Maine is known for its beautiful shore along the Atlantic Ocean, where lighthouses, sandy beaches, and fishing villages can be found. Readers will learn why so many people travel to Maine, as they'll read about the inspiring and breath-taking landscape, including its rustic cabins, relaxing resorts, and expansive forests, which cover nearly 90 percent of the state. They'll read about flora and fauna, including the moose, black bear, beaver, bobcat,...

Antidepressants are used to treat depression and other disorders such as anxiety and panic, and eating disorders. Currently, there are more than twenty different antidepressants available for adults and teens. Prescription use among teens between the ages of ten and nineteen continues to grow despite concerns about the overmedication of our youth. This illuminating book informs teens about side effects and the slight increased risk of suicidal thoughts...

Tornadoes, also called twisters, have terrified people throughout history. Tornado winds are the strongest on Earth and can reach speeds of 300 miles or 500 kilometers per hour. In this captivating volume, students learn how, where, and when tornadoes are likely to form, and the damage they can inflict. They discover the variety of tools that scientists use to measure and predict tornadoes, and the essential role of storm spotters. This resource also...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people between the ages of ten and twenty-four. People who try to take their lives usually do not want to die, but they see no alternatives to stop their endless mental and emotional suffering. This resource educates teens about risk factors, suicidal thoughts, and how to cope with them. Through medication, counseling, and other tools, most people who...

In 2002, Dr. Bennet Omalu discovered Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in former athlete Mike Webster. Since then, doctors and medical organizations from around the world have been working hard to raise awareness about the seriousness and long-term effects of concussions. In this insightful volume, readers can learn the signs of a concussion, what to do if they or a friend have experienced one, and how to cope on the path to recovery. Special...

This educational book explains what small game hunters need to know to be successful and safe during the hunt. The most frequently hunted animals in the United States and Canada are small game. Rabbits, squirrels, woodcocks, and quail are just some of the small game found in the crosshairs. Finding and shooting these small targets is challenging and exciting. Small animals are fast, cautious, and well adapted to their environment. When hunters are...

This fact-filled resource explains metamorphic rocks––the different ways in which they are formed and how they can change into different metamorphic rocks through contact metamorphism and shock metamorphism, for example. Plate tectonics is described, as is the formation of mountains. Gneiss, slate, fulgurite, quartzite, marble, schist, and hornfels are investigated as well as their practical uses. Readers learn about foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic...