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"This title takes a look at various ways that teens form their identities, including developing values, sticking to their beliefs, and embracing identities that fall outside the norm. Features include an ask the expert section, tips on being healthy, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com description.

It is very important to sleep well. Sleeping well at night helps you perform better at school. It makes you happier and easier to get along with. It makes you healthier. You'll do better in sports and other physical activities. Sleep can even help you make good decisions. A soothing night's sleep can relax you and give you added time so you can make the best choice. These examples and advice will make it fun for you to learn how to improve your sleep...

The West, the largest region in the United States, encompasses varied landscapes. It stretches across arid deserts, the Alaskan tundra, and the tropical Hawaiian islands. Exploring the West looks at this region's defining features, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and diverse cultures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics,...

This book presents various points-of-view and key players in the public discourse on the value of zoos and aquariums for education, conservation, and preservation; entertainment aspects and concerns over keeping certain species in captivity, as well as environmental, cultural, and economic issues.

This book discusses how to prevent the growing problem of cyberbullying, and presents ideas for how teens can help themselves and others mitigate cyberbullying's effects.

People are treated unfairly for many reasons, including because of their skin color, gender, or gender identity. Speaking out can help stop this inequality. In this book, learn about some incredible kids who had the courage to speak up about this important issue, and what one can do to join them. Includes a glossary, after-reading questions, and an extension activity.

This book examines the issue of fairness as a civics topic. Included are instructional guides on the inside front and back covers that provide Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

This book delivers the scoop on what it's like to learn to be part of a whole new family unit. Covering a range of scenarios, it provides advice for readers who may be moving away from a beloved parent, dealing with jealousy over a new sibling, coping with custody battles, or being abused by a step-parent.

This book explores what materials are used to make everyday products.

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