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Sephora Golding lives in the shadow of her unbelievably beautiful mother. Even though they scrape by in the seedier part of Venice Beach, she's always felt lucky. As a child, she imagined she was a minor but beloved character in her mother's fairy tale. But now, at sixteen, the fairy tale is less Disney and more Grimm. And she wants the story to be her own. Then she meets Felix, and the fairy tale takes a turn she never imagined. Sometimes, a story is just a way to hide the unspeakable in plain
This engaging, easy-to-read collection of biographies explores the lives and accomplishments of recognizable and influential figures from entertainment, the arts, and politics. Teeming with full-colour images, fascinating personal facts, and inspiring quotations directly from the individuals, these books will appeal to researchers looking for age-appropriate sources as well as leisure readers in grades 7 and up.
Influential Women examines the lives and achievements of some of the world's most fascinating women. Through their own words, and the words of those who have known or studied them, emerge life stories that are well worth reading about again and again.
Day and night we are bombarded by information. Information overload can cloud the brain and complicate decision making. But information is an essential commodity. It must be protected but also processed through the filters of critical thinking. Learning to sift through the noise-sorting good and useful information from bogus or harmful information is an essential skill for teenagers and adults alike.
The Internet gives us information, communication options, shopping opportunities, entertainment, and much more--all at the touch of a fingertip and much of it for free. But in exchange for these benefits, we may be losing a basic right: the right to privacy. Around the world, critics are sounding the alarm about digital privacy. Many have called for stricter controls on data tracking. What rights do you have when it comes to privacy online? How can you be a smart cyber citizen and protect your p
Inspired by a true story . . .Lisa's father has six months to live. And a story to tell about a boy sent to Auschwitz. A boy who lost everything and started again. A story he has kept hiddenÑuntil now. But Lisa doesn't want to hear it because she has secrets too. No one at school knows she is Jewish or that her dad is sick. Not even her boyfriend. But that's all about to change. And so is she.
Inside Crime takes the reader undercover to watch how the world fights crime--covering topics as diverse as cyber crime, and people trafficking. Each volume delves into the specifics of the crime and evolving tips and technologies that law enforcement agencies use to investigate and solve the crime. Case studies are profiled alone with features to promote further discussion and debate.
Genes are the very building blocks of lifeÑand genetics is the study of those building blocks and how theyÎre passed on. But how can such tiny things affect so much? This set examines the complicated role of modern genetics in our understanding of life on Earth, from DNA and RNA to evolution and taxonomy. Readers will gain a better understanding of the many aspects of this important science, its role in the greater field of biology, and how it overlaps many other sciences and practical studies.
The Inside Science series provides students with a sense of the painstaking work of scientific research whether it involves microscopic cells cultured in a lab or identifying planets far beyond the solar system. It examines how scientists work and where that work leads them. Through clear and vivid narrative, carefully selected anecdotes, and direct quotes each book in the series reinforces the role of scientific research in furthering learning and creating a more livable world.
Research shows that young people who are physically active or participate in sports are less likely to face health issues as they become adults. Meanwhile, childhood obesity—often a result of lack of exercise—has become a serious concern. The need for young people to be more active is clear, but for many young people, making a commitment to physical activity can seem daunting or even impossible, particularly without good information on how to integrate fitness into their everyday lives. Early ed