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Basketball Records That Will Be Tough to Beat

by Patrick Donnelly

From the Unbreakable Sports Records? Series

Basketball fans enjoy watching their favorite NBA players push themselves to their limits. The hard work and dedication of these professional athletes often results in amazing comebacks, game-winning buzzer-beaters, and championship titles. Sometimes these events also include record-breaking performances. Some records have stood for decades, with the bar set so high that even the best current players struggle to come anywhere close to challenging them. Part of the Unbreakable Sports Records? series, Basketball Records That Will Be Tough to Beat tells the stories of five record holders whose personal bests might just stand the test of me

Managing Celiac Disease

by Muriel Dubois

From the Managing Common Illnesses Series

Having good physical health is an important part of living a happy and productive life. But for many young people, illnesses such as celiac disease can get in the way. People with this illness have a severe allergy to gluten, an ingredient in many foods. Fortunately, people with celiac disease can learn to manage their condition. This begins with a proper medical diagnosis, but it doesn’t stop there. Patients with celiac disease must adopt a gluten-free diet so their bodies can get the nutrients they need. Part of the Managing Common Illnesses series, Managing Celiac Disease is a guide for young people who want to learn more about how they can help themselves feel their best both physically and emotionally, so their condition doesn’t keep them from living their best lives.
 

A Career in Illustration

by Rachel Bithell

From the Art and Design Careers Series

The art and design field is made up of many exciting careers, including illustration. This profession, which involves adding drawings or paintings to books, magazines, or even product packaging requires both talent and training. To succeed in this industry, artists must be persistent. But people who possess a talent for illustration, as well as the mind for business that it also requires, may enjoy working in this creative career. Part of the Art and Design Careers series, A Career in Illustration is a guide for young artists who want to help tell stories through their talent for drawing.

 

2025 JLG Gold Standard Selections

 

The Impact on Public Health

by Kevin Cunningham

From the Planet in Danger Series

Dengue fever. Heat waves. Grief. Human-caused climate change presents challenges to people’s physical and mental well-being. In The Impact on Public Health, the Planet in Danger series introduces readers to the diseases and disasters unleashed as the Earth becomes warmer. Scientific voices describe research and solutions. Eyewitnesses share experiences in places hit hard by climate-related health problems. Full-color images and maps offer helpful visual information. Fast facts fan reader interest while a glossary explains important terms. A timeline and suggestions for further research guide anyone who wants to learn more about one of today’s critical issues.
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Ghostwriters

by Clara MacCarald

From the They Do That for a Living? Series

With about one million new books released each year, writing has become a very popular profession. Novelists, experts in numerous fields, and even celebrities are behind some of the most popular books on the market today. But many of the so-called authors didn’t actually write their own books. Ghostwriters step in when a person who wants to write a book lacks the time or the knowledge to get the job done. Part of the They Do That for a Living? series, Ghostwriters explores this unusual career and some of the most popular ghostwritten books that have made their way onto best sellers lists in recent decades.

I Want to Start a Lawncare Business

by Clara Mooney

From the You're Hired! Series

Many kids rake and mow their families’ lawns as part of their chores. Some young people have turned the skills they have learned performing these outdoor tasks into profitable part-time businesses. Many homeowners need an extra set of hands to keep up with their landscaping needs. And they are willing to pay responsible individuals for these helpful services. Part of the You’re Hired! series, I Want to Start a Lawncare Business explores the skills and qualifications needed to start a landscaping company, as well as the best ways to find one’s first clients.
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Search and Rescue Dogs

by Joanne Mattern

From the Dogs on the Case Series

People are trapped after an earthquake or missing in the woods. Who can help? A search and rescue dog can! Learn how these dogs use their amazing sense of smell, how they are trained, and how they do their dangerous jobs. In Search and Rescue Dogs, discover how these brave dogs save lives around the world.
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