About this item
Growing up with a step-parent or step-siblings is very common these days, but it isn't always easy. This honest book delivers the scoop on what it's like to learn to be part of a whole new family unit. Covering a range of scenarios, it provides advice for readers who may be moving away from a beloved parent, dealing with jealousy over a new sibling, coping with custody battles, or being abused by a step-parent. While every family's situation is different, this book teaches teens concrete strategies for improving communications with family members and working through their emotions.
About the Author
I write about science, technology, history, health and business for children and adults. My work has appeared in a variety of publications and has received a number of awards. My hands-on-science books were my first books for children. My book about applied hydrodynamics for adults was published by Springer Verlag in the fall of 2013.The video you'll find here gives a look at the work of David Watson Taylor in the Experimental Model Basin. This is just one of the topics covered in Modeling Ships and Space Craft: The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky. You'll find more science my blog, including fluid dynamics, bubble science, and the science of bridges.Writing about science and technology is the best job I could ever have. I hope you enjoy reading about these topics as much as I enjoy writing about them!- Gina
