Books with author Anita Louise McCormick

Ostara at Grandma's house was always something special. So far, the weather looks beautiful. But Grandma knows the weather better than anyone. And when she feels a storm way down in her bones, we all wondered how soon it would come and spoil everything. "Even the birds encourage you on with their happy tunes. Their bright springtime melodies call you out to laugh and sing and play in the sunshine -- to enjoy life as you never knew was possible. It’s hard to imagine that anything would want to ruin a day like this, even if it could. But never mind all that. Grandma says that the Ostara storm is on its way. She’s been talking about it ever since she got up this morning. And now she brought it up again. Just when I was hoping she’d forgotten all about it. "

Nicotine-delivery vaping devices that were designed to help adults stop smoking are now being heavily used by teens, including many teens who have never smoked cigarettes. As a result of the widespread use of vaping devices, millions of teens have become addicted to nicotine, often without being aware of the health risks. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, teen vaping is now an epidemic. This insightful volume defines vaping, discusses how the trend began, and uncovers why teens are attracted to this activity. Readers analyze what is being done to help educate teens about the dangers of vaping.

Easter at Grandma's house was always something special. So far, the weather looks beautiful. But Grandma knows the weather better than anyone. And when she feels a storm way down in her bones, we all wondered how soon it would come and spoil everything. "Even the birds encourage you on with their happy tunes. Their bright springtime melodies call you out to laugh and sing and play in the sunshine -- to enjoy life as you never knew was possible. It’s hard to imagine that anything would want to ruin a day like this, even if it could. But never mind all that. Grandma says that the Easter storm is on its way. She’s been talking about it ever since she got up this morning. And now she brought it up again. Just when I was hoping she’d forgotten all about it. "

Easter at Grandma's house is always something special. So far, the weather looks beautiful. But Grandma knows the weather better than anyone. And when she feels a storm way down in her bones, we all wonder how soon it will come and spoil everything. Even the birds encourage you on with their happy tunes. Their bright springtime melodies call you out to laugh and sing and play in the sunshine - to enjoy life as you never knew was possible. It's hard to imagine that anything would want to ruin a day like this, even if it could. But never mind all that. Grandma says that the Easter storm is on its way. She's been talking about it ever since she got up this morning. And now she brought it up again. Just when I was hoping she'd forgotten all about it.

In a society where most people refer to themselves as male or female, teens who identify as nonbinary can struggle to feel accepted. This essential volume explains what it means to identify as nonbinary and discusses the challenges that come with having a gender identity that is not well understood. Readers will learn the difference between gender and birth sex, and discover the many variations of gender identity that fall under the umbrella of nonbinary. This volume also discusses coming out as nonbinary, gender dysphoria and transition, and resources available for teens dealing with issues surrounding gender identity.

In a society where most people refer to themselves as male or female, teens who identify as nonbinary can struggle to feel accepted. This essential volume explains what it means to identify as nonbinary and discusses the challenges that come with having a gender identity that is not well understood. Readers will learn the difference between gender and birth sex, and discover the many variations of gender identity that fall under the umbrella of nonbinary. This volume also discusses coming out as nonbinary, gender dysphoria and transition, and resources available for teens dealing with issues surrounding gender identity.

Nicotine-delivery vaping devices that were designed to help adults stop smoking are now being heavily used by teens, including many teens who have never smoked cigarettes. As a result of the widespread use of vaping devices, millions of teens have become addicted to nicotine, often without being aware of the health risks. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, teen vaping is now an epidemic. This insightful volume defines vaping, discusses how the trend began, and uncovers why teens are attracted to this activity. Readers analyze what is being done to help educate teens about the dangers of vaping.

Since ancient times, people the world over have valued gold above most metals. For at least 5,000 years, gold has been used to make jewelry, coins, art objects, and other valuable items. Today, gold also has many industrial applications, from computers to medicine. In this book, students will learn about the elemental properties of gold, how gold is mined and processed, and how, through the centuries, the quest for gold has led to war.