Suzanne Slade

Provides information about the pain medication OxyContin, explaining what it is, describing its effects on the body and mind, and discussing the consequences of OxyContin abuse.

The challenging teen years can be even more difficult for adopted teenagers, many of whom have unanswered questions that may result in fear, anger, and low self-esteem. These feelings may be compounded by the isolation they feel because most friends and family members cannot fully relate to their situation.
Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide enables young adults to explore their feelings as they read about the personal experiences of other adopted...

This series offers questions and answers to help young readers learn more about various science subjects that are in their lives. This book gives information about life cycles.

This series offers questions and answers to help young readers learn more about various science subjects that are in their lives. This book gives information about food chains and food webs.

Matter is all around you. It is everywhere you look. The computer on your desk, your favorite soda, the air you breaathe, and even your pets are made up of matter. Scientists use the word "matter" to mean anything that takes up space. Learn more about the states of matter.

Everything in the world is formed by tiny particles called atoms. Atoms make up every animal, plant, and rock. Atoms are so small you cannot see them. Learn all about the structure of atoms and their importance in physical science.

Everything in the world is made of tiny particles called atoms. Atoms are the tiny building blocks that create every solid, liquid, and gas. When one atom has joined with one or more other atoms, it is called a molecule. Some molecules are small, a molecule of oxygen gas is made of just two oxygen atoms. Other molecules are very large, a molecule of table sugar is made of three different kinds of atoms and has a total of 45 atoms. Learn all about...