teenagers

The orphan Takeo has been claimed by the Tribe and held against his will, forced to work as an assassin and leave behind his beloved Shirakawa, leading him to fight for his freedom, even if it may cost him his life.

In ancient Japan, Takeo, a sixteen-year-old saved from a massacre by the mysterious Lord Otori, struggles to reconcile his dual nature--the one given him by the Hidden, the pacifist people among whom he was born and raised, and the one inherited from his father, a celebrated assassin.

Sixteen-year-old Natalie Fuller, and her nineteen-year-old brother, Greg, share the adventures of their teenage years with their mother, Doris, and discuss issues such as homework, alcohol, and sex.

Explains how teachers and librarians can steer students to the literature they love by focusing on three key areas: knowing the readers, knowing the books, and knowing the strategies to motivate students to read.

Rachel Jensen seems to have the perfect life, but when her infant son is injured and Rachel is forced to hide the truth, she learns that the foundation she has worked so carefully to create can slip away in an instant.

Paul's simple high-school life is confused by his desire for another boy who seems unattainable, until Paul's friends help him find the courage to pursue him.

Fifteen-year-old Leyla has always looked up to her outgoing cousin, Emma, but when Emma learns she is HIV positive after having unprotected sex jut once, Leyla must be the strong one and support her cousin.

Bullied teenager Alex Fleming finally fights back, discovering amazing talents in the martial arts and meeting his destiny to become a superhero-style international spy.

Provides information for teens about skin, nails, and hair, explaining what the skin is and how it functions, and discussing issues related to appearance, the causes and treatments of acne, skin cancer prevention, other diseases, and how to care for injuries.

Explores the many issues surrounding dating and sexuality in the United States, including a chronology of events, legislation, and movements, biographies of activists, advocates, and legislators, a directory of organizations and agencies, and a comprehensive subject index.