When people think of objects in the sky, they may think of planets, the sun, moon, and constellations. Many other bodies orbit Earth and the sun, however. The sky below Earth's atmosphere holds many interesting objects as well. We may not need a telescope to see them, but they are no less awe-inspiring. Readers are introduced to the dazzling phenomena of stars, galaxies, lightning, meteoroids, comets, auroras, rainbows, black holes, and even satellites and space junk. Any reader who has ever looked up at the sky in awe and wonder will find much to thrill to in these pages.

Product Description: Engaging and informative, these volumes tackle the drugs commonly abused by teens and describe in detail what they can do to the body, mind, spirit, and family. Young adults read about the grim reality of drug abuse; for example, they discover the frightening development since the late 2000s about the return of heroin use that has law enforcement, educators, and health care professionals concerned and the troubling rise in heroin deaths...read more

Product Description: PCP is an illegal hallucinogen that can cause psychotic episodes. It is manufactured by street gangs and distributed around the country. Users can never be sure what they're getting when they buy it. Now sold in many forms, including a convenient and cheap cigarette, PCP is a drug whose use is on the increase...read more

Product Description: The all-out, full-throttle, vein-popping thrill of deep-sea fishing is described for readers. The water is rougher, the elements more extreme, the fish bigger, and the fight longer and far more intense. This is extreme fishing, and readers will learn everything they need to know to join in the adventure safely and successfully and land a big one...read more

Explores the history of the American flag, including regulations regarding how it should be displayed and when it has been used to mark important events.