Teens earning allowances or working part-time jobs may often be tempted to spend what they make. However, one of the earliest steps they can take on the path to financial literacy and independence is to start saving money early. This useful volume explains how to create a set of practical long-term goals, how to make and follow a budget, the benefits and potential dangers of credit, and much more. Sample budget and interest calculations provide easy-to-follow examples for readers, and tips on what teens can ask a financial expert to help them save and build wealth are also included.

Product Description: Explores the specialized careers in law enforcement, including working undercover investigating drugs and gangs, crisis management and hostage negotiation, and homicide.

Product Description: Explores the career of an undercover narcotics investigator, providing details on employment requirements, necessary skills, training, and responsibilities.

Product Description: People holding HVAC jobs are concerned with climate-control systems that keep individuals warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and breathing the freshest air possible year-round. Those who enjoy working with their hands and solving problems can find a challenging position in the HVAC industry...read more

Product Description: Violence against women is a crime punishable by law and a major public health issue. Girls and women in the United States may be subjected to violence at home, while out with friends, at work, or when they least expect it. Women in the U...read more

Product Description: Young people between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four have more concussions than do people in any other age group, probably because theyre extremely active through sports, physical activities, and driving cars. This fact-filled book provides readers with interesting information about the brain basics, brain injuries, and what happens to the brain when a person has a concussion...read more

Product Description: Book annotation not available for this title.Title: Modern-Day SlaveryAuthor: Bickerstaff, LindaPublisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2009/09/01Number of Pages: 64Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2008055477

Product Description: Teens are at higher risk for cocaine addiction than are those who first use cocaine as adults because their brains are not as fully developed. Not thinking of its possible consequences, young people try cocaine ?just for fun?, and soon find they are hooked...read more

Product Description: Discusses the advances in reproductive technology, presenting information on the causes of infertility and such treatments as drug therapy, egg donation, and insemination.

Product Description: ReadHowYouWant publishes a wide variety of best selling books in Large Print and Super Large Print formats in partnership with leading publishers. EasyRead books are available in 11pt and 13pt. type. EasyRead Large books are available in 16pt, 16pt Bold, and 18pt Bold type...read more

Product Description: An informational guide for teens, Stress is written in accessible language that is easily understood. It defines the effects of stress, and covers the history of stress research and treatment. Negative coping strategies, such as suicide and drugs, are presented as well as the positive coping strategies that can be developed instead...read more

Product Description: ReadHowYouWant publishes a wide variety of best selling books in Large Print and Super Large Print formats in partnership with leading publishers. EasyRead books are available in 11pt and 13pt. type. EasyRead Large books are available in 16pt, 16pt Bold, and 18pt Bold type...read more

Product Description: Discusses the role of nutrients, calories, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in a healthy diet.

Provides an overview of the professional opportunities in the field of nutrition, discusses educational requirements, and includes information on responsibilities and employment outlook.

Relates the history of suicide and discusses depression, risk factors, groups at risk, warning signs and guidelines, coping with depression and suicide, prevention, and intervention.

Product Description: An informational guide for teens, Stress is written in accessible language that is easily understood. It defines the effects of stress, and covers the history of stress research and treatment. Negative coping strategies, such as suicide and drugs, are presented as well as the positive coping strategies that can be developed instead...read more

Traces the process and influences behind the writing of Stephen Crane's novel, 'The Red Badge of Courage,' which was published in 1893 when the Civil War was still fresh in the public mind. (view table of contents)

Explores the job descriptions, education and training requirements, salary, and outlook predictions for twelve careers that focus on repair work and do not require a college education.

Presents the pros and cons of using oil for fuel as the growing demand for electricity increases problems such as air pollution. (view table of contents)