Kathleen A. Klatte

What is PTSD? Who suffers from it, and why? Scientists and doctors are constantly learning new things about the ways our minds and emotions work and how trauma affects us. PTSD is no longer regarded as something that only happens to combat veterans or first responders. It can happen to anyone--including kids and teens. Like many mental health issues, PTSD is a broad and complicated topic. This book breaks it down for teens using full-color photographs and easy-to-read blocks of text.

The Eighth Amendment of the U. S. Constitution's Bill of Rights prohibits the use of "cruel and unusual punishment." The interpretation of the phrase, however, was left to the Supreme Court of future years. This easily accessible guide examines the context that inspired the country's founders to include this phrase, as well as court cases that challenged it. Interesting, thought provoking, and age appropriate, this title engages readers' minds while emphasizing the effect of the Constitution on daily life.

Hurricanes are one of Earth's most devastating natural disasters. The wind speeds alone are enough to tear apart buildings and destroy marinas and other locations. These winds come with driving rain and punishing waves. Hurricanes can even be seen from space Inside this detailed guide, readers will learn all there is to know about hurricanes, including historic hurricanes, the science behind how they form, the damage they cause, what to do if you experience one, and much more. Colorful photographs are paired with primary sources, diagrams, and more to enhance the learning experience.

With climate change taking its toll on our planet, heat waves and droughts are becoming more common in certain areas of the world. California, for example, has experienced water shortages in the past few years. Inside this detailed and easy-to-follow guide, readers are sure to find all the answers to questions they have about droughts, including information about where they occur, different types, historic droughts, and more. Primary sources show the devastation that droughts can inflict on Earth. The text includes resources where readers can learn even more about droughts and what they can do to prevent them.

Tornadoes are awe-inspiring natural spectacles. They can produce the fastest winds on earth and leave incredible destruction in their wake. While most people are familiar with the idea of tornadoes blasting through the plains states, these natural disasters occur all over the world. Many are relatively weak--and some can destroy entire communities. This book presents factual information about these amazing storms in colorful graphics and easy-to-understand segments. Full-color photos capture the imagination of reluctant readers, and fact boxes shed light on common myths and help sort movie plots from reality.

Hurricanes are one of Earth's most devastating natural disasters. The wind speeds alone are enough to tear apart buildings and destroy marinas and other locations. These winds come with driving rain and punishing waves. Hurricanes can even be seen from space Inside this detailed guide, readers will learn all there is to know about hurricanes, including historic hurricanes, the science behind how they form, the damage they cause, what to do if you experience one, and much more. Colorful photographs are paired with primary sources, diagrams, and more to enhance the learning experience.

Tornadoes are awe-inspiring natural spectacles. They can produce the fastest winds on earth and leave incredible destruction in their wake. While most people are familiar with the idea of tornadoes blasting through the plains states, these natural disasters occur all over the world. Many are relatively weak--and some can destroy entire communities. This book presents factual information about these amazing storms in colorful graphics and easy-to-understand segments. Full-color photos capture the imagination of reluctant readers, and fact boxes shed light on common myths and help sort movie plots from reality.

The United States Space Force is the first new branch of the U. S. armed services to be established in over 70 years. It's tasked with protecting and defending American assets in space--and cyberspace. This title, filled with full-color photographs, explored the exciting new career opportunities offered by the Space Force and explains why this newest branch of the U. S. military is vital to the defense of our nation.

Black Lives Matter. Land Back. ICE and the border wall. These are all topics from today's headlines, but they all have their roots in actions and attitudes that were introduced by the first European colonists. Although they were common and accepted at the time, we now know these attitudes are wrong. So how do we correct ideas that are so deeply ingrained in our culture? Creating a fair and equitable society is an ongoing process. This book explores the basis of unfair social structures in the United States and the many steps along to the way to correcting them.

Black Lives Matter. Land Back. ICE and the border wall. These are all topics from today's headlines, but they all have their roots in actions and attitudes that were introduced by the first European colonists. Although they were common and accepted at the time, we now know these attitudes are wrong. So how do we correct ideas that are so deeply ingrained in our culture? Creating a fair and equitable society is an ongoing process. This book explores the basis of unfair social structures in the United States and the many steps along to the way to correcting them.

There are many different jobs in the court system--lots more than the ones you see on TV. There are opportunities even for people who are not interested in law school. There are behind-the-scenes jobs for detail-oriented people, particularly in information technology. In the courtroom itself, there is always a need for translators and interpreters, and even options for the artistically inclined. Full-color photographs and fact-filled sidebars show teens what it's really like to work inside the court.

There's been a lot of buzz lately about how some of the Founding Fathers' values were different from our own. So how exactly does a 200-year-old document relate to our contemporary society? This book discusses the origin of the Bill of Rights, details each of the first ten amendments, and helps readers connect these fundamental rights with present-day issues. Colorful graphics, photographs, informative fact boxes, and an accessible narrative make this complex topic easy to read about.

Who's that flying overhead? If it's after sunset, it might be an owl. Even if you didn't spot it, it very likely saw and heard you. This book introduces young readers to these amazing nocturnal hunters. Full-color photographs showcase some of the owls' most intriguing physical adaptations, and fact boxes present additional fun information. Your thrilled and informed readers might evolve into owl-spotting bird watchers.