YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION
Explore our collection of young adult non-fiction books, featuring top picks and bestsellers perfect for teens. Find good books for teens, engaging young adult novels, and must-read teenage literature
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America's Infrastructure and the Green EconomyOnce a model of innovation and a sparkly future for the rest of the world, America's infrastructure is outdated and crumbling. The US lags behind much of the world in internet access, bridge and highway safety, modern airports, and new energies. What will it...
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Climate Change and BiodiversityWith significantly hotter average temperatures, an increase in natural disasters, and rising oceans, the reality of climate change is hard to miss. Predictions about the future of Earth and its inhabitants vary, from hopeful to frantic to doomsday scenarios. Does climate change pose an...
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of HumanityArtificial Intelligence, or AI, is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Already used widely in many different applications, it is here to stay and it is advancing quickly. Several experts, such as the late Stephen Hawking, have spoken out against AI, but others...
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Ancient Rome RevealedThe Roman Republic was a major world power for years. However, it eventually fell and was replaced by the Roman Empire, which then endured for another few centuries. In this volume, readers learn about the history of ancient Rome, with a focus on the...
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Ancient Greece RevealedGreece has been called the birthplace of Western civilization. However, its plunge into illiteracy during a dark age that lasted centuries has made much of its early history an intriguing mystery. This volume examines what historians know and what they can only surmise based...
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Great Train DesignsTrains have been a crucial part of the world's transportation infrastructure since the 1800s. They made travel so much easier, faster, and cheaper that vacations, which had previously been accessible only to the very wealthy, suddenly became feasible for lower-class families. Although cars and...
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Jobs in the U.S. Air ForceConquering the air is one of humankind's greatest achievements, and young readers who want to defend the skies can find a welcoming home in the U.S. Air Force. However, it can be difficult for young women and men to prepare for a career around...
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The Basics of Cell BiologyThis text provides readers with a comprehensive study of the mechanics of cell biology. Topics covered range from the different types of cells--plant and animal, eukaryote and prokaryote, and stem cells--to the components of the cell such as the cell wall, DNA, and plasma....
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Jobs in the U.S. NavyThere are dozens of notable figures who started their careers with the U.S. Navy, including Presidents George H.W. Bush and John F. Kennedy. Many young people who spend time on the water also feel the pull toward service in the navy. This title offers...
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The 100-Day Devotional for GuysThe Perfect Way to Spend the Next Hundred Days. . . The 100-Day Devotional for Guys offers relatable, real-life wisdom and inspiration for everyday living. Guys, ages 13 and up, will encounter page after page of biblical truths they can apply to every area...
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Music and Its Story (Yesterday's Classics)Engaging introduction to the history of music, beginning with the earliest instruments playing simple notes in a primitive setting and proceeding to follow over the long course of history the development of instruments, the increase in musical complexity, the variety of musical forms, and...
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Let's Talk: About Relationships, Sex and IntimacyLet's Talk is a ground-breaking new book for teenage boys that talks about the stuff they really want to talk about, learn and understand.From being single to being a boyfriend, being gay, being straight, sex, relationships, dating, sexting, drinking and break-ups, this book covers...
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Lombardi and Landry: How Two of Pro Football's Greatest Coaches Launched Their Legends and Changed the Game ForeverWith a new introduction by Giants beat writer Tom Rock!Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry could not have had two more divergent personalities. Yet, while working for the New York Giants in the mid-1950s under head coach Jim Lee Howell, the pair formed what still...
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Life After Death: The Laura and Caralyn Yoho StoryNathan Yoho and Laura Brammeier wed in August 2011. After Laura was diagnosed with brain cancer, her best friend, Kara, volunteered to be a surrogate mother. Nathan and Laura's daughter, Caralyn, arrived in fall of 2013. In his December 20, 2013 letter to Caralyn,...
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I Am Success Workbook: Youth Companion Guide to The Black Foster Youth HandbookI AM SUCCESS Workbook is a companion guide to the Black Foster Youth Handbook, taking youth who are and alumni who have been in the foster care system on a self explorative, transformational journey to healing their past trauma. Through the four phases: Root,...
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Reading Comprehension, Grade 6Workbook Features: - Ages 11+, Grade 6- 64 pages, about 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches- Offers engaging activities to develop reading comprehension skills- Includes nonfiction passages, practice assessments, and more- Answer key and instructional resources includedEssential Reading Skills: The Mark Twain Reading Comprehension...
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Seeing Beauty: Inviting Every Girl to See Her Body in the Light of LoveHave you struggled with believing your body is beautiful? Have you found yourself judging someone else's physical appearance harshly? Do you wonder if it's possible to see the female body like God sees it, with love? You are not alone, Lovely.Juleeta Harvey is an...
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A Hot Mess: How the Climate Crisis Is Changing Our WorldA fascinating exploration of the potential effects of climate change for a YA audienceAuthor: Jeff FleischerPublisher: Zest Books (Tm)Published: 11/02/2021Pages: 192Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.70dISBN: 9781541597761Audience: Ages 9-12Review Citation(s): Foreword 10/26/2021Booklist 12/01/2021 pg. 40About the AuthorFleischer, Jeff: - Jeff...
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Embrace the Chaos, Enjoy the Journey: A Leadership Awakening for Students and Young AdultsWhy do so many students leave high school and college lacking basic but crucial leadership skills and attributes? And why do so many young people hit a progress wall early in their careers? Business executive and entrepreneur Bill McKenzie believes there is an unmistakable...
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Journey of a Lifetime: Discovering the Unique Adventure God Has for YouMany Christian teen girls struggle with identity and discerning God's purpose for their life. This guided devotional journal will help them grow in their relationship with the Lord and set out on an adventure of faith, love, and bravery.Written in a whimsical and friendly...
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