united states

Presents an annotated bibliography of over one thousand fiction and nonfiction books of interest to high school students, grouped in over thirty thematic chapters, with author, subject, and title indexes.

Presents the results of the 2000 census with state by state demographics and a look at such topics as birth and death rates, immigration, population figures and the government, ethnic groups, and more.

Presents an A to Z volume that provides information on the different kinds of families, and addresses issues important to teens on topics such as adoption, divorce, coping with stepparents, teen pregnancy, violence in the family, and more.

Chronicles the musical development of the Dave Matthews Band, from the group's initial stints in the local bars of Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991, through 2001 and the release of "Everyday," and includes interviews, photographs, and personal profiles of band members.

Describes the work of women war correspondents who covered all theaters of World War II from its beginnings in the 1930s to the surrender of Germany and Japan in 1945.

Discusses the difficulties of being a teenager in today's society and provides insights on how to survive adolescence and stay connected with one's parents.

Journalist Ted Botha, newly arrived in New York from South Africa, tells how he was able to decorate his apartment with furniture he retrieved from the trash, and describes his experiences and the people he met on his scavenging adventures.

Teens from around the United States reflect on love, sexual behavior, and relationships with their parents and friends.

Provides general information about tanks and specific facts about the features and operation of the M1A1 Abrams tank.

Contains photographs and descriptions of the Harrier AV-8B, a type of aircraft developed by British engineers that can fly as fast as a jet airplane and can take off and land like a helicopter.