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Digging Up History
This book offers insight into the fascinating field of archaeology. It examines what archaeologists do and what they have learned about past civilizations.
Sickle Cell Anemia
Describes sickle cell anemia, including the history of the disease, how it is treated, and the current medical research towards finding a cure.
Making Good Choices About Biodegradability
Introduces young readers to what living green means and how they can make good choices in using biodegradable products to reduce their impact on the environment.
The Nineteenth Amendment
Judy Monroe provides a profile of the people behind the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This amendment guaranteed women, who were never really considered when the Constitution was originally drafted, the right to vote. This book presents personal stories of suffragist leaders who helped to make this amendment a part of our Constitution.
Braving Volcanoes
Volcanologists have one of science's hottest jobs - they study volcanoes! Readers will learn what techniques and tools these scientists use and how they predict volcanic eruptions.
Weather Watchers
Climate scientists have some of today's most interesting and important jobs. These varied scientists study Earth's climate to understand how it works and how it has changed over time.
Alcohol
Alcohol is the number one drug abused by young people today. In this book, Judy Monroe explores the historical, physical, emotional, and societal effects of alcohol use and abuse. Questions at the end of each chapter help young people think about the consequences of alcohol abuse.
Steroids, Sports, and Body Image
Anabolic steroids are powerful drugs that can increase strength and body weight quickly. They are illegal without a doctor's prescription and are banned from athletics. Steroid use puts athletes at risk of being thrown out of competition, and it can cause a multitude of health problems -- even death. Despite the dangers, many people -- both men and women -- use steroids to achieve an ideal body or success in sports. In Steroids, Sports, and Body Image: The Risks of Performance-Enhancing Drugs, author Judy Monroe describes what steroids are, how they work, and why people misuse them. She highlights the disastrous effects of steroid use and steps that have been taken to curb it. And she offers an alternative for young people -- drug-free training tips to help them achieve athletic success in a healthy way. Book jacket.
Walleye Fishing
Anglers will jump at the chance to get the nitty-gritty of fishing for walleye that this authoritative resource provides. Besides basic fishing knowledge and safety points, anglers investigate spinning rods and reels, jigs and crankbaits, and live bait in this text that offers students opportunities to analyze key concepts and integrate them as expected in the reading standards for literacy in science and technical subjects. Readers learn how to identify walleye, learn about their habitats and eating habits, and get essential tips about taking care of the catch. Fishing regulations and licenses, and catch-and-release techniques are explained, as are methods to preserve and document outstanding fishing experiences. Because walleye are greatly valued game fish, anglers examine the issues of overfishing, water pollution, and climate change, and ways they can contribute to walleye conservation efforts.
How to Beat Cyberbullying
According to the National Crime Prevention Association, cyberbullying affects about half of the teens in the United States. Cyberbullies use electronic devices such as computers and cell phones to embarrass, harass, or threaten someone. They might attack over and over, day or night. They use words or pictures to scare or taunt their targets at home, school, and many other places. Victims feel threatened because they cannot escape the attacks and may not know their attacker. In this insightful book, teens can learn smart ways to protect themselves when they use electronic devices and how to stand up for themselves, friends, and others. They also explore cyberbullying and the law, and what schools are doing about cyberbullying prevention.
