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As a young adult, you feel anxious every time the bills arrive, wondering how you’ll make ends meet. Each month blends into the next, resulting in a constant struggle to keep your budget in check. As a teenager, you probably get the whole budgeting idea, right? But it can be tough when you want to hang out with your friends while saving for your future goals. And just when you hit your savings target, those spontaneous nights out sneak in and ruin your budget!

Practical Career Planning for Ambitious Teens gives you and your teen a clear, actionable path forward with an 8-step roadmap, 30 interactive exercises, 17 future-proof career paths, 10 job-landing hacks, and 6 networking moves.

Discover "Essential Life Skills for Teens," your ultimate guide to mastering the necessary skills for a successful and independent transition into adulthood. This isn't just another 'how-to' manual—it's your companion on the adventure of growing up, blending practical wisdom with engaging, thought-provoking content.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about what comes next, university, work, apprenticeships, or something else entirely, this book is your guide to figuring it out with curiosity, confidence and clarity. Whether you're a student facing these choices yourself or a parent looking to support someone through them, this book offers the tools and language to help navigate the journey together. This practical, story-driven guide helps you navigate life after school through two powerful perspectives, the Octopus, who learns by doing, and the Chameleon, who learns by observing.

Are you a young dreamer wondering what it would be like to run your own business and gain true independence? Are you juggling school, life, and other responsibilities but can’t shake off that entrepreneurial itch? Do you wish you had the skills to turn your passion into a profitable business? Young trailblazers like you are eager to make their mark but often find themselves overwhelmed by the challenges of starting their own business. Imagine if you had a roadmap specifically designed for your journey—a companion to guide you from an idea to a successful business right now!

Are you ready to help teens unlock the secrets to building wealth, achieving financial independence, and securing their future? Do you want to transform their curiosity about money into actionable strategies for success? From Emma Davis—licensed clinical social worker, financial educator, and teen advocate—comes Investment Guidebook For Teens: The Ultimate Start to Growing Your Wealth Before 21. This game-changing book offers step-by-step guidance to help teens master personal finance basics and confidently venture into the world of investing, from stocks to crypto.

Read about the electrifying and continuing fight for voting rights—and discover your place in it—in this dramatic exploration of American democracy, from renowned thought leader Michael Eric Dyson and widely celebrated author Marc Favreau. One of the most important and least understood true...

Are you tired of feeling lost when it comes to money? Overwhelmed by where to begin, student loans, and the mysterious world of finance? Get ready to break free from the shackles of money-stress and embark on a journey toward financial success with The Essential Guide to Personal Finance for Teens and College Students. Inside this transformative guide, you'll discover a treasure trove of practical hacks and expert advice, carefully crafted to empower you to take control of your financial destiny.

Large-scale protests, marches, and demonstrations in cities all over the globe have followed high-profile fatal encounters involving law enforcement and people of color. Citizens have taken to the streets and demanded answers to the chronic problems of police violence and lack of accountability, particularly at the intersection of law enforcement and race in the United States. Many have demanded reform, defunding, and even the outright abolishment of police departments. How did we get here? And what does the future of public safety look like?

In "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," author Danielle Yung embarks on a crucial mission: to break down the barriers of bias and foster a world of deeper understanding and respect. Aimed at young listeners yet profound for all ages, this book serves as a powerful tool in navigating the intricate landscape of bias in our diverse society.

The ultimate adulting guide for every teen and young adult – empower yourself with over 15 life skills today! Let’s face it, adulting is hard. While this might sound like a cliché, it does ring with truth. The moment your childhood years come to an end, you face a transitionary period of life – the teenage years – when you have to figure out where you fit. And in all this, you also need to struggle with the idea of living independently, preparing yourself for the life ahead.

As Warren Buffett, one of the wealthiest men in America, once said, “If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.” It’s not your fault if you’re not well-informed about making passive income, but it will be if you choose to stay ignorant. You need to equip yourself with the knowledge, practices, and strategies that will help you manage and multiply what you currently have so you can build a future free of money worries.

Practical life skills that every young adult should know before leaving home. Congratulations, your life as a young adult is about to start. The world is now full of possibilities and adventures! But are you ready to leave home? Do you have all the skills to live independently and thrive?

Read by the author. From author and Enneagram coach Ainsley Britain comes a fun and informative introduction to the Enneagram personality test, specially crafted for teens and young adults. In The Enneagram for Teens, readers will discover their type and gain valuable insights into their...

2025 Children’s Book Council Librarian Favorites Winner (9th – 12th Grade) 2025 Children’s Book Council Teacher Favorites Winner (9th – 12th Grade) From award-winning YA author Alison Gervais comes a contemporary mystery about a teen writer determined to discover what happened to a...

Are you tired of struggling with exams and feeling overwhelmed by your studies? Do you wish there was a way to improve your grades and achieve exam success without all the stress? In today's fast-paced world, the demands placed on teenagers can often feel insurmountable. The pressure to perform well in exams can lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of confidence. But that is about to change.

For readers of Stamped and An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People, Albert J. Mann’s Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States is an accessible and comprehensive YA history of the way the labor movement has shaped America and how it intersects with...

The Legends Collection Volume Series is an ongoing collection of books, designed to teach about some of the guiding stories that help shape humanity into what it is today. This book teaches lessons and give warning, and even a scare or two to keep it interesting.

Feeling it's too adult-ish to start thinking about finance? Think again. This book isn't a dull economics textbook. It's your friendly guide through the world of money, tailored just for a teen like you. It's about making informed choices now, so you're not stuck with I wish I knew moments later. It breaks down complex financial concepts into bite-sized, easy-to-digest information. Whether you're saving up for a car, managing your first paycheck, or just trying to make sense of taxes, this book is your personal finance mentor.

The Essentials of Career Planning for Teens will help you explore your choices, develop job skills, and turn your strengths into a successful future. Some students know exactly what they want to do from a young age. Others start college without knowing what they want to do with their lives. If you need help figuring out the right path for you and want to feel confident that you made the right choice for your life, then now is the time to start getting it all figured out.