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Health and medical experts have sounded the alarm about a troubling rise in anxiety and depression, eating disorders, drug overdoses, and teen suicide. This series examines what has been happening and why, how teens in particular have been affected, and ways to get help. In addition to real-world accounts, facts and commentary from knowledgeable sources add depth to every volume in this series.
Teens who are trying to decide if the military is for them will find a useful tool in this easy-to-use series of reference guides. Each book in the Military Careers series focuses on a different branch of the military and introduces students to specific jobs representing an array of career possibilities. All books cover what the jobs entail; working conditions; educational and physical requirements; opportunities for advancement; employment prospects in the civilian world; and more. Perspectives
Teen life can be a pressure cooker leading to anxiety and even thoughts of suicide. Learn about the practice of mindfulness and try meditation exercises for examining emotions, managing stress, checking wellness routines, and setting intentions to increase happiness.
Whether through social media or news reported via newspapers, television, radio, or online sources, misinformation-consisting of false facts and conspiracy theories has become rampant in modern society. Some false information spreads accidentally; but much of it derives from purposeful lies. This book discusses how false information damages society as well as ways to recognize and counteract it.
There have been many Russias throughout history: the opulent era of the czars, the communist nation ruled by terror, and the Cold War superpower. After its communist ideology failed in 1991, Russia struggled to find a place in the modern world. With the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become a key factor in shaping a future of world peace or escalating conflict.
The Money and Finance Guide series helps teens learn the basics of money and money management. Books in this series discuss personal finance, budgeting, finding a job, thinking about college, and more. The books also help teens consider their strengths and weaknesses to better position themselves for making important financial decisions today and for their future. Quotes from teens and adults who have struggled or succeeded in personal money management are featured throughout the series. All boo
This collection of classic and contemporary poems will send shivers up and down the spine of any reader brave enough to open the book.
The narrator is a composite of people Pu Zhelong influenced in his work. With further context from Melanie Chan's historically precise watercolours, this story will immerse young readers in Chinese culture, the natural history of insects, and the use of biological controls in farming. Backmatter provides context and background for this lovely, sophisticated picture book about nature, science, and Communist China.
Millions of young people face mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and even everyday stress. Regular physical activity can promote the release of natural ""feel good"" chemicals in the brain, boost energy levels, improve self-esteem, make you feel more connected to others, and help ease the types of stress we all experience from time to time. This book shows how physical activity helps reduce mental health risks and maintain overall well-being.
Billed as the crime of the century in 1894, Murder at Minnesota Point tells the twisted, sensational true story of a young, unidentified woman found slain on the isolated sandy shores of Minnesota Point, Duluth, Minn. For two weeks, her corpse was displayed for public viewing in hopes of discovering her identity. After she was buried in an unnamed pauper’s grave, her assailant breathed a temporary sigh of relief. Over the next two years, city detectives pursued numerous suspects from every corne