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Crickets at Night
Cricket song is a lovely, drowsy sound to fall asleep to. This book explores the lives of crickets, an insect whose day is just beginning when yours is ending. Crickets wake up when the sun sets and begin their night of hunting and eating, or of being hunted and eaten. Color photographs provide a close-up view of the creatures that make that delightful chirping sound. Fun fact boxes contain insights into their nightly activities.
Bats at Night
When many people are getting ready to go to sleep, most bats are waking up and stretching their wings. This book explores facts and fallacies about the world's only flying mammal. Informative text and fun fact boxes explain how important bats are to the ecosystem and how misunderstood they are at times. Color photographs show that some bats are also very cute. Readers will find out why bats are nothing to be afraid of, unless you happen to be an insect, of course.
Owls at Night
Who's that flying overhead? If it's after sunset, it might be an owl. Even if you didn't spot it, it very likely saw and heard you. This book introduces young readers to these amazing nocturnal hunters. Full-color photographs showcase some of the owls' most intriguing physical adaptations, and fact boxes present additional fun information. Your thrilled and informed readers might evolve into owl-spotting bird watchers.
Skunks at Night
Oh, no! What's that awful smell? Has someone crossed paths with a skunk? Although they're best known for their distinctive odor when threatened, most skunks are happy to go about their business quietly in the dark. This book explores the life cycle and habits of a creature that most of us hope we'll never encounter. Color photographs depict in detail what most people see only as a shadow moving in the darkness. Fact boxes provide fun insights.
Raccoons at Night
Have you ever walked outside in the morning to find that the trash cans you carefully closed last night were overturned? Raccoons in search of a midnight snack may have visited you. These opportunistic eaters have dexterous hands and long fingers, which are perfect for grabbing their next meal. This volume explores the lives of these clever mammals, which have adapted to life almost anywhere. Color photographs and fun fact boxes provide insights into one of North America's most common nocturnal rascals.
Scorpions at Night
Scorpions are one of the most easily recognized members of the animal kingdom. Unfortunately, they've also acquired an undeserved bad reputation. This book examines the lives of these mysterious nocturnal creatures. Full-color photographs give a close-up view of scorpions' unusual body features. Fact boxes share additional information and dispel myths. While scorpions should be treated with a healthy respect, they're certainly not the villains that some of us think they are.
Jobs in the Corrections System
The modern corrections system is a complex structure, with opportunities in many different professions. Teens with an interest in medicine, social work, psychology, and education—to name just a few fields—are likely to find a rewarding career in the corrections system. This book explains the many different career paths available and describes some of the educational requirements needed. It speaks plainly about the pros and cons of working in what can be a very volatile environment.
Jobs in the Court System
There are many different jobs in the court system—lots more than the ones you see on TV. There are opportunities even for people who are not interested in law school. There are behind-the-scenes jobs for detail-oriented people, particularly in information technology. In the courtroom itself, there is always a need for translators and interpreters, and even options for the artistically inclined. Full-color photographs and fact-filled sidebars show teens what it’s really like to work inside the court.
Death
Sometimes, it seems like death is all around us. It's in the news and in entertainment media. However frequently we hear about or see death, it's still shocking when death touches our personal lives. This book helps readers explore some of the feelings and realities that surround death. It answers questions about what happens when someone dies and offers suggestions for dealing with all the feelings associated with loss. Simple text, lists of resources for finding help, and interesting photographs make this tough topic accessible to a younger audience.
The Bill of Rights
There's been a lot of buzz lately about how some of the Founding Fathers' values were different from our own. So how exactly does a 200-year-old document relate to our contemporary society? This book discusses the origin of the Bill of Rights, details each of the first ten amendments, and helps readers connect these fundamental rights with present-day issues. Colorful graphics, photographs, informative fact boxes, and an accessible narrative make this complex topic easy to read about.
