Young Adult Books
by Sari Earl
Essential Health: Strong Beautiful Girls Series
The Strong, Beautiful Girls series covers issues that preteen and teen girls deal with every day. Fictional narratives combine with firsthand advice from a licensed psychologist to inspire readers. Chapters include Talk About It questions to encourage discussion. Books conclude with Pay It Forward, which offers helpful tips to use and pass on. Additional resources, a glossary, and an index are also included. Strong, Beautiful Girls is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.
Under Pressure:
Handling the Stresses of Keeping Up
by Sari Earl & Stephanie Watson
Under Pressure features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a licensed psychologist to help preteen and teen girls successfully manage their busy lives. Topics include pressure from parents, friends, teammates, and teachers. Readers will learn ways to manage homework, tests, extracurricular activities, family responsibilities, and a social life. Throughout the book, Talk About It questions encourage discussion. Additional resources, a glossary, and an index are also included. Under Pressure will leave readers knowledgeable about prioritizing their obligations and knowing when enough is enough. Strong, Beautiful Girls is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Edition: Hardcover, 112 pages
Series: Essential Health: Strong Beautiful Girls
Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 12
Author: Sari Earl & Stephanie Watson
Published: September 2009
Publisher: Abdo Publishing Company
ISBN: 1604537558
ISBN13: 9781604537550
Military Heroes Series
The remarkable lives of those who have made their name defending, protecting and serving the United States are examined in this series that details each subject's family background, childhood, education, military pursuits and success; engaging text, color photos, primary source and historic documents present groundbreaking events and milestones that led to a lasting military and heroic legacy.
George Washington:
Revolutionary Leader & Founding Father
by Sari Earl
This title examines the remarkable life of George Washington. Readers will learn about Washington's family background, childhood, education, military and political career, and societal contributions. Covered in detail are Washington's success as commander in chief of the Continental army during the Revolutionary War, his contributions to the founding principles of the United States, and his work as the first U.S. president. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany engaging text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Military Heroes is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Edition: Hardcover, 112 pages
Series: Military Heroes
Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 12
Author: Sari Earl
Published: January 2010
Publisher: Abdo Publishing Company
ISBN: 1604539674
ISBN13: 9781604539677
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.:
Air Force General & Tuskegee Airmen Leader
by Sari Earl
This title examines the remarkable life of Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Readers will learn about Davis's family background, childhood, education, military career, and societal contributions. Covered in detail are Davis's leadership roles at the Tuskegee Institute and in the military during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany engaging text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Military Heroes is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Edition: Hardcover, 112 pages
Series: Military Heroes
Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 12
Author: Sari Earl
Published: January 2010
Publisher: Abdo Publishing Company
ISBN: 1604539615
ISBN13: 9781617852978
