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Twins: an amazing investigation
By Jay Ingram, Harvey Chan. 1988
The landscape of memory
By Milton Meltzer. 1987
An informal study of memory, with case histories and anecdotes. Explores the dangers of forgetting the past, and the role…
of the writer in keeping history honest and alive. For junior and senior high readers, and older readers. 1987.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.Young people and chronic illness: true stories, help, and hope
By Kelly Huegel. 1998
First person accounts of young people who have accepted their chronic diseases and maintained a positive outlook. Includes practical advice…
for dealing with school, friends, and family while coping with cancer, epilepsy, diabetes, and other conditions. Lists organizations and web sites after each narrative. Junior and Senior High readers. c1998.Healing the mind: eight views of human nature
By Robert A Liston. 1974
What makes me feel this way?: Growing up with human emotions
By Eda J LeShan. 1972
The author uses specific situations involving such emotions as love, hate, fear, anger and jealousy to illustrate the conflicts and…
confusion children experience, and to help them understand and accept their feelings. Grades 4-7. 1972.Sex (H wise guides)
By Anita Naik. 1998
This book covers everything from periods to puberty, crushes to contraception and health to harassment. It reinforces the realities of…
sex for young people, with up-to-date information supplied by the Sex Education Forum. For junior high readers.Self esteem (Youth project)
By Anita Naik. 1999
Are you scared to take risks in case you make a fool of yourself? Do you need other people's approval?…
If a boy likes you, do you think there must be something wrong with him? Do you hate your body? Learn to believe in yourself and get ready for a positive future with this essential wise-guide. Grades 4-7.Cool and celibate: sex or no sex
By David Bull. 1998
Say what you mean and get what you want
By Tricia Kreitman. 1996
This book will show you how to make a stand and assert yourself. it gives advice about how to judge…
and evaluate situations and relationships, and how to develop negotiating skills. Each chapter contains letters and accounts from real teenagers. For senior high readers.Eating disorders (Youth project)
By Kate Haycock. 1994
We are all affected by our body image, by how we see ourselves and how we think other people see…
us. Sometimes the view is distorted and the idea of our body image gets out of hand. This can cause eating disorders, either eating too much or too little. But eating disorders can be dealt with; things get better. Sufferers can be helped and can also help themselves. Junior High. 1994.Les émotions racontées aux enfants
By Ariane Hébert. 2018
Christophe, Lili et Beth ont de la chance ! Ils assistent à la dernière étape avant la mise en marche…
de Tom, le robot. Professeur doit programmer six émotions : la joie, la peur, la colère, le dégoût, la tristesse et l'amour. Les enfants préféreraient qu'on laisse de côté celles qui sont déplaisantes, mais le scientifique leur explique pourquoi elles sont essentielles. Votre enfant sait-il reconnaître et nommer ses émotions ? Comprend-il bien leur rôle ? Contrôle-t-il ses réactions ? Si vous avez répondu non à l'une de ces questions, ce conte illustré vous permettra d'aborder le sujet avec lui, d'une façon simple et imagée. La section auto-observation de ce petit livre sympathique et coloré le conduira à mieux distinguer ses émotions et les sensations physiques qui les accompagnent. Faites le plein de trucs applicables au quotidien afin d'aider votre enfant à assimiler, puis à gérer ce qu'il ressent. Vous verrez, ce n'est pas si compliqué !What's in there?: all about you before you were born (All about us!)
By Robie H Harris, Nadine Bernard Westscott. 2012
Gus and Nellie have some exciting news: there’s going to be a baby in their family! Join them through the…
seasons as they watch their mother’s pregnancy with fascination and curiosity while awaiting the birth of their new baby sibling. Combining accessible, humorous, and accurate illustrations; conversations between the two siblings; and a factual text, here is the ideal book to help young children understand that the way a growing baby develops inside a woman’s body, and how a baby is born. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.The boy who harnessed the wind
By William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer, Elizabeth Zunon. 2012
When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family…
didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps. Several years later he figured out how to use the windmill for irrigation purposes. Bestseller. Grades K-3. 2012.My mom's having a baby!
