Mooney, Carla

"Explores academic anxiety and how it affects people both mentally and physically, examining the causes and symptoms of academic anxiety as well as strategies to overcome it"--Provided by publisher.

"'American Ninja Warrior' is the name of a television show on which athletes compete to complete difficult obstacle courses. Colloquially, 'Ninja Warrior' refers to this type of obstacle course challenge depicted on the show, built to test strength, agility, balance, and endurance. This. . . book brings readers into the action, explaining what Ninja Warrior is, depicting its coolest maneuvers, and profiling its biggest stars. Most important, it stresses how to perform these acts safely"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explores cancer and how people diagnosed with the disease manage it. It examines how cancer affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available"--Amazon.

"When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, people worldwide hunkered down in their homes to slow the virus's spread. In an attempt to slow the spread, many countries closed their borders, schools, and businesses. They instituted lockdowns and ordered citizens to stay at home except for emergencies, which often lasted for weeks or months. In countries worldwide, people have struggled during the pandemic with their feelings and mental health. Isolation, loss of income, grief, and fear are contributing to mental health conditions or worsening existing ones. Recognizing this problem, the United Nations warned countries to take the pandemic's impact on mental health seriously. [This book explores the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health]"--Provided by publisher.

". . . investigates the fascinating world of genetics and the human genome. Kids ages 12 to 15 learn the basics of how genes work, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance happens. Explore the discoveries scientists have made about the human genome and how these discoveries have helped us better understand and treat certain diseases, trace our human ancestry and migration, and compare our species to others. In addition, explore some of the ethical, legal, and social issues that arise from advances in genomic science"--Provided by publisher.

A book for teens about using computer science in construction careers.

Examines careers that combine interests in computer science and marketing, highlighting different jobs, educational requirements, and job search tips.

Examines cybersecurity careers, highlighting different jobs, educational requirements, and job search tips.

"The two-party system has long characterized American politics, but partisanship as it is understood . . . is a relatively recent phenomenon. Partisanship is not simply based on one's voting record, but a totalizing sense of identification with one party over the other. Consequently, the US political climate is more polarized than ever before. Though this fact is often reported with alarm, it may be too soon to determine whether partisanship actually damages democracy. This volume examines what partisanship means . . . , how this differs from historical partisanship, its contributing factors, and the effect it has on the country"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about types of crystals, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.