"The Sexual Violence and Harassment set provides useful information on assault and harassment prevention, what to do if it happens anyway, how to date safely, how to recognize unhealthy relationships, and how to get help with abuse"--

Lots of people are shy, and there's nothing wrong with that unless you find that your shyness is preventing you from doing what you want. Some people are so shy that raising their hands in class or even simply saying hello to a stranger can be overwhelming. This book looks at the types of social fears that can hold us back and provides advice about how to overcome them.

The word phobia is often used as a joke a kid might say he has a phobia of spinach, when all he really means is that he dislikes the taste. But for people with genuine phobias, the condition is no laughing matter. Whether it s heights or crowds or plane travel, phobias can make life very difficult. This book introduces readers to the most common phobias and provides useful advice about how these fears can be conquered. Fear and anxiety are completely...

For as long as humans have had bodies, we've been modifying them- in other words, forever! And if you are thinking about tattooing, piercing, or otherwise modifying your body, you definitely are not alone. But before you do something that you might not be able to take back, make sure you get the facts. This book discusses the various types of "body mods": their history, their techniques, and the potential risks involved. Written in accessible, down-to-earth...

Who do I want to be? Am I gay or straight? Am I ready to have sex? These kinds of questions are front-of-mind for most teenagers-and for good reasons. Issues of sexuality, identity, and orientation can be difficult, confusing, and even painful for some teens. This book takes a candid and nonjudgmental look at the basic information on sexual health and gender identity. Written in accessible, down-to-earth language, the Teen guides to health & wellness...

It's true what they say, you are what you eat, so it's essential to get the facts about what's on your plate. In this book you'll find information about a whole variety of diets - some with weight loss as the focus, some not. We'll also look at hot trends like cleanses and fasting - do they really work as well as people claim? And finally, this book will provide some information on exercise and the role it plays in making a healthier you. Written...

From the Trojan horse to fake news, scams have run rampant throughout history and across the globe. Some con artists do it for fun, others for profit. . . and every once in a while, a faker saves the world. In this era of daily online hoaxes, it's easy to be caught off-guard. Fakers arms kids with information, introducing them to the funniest, weirdest, and most influential cons and scams in human history. Profiles of con artists will get readers...

"The Sexual Violence and Harassment set provides useful information on assault and harassment prevention, what to do if it happens anyway, how to date safely, how to recognize unhealthy relationships, and how to get help with abuse"--

Teens are so over-scheduled these days that there's a tendency to think of sleep as "wasted time." Nothing could be further from the truth. The body needs sleep to recover from the days' activities, while the mind needs sleep to process everything that has been seen, heard, and learned during our waking hours. Likewise, personal hygiene, which may seem like yet more wasted time in a busy day, is an essential part of keeping ourselves healthy. Written...