the true story of an anonymous teenager's life on the streets
Sparks, Beatrice
1996
The story of a young man's recovery from depression after leaving home, becoming a member of a gang, and finally being overwhelmed with his seemingly no-way-out situation.
Describes how, when, where, and why people can seek help for drug abuse problems in such places as crisis centers, hot lines, self-help groups, and programs in counseling and behavior therapy.
A study of the physiological and psychological reasons the body needs sleep, and of how this crucial function can be manipulated by certain drugs, therapies, changes in eating, or behavioral patterns.
ready-to-use strategies & activities for helping children with attention deficit disorder
Flick, Grad L
1998
Provides information and practical strategies designed to help kids with attention deficit disorders to learn control and change their behavior while building academic, social, and personal skills.
Brenna, one of the volunteers at the Wild at Heart animal clinic, is horrified to find a dog caught in a trap in the local nature preserve, but subsequent events prove that every story has two sides.
After Monica questions why her little sister, Keisha, will not play with her, her family discovers that she has autism and they begin bringing her to a therapist.
Readers gain practical information about working with typical animals as well as exotic creatures, wild animals, birds, and sea animals, such as those found in zoos, aquariums, nature centers, and wildlife sanctuaries and preserves.