Barbara Sheen
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Graduating from high school marks a crossroad in a person's life. It's a time to celebrate personal achievement, as well as being a time when young people transition from the restraints of childhood to adulthood. Indeed, life after high school is a time for decision making. High school graduates are expected to make big decisions about their future that have a major impact on their lives" --
2) MRSA
Author
Language
English
Description
MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is an infection caused by a strain of staph that is resistant to broad-spectrum antibiotics. This book explains what is unique about MRSA bacteria, the symptoms of MRSA infections, and how they are currently treated. Health care and community strains of MRSA occur in different settings, and the different risk factors and strategies for prevention are also discussed.
6) Asthma
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Examines the chronic condition of asthma, explaining the symptoms of the disease, what triggers an attack, and what to do during an asthmatic episode.
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Anyone can be an activist, no matter their race, economic status, gender, or age. As a matter of fact, historically, teen activists have played an important role in changing the world. Despite the challenges they face, teen activists persist. They are working to secure a better future for themselves and for those who come after them"--
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Fake news is a . . . problem that affects everyone. It can undermine democracies, negatively impact public health, and destroy reputations. How fake news spreads, the problems fake news causes, how to recognize and keep from spreading it are discussed."--
10) Foods of Israel
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Describes the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and ingredients of Israeli cooking, and includes recipes for sabich, hummus, and hamin.
11) Foods of Iceland
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press/Gale Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Discusses the role of food in Icelandic culture and common ingredients found in the country's cuisine, and includes recipes for traditional desserts, main courses, and appetizers.
13) Walt Disney
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"These books provide a historical overview of the development of different types of art and artistic movements; explore the roots and influences of the genre; discuss the pioneers of the art and consider the changes the genre has undergone"--
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Being a teenager is not easy. Even in the best of times, the teen years are filled with all sorts of changes and uncertainties, making you and other teens feel irritated, fearful, sad, and overwhelmed - sometimes, all at the same time. When stress becomes overwhelming, it can turn into anxiety. Anxiety is an overreaction to stress. It causes persistent worry and feelings of dread, which can negatively affect a person's life. Indeed, stress overload...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Learn about Australia's culture through foods such as: beef, lamb, veal, and sausage BBQ; tea with biscuits and scones; Tim-Tam and ANZAC biscuits, Lamington cakes, and the elegant meringue dessert Pavlova. Includes easy recipes.
17) Foods of Mexico
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Discusses the foods of Mexico with delicious recipes.
19) Foods of Poland
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to Polish cooking, describing appetizers, traditional dishes, pastries, and foods made for special holidays and festivals.
20) Foods of Germany
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press/Thomson Gale
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Learn about German cooking and food culture.