risk-taking (psychology)

Presents descriptions of the top ten most gluttonous animals on Earth, counting down from the tiger shark to the caterpillar, and compares their abilities to those of humans.

Presents ten of the most extreme jumpers in the animal kingdom including rabbits, locust, kangaroos, jumping spiders and frogs, and fleas.

Chelsea Spain, tired of her father's harsh rules, decides to take some risks with her life, but when her immature friends start egging her on more and more, she is not sure every temptation is worth it.

Examines ten of the most extreme survivors in the animal kingdom including the camel, rats, the South American Guanaco, cockroach, and Empire Penguins.

A collection of true stories from teens who made impulsive decisions that ultimately changed their lives.

Bex breaks into locked and abandoned buildings just because he can, but when a new friend's behavior becomes more and more risky, he has to do the right thing.

Chelsea Spain, tired of her father's harsh rules, decides to take some risks with her life, but when her immature friends start egging her on more and more, she is not sure every temptation is worth it.

With adolescence comes independence and the temptation to break the rules. When teenagers get a driver's license it opens the door to risk-taking. This program will look at some results that occur when kids take risks without considering the consequences. Some risky choices teens will be faced with are whether to drive safely, finish high school, lie or cheat, or treat others with consideration.

Bex breaks into locked and abandoned buildings just because he can, but when a new friend's behavior becomes more and more risky, he has to do the right thing.

"In the poor town of Carp, New York, a group of teens enters a high-stakes game that involves a series of secretive, possibly deadly challenges throughout the summer, with the winner receiving more than $50,000--enough money to start a new life"--Provided by publisher.