Science Connection
Generating Energy
with Biomass
. . . .
122
How CFLs Work
. . .
126
Genes and Heredity
. . . .
232
Hormonal Changes
That Trigger Puberty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
257
The Need for Immunizations
. . . . . . . . .
278
An Increasing Need for Vitamin D
. . . .
328
BPA and Food Packaging
. . . . . . . . . . .
386
How Microwave Ovens Work
. . . . . . . .
393
Bacteria and Foodborne Illnesses
. . . .
401
What Can You Substitute?
. . . . . . . . . . .
406
Kitchen Chemistry
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
444
Color Vision
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
524
How Softeners Work
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
538
Surface Tension and Cleaning Agents
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628
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Life Skills
Active
Listening Tips
. . . . .
40
How to Start a
Conversation
. . . . .
41
Body Language Around the World
. . . . .
42
The Confl ict Resolution Process
. . . . . .
56
Accessing Support for
Single-Parent Families
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
138
Successful Marriages
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
146
Facing Family Challenges
. . . . . . . . . . .
153
Preventing Date and
Acquaintance Rape
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
203
Starting a Child Care Business
. . . . . . .
227
Bathing Newborns
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
243
Selecting Enrichment Activities
for Children
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
282
Techniques to Reduce Stress
. . . . . . . .
306
Handling Bullying
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
307
Setting Personal Health Goals
. . . . . . .
313
How to Develop a
Social Support Network
. . . . . . . . . . . .
318
Understanding Food Product Terms
. . .
368
Selecting Appliances
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
392
Writing Letters to Legislators
. . . . . . . .
512
Clothing for Special Needs
. . . . . . . . . .
521
Taking Measurements
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
555
Zipper Applications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
585
Math Connection
Fund-raiser
Proceeds
. . . . . . . .
72
Calculating
Overtime Pay
. . . . .
99
Determining Quantities
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
118
Calculating Distances
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
300
Using Unit Pricing to Compare Prices
. .
367
Determining How Much Meat to Buy
. .
371
Changing Recipe Yields
. . . . . . . . . . . .
409
Calculating Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
443
Making a Bank Deposit
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
454
Calculating Sale Prices
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
489
Cost Per Wear
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
534
Determining Project Cost
. . . . . . . . . . .
556
Adjusting Pattern Width
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
572
Buying a House
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
603
Floor Plan
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
617