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Frequently asked questions about driving and the law

2010
Provides answers to questions teens may have about driving and the law, discussing learning to drive, road preparation, rules of the road, safe and responsible driving, and collisions.

A princess found

2009
Sarah Culberson recounts how her search for her biological father led her on an emotional journey of self discovery that ended with her learning that she was born to an African royal family.

Essential survival guide

to living on your own
2007
Provides advice on living on one's own, covering goals and priorities, organization, finances, finding a residence, roommates, making time for church, automobiles, diet, staying healthy, coping with sickness, cleaning, active citizenship, and more.

College financing information for teens

tips for a successful financial life : including facts about planning, saving, and paying for post-secondary education, with information about college savings plans, scholarships, grants, loans, military service, and more
2008
Provides information for teens on financing a college education, discussing college costs, finding the right school, studying abroad, saving, federal financial aid, scholarships, grants, loans, and aid for students with specialized interests.

Frequently asked questions about college and career training

2009
Helps teens address their concerns over college and career training, emphasizing the importance of both and helping them decide what they want to do with the rest of their lives.

American icon

the fall of Roger Clemens and the rise of steroids in America's pastime
2009
Examines the use of steroids and other human growth hormones by legendary pitcher Roger Clemens and other major league baseball players and the ongoing investigation by the Justice Department.

Should college athletes be paid?

2008
Contains thirteen essays that provide varying perspectives on whether or not college athletes should be paid, discussing post-eligibility school benefits, endorsement deals, illegal payments and gambling, athletic scholarships, and other topics; and including contact information for organizations and a bibliography.

Scratch beginnings

me, $25, and the search for the American dream
2010
A memoir chronicling the author's attempt to see if, starting out with 25 dollars in cash, a sleeping bag, and the clothes on his back, he could obtain a car, furnished apartment, and 2500 dollars in savings after a year of living and working on the road.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett

"strike a blow against a glaring evil"
2008
Offers a brief overview of the life of teacher, journalist, and speaker Ida B. Wells-Barnett, focusing on her work as a civil rights activist.

The power to spring up

postsecondary education opportunities for students with significant disabilities
2009

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