Porterfield, Jason

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.

An exploration of the election of President Barack Obama that discusses his life and political career and also addresses the civil rights movement as well as race relations in the United States.

An exploration of piracy that discusses its prevalence, history, and existence in Asia and Africa, and examines military operations against pirates.

Presents a biography of professional basketball player Stephen Curry, chronicling his path to success. Includes a timeline, fact boxes, color photographs, a glossary, and resources for further information.

"Examines the steps needed to launch a career in the field of mobile app development, including the skills readers will need and education and training requirements. Readers will learn about potential careers within the programming, marketing, payment, and distribution processes behind mobile apps"--Provided by publisher.

Text and color illustrations explore space exploration, as well as the advantages, opportunities, and mysteries resources from spaceflight provide.

Examines American representative democracy including the Constitution, checks and balances, and the organization of the executive branch. Also outlines the powers of the president and vice president, the power of the veto, how policy is crafted, and what happens when a new president takes over.

Discusses the role President Lyndon B. Johnson played in the Vietnam War.