School newspaper reporter Casey Smith uncovers a plot to sabotage the elections at her middle school.

Intrepid eleven-year-old journalist Casey Smith is so busy trying to get a story for the newspaper about a victim of physical abuse that she neglects her friend Ringo, the school's first male cheerleader.

Cyberbullying is a fact of life for many teens today, with the internet and social media platforms consuming a large part of their social life. This timely guide gives teens the tools they need to identify cyberbullying, understand why and how it happens, and confront it with important social and emotional skills. Readers will learn what they can do to move past a cyberbullying episode and reclaim their online space-and their peace of mind. Accessible...

One person dies every 50 minutes in a drunk-driving accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This fact-filled, straightforward text tells what really happens when someone drives drunk. In accessible language, this title explains how alcohol affects reflexes and judgment, what laws restricting drinking and driving, and the consequences that happen when teens drive drunk. Up-to-date statistics, dynamic photographs,...

Major depressive episodes affect millions of teens. Designed to help educate teens about the illness and its potential causes, this accessible guide contains the latest science behind the symptoms, along with personal accounts. Treatment information, including management techniques and medication, educate readers about their options. Also explored is the role of substance abuse, when to seek professional help, and advice about what readers can do...