Young Adult Nonfiction
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Germ Theory Edition, 2nd Edition
From the Series Great Ideas of Science
Since prehistoric times, people have wondered what causes disease. Early people blamed evil spirits. Later, disease was thought to be caused by an imbalance of bodily fluids. By trial and… Read More →
Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants
Quietly, without most people noticing, the population of giraffes in the wild has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985. Giraffes have disappeared entirely from seven countries where they Read More →
GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You
Chicago Public Library's 2017 Best of the Best Books List for Teen Nonfiction! Welcoming and inclusive of all self-identified girls, GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You is an… Read More →
Girls Against Girls: Why We Are Mean to Each Other and How We Can Change
Girls Against Girls is a must-read for today's strong, smart, and capable generation of young women. Now, more than ever, young women need to stand together and not tear each other down, and… Read More →
Girls vs. Guys: Surprising Differences between the Sexes
Is it true that guys believe they're smarter than they really are? Or that girls talk more than guys? Do mosquitoes bite guys more than girls? Which sex is better at diapering babies,… Read More →
Glowing Bunnies!?: Why We're Making Hybrids, Chimeras, and Clones
Our brave new world is here. With modern genetic technologies, science fiction's "what if?" has become the scientist's "why not?" Bioengineering has the potential to remake animals in almost Read More →
Green Energy: Crucial Gains or Economic Strains?
From the Series USA TODAY's Debate: Voices and Perspectives
This book examines the history of human energy use as well as the latest energy developments in the United States. It provides the opinions and perpsectives of government and business… Read More →
Gun Control: Preventing Violence or Crushing Constitutional Rights?
From the Series USA TODAY's Debate: Voices and Perspectives
Americans are sharply divided on the issue of gun control. Some people believe that inadequate gun laws make the United States a dangerous place. They believe that stricter laws could keep… Read More →
Gun Violence: Fighting for Our Lives and Our Rights
In early 2018, teen-led March for Our lives events across the United States protested gun violence, demanded change to save lives, and registered voters toward that end. This authoritative… Read More →
Health Smarts: How to Eat Right, Stay Fit, Make Positive Choices, and More
From the Series USA TODAY Teen Wise Guides: Lifestyle Choices
Health. It seems like a simple topic, but keeping up a healthful lifestyle can be challenging. Still, there are easy steps that you can take to make sure you're living the most healthful life Read More →
Healthy Living Library — Hardcover Set
From the Series Healthy Living Library
This series examines some of the most prevalent health concerns for teens and young adults. Medical experts provide a comprehensive and sensitive overview of topics using timely and reliable… Read More →
Hepatitis
From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
"The silent killer." That's how a headline in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, described hepatitis. This life-threatening liver disease can go undetected for decades because it often… Read More →
Historical Heartthrobs: 50 Timeless Crushes — From Cleopatra to Camus
This book compiles photos and life stories of fifty of the sexiest men and women from history and asks the essential question: Would you really want to date them? Some are artists, some are… Read More →
Hothouse Earth: The Climate Crisis and the Importance of Carbon Neutrality
As hurricanes, droughts, floods, and wildfires are increasing in regularity and intensity, climate change can no longer be ignored. Melting permafrost, forest dieback, ocean acidification,… Read More →
How Not to Be a Dick: An Everyday Etiquette Guide
On the one hand, nobody wants to be a dick. On the other hand, dicks are everywhere! They cut in line, talk behind our backs, recline into our seats, and even have the power to morph into… Read More →
How to Be a Difficult Bitch: Claim Your Power, Ditch the Haters, and Feel Good Doing It
In the past, being a "difficult bitch" was bad. Girls weren't supposed to call people out for their BS, stand up for themselves, or do their own thing..….not anymore! This book embraces the… Read More →
How to Choose Your Perfect Business Career
From the Series STEM Career Choices
Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore… Read More →
How to Choose Your Perfect Computer Science Career
From the Series STEM Career Choices
Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their… Read More →
How to Choose Your Perfect Engineering Career
From the Series STEM Career Choices
Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their… Read More →
How to Choose Your Perfect Healthcare Career
From the Series STEM Career Choices
Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore… Read More →
How to Choose Your Perfect Math Career
From the Series STEM Career Choices
Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their… Read More →
How to Choose Your Perfect Science Career
From the Series STEM Career Choices
Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore… Read More →
How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done
With distance learning, teens are having to manage their time and attention now more than ever. Procrastination is especially tough for young adults. Getting started is overwhelming, it's… Read More →
How to Draw Fallen Angels: Discover the secrets to drawing, painting, and illustrating beings of the otherworld
From the Series Fantasy Underground
Featuring tools and professional guidance on how to draw the dark world of fallen angels, including angel wings, accessories, the angel of death, a good angel and bad angel, a Steampunk… Read More →