Reference - Teens

Set yourself up for success as an adult--tips and advice for ages 16+ How do you create a budget? Clean a bathroom? Make a doctor's appointment? If you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the responsibilities of growing up, you're not alone--and the Life Skills...

Bird-o-PediaThe A-Z of World Birds Hey, almost-teen! Ready to be the bird expert among your friends?Dive into Bird-o-Pedia, your A to Z guide featuring 26 feathered wonders, each more amazing than the last! What's Inside? 26 Incredible BirdsFrom the show-offy Peacock to the brainy...

Are you a student with a passion for innovation, a curiosity for problem-solving, and a dream to shape the future? Welcome to STEMtraction, your ultimate guide to navigating the exciting landscape of engineering careers. In this insightful and comprehensive handbook, we take you on...

Reading is one of the most important skills. It is essential for success in not only high school, but life. Reading effectively isn't always easy for students going through high school - including you, the reader - especially as students come across more difficult...

This down-to-earth guide is filled with practical advice on everything from how to budget and be a smart shopper to student loans, mortgages and insurance. An essential book for equipping young people with the skills they need to manage their money now and in...

Two brothers share their inspiring story of how they were called to service in this handbook that encourages everyone to say yes to making a difference. Kent Schietinger and Grant Schietinger had no idea where they would wind up when they began their journeyand...

Provides consumer health information for teens on identifying, diagnosing and living with various types of learning disabilities. Includes an index, and a directory of organizations to provide help or support for those with learning disabilities.Author: Angela L. WilliamsISBN-10: 0780818148ISBN-13: 9780780818149Publisher: Omnigraphic, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages:...

All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully Updated If you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are...

Welcome to 'Life Skills for Young Adults, ' your indispensable companion on the transformative journey of young adulthood. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of success as you navigate the dynamic landscape of becoming a capable, confident, and thriving young...

The Perfect Gift for Teenage Girls!If you're feeling afraid or overwhelmed because the "adulting" phase is approaching, or if you're trying to face the pressures to fit in, meet certain expectations, and deal with anxiety about the last days of your teenage life, have...

The updated 11th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User's Guide by the FAA is a great reference for novice pilots and professionals alike. Printed in full color with detailed examples, this book provides all the information students and pilots need to know about all...

This is the new 2015 edition of the FAA's previous "Instrument Procedures Handbook" (previously the FAA-H-8083-16). This book covers all of the information needed to operate safely within the airspace system. In the FAA's "Instrument Procedures Handbook" (#FAA-H-8083-16A) the emphasis is placed on operations...

Shamanism can be defined as the practice of initiated shamans who are distinguished by their mastery of a range of altered states of consciousness. Shamanism arises from the actions the shaman takes in non-ordinary reality and the results of those actions in ordinary reality....

All Math Words Dictionary is designed for students of pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra, pre-calculus and calculus in middle school and high school. It is designed using the four 'C's of math writing: - Concise: Definitions are compact, yet understandable.- Complete: All words and...

All Math Words Dictionary is designed for students of pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra, pre-calculus and calculus in middle school and high school. It is designed using the four 'C's of math writing: - Concise: Definitions are compact, yet understandable.- Complete: All words and...

Are you a parent, guardian, or educator worried about your teen's future? Not sure where they're headed?Or perhaps you're a young adult striving to carve out your future path?It's never too early to start looking ahead to the future.Instead of waiting until the end...

The first companion guide to the blockbuster bestselling Divergent trilogy--soon to be a major motion picture Written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Twilight Companion and The Hunger Games Companion, the book takes fans deeper into the post-apocalyptic world created by...

Currently you may be parked on, "I have it all together" lane or "I really don't have a clue" road. Maybe you're even on, "I'm just going with the flow-doing the process, but not a PART of the process" boulevard. No matter where you...

College can be expensive the average graduating college senior is nearly $30,000 in debt when he or she walks off campus. There is also more financial aid available than ever before, with more than $238 billion distributed in 2012-13. There are a lot of...

Fishkeeping for Kids is a guide to fishkeeping written especially for kids 8+, but it serves as a good guide for beginning fishkeepers of any age. Written by Brian Conway, this book uses easy-to-read language and images to help the information be easily understood...

Every time our society takes steps forward, segregation becomes illegal, child labor is exposed, and companies that poison our air are called to account. Behind those steps are people who identified problems, worked together, and created change. Lifelong environmental activists, Jane Drake and Ann...

If you ever thought history is boring, this funny and astonishing book is the perfect solution DID YOU KNOW THAT...One of India's greatest emperors was erased from all history books for nearly 1,500 years?Beetles and beetle wings were a much sought-after fashion accessory once...

The Flight Navigator Handbook provides information on all phases of air navigation and is a source of reference for everyone in the field, from navigators to navigator students. This handbook explains how to measure, chart the earth, and use flight instruments to solve basic...

Trying to score well on the GRE is hard enough, let alone choosing the schools you want to apply to. You are part of about 17 percent of college students that have decided to go on to grad school you want to make sure...

Chemical engineering is one of the most sublime engineering disciplines. It is an extremely important and influential profession on the development of civilization. From the creation of ancient pottery (100 centuries ago) to plaster (40 centuries ago), then paper (20 centuries ago), and Portland...

