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The confidence code for girls: taking risks, messing up, & becoming your amazingly imperfect, totally powerful self
By Claire Shipman, Katty Kay. 2018
In this tween adaptation of the bestselling adult book 'The Confidence Code', the origins and effects of confidence are explored…
and explained in a vibrant, approachable way. For a lot of girls, preteen years are when they're most in need of that boost of confidence. Journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman explore key concepts in how to strive for and achieve confidence, and provide a winning formula for how to overcome that dangerous voice in your head telling you that you can't succeed. Grades 4-7. 2018.The Girls' Life guide to growing up
By Karen Bokram, Alexis Sinex. 2000
Advice for girls on everyday challenges, such as friendship and family, boyfriends and crushes, popularity and conflicts, self-esteem and body…
issues (menstruation, bras, braces), and "tough stuff" like moving and grief. Based on questions frequently handled by Girls' Life magazine. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.Teen alcoholism (Teen issues)
By Barbara Sheen. 2004
Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics, and discusses the ripple effect of teen alcoholism as well as treatment…
and preventative measures. Includes an overview of alcoholism as an addiction or a disease, and looks at its physiological, psychological, and emotional dimensions. Both the individual and societal consequences of teen alcoholism are considered. Some descriptions of violence. For Senior High readers. 2004.Teen torment: overcoming verbal abuse at home and at school
By Patricia Evans. 2003
A book on verbal abuse, for parents, teachers, and teens to share. Defines verbal abuse and describes how teens are…
particularly affected by it. The author looks at verbal abuse in the media, on the sports field, at home, and in school, and explains how to stop it, with separate chapters for parents, teachers, teens, and "boyfriends and girlfriends." Some descriptions of sex and violence, some strong language. For senior high readers and older. 2003.The 7 habits of highly effective teens: the ultimate teenage success guide
By Sean Covey. 1998
Based on his father's bestselling book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", Sean Covey applies the same principles to…
teens, including be proactive; begin with the end in mind; put first things first; and think win-win. He includes humour, innovative ideas, quotes, and stories about real teens from all over the world. He even includes a section titled "The 7 Habits of Highly Defective Teens," which includes some, shall we say, counterproductive practices. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.Succeeding with LD: 20 true stories about real people with LD
By Jill Lauren. 1997
Profiles of twenty individuals who prevailed over various learning differences (LD), such as dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. Each narrative account…
describes a particular LD, the obstacles it presented, and efforts to overcome its limitations. Grades 5-8. c1997.Tales of the Amazon: how the Munduruku Indians live
By Jane Springer, Daniel Munduruku. 2000
The first part of the book tells the story of a young Amazon Munduruku boy, Kaxi, raised to be a…
shaman. In the second part, the author describes how he came to the city of Sao Paulo as a young man, and experienced culture shock and racism. The last part provides information about the Munduruku and other Amazon people and their ways of living. Grades 2-4. 2000, 1996. Uniform title: Histórias de índio.What if every kid had a handy toolbox of ways to get along with others? That's just what this book…
is: a collection of 21 strategies kids can pull out and use to express themselves, build relationships, end arguments and fights, stop bullying, and beat unhappy feelings. Like the Mighty Might, which takes all the fun out of teasing. And the Thought Chop, which helps kids resist self-defeating thoughts. Grades 3-6. 2005.Safe teen: powerful alternatives to violence
By Anita Roberts. 2001
The author explains violence, looking at its roots, identifying potentially dangerous behaviour, and always offering teens strategies to protect themselves…
and diffuse situations--from small misunderstandings to outright assault. The book also includes discussion of gender stereotypes, self-esteem, handling cliques and social pressures, acknowledging and transforming emotions, and differentiating between "good sex" and harmful sex. Poems, quotes, and practical exercises are also added. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.Ryan and Jimmy: and the well in Africa that brought them together (CitizenKid)
By Herb Shoveller. 2006
When Ryan's first-grade teacher told his class about countries where people didn't have clean drinking water, he became determined to…
