Books published by publisher Rosen Young Adult

This enlightening book leads readers though the history of ancient China, up to and through its decline, including how power was centralized within the Zhou royal house and aristocratic families that ruled their individual territories. This resource explains the Spring and Autumn periods, as well as Confuciuss influence, and the positive and negative aspects of the Qin Dynasty. Readers will be captivated by the ebb and flow of rulers, the excitement of peasant revolts, and rebellions that ultimately resulted in the fall of ancient China.

Now that anyone with a keyboard and an Internet connection can be a virtual journalist, a growing concern among professionals is accuracy in reporting. This book asks what exactly does it take to become a professional journalist and which ones should readers trust. It also teaches readers to spot reputable news sites and look skeptically at others for political bias or misinformation. Other questions include the ethics behind the growing use of anonymous sources and the ability to hide ones digital identity. This book cuts straight to the heart of the most important rule in journalism: getting the story right.

Who wouldn't be thrilled to see a real, live dinosaur, like those in Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park? Readers find out if it is possible to bring extinct animals back to life. This book delves into the science behind attempts to revive extinct species through processes such as cloning and genetic engineering, and compares actual with fictional efforts. It looks at how scientists have gone about trying to revive extinct species, such as the quagga, woolly mammoth, and passenger pigeon. It also considers the ethics and the ecological effects of trying to revive an extinct species and introduce it to a modern-day ecosystem.

This volume claims that there is a clear conspiracy to deny the existence of UFOs and that the mainstream media has misinformed us for years about legitimate and compelling UFO studies conducted by leading scientists. It alleges that the U.S. government has covered up the alien presence through misinformation, distortion, obfuscation, and ridicule. This book claims to present the most compelling UFO evidence, including a variety of large-scale scientific studies; the current state of ufology and what the future holds; the media's role in disclosure and denial; the government scientists whose job it is to deny; and proof of U.S. Air Force, FBI, CIA, and NSA involvement.

The nation's airfields and airports fulfill a crucial role, helping people and products alike get to their destinations. Behind the thousands of flights successfully carried out daily are key employees, such as mechanics and service technicians. Young readers will benefit from this book's methodical approach to finding a job in this invaluable and rewarding career sector. The sky is the limit, as it guides eager novices from the necessary STEM subjects they should expect to encounter, through the ins and outs of picking technical schools, as well as the expected trajectory they will take from entry-level positions through to the higher echelons of these skilled trades.

Inside Coding teaches readers exactly what they need to become great programmers. Whether they want to boost their coding skills for school, work, or just as a hobby, this comprehensive and vibrant guide introduces the tools, terms, and concepts that will help students grow from beginners into experienced developers. Simple explanations, an engaging design, and step-by-step instructions ease readers through the features of the Python programming language, providing them with everything they need to write code in the real world.

East Africas Rift Valley has proven a rich source of information about our distant ancestors. Fossil finds there, including the famous Lucy and Turkana Boy, have permanently altered our understanding of how modern humans evolved. Readers will learn about the other hominins, such as the species "Homo erectus" and the genus "Australopithecus," who help fill out the human family tree. The engaging text explains how archaeologists discoveries of bones, tools, early art, evidence of hearths, and other evidence has furthered our understanding of the origins of modern humans. A timeline helps readers understand the chronology of the topic.

If hospital walls could talk, what tales would they tell? Hospitals are the nexus point between life and death, the place into which people enter this world, but also exit it. In this book, paramedic and paranormal investigator Richard Estep recounts some of the most fascinating and often chilling stories of hospital hauntings from across the globe. Readers will experience a journey around the world, stopping off at a wide spectrum of haunted hospitals and asylums, old and new, and shiver at the personal encounters of doctors, nurses, patients, and others with the strange and inexplicable.

The legacy of Hernn Corts, who famously conquered the formidable Aztec Empire, lives on to this day. This title traces his eventful life, introducing readers to an array of intriguing figures, such as Moctezuma, La Malinche, Cuautemoc, and Diego Velzquez de Cullar. Learn how important the alliances that Corts made with the Aztecs native enemies proved and how the initially cordial relationship between the Spanish and the Aztecs deteriorated. The title explains how Corts, like many conquistadors, became a polarizing figure in the centuries after his deeds and death and explores the reasons for the controversy surrounding him.

Although still in the early stages of her career, Kiera Cass has enjoyed the kind of success most writers only dream of. After publishing her first novel, The Siren, in 2009, she went on to write The Selection, a dystopian young adult novel set in a future version of the United States in which girls are selected by lottery to compete for the position of Princess. Although she had had no luck at all in finding either an agent or a traditional publisher for The Siren, The Selection landed her, in short order, an agent and a three-book deal with a top publisher. Cass fans and newcomers alike will enjoy reading this biography of an exuberant but down-to-earth young author.

Though it has been around for only a few decades, paintball is an incredibly popular sport. Paintball fans will appreciate the history of the sport that is offered here, as well as the discussion of tactics that will help them dominate the competition. Neophytes will also find this title valuable, with its overview of how the game is played proving particularly useful. Sidebars offer extra information, while dynamic photos of paintball players in action are sure to capture readers attention. A great resource on a high-interest topic.

The prejudice of the U.S. government and medical community allowed a disease that could have been contained to spread into a global pandemic. Readers will follow this devastating disease from its recently refuted origins in gay communities all the way to the current medical developments. This book will also describe how a powerful LGBTQ+ activist movement diverted its attention to the wreckage caused by the HIV and AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 90s. The history of disease is one that commonly receives too little attention in curricula, yet it has a huge impact on the development of our society.