A visually stunning exploration of a legendary fantasy world The Forgotten Realms offer D&D players an endless array of secrets to uncover, foes to fight, and treasures to be taken. But there is one name that has always stood out from the rest: Drizzt....

All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully Updated If you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are...

The Beetle and Butterfly Collection is a classic guide to collecting, arranging, and preserving various insects at home. Written with the amateur in mind, it contains simple, step-by-step instructions that will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest in insect collecting and preservation. Contents...

Take a tour of our solar system with this guide for teens ages 12 to 16 From the moons of Jupiter to the surface of Mars, our solar system is home to a multitude of wild, weird worlds. Crack open this solar system book...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to aquariums, including information on their construction, maintenance, plants, and their inhabitants and how they can be studied by the amateur naturalist. Full of expert tips and simple instructions, this fantastic volume constitutes a must-read for anyone...

Explore philosophy through thought-provoking questions for teens If you like to ask deep questions about the world around you, then you already think like a philosopher. This book presents philosophy through fascinating questions you may have already thought about, like: Can we prove the...

The news is everywhere 24/7: on television, on laptops and on our phones. It invites us to engage on Twitter, to share on Facebook and to comment on TikTok and Youtube. There are facts, and there are "alternative facts." A news anchor says one...

Dunya is only 11 years old when faced with a horrific crisis in her home village in the northern state of Rakhine, Myanmar. Her older brother Deen is nowhere to be found. After the attack, she is separated from her favourite sibling.Fourteen-year-old Deen suddenly...

Girls Garage is the only book you'll ever need for a lifetime of building and repair. Packed with over 175 illustrated tool guides, 11 how-to projects, 21 essential skills, and 15 inspiring stories from real-world builder girls and women, Girls Garage will inspire you...

The go-to guide to the stars for beginners and experts alike.With clear, readable text, easy-to-follow diagrams, and a sprinkling of H. A. Rey's irrepressible humor, The Stars: A New Way to See Them gives sparkle to the constellations and makes the mechanics of the...

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airplane Flying Handbook provides pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists with information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Topics covered include: Ground operationsCockpit managementFlight standardsPreflight assessment of the aircraftRick and...

Revised and Updated Edition! Two essential language references integrated into one handy volume. More than 60,000 dictionary entries with hundreds of new words and senses added across a variety of fields. More than 13,500 thesaurus entries including extensive synonym and antonym lists. Dictionary and...

This is the FAA's official primary pilot resource for instrument flight rules and training, with chapters on flight instruments, navigation, emergency operations, and much more. It covers everything pertinent to operating an aircraft, both in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and without reference to outside...

An invaluable resource for professionals who wish to write book evaluations--and for all serious fans of children's literature This revised edition of From Cover to Cover offers a fresh, up-to-date look at some of the best examples of children's literature and also includes practical...

A newly jacketed, eminently useful thesaurus for students in grades 7-10, providing burgeoning writers with 70,000 synonyms shown in contexts students can relate to. The American Heritage(R) Student Thesaurus is especially designed to improve the reading and writing skills of students in middle school...

A newly revised edition of the essential thesaurus for students grades 9-11, ages 14 & up.The perfect resource for any high schooler who loves to write, this thesaurus will foster communication skills, introduce new vocabulary, and help you zero in on the right word...

Who wrote music with an astronaut? Who has her own Google Doodle? Who has written music in 6 different languages?Where Are All The Black Female Composers? is the first children's illustrated reference book all about Black female composers It takes you on a musical...

From New York Times bestselling author and creator of the top ranked Grammar Girl podcast, Mignon Fogarty, comes her bestselling Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students.This edition has been newly revised in 2023 to reflect modern topics and changes in style...

The go-to guide to the stars for beginners and experts alike.With clear, readable text, easy-to-follow diagrams, and a sprinkling of H. A. Rey's irrepressible humor, The Stars: A New Way to See Them gives sparkle to the constellations and makes the mechanics of the...

Here is the official guide, a new edition developed by the FAA, to help beginning ground instructors, flight instructors, and aviation maintenance instructors understand the basics of flight instruction. Heavily illustrated and filled with essential information, topics include: Risk Management and Resource Management Human...

Discover how to change your attitude, build confidence in who you are, and genuinely love yourself through the guided activities and real-world advice in this easy-to-use, friendly workbook for teens and young adults. As a teen, life can be stressful, whether from worrying about...

All the Information you Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully Updated If you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In today's environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of...

Do you understand what makes good writing "good"? Are you struggling against your words instead of using them to express yourself well? Diagramming a sentence shows you how it is (or isn't) working, and unlocks the door to clear, balanced writing. This handbook from...

Aviation Weather is a comprehensive resource for everything that pilots, students, and instructors need to know about navigating all types of weather safely. This book covers both visual (VMC) and instrument (IMC) meteorological conditions, and does so using detailed illustrations and diagrams. Subjects covered...

A fascinating book about the history and culture of China.The history of China spans thousands of years. Journey through China in this fascinating and absorbing book: discover the land of dragons and emperors, and learn about the significance of its ancient dynasties. Countless tools...