The Rosen Publishing Group Inc: 881 books

The hot dog is just one of the mystery meats that despite new nutritional label regulations remains a puzzler. This engaging book provides the disgusting story of the kinds of byproducts and fillers that are often used in mystery meats. Readers learn about harmful ingredients including fat, salt,...

One of the most pressing issues of the last few years has been the rise of activism and other efforts that aim to combat discrimination and racial inequality. This book provides an overview of the problem as well as a starting point for young readers mitigating the effects of racial intolerance on...

With body piercing and tattooing becoming more popular and mainstream, many teens may think about engaging in these forms of body modification. An excellent resource for young people pondering a piercing or tattoo, this title presents some of the pros and cons they should consider. In an honest and...

Scientific American reported that there were 1.5 million children whose parents divorce each year in the United States. Although parents feel shattered or liberated by the divorce, their children probably feel terrified by the prospect of a change in their stability and happiness. This resource provides...

According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), UTIs are the second most common type of infection in the body. Almost 50 percent of women get a UTI at some point in their life. Therefore, it is essential that teens understand the symptoms of a UTI and what...

The different ways milk and dairy products are produced in the United States, as well as the pros and cons for consumers, the environment, and the cows involved are described in this provocative book. Readers learn that factory farming practices can produce mass amounts of milk cheaply, but they can...

One of the most important issues that divorcing couples must agree on is custody, a concept that baffles children who are used to living with both parents full time. This resource explains the custody process, how custody decisions are made, and how these decisions will affect the lives of the children....

From the dawn of history, individuals and civilizations have battled disease. The struggle shifted once epidemiologists, medical professionals, and other specialists identified the microscopic organisms often to blame for much of humanity’s illnesses over time. This book examines both the history...

Young women and men struggling with body issues, as well as negative reinforcement from the media and even within their own families, will appreciate the honest and startling information provided in this book. From understanding what an eating disorder is and the effects of bulimia on the mind and...

The story of the development of medicine is intriguing, and involves countless trial and error. Readers learn of the stories less-often heard of in this intriguing volume. They learn about the genesis of the medicine we often take for granted today; learning of these back stories, readers will gain an appreciation for common treatments to afflictions that often proved fatal in the past.

Gravity is everywhere. It is the force that keeps the earth orbiting around the sun. Yet, it has always been one of the most mysterious forces throughout human history. This book explores some of the scientists responsible for what we know about gravity and how this knowledge has impacted modern society.

The earliest humans understood matter on a very basic, practical level. Through trial and error they determined which rocks could make good spearheads and good pounding or grinding stones. The Bronze Age began about 2000 BCE when rocks containing copper and tin were heated together. The combination...

There are hundreds of thousands of plant species on Earth, from liverworts less than an inch tall to giant redwood trees that reach hundreds of feet into the sky. With their great variety of forms, plants have adapted to nearly every type of habitat. This book provides a strong introduction to plant...

This book introduces readers to the fascinating, bustling, wheeling-dealing world of commodities trading, revealing the amazing journey that ends with juice in our glass, bread on our tables, and gas in our tanks, and money in the pockets of savvy traders. A history of commodity trading relates the...