Books published by publisher Rosen Young Adult

This insightful resource introduces readers to filter bubbles and explains how they form during social media use. It discusses their pros and cons, ethical implications, and how they affect individuals and society. Topics of interest to teens include cyberbullying and types of information collected by social media platforms. This volume thoughtfully considers likely future changes in filter bubbles, how they might be "popped" by individuals, and improvements planned by social media platforms such as Google and Facebook.

There are multiple reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo is hailed as the greatest soccer player in the world. His iconic professional accomplishments include winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or numerous times and scoring more than 500 career goals. The Portuguese powerhouse, who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, has accumulated a treasure trove of championship titles and medals. He even has a museum dedicated to him, and readers will understand why as they travel through Ronaldo's history and witness the growth of what has become an unmatched record.

The outermost khanate of the Mongol Empire was the Golden Horde, which conquered the Rus in northwestern Russia in the thirteenth century and continued to rule there in some capacity until the Russian Empire annexed Crimea, the khanates last holdout, in 1783. Despite vast cultural and geographic differences between Rus and the Mongols traditional homeland on the steppes of Central Asia, the Golden Horde flourished, with Moscow becoming the dominant principality. This fascinating and little-known history is related in thrilling, panoramic narrative detail and includes profiles of Rus leaders such as Alexander Nevsky and Daniel of Moscow.

Every young person seems like a professional doodler. This book takes that seemingly time-wasting activity and channels it into beautiful works of art. Acting as a personal art instructor, it offers readers step-by-step instructions, insider tips used by professionals and advice on character development, draftsmanship, and coloring. Serious artists and hobbyists alike can indulge their interest in weird fantasy art and create characters and settings that rival those found in today's comics and graphic novels. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in weird and wacky art.

Many students who are interested in a career in eye care do not realize the wide range of job opportunities available. Although optometrists and ophthalmologists obtain advanced degrees, most of the staff who support them require no more than two years of higher education. The jobs described in this handy resource include optician, ophthalmic laboratory and medical technician, ophthalmic photographer, medical equipment repairer, medical assistant, receptionist, insurance claims and policy processing clerk, and financial coordinator, among others. Job training and educational requirements are examined as well as job search strategies, creating a resume and cover letter, and preparing for an interview.

While he is now primarily associated with the quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Ponce de Len was not merely involved in this fruitless search. A powerful figure in the Caribbean, he became the first governor of Puerto Rico. He led the first European expedition to Florida and was responsible for giving the state its name. The title discusses Ponce de Lens treatment of Native Americans and the issues with crediting him with the discovery of Florida despite the Native Americans already living there and the possibility of earlier visits by Spanish slave-taking expeditions.

Coming to power between Mongol and Manchu rule, the Ming Dynasty represented the last ethnic Han dynasty to rule China. Following the Mandate of Heaven, the first Ming emperor launched nearly 300 years of cultural and political transformation. This compelling volume traces the ascendancy, demise, and legacy of the Ming Dynasty, chronicling the development of its governmental structure, its expansion of trade and its economy, its extension and enhancement of the Great Wall of China, and many other achievements. Readers will also learn about the effect of the Little Ice Age and its role in the Mings demise.

At the dawn of Europe's Scientific Revolution, China was a major world power. With million-person cities, vast navies, and a robust trade in luxury goods, China was a country of marvels. The "Central Kingdom" was also a country of invention. This fascinating resource explores the science and technology behind China's rise to power: the incredible scope, the unique traditions that supported it, and the reasons for the eventual decline of the dynastic era. Readers will learn of agricultural innovations, massive building projects, elaborate machines, and countless inventions that changed the way the world ate, drank, read, waged war, and traveled.

Weighing only about three pounds, the human brain is a remarkable organ responsible for all thought and identity as well as the regulation of the rest of the body. In this comprehensive, engaging book, students will gain an appreciation for all of the ways that the brain makes everyday life possible. Memory, consciousness, perception, emotion, and other complex functions are explained in depth with simple text and helpful illustrations, diagrams, and infographics.