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Managing finances can be tricky, especially if you're doing it for the first time. In this useful resource, readers will learn about earning money through part-time jobs or making and selling products. Other helpful topics covered include saving and making budgets, banks and different types of accounts, and credit cards and debt. Readers will come away knowing how to be a thoughtful consumer and make the most of their money.
Drug use and abuse can be a serious problem for teenagers. In this guide, readers will learn how to deal with addiction, how to avoid peer pressure and how to get help and make healthy choices. From alcohol and nicotine to marijuana and heroin, each drug has dangerous short- and long-term effects on the body, some of which can be life-threatening. Even painkillers prescribed by a doctor can become addictive and harmful. Readers will be inspired to make healthy choices and feel empowered to avoid drink and drugs.
Going through puberty can be a challenging time. This book explains how hormones cause various changes in the body for both boys and girls, as well as advice on how to cope with them. Useful tips are highlighted on how to handle topics from persistent spots to the most effective shaving methods. Readers will also gain insight on how to deal with stress at home and at school. Medical and technical terms are defined, and health is emphasized throughout.
Bigger, faster, stronger, better! This information-rich volume teaches readers all the different ways creatures adapt to survive in their environments. Beautiful full-color photographs will attract readers and illuminate key concepts. Quiz questions pop up throughout the text to challenge readers with fun animal-related math problems. Even readers who are wary of math will enjoy the game-like structure of this text, and a helpful answer key lets readers check their answers at the end of the book to assess what they’ve learned.
Ingenuity is the only hope for surviving the powerful, mysterious depths of the ocean. Readers of this innovative book will learn the STEM skills necessary for staying alive in this deadly aquatic environment. Makerspace activities allow readers to engineer their way out of real-life scenarios at sea. They�ll gain confidence in their critical thinking, creativity, and STEM abilities as they find solutions to hazardous situations. A map and supply list give readers the basics they�ll need to generate survival techniques and plans, while fact boxes satiate their curiosity about the vicious ocean environment. This high-interest book is sure to become a favorite in any library.
Pulleys are part of our daily lives, from elevators to giant cranes. We wouldn't even be able to raise the flag without the powerful pulley. Readers will learn all about this important, simple machine through detailed pictures with thorough annotations. They'll explore key engineering topics and learn about real-world examples of pulleys. Cool "Technology in Action" spreads give readers an inside look at how pulleys work. This accessible book is the perfect introduction to this simple machine and is sure to encourage an interest in STEM.
Jump into the past and visit the world of the mysterious Mayans. Get the lowdown of gruesome sacrifice. Discover why the Mayans wore the heads of their enemies. Take a peek inside the world of the spooky Mayan priest, find out why children were cross-eyed, and discover the world's first chocolate money as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
Tigers are kings of the jungle and are loved by many people. So why are they under threat of extinction? Find out all about these magnificent creatures, the threats that they face, what is being done to try and save them and how you can help to answer their SOS call.
Unlock the secrets of the mighty Romans--one of history's greatest people. Journey across the world as you track down the Roman Empire. Find out what it meant to be a slave and how you could work your way to freedom. Discover disgusting Roman manners, what the Romans did to look good, and dig up the gory truth about gladiators as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!