With a new Foreword by the lead singer of R.E.M., this revised edition of Gootman's helpful guide includes new resources and a new section on losing a friend through violence. Recommended for parents and teachers of teens who have experienced a painful loss. If you are grieving the death of a friend, do something for yourself. Take the time to read this book. It isn't very long-there aren't a lot of words-but you may find the help you need to cope...

Contains over two hundred lists that provide information and advice to teens on a wide range of topics, including health, school, relationships, safety, self-confidence, stress, tattoos, and many others.

Discusses problems facing young people such as making choices, learning about and liking yourself, and solving problems.

Provides students with tips on ways to manage their time, locker, and desk, and get organized.

Resource guide for children for learning political action skills that can help them make a difference in solving social problems at the community, state, and national levels.

Poem in several voices and the story of the skeletal remains of a slave whose skeleton was kept on display in a museum.

Alcohol and other drug use among teenagers is epidemic. Children as young as grade-school age are experimenting with mood-altering substances. One out of every four high school students drink to excess when they drink. Many teenagers are abusing alcohol and other drugs--and many will die prematurely if they don't get help. Choices & Consequences tells you precisely how you can help. Written for parents, teachers, family doctors, mental health professionals,...

Describes more than 150 safe, creative, and natural ways to find contentment, pleasure, excitement, insight, or peace without the use of alcohol or drugs.

Discusses techniques, step-by-step strategies, and expert advice on how parents can help their children succeed in school.