"They Called Us Enemy is Takei's firsthand account of years behind barbed wire, the joys and terrors of growing up under legalized racism, his mother's hard choices, his father's faith in democracy, and the way those experiences planted the seeds for his astonishing future."--Publisher.

"The death of a friend is a wrenching event for anyone at any age and can spark feelings that range from sadness to guilt to anxiety. Teenagers especially need help coping with grief and loss. This sensitive book answers questions grieving teens often have, like "How should I be acting?" "How long will this last?" and "What if I can't handle my grief on my own?" The book also addresses the complicated emotions that can accompany the death of an acquaintance,...

Profiles sixteen women who took on unconventional and dangerous roles during the Civil War, serving as spies, medics, battlefield helpers, and front line soldiers.

"... [Offers] answers to ... questions [about homosexuality, bisexuality, and transgender people], from sex to politics, hooking up to stereotypes, coming out and more. This ... exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBT also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention [humorous] illustrations..."--Provided by publisher.

"There are hundreds of thousands of plant species on Earth, from liverworts less than an inch tall to giant redwood trees that reach hundreds of feet into the sky. With their great variety of forms, plants have adapted to nearly every type of habitat. This title provides a strong introduction to plant biology, clearly explaining how plants' structures enable them to make food, grow, survive challenging environments, and reproduce. The text highlights...

Shares the author's experiences with her pet rat Iris, offering anecdotes of her antics and other rat owners and discussing how to care for rats, health concerns, life spans, and eating habits.

"This book explores the history and facts behind the theory of evolution as it applies to genetics"--Provided by publisher.

Details the experiences of Central American immigrants to the United States and Canada, covering why they left, how they keep traditions alive, and the future of Central American immigration.

"Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or nonbinary person in the twenty-first century in this frank and funny guide for teens"--

"A research-based exploration of queer behavior in different animal species is interspersed with personal anecdotes and interviews with scientists"--