Books with author Diane Bair

Navigating the financial world in the modern economy can be tough for teens. Studies show that teens often don't understand the basics of creating and maintaining a budget. This volume shares some creative and smart tips to help anyone interested in developing a budget to do just that. The short, to-the-point format makes for a quick, informative read. Quick tips and financial facts are included for fast reference to invaluable information.

Thrilling, and possibly true, tales including haunted hotels and ghostly sightings are recounted in this terrifying volume. The author allows readers to imagine the possibility of the existence of ghosts while explaining how these phenomena can occur without the help of the supernatural world. The final chapter is filled with information about how ghostly tales are still relevant in pop culture and entertainment today.

Friendships can be a complicated issue for any middle school, or grader school student. Friends grow up and sometimes grow apart. Girls have navigated the ups and downs of friendship for centuries, but that doesnt make it any easier with your first best friend. Readers will learn about making friends, as well as how to know when a friendship has ended. This fun and engaging guide will aid female readers through this period of their lives.

Long ago, vampires were sometimes used to explain what science could not. Since then, the power of the vampire myth has reached a thrilling realism through the magic of film, television, literature, and popular culture. This book explores the evolution of the vampire, from incubi to Edward Cullen. Spine-tingling photographs and illustrations will engage reluctant and recreational readers alike.

Greek people share a love of family and good food . . . usually in combination! As Greeks moved to America and other lands, they brought those food traditions with them. Inside, see how Greek immigrants have influenced and been influenced by American culture, and why Greek food is now a permanent part of the American food landscape. No matter where they come from, people living together have a long history of sharing meals, eating foods and dishes that have been passed down for centuries. In this series, find out how the experience of eating together helps create new communities while building strong bonds to the old. Each title in CONNECTING CULTURES THROUGH FAMILY AND FOOD includes color photos throughout, and back matter including an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities, and expand their viewpoints through our content rich nonfiction books. Key Icons in this series are: Words to Understand shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced color type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions, building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content-rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the material they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter and give readers suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the backmatter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.