Using the new forensics lab at their Flagstaff charter school, Jessa and the other members of the Crime Scene Club investigate the suspicious death of a local artist.
Describes how rural children and teenagers select and care for pets and other animals on the farm, including pigs, goats, sheep, chicken, rabbits, and horses.
Looks at the issue of marketing antidepressants, discussing how the advertising of these drugs has opened pharmaceutical companies to skepticism and criticism.
Describes what depression is, its history, treatment options available, and why antidepressants combined with psychotherapy is the most effective way to combat depression.
Discusses the diseases and health issues facing Africa today, including AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, diseases caused by the lack of clean water, insect-borne diseases, and viral hemorrhagic fever.
Examines various eating disorders, their symptoms and manifestations, how they can be controlled and treated, and what it is like to live with an eating disorder.
Discusses the history of various costumes worn in Italy and Switzerland and includes a timeline, list of online sources, and suggestions for further reading, as well as information on the general hist
Details the methods used by soldiers to remain undetected by the enemy and to spot enemy soldiers, such as infiltration, night vision, and moving techniques.
Presents the life and career of the pop singer Beyonce, from her childhood and early career with Destiny's Child to her solo career in music and motion pictures.
Presents information about the efforts that the Federal Bureau of Investigation makes to find the criminals that harm or exploit children, how they become involved in these cases, and the techniques t
Explains how genetics may affect an individual's susceptibility to nicotine addiction, and discusses the debate over genetic predisposition to nicotine addiction versus a person's upbringing.
Uses the experiences of average teens to look at what life is like growing up on a farm and includes stories about safety, farm animals, machinery, and wild animals.
Explores the lives of young Native Americans on rural reservations in the United States and in Canadian First Nation communities, discussing such topics as art, education, sports, traditions, and beli
Looks at drug and alcohol addiction among young people, including information about why teens abuse these substances, why certain substances lead to addiction, the effects of specific drugs on the bod
Combines fictional stories of young people who have been labeled "gifted" with nonfiction sections providing information on the challenges of being a highly intelligent teen.
Looks at the social, psychological, and hereditary factors that can lead to substance abuse, the effect of substance abuse on society, and ways to stop addiction.
Discusses the use of alternative therapies in the treatment of depression, covering the use of St. John's wort and other herbal supplements, cognitive therapies, and holistic treatments.
Describes the role of the United Nations in dealing with development and the world economy; outlines the principles of sustainable development; and discusses the Agenda 21 program, paying the costs of
Presents an overview of the economic conditions and policies of China, covering such topics as industrialization, economic reform, banking, and agriculture.
