The Rosen Publishing Group Inc: 881 books

The right to vote was a hard fought, hard won campaign. With voter apathy still a huge issue during every major election, women, African Americans, and young people need to understand that without the efforts of some amazing pioneers, they may not have the right to vote at all. This informative historical...

Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each other’s recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage...

People throughout time have attempted to make sense of the earth, why there are earthquakes, how rocks are formed, and more. Earth, before people came to be and since, has a rich history. This book takes a look at some of the early scientific and cultural beliefs about the Earth and how discoveries have shaped our modern culture.

Beginner coders often gravitate to the easy-to-use Python language for its versatility and usability. Games, robots, and Web sites—including those of Google and YouTube—and much more run on Python, and developers are constantly collaborating to improve the language and address problem areas. This...

This book shows the reader how to transform an interest in robotics into a life-long pursuit. Four major robotics careers are covered: robotics researcher, computer scientist, robotics engineer, and robotics technician. Students will learn how to gain special skills that will help them to excel in...

According to the World Allergy Organization, between 220 and 520 million people across the globe suffer with food allergies. Many foods can elicit an allergy, so this book introduces several of the most predominant triggers--including wheat--their effects, and some surprising places where they might...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people between the ages of ten and twenty-four. People who try to take their lives usually do not want to die, but they see no alternatives to stop their endless mental and emotional suffering. This...

Skaters who have mastered beginning and intermediate skills, along with veteran skaters, can benefit from the simple yet effective instruction offered in this book. The book covers detailed instructions for tricks and techniques to ride quarter-pipes, half-pipes, bowls, and to excel in both street...

Unfortunately, news headlines frequently present frightening accounts of women and girls who suffer at the hands of those who live right in their homes. Readers can expect a thoughtful overview of the different kinds of household abuse, whether it's at the hands of partners, parents, or siblings....

Networking online is here to stay. It’s one of the quickest ways to connect with others who wish to be found. Just as with every form of communication, online social networking has its own rules and etiquette. This book informs readers on the ways to use networking sites properly and to their advantage, and how to avoid making common mistakes.

Forests are a precious natural resource, but today they are under threat across the world. They are being logged, burnt, cleared, and degraded. When managed capably, forests can flourish as havens for natural life while also providing human communities with wood, employment, and ecological services....

A 2014 report by the US Department of Education found that 22 percent of students ages twelve to eighteen had experienced bullying. This cogent narrative provides readers with supportive methods to help a friend who is being bullied and to promote a bully-free learning environment at school. Physical,...

Falconry is the practice of hunting wild game by means of a trained bird of prey; it’s both a sport and an art. In this captivating narrative, readers learn that falconry requires commitment, patience, and hard work. Falcons are fierce, fearless, and determined predators that are supremely well...

Major advances in clean energy technologies are being accomplished every year, creating thousands of new jobs in nearly every discipline. Young people who are interested in a number of subjects, such as science, math, engineering, and technology, may be able to find fulfilling “green” careers. This book explains the vocational landscape within the field of sustainable energy.