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This series is for teens who want to learn more about the types of jobs that are often called vocational careers, skilled trades, or professional trades. They usually require completion of a 2-year program and/or certification. The series introduces readers to various job possibilities within a given field and shows them what it’s like to do these jobs, the education and skills they’ll need, what kind of money they can earn, employment prospects, and more. All books in the series feature a Q&A i
Joe Biden became the 46th US president in January 2021. In a long political career as senator, vice president, and finally president, Joe Biden's life has included victory, disappointment, and personal tragedy. The roots of his ultimate success lie in his early years and his unwillingness to give up. Biden's story, both public and private, is intriguing and often exemplary. His election victory ended one of the most divisive presidencies and presidential elections in US history. It also coincide
Twelve-year-old sweat-averse Joey is psyched for his summer of relaxation and perfecting his butt-shaped indentation on the couch. Sure, he wishes that his best friend, Xander, wasn3t always busy with his new cross-country team, but Joey is certain that Xander will still have plenty of time for the things they love: watching Italian soccer, making homemade pasta with Joey3s Nonna, and debating the merits of their favorite superheroes. But Joey's summer plans are upended when his perfect older co
With this exciting set, readers will learn about the intertwined lives of historical figures both famous and infamous. With a fresh take on historical biographies, this set offers students a critical sense of perspective on legendary men and women who seemed to be joined by fate.
When another kid at school tried to force Jordie to show him the ôcrop circlesö on his back that prove they’re aliens, it’s Joey who takes the kid to the ground. And when they got kicked out of their foster home because Joey kissed the other boy who lived there, it was Jordie who told him everything would be okay. As long as they’re together, it will be. So when the principal calls their current foster mother about the fight, the boys know she’s done with them. From spying in their file, they al
The world’s oceans cover nearly 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet these vast bodies of water remain the least explored and least understood ecosystems on the planet. Using the most innovative technologies available, scientists have discovered dozens of weird and wonderful new life forms that have never been seen before.
What would you do? As far as I'm concerned, there's no excuse not to be decent...Especially when you're responsible for a kid. It just figures that fifteen-year old Victoria's dad fails once again to be at the train station like he's promised. Fuming, Victoria watches as a teen mom stashes her bruised little boy in the train's bathroom. When the mom gets off the train alone, Victoria decides she has had it with all the poor excuses who call them selves parents. Making a split-second decision, Vi
When Carlos was nineteen years old, his mother decided to leave her life in El Salvador, seeking a new start in the United States. She arranged the services of a coyote for the journey north. Reluctant to leave, but refusing to let his mother go without him, Carlos joined her. During their trip through Mexico, they experienced the risks and the fears countless people from Central American countries face as they migrate toward different lands. Ten years later, Carlos shared these memories with hi
Ash has never thought much about being intersex. But when he gets his period and his parents pressure him to "try being a girl," he must fight for who he really is.
For thousands of years, philosophers and scientists have searched for the keys to human personality. Today, personality testing is a multibillion-dollar business. Many people take personality tests online just for fun. Whether silly or serious, personality testing can be an eye-opening way to better understand yourself, your family, and your friends. Just My Type introduces readers to the history of personality profiling, ranging from ancient Chinese astrology, to Freud and Jung, to the modern-