Life Skills

Managing finances can be tricky for adults, much less teenagers who are dealing with money for the first time. In this useful resource, readers will learn about earning money through part-time jobs or making and selling products. Other helpful topics covered include saving and making budgets, banks and different types of accounts, and credit cards and debt. Readers will come away knowing how to be a thoughtful consumer and make the most of their money.

This title introduces readers to the importance of taking care of their bodies and encourages them to develop a daily routine. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.

This title introduces readers to the idea of money management and encourages them to try making a budget. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.

This title introduces readers to the steps involved in planting a seedling and encourages them to try growing a plant. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.

This title introduces readers to the steps involved in reading a map and encourages them to try making a map of their neighborhood. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.

Bullying can take many forms, from verbal threats and physical confrontation to social ostracism and cyberbullying. It can happen to anyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, or disability; it can happen at school or at home. Readers will learn how to cope with bullying, how to boost their self-esteem, how to help a friend, and even how to know whether their own behavior constitutes bullying. Sidebars provide practical advice on every aspect of bullying, including what to do if the bully is a teacher or parent.

No matter what their family situation, teenagers often clash with their relatives on issues ranging from small sibling squabbles to major crises like divorce and abuse. This relatable guide helps students build strong relationships with their parents, siblings, and other family members through open communication and compromise. Whether readers live with their biological parents, adopted parents, foster parents, or grandparents, they will find helpful advice and resources for navigating and resolving conflicts both big and small.

This title introduces readers to the parts of a letter and encourages them to try writing a letter. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.

Life is shaped by contradictions and conflicts. Every individual experiences these dynamics both internally and externally. Conflict and Contradiction as Life Itself offers a perspective that sees conflicts not as problems to be avoided but as opportunities to be understood and managed.This book delves into the nature of conflicts, from personal struggles to social structures, emphasizing that they are not obstacles but catalysts for growth and transformation. From internal contradictions to interpersonal relationships, from workplace dynamics to cultural and ideological clashes, it explores how conflicts can become a driving force for positive change.As human beings, we are constantly engaged in interactions with ourselves and the world around us.Conflicts are not only inevitable but also valuable when approached wisely.. Understanding and managing them effectively is a crucial skill for personal development and social harmony. This book invites you to face your contradictions, transform your conflicts, and navigate them with a sense of balance and clarity.

This title introduces readers to the steps involved in cooking a meal and encourages them to try following a recipe. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.

It's never too early for teens to start thinking about their future careers, but planning ahead can be stressful and overwhelming. Whether they want to make their dream job a reality or are unsure what field to pursue, this guide will help teenagers assess their interests, skills, and goals and turn them into a rewarding career path. Readers will find out how to research jobs that reflect their talents and personality, how to plan ahead for the qualifications they'll need, and how to gain experience through internships, volunteering, or part-time jobs.

Going through puberty can be a challenging time for adolescents. This book explains how hormones cause various changes in the body for both boys and girls, as well as advice on how to cope with them. Useful tips are highlighted on how to handle topics from persistent pimples to the most effective shaving methods. Readers will also gain insight on how to deal with stress at home and at school. Medical and technical terms are defined, and health is emphasized throughout.

Drug use and abuse is a serious problem for teenagers and adults alike. In this guide, readers will learn how to deal with addiction, how to avoid peer pressure to use, and how to get help and make healthy choices. From alcohol and nicotine to marijuana and heroin, each drug has dangerous short- and long-term effects on the body, some of which can be life threatening and lead to lethal overdose. Even painkillers prescribed by a doctor can become addictive and harmful. Readers will be inspired to make healthy choices and avoid drugs.