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A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.

La aparente monotonía de un barrio residencial en las afueras de una ciudad cualquiera es el escenario perfecto para que sucedan los hechos más extraordinarios: un búfalo enorme nos indicará el camino, el estudiante extranjero nos dejará un recuerdo imborrable y podremos seguir a un buzo misterioso que ha aparecido de golpe a quilómetros de distancia de la costa... 15 historias formidables nos ofrecen una muestra más del inagotable imaginario de Shaun Tan, que despliega sus recursos gráficos y narrativos para llevarnos hasta la periferia de lo razonable, hasta los límites de lo...

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...

The story of British soldiers killing five civilians in Boston and injuring many others during the spring of 1770. In graphic novel format.