change things. His first well was built in Uganda, and a local orphan named Akana Jimmy longed for a chance to thank Ryan. When they finally meet, an unbreakable bond unites these boys from very different backgrounds, and a long and sometimes life-threatening journey begins. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 3-6. 2006.Sable Island: the wandering sandbar
By Wendy Kitts. 2011
Though it was discovered almost 500 years ago, few people have visited Sable Island. Despite modern navigational tools, excessive fog…
and stormy weather still make travelling to Sable a challenge. But the island is part of Maritime lore--dubbed the "graveyard of the Atlantic" because of the number of ships wrecked on its shores. Sable Island also hosts wild horses, thousands of seals, and enchanting "singing" sands and "wandering" dunes. Sable Island is as dangerous as it is alluring. Grades 2-4. 2011.Red star & green dragon: looking at New China
By Lila Perl. 1983
Rebel, rogue, mischievous babe: stories about being a powerful girl
By Sharlene Azam. 2001
Author Sharlene Azam is the founder of "Reluctant Hero", a magazine for and by teenaged girls that discusses everything from…
body image to boys. It can be tough being a teenaged girl, and Azam provides advice and information to guide you through what can be a traumatic and turbulent time. This is a book that reminds young women that, in spite of all that goes on in their lives - good and bad - they are not alone. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.Queer: the ultimate LGBT guide for teens
By Kathy Belge, Marke Bieschke. 2011
Guide to assist teens who find themselves questioning their own sexual orientations. Provides insight into what it means to be…
queer, encourages embracing it, and discusses approaches to overcoming other people’s phobias. Includes advice on coming out, dating, relationships, and sex. For senior high and older readers. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2011.Mon premier guide de voyage au Québec
By Christine Ouin, Louise Pratte. 2009
Edgar, un sympathique chien grassouillet, et Julie, une jolie libellule, invite les enfants à les suivre dans leur exploration des…
différentes régions du Québec et des attractions susceptibles de les intéresser. Parcourant tour à tour la campagne, les montagnes, la route du fleuve, le bord de la mer, les amusantes mascottes font découvrir aux enfants la diversité des paysages québécois, sa faune et sa flore, ses monuments, son folklore, ses mets typiques, proposant au passage des haltes historiques, culturelles, sportives, gourmandes ou bucoliques. Des anecdotes judicieusement choisies permettent quant à elles de prendre le pouls de chaque région visitée, qu'elles abordent des légendes amérindiennes, la "parlure québécoise" ou la réputation des bleuets du lac Saint-Jean! Années 2-4. 2009.Les rouges de New Delhi (Dragouilles. #9.)
By Karine Gottot. 2012
Les Dragouilles sont de drôles de petites créatures s'apparentant à des "monsieur Patate" cornus, affublés d'une queue et d'ailes de…
démons. Chaque titre de la série regroupe de courtes bandes dessinées mettant en scène ces êtres fabuleux auxquelles se greffent des charades, des jeux, des recettes, des idées de bricolage, des blagues, des devinettes et des rubriques informatives sur des sujets variés, qui permettent ici de glaner quelques faits intéressants à propos de la capitale de l'Union indienne, de ses attraits, de sa culture et des moeurs de ses habitants. Années 3-6. Suite de "Les jaunes de Barcelone", suivi de "Les orangées de Tunis". 2012.Les 7 comportements gagnants des ados
By John C Friel, Linda D Friel, Maurice Soudeyns. 2001
En parcourant ce livre, l'adolescent comprendra pourquoi la maîtrise de ses émotions lui donne plus de pouvoirs sur sa vie.…
Il découvrira que les gens qui réussissent ont connu l'échec mais qu'ils n'abandonnent pas pour autant. Et, finalement qu'il est essentiel de développer des comportements gagnants et d'aller vers ce qu'il désire faire et devenir. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 2001.Bouillon de poulet pour l'âme des ados: un recueil d'histoires sur la vie at l'apprentissage (Serie Bouillon De Poulet Pour L'came)
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger, Annie Desbiens, Miville Boudreault. 1998
Ouvrage spécialement destiné aux adolescents. Dans ce livre, les auteurs proposent des histoires inspirées de faits vécus par des adolescents.…
Ces histoires traitent de l'amitié, l'amour, l'importance de croire en l'avenir, le respect de soi et d'autrui, les épreuves de la vie telles la mort, le suicide, les chagrins d'amour, etc... Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire.My Sahara adventure: 52 days by camel
By Debora Pearson, Lawrie Raskin. 1998
Describes the author's journey through Morocco, across the Atlas Mountains, into the Sahara Desert, arriving at Timbuktu, and continuing to…
ancient salt mines in a remote part of the desert. Discusses camels, nomads, customs, Muslim traditions, and his adventures travelling in his favourite terrain - the desert. Grades 4-7. 1998.