

Have you ever been laughing one moment—and crying the next? How about so angry you could throw something—and then suddenly burst out laughing? All of us have experienced mood swings like this, and they're even more common during adolescence. Rapidly changing emotions—from contentment to irritability,...

You're not a little kid anymore. When you look in the mirror, you probably see someone who is taller...bigger...with a face that looks more like an adult's than a child's. The changes you're experiencing on the inside—in your mind and emotions—may be even more intense than the ones everyone can...

Almost everyone has trouble sleeping once in a while. Sometimes your mind keeps racing with new ideas long after your body is ready to shut down for the evening. Other nights, life's problems follow you to bed and prevent you from getting a good night's sleep. But an occasional night of insomnia needn't...

You've seen the ads: "Never diet again! Our all-natural treatment magically melts away the pounds!" "Want to boost your athletic performance? Dr. Smith has found the secret to improved stamina and strength with his all-natural formula!" "Need more energy? Our all-natural juice product will give you...

Over the past few decades, landmark legal cases, medical discoveries, and movies and television shows have helped increase acceptance of homosexuality in American culture. Young peoples opinions have played an important part in this growing tolerance. Studies show that more than 60 percent of young...

Nutrition can be complicated. How do you know what foods are healthy and what aren't? How much should you eat? What should you eat to help you do well in sports and studies? Eating right and staying in shape really does help you do better in school and sports. It's tough to do your best when you feel...

Africa is well known for its fascinating wildlife and its abundant natural resources. However, the continents resources are shrinking rapidly as a result of industrialization and population growth. In recent years scientists have seen a dramatic loss in wildlife and habitat, an increase in air and...