Books with author Jennifer Lombardo

"Anxiety disorders are characterized by fear or worry that is disproportionate to the situation and difficult to control. It is sometimes accompanied by panic disorder, which causes panic attacks that often have no apparent trigger. Readers will learn about the different types of these very common disorders, with a focus on how to recognize and treat them, as well as the science behind them"--

Plastic bags are being banned in many places, but is this the right thing to do? Readers will be able to answer this question for themselves in an informed way after they explore the environmental, economic, and legal sides to the debate surrounding plastic bag bans. The enlightening main text is presented alongside full-color photographs. A detailed graphic organizer allows readers to compare different viewpoints. Fact boxes help readers support their opinions with relevant, age-appropriate data and statistics. These fun features work together to create a critical thinking exercise that educates readers about current events.

"Domestic violence often seems clear-cut, but some forms of abuse are not as easy to identify as physical abuse. Emotional abuse leaves no visible marks, although its effect on a person's psyche can be just as devastating. Understanding abuse is the first step toward ending an abusive relationship. Enlightening charts, annotated quotes from experts, and real-world examples help young adults identify abuse in relationships with romantic partners, close friends, or family members"--

"Domestic violence often seems clear-cut, but some forms of abuse are not as easy to identify as physical abuse. Emotional abuse leaves no visible marks, although its effect on a person's psyche can be just as devastating. Understanding abuse is the first step toward ending an abusive relationship. Enlightening charts, annotated quotes from experts, and real-world examples help young adults identify abuse in relationships with romantic partners, close friends, or family members"--

Plastic bags are being banned in many places, but is this the right thing to do? Readers will be able to answer this question for themselves in an informed way after they explore the environmental, economic, and legal sides to the debate surrounding plastic bag bans. The enlightening main text is presented alongside full-color photographs. A detailed graphic organizer allows readers to compare different viewpoints. Fact boxes help readers support their opinions with relevant, age-appropriate data and statistics. These fun features work together to create a critical thinking exercise that educates readers about current events.