Accelerated Reader is a program based on the fact that students become more motivated to read if they are tested on the content of the books they have read and are rewarded for correct answers. Students read each book, individually take the test on the computer, and receive gratification when they score well. Schools using the Accelerated Reader program have seen a significant increase in reading among their students.

Middle school and high/low resources that will help young teens and reluctant readers get the guidance they need.

These attractive educational books address students' questions in areas ranging from health and well-being to responsibility.

This title is a must for every library. The no-nonsense text contains detailed information on the major types of viruses and bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Also included are detailed and easy-to-follow explanations of how to prepare and store foods, what kind of symptoms you may have, and what kind of treatments are available.

When it comes to life's challenges, teens are often caught in the middle. Through these enlightening titles, you can let them know that guidance and support is out there for the asking.

In the 1990s, several high-profile cases highlighted just how prevalent sexual harassment is in the school and workplace. Indeed, the vast majority of women -- and many men -- report having experienced sexual harassment at some point in their life. In this valuable book, Bouchard tells teens what sexual harassment is -- and what it isn't -- and explains how they can defend themselves against it, cope with...