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Asteroids and Comets: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Mysterious Space Objects
From the Series Mission: Space Science
Comets and asteroids swoop through our solar system, inspiring fascination and fear. But what are these spectacular space bodies, where do they come from, and how can we monitor them? Comets Read More →
Attention, Girls!: A Guide to Learn All about Your AD/HD
Empowering, practical, and straightforward, this book gives girls the skills to take charge of their ADHD and their lives. Geared exclusively towards girls, Attention, Girls! is packed with… Read More →
Autism
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
You probably know someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) because it is relatively common. In the United States, one in 68 children has been identified with ASD, more commonly known as… Read More →
Being Me: A Kid's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Self-Esteem
Do you like being you? Do you have confidence in yourself? Do you believe that there are kids who can like you for who you are and want to hang out with you? If you answered NO to any of… Read More →
Beyond the Solar System: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Outer Space
From the Series Mission: Space Science
Beyond our solar system is an enormous expanse of stars, other solar systems, glittering galaxies, matter-eating black holes, and other fascinating space mysteries. But what do we know about… Read More →
Big Brain Book: How It Works and All Its Quirks
Readers are welcomed to the Lobe Labs and Dr. Brain activities in this brightly illustrated, highly engaging book that uses science to answer interesting questions that kids have about the… Read More →
Bipolar Disorder
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
About 45 million people around the world have bipolar disorder. In the United States alone, around seven million adults live with the disorder. That's about 2.8 percent of the population.… Read More →
Cloud Computing
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
Every day, hundreds of millions of people around the world use computer apps such as Dropbox, Gmail, iCloud, and Spotify. When people use these Internet-based services, they are making use… Read More →
Communism: From Marxism to North Korea
From the Series Political Systems in Action
Communism is a political idea based on sharing wealth and removing social class. But how does this work in action? This fascinating title looks at communism, its history, and its place in… Read More →
Cystic Fibrosis
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
In the United States, around 30,000 people have cystic fibrosis (CF), and one in 30 Americans is a carrier. Cystic fibrosis is a condition caused by genes that are passed from parent to… Read More →
Dealing with Disorders and Disease — Hardcover Set
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
This detailed and insightful series will provide readers with a thorough understanding of diseases and disorders that affect many young people, and it is also an invaluable source of… Read More →
Democracy: From Ancient Greece to the American Dream
From the Series Political Systems in Action
A democracy is a form of government in which ordinary people take part in running their country and is the bedrock of many Western governments. But how does this idea work in action? This… Read More →
Depression
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
About 280 million people around the world have depression. In the United States alone, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) believes that 21 million American adults had at least… Read More →
Depression: A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive
If you have picked up this book, you probably want nothing more than to understand why you feel the way you do and how to feel better. You want those depressed thoughts, feelings, and… Read More →
Dictatorship: From Roman Rule to Modern Suppression
From the Series Political Systems in Action
A dictatorship is a form of government in which one person or a small group of people hold total power. But what are the mechanics behind this system of ultimate control? This fascinating… Read More →
Down Syndrome
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
In the United States, Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder. And around the world, each year about 3,000 to 5,000 children are born with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome explains Read More →
Earth and the Moon: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Our Earth and Moon
From the Series Mission: Space Science
Earth is an amazing place, and the crater-filled moon that orbits it is no less intriguing. But what do we know about our planet and its satellite? Earth and the Moon explores our home and… Read More →
Feminism from A to Z
Dive into Feminism from A to Z for an accessible primer on history, current events, and essential issues through the lens of feminist theory and perspective. Not only will you learn… Read More →
Find Your Fierce: How to Put Social Anxiety in Its Place
Teens will become their bravest and fiercest selves and overcome social anxiety disorder with this helpful, upbeat book written by an expert in the field. Social anxiety is tough, but teens… 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 →
GPS
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
GPS has forever changed how we travel and find places. But what is the story behind this amazing technology, how does it work, and who invented it? Readers discover all this and more in this Read More →
Homophobia, 2nd Edition: Deal with it and turn aggression into allyship
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
"That's so gay!" is a phrase commonly heard in school halls and playgrounds. But when used as a put-down, it's also homophobic. With plenty of quizzes, Q+As, comics, and scenarios, this… Read More →
How High-Tech Changed the World — Hardcover Set
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
Our world has been transformed by amazing high-tech inventions, but how do these incredible technologies work, who invented them, and how have they changed the way we live? Readers discover… Read More →
How to Handle Stress for Middle School Success: Kid Confident Book 3
From the Series Kid Confident: Middle Grade Shelf Help
“Smart and essential!”—Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Middle school can be stressful. On the outside, you can look like everything is going great. On the inside, you may worry a lot—about Read More →