Judith E Greenberg

Text and photographs depict the life of Shane, a deaf child who goes to a regular school and enjoys normal activities with the help of sign language and a hearing aid.

Describes several volcanoes in different areas of the world, the causes and stages of eruption, and potential benefits of volcanoes.

Discusses the issued faced by middle-school girls as they grow up, including personal relationships, school responsibilities, personal style and self-image, temptations, risky behavior, and the many decisions they must make.