Haynes, Danielle

"While Mars might be the planet scientists think is the most like Earth, Venus is actually Earth's closest neighbor! But because of a thick layer of toxic gasses, scientists believe it's impossible for Venus to support life as we know it. Beneath the planet's poisonous mask is a hot, unfriendly environment. Young astronauts will love learning not only about the mysteriousness of Venus, but also what else about this planet is so deadly!"--Provided by publisher.

"The third largest planet in our solar system, Uranus, is the farthest planet in our solar system that can still be seen without a telescope! This planet is not only different in the way it looks, but also the way it spins! Unlike other planets, Uranus spins completely sideways. Young readers will want to take a coat on this freezing adventure, as they jump into what we know about this planet"--Provided by publisher.

"With the strongest winds in the solar system, Neptune is one strange, blue planet! This book takes young readers to the furthest edge of our solar system to a planet that isn't blue because it has water on its surface. Scientists might not know everything about the dark and stormy Neptune, but there's still a lot to learn!"--Provided by publisher.

Sharks are some of the fiercest creatures in the ocean. Even though they can be deadly to humans, many people choose to dive into the deep blue with these creatures. Some people don't even protect themselves with cages! This book will explain why some people are so fascinated by sharks that they'll put themselves in danger to swim with them. Young readers will be drawn to the exciting text by dramatic, colorful photographs. Informative sidebars also make the text easier to digest for reluctant readers.

This book discusses ADHD, including what it is, symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatments and living with ADHD.

"Readers will learn to identify STDs, understand the dangers they pose, and discover how they are spread. They'll also learn what they can do to protect themselves, the importance of getting tested, and where to go to get help"--Provided by publisher.

"The United States prides itself on being a country with people from all different walks of life. However, the acceptance some take for granted isn't always there for people of color. In recent years, awareness of and anger about racial profiling and discrimination have reached their highest levels in decades. Racial profiling and discrimination often happen in ways many people don't realize, hurting their victims and leading to further divisions. This book . . . explains the difference between racial profiling and discrimination, provides . . . understandable examples of each, and gives suggestions for how teens can combat these unfair practices"--Provided by publisher.

"By the time the U.S. presidential election rolls around every four years, everyone knows who's in the running for office. But how are presidential candidates in the United States chosen? How do candidates get nominated, and what does a nomination mean? Can you become president without a nomination, and why or why not? Readers will learn about political parties, national conventions, special circumstances during nominations, and the history of presidential nominations"--Provided by publisher.

"Today, 785 million people are living without access to safe water. Water-related illnesses are responsible for almost 1 million deaths each year. Clean water should be a basic human right, but far too few people have access to it. In this informative text, readers will study the global water crisis, how it reached its current state, and its impact on the environment and human lives. Real-life examples of the steps being taken to save Earth's water resources and improve the quality and availability of drinking water will inspire budding environmentalists to take action"--Provided by publisher.