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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.Cent enfants imaginent comment changer le monde
By Jennifer Couëlle. 2013
Cent écoliers d'origines ethniques et culturelles diverses ont répondu à cette question: si tu pouvais changer le monde, que ferais-tu?…
L'auteure a écrit toutes les réponses dans un cahier, sans échapper un seul mot, en prenant bien soin de noter le nom et l'âge de chacun des enfants. Années 2-4. 2013.Off to class: incredible and unusual schools around the world
By Susan Hughes. 2011
When North American kids think of a school, they probably see rows of desks, stacks of textbooks, and linoleum-tiled hallways,…
not boats, tents, or train platforms. There are green schools, mobile schools, and even tree house schools – people around the world have thought up all kinds of creative ways to get kids educated. Travel to India, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Russia, China, Uganda, and a dozen other countries to visit some of these schools and meet the students who attend them. Grades 3-6. 2011.Making choices and making friends: the social competencies assets (Adding assets series for kids.)
By Elizabeth Verdick, Pamela Espeland. 2006
Kids learn how to build the five Social Competencies Assets: planning and decision making, interpersonal competence, cultural competence, resistance skills,…
and peaceful conflict resolution. Stories, tips, and ideas help them get along better with others and stay true to themselves. Grades 3-6. 2006.How kids make friends: secrets for making lots of friends, no matter how shy you are
By Lonnie Michelle. 2007
Are you shy? Maybe you just moved to a new school? This book has the tips and strategies to help…
you make lots of friends, no matter how shy you are. It's all a matter of the choices you make and the responsibility you take for the task. Grades 3-6. 2007.Stick to your vision: how to get past the hurdles & haters to get where you want to be
By Maestro Fresh-Wes, Tamara Hendricks-Williams. 2010
Wes "Maestro" Williams has had to overcome many challenges in his life - some come from within, whether it's a…
fear of failure or low self-esteem, and some come from your circumstances. Wes shows you how to define your vision, how to achieve it, and what to do once you're there. He offers useful tips and advice, as well as inspirational stories and quotes, and exercises that will keep you moving towards your own vision. For junior and senior high readers. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2011, c2010.After life: ways we think about death
By Merrie-Ellen Wilcox. 2019
Moving between science and culture, Wilcox takes a straightforward look at the fascinating, diverse ways in which we understand death,…
both today and throughout our history. Each chapter includes a brief telling of a death legend, myth or history from a dThe Canadian kids' guide to outdoor fun /
By Helaine Becker. 2019
This comprehensive compendium of fun activities and games will help kids stay active and enjoy all that the outdoors have…
to offer. It is full of handy how-tos for fun things to make and do for every kind of kid. Whether at the local park or on a camping trip, around the town or in the country, or even inside on a rainy day, kids won't need a lot of special materials or too much planning to be able to enjoy these engaging activities. Grades 3-6. 2019.Extreme Abilities: Amazing Human Feats and the Simple Science Behind Them
By Galadriel Watson. 2019
These people did what?! Join author Galadriel Watson as she takes us on a journey of discovery—a tour of the…
human body’s amazing abilities, featuring masters of muscle, speed demons, brain bosses, and more! Extreme Abilities is a fun and fascinating survey of what humans are capable of, with examples from around the world and throughout history. Short sketches of famous individuals, such as Louis Cyr and Usain Bolt, mixed with stories about the amazing physical feats of others not-so-famous, draw readers in and bring these astounding abilities to life in vivid color. Each chapter also features a section on how young readers can work at improving their own skills (and a section on how not to get hurt in the process), plus bite-sized related fast facts and sidebars. Easy-to-follow explanations of anatomy, physics, and other sciences are enhanced by Cornelia Li’s energetic and engaging artwork, and photos throughout further help to illustrate the awesome displays of the human body at work.Pride: The Celebration and the Struggle
By Robin Stevenson. 2020
? “An indispensable and celebratory primer on the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. An excellent resource that is as thorough…
