Marlene Targ Brill

"Discusses autism and its effects on people and society"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the history, causes, symptoms, treatments, and future of Down syndrome"--Provided by publisher.

"The thirty-second state to join the Union is a leader in many ways, including volunteerism, voter turnout, health care, and education. This colorful book traces Minnesota's history from the Paleo-Indians to the arrival of the French and later waves of Scandinavian immigrants." --

This book addresses speech issues that affect all people, but specifically focus on the concerns of young adults. Includes teen interviews/stories, expert quotes, history of different conditions, definitions of technical terms necessary for understanding the conditions, media concerning speech problems (such as The King s Speech), and short biographies of well-known people who have dealt with and/or overcome these same issues.

The fictionalized diary of a twelve-year-old boy who joins the Union army as a drummer, and ends up fighting in the Civil War.

Easy-to-read text examines the duties of various types of lawyers and the educational requirements of a career in law.

Surveys the history of women in baseball and softball, how the games are played, what equipment is used, and the lives of four famous players, Dot Richardson, Lisa Fernandez, Ila Borders, and Julie Croteau.