juvenile nonfiction / social issues / adolescence

"[The author], Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, [shares] his life growing up in New York, becoming the basketball star he's known to be, and getting involved in the world around him as an activist for social change"--Provided by publisher.

"An autobiography about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his life growing up in New York, becoming the basketball star he's known to be, and getting involved in the world around him as an activist for social change"--Provided by publisher.

A true story of a group of teens whose lives are turned upside down in a suburb of Los Angeles after a night of partying.

"... It's 1971 in Coronado, a small southern California beach town. For seventeen-year-old Eddie Otero, a skilled waterman and avid surfer, life is simple. Then a friend makes him an offer: Swim an illicit package across the border from Mexico. The intense workout is dangerous. Thrilling. Lucrative. And the beginning of a small business. When the young entrepreneurs involve their former high school Spanish teacher, the smuggling adventure grows into a one hundred million dollar global operation. Soon they become fugitives. Living on the edge, they vow to return to their normal lives--right after one last run"--Provided by publisher.

A true story of a group of teens whose lives are turned upside down in a suburb of Los Angeles after a night of partying.

" Being a teen is hard enough without anxiety getting in the way. You are changing more than ever before, not just physically, but mentally. And if you suffer from panic attacks, chronic worry, and feelings of isolation, it can be very difficult to meet your goals and succeed. The good news is that there are real, powerful ways that you can take control of your anxiety-and your life! In Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety, psychologist and learning specialist Christopher Willard offers teens like you proven-effective, mindfulness-based practices to help you cope with your anxiety, identify common triggers (such as dating or school performance), learn valuable time-management skills, and feel more calm at home, at school, and with friends. You'll learn tips for dealing with specific situations that cause anxiety, such as public speaking, social anxiety, test anxiety, and more. You'll also learn special breathing exercises to help calm you in moments of panic, and guided visualization exercises to help you stay cool and collected, even in the tensest situations. If you are ready to move past your anxiety, panic, and worry and start living the life you were meant to live, this book will be your guide-every step of the way"--.

Contains ten readings that provide various perspectives on issues related to teens and employment, and includes photographs, charts, and resources for further research.

"Parents--can't live with them, can't collect an allowance without them! One moment they are explaining the importance of being polite, and the next moment they are bossing you around. We've all wondered what on Earth goes on in their mysterious minds, and now we finally have an answer! This neon-bright guide, packed full of laugh-out-loud illustrations, will finally give kids a glimpse into the crazy, cluttered minds of the people who raise them"--Provided by publisher.

"This timely new series examines a broad range of perceived, practical, or actual legal rights and freedoms impacting the daily lives of teens. Each volume focuses on a different right or freedom. Material is drawn from primary and secondary sources. Many volumes cover rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how these rights are interpreted and protected in regards to minors"--.