BOOKS

My nonfiction titles are geared towards a middle school audience (ages 10-14) but can be enjoyed by any age!



Aliens and UFOs

Many people claim they’ve witnessed strange spacecraft or even been abducted by aliens. Could life "out there" exist? Or are there more “down to earth” explanations? Using available scientific information, this book aims to find out!

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Loch Ness Monster

For thousands of years, people have reported stories of something strange lurking in Scotland's Loch Ness. Are these stories true? If so, what could the creature possibly be? Can science solve the mystery of the Loch Ness monster?

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Mermaids

Tales of mysterious and alluring mermaids have been told for thousands of years. Are they all just myths and legends, or could some of these stories be true? Using the scientific method and available information, this book attempts to find out!

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Bullying

Imagine walking around with a knot in your stomach, each day, every day. That's how many victims of bullying feel. This book shows how to understand and deal with the bullying that occurs every day in streets, schools, and the digital world.
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Gangs

Is it ever worth joining a gang? Do they provide protection or bring trouble to a neighborhood? This book looks at gang culture, asks what the gangs are trying to achieve, and shows how they treat their members and the wider community.
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Getting Ahead
:
Drugs, Technology, and Competitive Advantage
(Ethics of Sports)

This book is filled with thought-provoking questions, fascinating facts, and exciting case studies to help readers make informed, ethical decisions on and off the playing field.
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Animal Survival
:
Fires, bombs, hurricanes, frigid temps: meet animals that survived these extreme conditions!
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Surviving Extreme Sports
:
Extreme sports athletes
experience both thrills and
spills. See how they survive
extreme dangers and
near-misses!
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Social Networks and Blogs
:
User-generated content on the Web has became an influential media source. Get involved, but protect yourself!
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