Books in Global Connections series

The United States is known as the land of opportunities. What are American teens doing with all these opportunities? From playing sports to working part-time jobs to volunteering in their communities, many teens fill their days with both work and play. Along with opportunities come responsibilities. How do American teens balance the two? Teens in the United States is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.

-- Stimulating question and answer format to help children learn all about exciting and important topics.-- Can be read straight through question by question or by following the special 'Connect' boxes, which lead kids from one area of interest to another related area.-- Learners find out something new each time they read the books.-- Non-traditional approach to reference works well for classroom research and gifted programs.-- Dazzling graphics make information gathering enjoyable.

Living in the second largest country in the world, Canadian teens are spread across 10 provinces and three territories. They come of age in a diverse and multicultural nation, but they share many common experiences beyond cold winters and a love of hockey. They work part-time jobs, go shopping with friends, and celebrate Canada Day and other special occasions. Teens in Canada is part of Global Connections, a series that uncovers the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens around the world.