Sandra Giddens

The sport of volleyball has been serving up fun on the court and on the beach for more than 100 years. In this lively text, readers will learn about the origins of the game and how it evolved over the years. A chapter about volleyball in the Olympic Games features the top players around the world and inspires players to strive to play their best game. Bright color photographs help explain rules, techniques, and maneuvers. Tips and practice ideas help readers improve their game.

The sport of volleyball has been serving up fun on the court and on the beach for more than 100 years. In this lively text, readers will learn about the origins of the game and how it evolved over the years. A chapter about volleyball in the Olympic Games features the top players around the world and inspires players to strive to play their best game. Bright color photographs help explain rules, techniques, and maneuvers. Tips and practice ideas help readers improve their game.

As a young nation, America faced many challenges, including dealing with trade with its former ruler, Great Britain. This book describes the conflict between Great Britain and the United States between the years 1812 and 1815, known as the War of 1812. The timeline shows the relationships among events and brings to life the chronology of war. The intricacies of governing a country will be shown to students by the turbulent beginnings of the American nation.

Ripped from Today's Headlines, Here Are Six Important Titles Focusing on the Future of Medical Technology This series of books highlights current and future trends in advancing medical technology, from the use of new materials for artificial organs to the genetic engineering of disease-free human beings. New diagnostic imaging systems have made it much easier for doctors to determine the nature of injuries, and new surgical tools mean safer operations and shorter stays in the hospital. Future medicine will likely astound us all. Readers will be fascinated by the latest techniques in surgery that are permitting less invasive procedures and reducing recovery time after operations. New tools, such as endoscopic probes and gamma knives, are making surgery more precise, faster, and safer.

When loss or illness strikes a family, young people don't always have the experience to help them cope. These six new titles can help teens find the strength and the resources to help them get through even the toughest situations. Being diagnosed with cancer can be unspeakably frightening; the prospect of chemotherapy can be overwhelming. From hair loss to depression, the authors address the physical and emotional side effects of chemotherapy. Honest, informative, and ultimately reassuring firsthand accounts of patients undergoing chemotherapy and their doctors personalizes -- and dramatizes -- this intense medical process.