An authoritative reference that discusses the history of sex education and its ramifications in the United States. Community and school officials, parents, and educators often stay to the wee hours of the night at PTA meetings arguing about sex education and sexual behavior among young people. While some groups preach abstinence and attempt to sign as many youngsters as possible to their rosters, it remains a fact that 50 percent of U.S. teenagers, beginning at age 15, are sexually active. Sex, Youth, and Sex Education is a wonderfully crafted resource that gives not only a statistical overview of sexual activity in schools, but also examines sex education, the scourge of sexual violence in schools, and sexuality among selected groups of youngsters. What emerges is a groundbreaking work for educators and students of sociology, psychology, and education. This work brings to light the fascinating-not to mention ubiquitous-world of sexuality among today's youth and its impact on parents, school personnel, policymakers, and society. Definitions of and statistics on sexual activity among children and adolescents comprehensive directory of organizations as well as print and nonprint resources

Every cloud has a silver lining... doesn't it? Anna is thirteen years old, lives in London with her father, and has Asperger's syndrome. When her father dies, she moves to Scotland to live with her estranged, reclusive mother. With little support to help her fit in, she must use every coping strategy her father taught her - especially her 'Happy Game' - as she tries to connect with her mother, discover her past, and deal with the challenges of being thrown into a brand new life along the way. Eleanor H. Porter's 'Pollyanna' re-imagined for a new generation.

Do you worry a lot? Your teens are full of new challenges - peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future holds and everything in between. It's normal to feel anxious sometimes, but when it starts to affect your health and happiness it's time to show worry the door and get your life back on track. No More Worries! contains top tips and activities to help you alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and feel better equipped to cope when it strikes, while remaining positively you.

In 2005 the USDA unveiled MyPyramid to help Americans make healthier eating choices. MyPyramid, which replaces the old Food Guide Pyramid, stresses the need for individual food plans. So now more than ever, young readers need to learn the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. With easy-to-read text and vivid photographs, these books clearly explain each food group, how each is important for good health, and how to make healthy choices.

Discusses the elements of the human body. Includes suggestions for related experiments and projects.