Discusses the psychological aspects of peer pressure and presents situations illustrating how peer pressure can influence a young person's actions.

Peer Pressure (Understanding Issues)

Children's Books

Stewart, Gail B.

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Kidhaven

Although few would argue the health risks, three-fourths of today's high school students have smoked cigarettes. Smoking addresses the risks and the appeal of smoking, as well as the mixed messages young people get on smoking through the media. (20020615)

Smoking (Understanding Issues)

Using real-life examples, discusses why parents hurt or neglect their children, why children often don't tell anyone they are being abused, and what can be done about the widespread and dangerous problem of child abuse.

Child Abuse (Understanding Issues)

Describes the life and accomplishments of the two founders of the web search engine "Google," discussing their childhoods, education, and the success of their company.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin: The Google Guys (Innovators)

Biographies

Profiles the chemist who invented Kevlar, a superstrong fiber used to make, among other things, bullet-resistent vests.

Stephanie Kwolek: Creator of Kevlar (Innovators)

Profiles the young Facebook creator and discusses his plans for growing the site in the future.

Mark Zuckerberg (Innovators)

KidHaven Press

Examines the fascinating world of the criminal investigator and other professionals who are on the frontline of solving notorious crimes with the help of technological advances in the field.

The Crime Scene Photographer (Crime Scene Investigations)

Education & Reference

Lucent Books

Presents a biography of U.S. Senator John McCain, written with simple text and photographs, and details his childhood, family, military service, and highlights from his political career through his Republican presidential nomination for the 2008 election. Includes a list of important dates.

John McCain (People in the News)

Lucent

Delving into the fascinating world of the criminal investigator, this series unveils the tools and techniques used by today's (and yesterday's) professionals. Students will learn how today's cutting edge forensic science unravels the clues in the tiniest bits of evidence -- a drop of blood, a strand of hair, a speck of dirt, a shard of bone. Each title focuses on a particular type of crime, and includes features like crime stats, facts versus fiction sections, full-color photos and more.

Cold Cases (Crime Scene Investigations)

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Diseases and Disorders)

These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; This new edition in the Diseases and Disorders series looks at the causes of fetal alcohol syndrome and the spectrum of symptoms associated with it, which can be physical and psychological and fall within a wide range of severity. The title also discusses; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.

Teen & Young Adult

Personal Health

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