Christie Marlowe – författare

Our friends are supposed to be there for us when we need them, to help us through tough times and laugh with us when things are going well. But sometimes, our friends can push us to do things we wouldn''t do normally. We might want to do the things our friends are doing to fit in or be cool. This is peer pressure, and it can be dangerous when it leads to hurtful behaviors.

Each day, dangerous germs surround us. At home, many of the products we use to keep our houses clean and our bodies healthy can also be poisonous and very dangerous. The wrong pill, medicine, or household cleaner can cause major health problems. Whether from diseases, germs, or poisons, keeping your body safe from harm means knowing the dangers that are around you.

Driving is a huge part of life for millions of people. We drive to go to family''s and friends'' houses; we drive to go to work and school; we drive to go to the store. You probably ride in some sort of vehicle every day. With so many drivers on the road, staying safe while traveling in the car is an important part of any trip.

Sports are a lot of fun. There''s nothing like getting outside with a group of friends and throwing the ball around or playing a game of basketball, soccer, or baseball. But with all the fun, there are a lot of things to keep in mind to keep everyone safe.

You might have heard people say, "Strangers are just friends you haven''t met yet." That''s true in many cases, but not all strangers are kind and friendly. Some strangers can be dangerous. Staying away from people you don''t know is often the best way to keep yourself safe.

For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you''re interested in radio or television and don''t know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career as an announcer might be right for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start working as an announcer—and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In Announcers, you''ll learn how to start a career in this field and what you need to succeed. Find out about the prospects for announcers in the future, how much announcers can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as an announcer.

For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you''re interested in cars and don''t know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career in car repair and maintenance might be for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start in car repair and maintenance—and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In Car Mechanics, you''ll learn how to start a career in auto repair and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for these careers in the future, how much car repair workers can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a car mechanic.

For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you''re interested in cooking and don''t know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career as a chef may be right for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start work as a chef, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year working in restaurants. In Chefs, you''ll learn how to start a career in cooking and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for careers in food preparation in the future, how much chefs can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a chef.

For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you don''t know that you want to—or can—go to college, and you are interested in hair, skin care, and makeup, a career as a cosmetologist may be right for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start work in cosmetology, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year as a cosmetologist. In Cosmetologists, you''ll learn how to start a career in cosmetology and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for careers in cosmetology in the future, how much workers can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a cosmetologist.

For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you''re interested in radio or music and don''t know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career as a D.J. might be for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start work as a D.J., and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In D.J., you''ll learn how to start a career as a radio or event D.J. and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for D.J. careers in the future, how much D.J.s can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a D.J.

For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you like working with animals and don''t know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career in dog grooming might be for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start in dog grooming, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In Dog Groomer, you''ll learn how to start a career in pet care and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for dog grooming careers in the future, how much pet care can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a dog groomer.

or many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. In order to get those jobs, however, you''ll need to impress potential bosses with your resume, interview skills, and the way you present yourself. Young people looking to start a career with a high school diploma or equivalent can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year in many careers—but no matter your field, you''ll need to know the basics about getting and keeping a job. In Presenting Yourself: Business Manners, Personality, and Etiquette, you''ll learn about what you need to succeed in whatever field you choose. Find out how to make sure you leave others with a good first impression—and how to move ahead in any career by presenting yourself in the right way.