as it is visually appealing.” —School Library Journal, starred review Like the original version, this new edition of Pride: The Celebration and the Struggle celebrates the LGBTQ+ community's diversity and the incredible victories of the past 50 years—but it also has a larger focus on activism, the need to keep fighting for equality and freedom around the world and the important role that young people are playing. The new edition has been updated and expanded to include many new Proud Moments and Queer Facts as well as a profile of LGBTQ+ refugees from Indonesia, a story about a Pride celebration in a refugee camp in Kenya and profiles of young activists, including teens from a Gender and Sexuality Alliance organizing Pride in Inuvik and a trans girl from Vancouver fighting for inclusion and support in schools. There is also a section on being an ally, a profile of a family with two gay dads (one of them trans) and much, much more! Praise for the first edition, Pride: Celebrating Diversity & Community “LGBTQ culture and rights are covered through the prism of Pride in this timely work...This attractive work will be welcomed by readers searching for guidance and hope.”—Kirkus Reviews “Informative...Positively festive in its attitudes and outlook, this book more than lives up to the word celebrating in its subtitle.”—Booklist “Upbeat and matter-of-fact...These stories, sad and happy, are where vulnerable preteen kids may see themselves.”—Quill & Quire “An excellent and necessary addition for all collections.”—School Library JournalSchool days around the world (Around the world)
By Margriet Ruurs, Alice Feagan. 2015
Expands how young readers think of school, as they learn about the experiences of real children in thirteen different countries…
around the world. From Marta in Azezo, Ethiopia, and Luciano in Merida, Venezuela, to Alina in Taraz, Kazakhstan, and Lu in Shanghai, China, the children who are profiled live in places that truly span the globe. However, while there are huge differences in their environments, all the children share similar desires to learn, read and play with others. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2015.My first day at a new school (Growing up)
By Charlotte Guillain. 2011
Moving (Growing up)
By Victoria Parker. 2011
I'm feeling--scared
By Lisa Regan, Christiane Engel. 2012
We all feel scared sometimes. It can be hard to be brave if you don't like the dark, or going…
to new places. This book shows you some of the things that you might find scary, and helps you think of ways to make the feelings to away. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.Where do you look?
By Marthe Jocelyn, Nell Jocelyn. 2013
Where do you look for glasses? On a shelf? Or on a face? In this playful exploration of homonyms, readers…
will discover the fun they can have with language. Is a wave at a beach? Or at a train station? Is a trunk in a garden? Or on an elephant? Grades K-3. 2013.The peace book
By Todd Parr. 2004
Groundhog Day!
By Gail Gibbons. 2007
Every February 2, people all across America wonder about the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Will he see his shadow on that…
day or won't he? Will spring come early or late? Information about Groundhog Day, its origins, and the animal at the centre of this annual event. Grades K-3. 2007.Not fair, won't share (Our emotions and behavior)
By Sue Graves, Desideria Guicciardini. 2011
Teacher Miss Clover makes a space station for all the kids to play on, but only three kids can play…
there at a time. When Nora doesn't want to share the space boots, helmet, levers and buttons, Dan and Henry get mad. Grades K-3. 2011. (Our emotions and behavior)Librarian on the roof!: a true story
By Stephen Gilpin, M. G King. 2010
When RoseAleta Laurell begins her new job at the Dr. Eugene Clark Library in Lockhart, Texas, she is surprised that…
the children of the town think the library is for adults. She vows to raise the money for a children's section and spends a week living and working on the library roof, even surviving a dangerous storm. Grades K-3. 2010.It's Okay To Be Different
By Todd Parr. 2009
It's okay to need some help.It's okay to be a different color.It's okay to talk about your feelings.From the bestselling…
author Todd Parr comes a reassuring book about being who you are. Told with Todd Parr's signature wit and wisdom, It's Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format. The book features the bold, bright colors and silly scenes that made Todd a premiere voice for emotional discussions in children's literature. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence--and it's never to early to develop a healthy self-esteem. It's Okay to be Different is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism and diversity, and promote character growth.