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Almost adulting: all you need to know to get it together (sort of)
By Arden Rose. 2017
Social media and lifestyle vlogger explains how to survive future adulthood, from paying the bills and grocery shopping to being…
in an actual relationship. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 2017Getting it together: how to organize your space, your stuff, your time -- and your life (Smart girl's guide)
By Brenna Vaughan, Erin Falligant. 2017
Shares suggestions, quizzes, and real-world tips to help girls get organized at school and at home in order to alleviate…
stress, improve personal habits, and develop better time-management skills. For grades 4-7. 2017I got this: to gold and beyond
By Laurie Hernandez. 2017
Gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars winner Laurie Hernandez shares her story, from growing up in New Jersey…
with a loving family to the career-threatening injury that led to rigorous physical therapy and training that enabled her to reach her dreams. For grades 4-7. 2017The great American foot race: ballyhoo for the Bunion Derby!
By Andrew Speno. 2017
Recounts the historic event, the First Annual International Transcontinental Foot Race, which came to be known as the Bunion Derby.…
Nearly two hundred men registered for the 3,400-mile race from Los Angeles to New York City and faced all manner of obstacles to make the cross-country journey in 1928. For grades 6-9. 2017A storm too soon: a remarkable true survival story in 80-foot seas (True Rescue)
By Michael J. Tougias, Mike Tougias. 2016
Tougias tells the story of four coastguardsmen and their search for three veteran sailors who were on a forty-seven-foot sailboat…
that disappeared in the Gulf Stream during a calamitous storm in 2007. Adaptation for a younger audience. For grades 4-7. 2016Bleed, blister, puke, and purge: the dirty secrets behind early American medicine
By J. Marin Younker, J. M. Younker. 2016
Recounts the crude beginnings of medicine, from a time when well-intentioned but undereducated physicians did more damage than good. Exposes…
the extraordinary practices and major players of American medical history, from the colonial era to the late 1800s. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016Florence Nightingale: the courageous life of the legendary nurse
By Catherine Reef. 2017
Portrait of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), the founder of modern nursing, and who is best known for her work during the…
Crimean War. At the Barrack Hospital she led a team of nurses and rectified horrifying conditions, sparking worldwide healthcare reform. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016Inside your insides: a guide to the microbes that call you home
By Marie-Ève Tremblay, Claire Eamer. 2016
Discusses the many microbes that live in and on the human body. Microbes are organisms so tiny that a microscope…
is required to see them. Explains how certain microbes can be used to battle the harmful ones. For grades 3-6. 2016Dating and sex: a guide for the 21st century teen boy
By Andrew P. Smiler. 2016
Provides information and advice for teen males on dating, relationships, sex, physical changes, and sexual orientation. Also discusses the topic…
of consent and covers the basics for solo and partnered sexual activities. Explicit descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016Rising above: how 11 athletes overcame challenges in their youth to become stars
By Gregory Zuckerman, Elijah Zuckerman, Gabriel Zuckerman. 2016
Profiles eleven athletes, using personal accounts to highlight the struggles they faced before becoming role models later in life. For…
example, NBA star Caron Butler broke out of the cycle of drugs and crime because of his determination to live a productive life. For grades 5-8. 2016Bubonic panic: when plague invaded America (Deadly Diseases Ser.)
By Gail Jarrow. 2016
Recounts the initial emergence of the plague in 542 A. D. and the global spread through shipping ports during the…
subsequent outbreaks in Asia, Europe, and finally in the United States in 1900. Discusses symptoms, mortality rates, the disease vector, prominent scientists, and potential treatments. For grades 5-8. 2016Reproductive rights: who decides?
By Vicki Oransky Wittenstein. 2016
Overview of the history of disputes over human reproduction practices, including contraception, sex education, and abortion. Highlights notable individuals such…
as Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett, who were demonized for their advocacy of women's rights to have access to birth control. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016Ebola: fears and facts
By Patricia Newman. 2016
Explains what Ebola is, how it spreads, and how the virus affects the human body. Discusses Africa's 2014 Ebola outbreak…
and puts the virus in perspective in comparison with other viral outbreaks, such as the common flu. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016Breakthrough!: how three people saved "blue babies" and changed medicine forever
By Jim Murphy. 2015
In 1944, Dr. Blalock, Dr. Taussig, and Vivien Thomas performed a groundbreaking operation that repaired the congenital heart defect known…
as blue baby syndrome. The technique had been developed by Vivien Thomas, Blalock's African American lab assistant, during a time when Johns Hopkins Hospital was segregated. For grades 4-7. 2015The boy who became Buffalo Bill: growing up Billy Cody in Bleeding Kansas
By Andrea Warren. 2015
An exploration of the adventurous life of William Frederick Cody (1846-1917), who became the legendary Wild West entertainer. Discusses family…
tragedies, a move to Kansas, riding for the Pony Express, military service, and his popular touring show "Buffalo Bill's Wild West."Some violence. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2015The care & keeping of you 2: the body book for older girls (American girl)
By Cara Natterson, Josée Masse. 2012
Guide for tween and teenage girls to understand the changes taking place in their bodies, brains, and emotions. Includes discussion…
on how to relate to family and friends while experiencing puberty. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 201210 ships that rocked the world (World of tens)
By Kim Rosen, Gillian Richardson. 2015
Profiles ten ships that influenced human history. Explores maritime adventures from the voyages led by Commander Zheng He's Chinese treasure…
ships in the fifteenth century to the twenty-first-century Somali pirate hijacking of the Saudi Arabian supertanker Sirius Star. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2015Random body parts: gross anatomy riddles in verse
By Mike Lowery, Leslie Bulion. 2015
Short biography of Pedro Martínez, the baseball pitcher who helped get the Boston Red Sox to a World Series championship.…
Named to the All-Star team eight times, Pedro grew up in Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic and played with his talented older brother, Ramón. For grades 2-4. 2015Yoga for your mind and body: a teenage practice for a healthy, balanced life (Switch. Yoga for you)
By Rebecca Rissman. 2015
Teen guide that presents yoga techniques and poses to promote brain power, stress relief, strength, and fitness. Also discusses incorporating…
different props to assist in asana and the practice of meditation. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2015