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Two teenagers. Two very bumpy roads taken that lead to Heartland Academy. Justin's summer took a quick turn for the worse. His parents' divorce put Justin on rocky mental ground, and after a handful of Tylenol lands him in the hospital, he has really hit rock bottom. Emmy never felt like part of her family. She was adopted from China. After a scandalous photo of Emmy leads to vicious rumours around school, she threatens the boy who started it all on Facebook. Justin and Emmy arrive at Heartlan

Real-World STEM

Engineering challenges abound in the twenty-first century. Engineers, scientists, and others are searching for—and often finding—ways to improve life for people around the world. Some are working on providing global access to clean water while others are developing fusion energy or reverse-engineering the brain. These and other topics are examined in the Real-World STEM series. All books in the series discuss what exists now, some of the biggest challenges, and some of the most fascinating solut

Rebels with a Cause

This captivating series will introduce readers to a group of rebels whose contributions to the politics, civil and human rights, arts, music and athletics came with a social message that helped shape society and change the world. Engrossing narrative text examines each rebel in depth, including his or her education, life experiences, personality, and developing social conscience; formative events that inspired a sense of justice, outrage or mission; and how he or she used the stage afforded by p

Recentering the Universe: The Radical Theories of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton

For more than a 1,000 years, the Earth was at the centre of the universe, according to established scientific thinking and teachings of the Catholic Church. Defiance of Church doctrine could mean death, so no one dared dispute this long-accepted idea. In the 1500s & 1600s, men like Nicolaus Copernicus, Johanned Kepler, Galileo Glilei, and Isaac Newton began to ask questions. What if Earth actually orbited the sun, instead of the other way around? What if the universe was much bigger than anyone

Red Car to Hollywood, The

Los Angeles, 1924 - Sixteen-year-old Ruby Chan considers herself a modern, independent American girl. But when her secret relationship with a white boy implodesCand then is revealed to her very traditional Chinese parentsCshe3s in a tough spot. Horrified that Ruby3s reputation is at risk, her parents hire a matchmaker to find her a Chinese husband. Ruby is determined to foil their plans. But how? Meanwhile, Ruby meets the nineteen-year-old film star Anna May Wong, one of her neighbours in LA3s C

Red Labyrinth, The

To save her kidnapped best friend and crush, Zadie must complete an enchanted deadly labyrinth riddled with illusions. Her only hope of survival depends on forming an alliance with the only person who knows the safe path through-a murderous boy she can't trust.

Redrawing the Map

International borders are fluid. Economics, culture, geography, and conflict are the forces that have combined to carve out new boundaries throughout history. This compelling series outlines how these forces have influenced the look of our current maps, and the cause and effect of changes over time. Multiple maps illustrate these changing boundaries and the natural resources that are often central to conflict and defining borders.

Rehab or Punishment: What to Do About Drug Crimes

How should society deal with drug crimes? Many people support tough-on-crime laws and harsh sentencing guidelines to effectively punish offenders and deter crime; yet others are not so sure. An increasing number of people believe that rehabilitating offenders with drug addiction and other issues is a more humane and effective way to deal with drug crimes and make communities safer for all.

Reimagining Police: The Future of Public Safety

People around the world watched the devastating viral video in which George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many joined protests and marches to stand against police brutality, and people were left with unanswered questions: When can an officer use deadly force? How did law enforcement get here? What does the future of public safety look like? Dr. Artika R. Tyner explores the role of police and the history of law enforcement, community values regarding public safety, and s

Relax: How to Manage Anxiety and Emotions in an Uncertain World

Teens have been experiencing anxiety and depression at surging rates. The situation is so dire that in December 2021 the US Surgeon General sounded the alarm about teens’ deteriorating mental health. Through personal accounts and comments from experts, this book explores how to recognize anxiety and how to stay grounded, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and heal anxiety.

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