By Dori Hillestad Butler, Carol Thompson. 2005
Elizabeth's mom is having a baby, and the whole family is involved. Elizabeth learns all about the baby's development, and…
she traces his growth, month by month. She learns how the baby got inside Mom, too. Finally the big day comes - Mom and Dad head off to the hospital, and soon there's a brand-new little person in the family! Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2005.This Is Your Brain on Stereotypes: How Science Is Tackling Unconscious Bias
By Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Drew Shannon. 2020
An essential overview of the science behind stereotypes: from why our brains form them to how recognizing them can help…
us be less biased. From the time we're babies, our brains constantly sort and label the world around us --- a skill that's crucial for our survival. But, as adolescents are all too aware, there's a tremendous downside: when we do this to groups of people it can cause great harm. Here's a comprehensive introduction to the science behind stereotypes that will help young people make sense of why we classify people, and how we can change our thinking. It covers the history of identifying stereotypes, secret biases in our brains, and how stereotypes affect our sense of self. Most importantly, it covers current research into how science can help us overcome our biases, offering hope for a future where stereotypes are less prevalent and the world is more fair for everyone. Written by award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi, this timely and hopeful book addresses the issues of discrimination, racism, sexism, ableism and homophobia and offers concrete suggestions on how to make change. It uses scientific inquiry and loads of relatable and interesting examples to explore these uncomfortable topics in age-appropriate and engaging ways. Chapters, sidebars and colorful illustrations break the text into manageable chunks. Besides the many ways this book could be used to inspire frank and in-depth discussions on the importance of addressing stereotypes and bias, it also links to many science and social studies curriculum topics. Backmatter includes an extensive list of sources, suggestions for further reading and an index.The worry (less) book: Feel strong, find calm, and tame your anxiety!
By Rachel Brian. 2020
Start worrying less and enjoying life with this book for people who worry or struggle with anxiety (so yeah —…
everyone)! We all have a mixture of fun and not-so fun feelings. And everyone feels worried sometimes. But too much anxiety can get in the way. So this book is here to help you identify your anxiety, understand why it's just part of that thing we call life, and equip you with all the tools you need to find calm again. Playfully presented, packed with fun and helpful illustrations, and expertly vetted, author-artist Rachel Brian (co-creator of the viral " Tea Consent" video) delivers a must-have book for anyone who wonders why they worry or how to better live with their anxiety. From recognizing when you're feeling anxious and worried, to taking charge by training your brain and using awesome techniques to help you feel good again, this book will have you worrying less and living moreMad for Ads: How Advertising Gets (and Stays) in Our Heads
By Ian Turner, Erica Fyvie. 2021
This amusing and engaging behind-the-scenes look at advertising and its influence will help kids decode the ads that surround them…
every day and make smart decisions. For children growing up in an advertising-saturated world, here's an eye-opening explanation of what advertising is, how it works and why that matters. The book covers the components of an advertising campaign, from slogans to logos, and the many ways marketers seek to influence behavior, from tapping into fears to using psychological pricing. It then brings these techniques and tools to life by taking readers through the creation of two fictional advertising plans. Along the way, there's information about the strategies that advertisers use to influence their audience, as well as valuable background on how digital technology allows companies to track people and what that means for privacy. It's a savvy look at the business of advertising that teaches children to pay better attention to ads and be more discerning about the messages they find. Award-winning author Erica Fyvie has geared this vital, comprehensive and entertaining look at advertising to children who are just beginning to notice and to be swayed by brands. By building media literacy and promoting critical thinking about all kinds of marketing tools --- from in-game ads to social media “kid influencers” --- the book empowers readers to analyze and respond to what they see every day. Relevant, child-friendly language and examples, along with bold and humorous illustrations by Ian Turner, keep the pages lively and interesting. There are direct curriculum links to language arts, visual arts, technology and social studies lessons. Also included are a glossary, index and selected bibliography.When I was a turkey: based on the Emmy award-winning PBS documentary My Life as a Turkey
By Brenda Z. Guiberson, Joe Hutto. 2017
Naturalist recounts the true story of how he raised a flock of wild turkeys using imprinting from the moment they…
hatched. For two years he cared for the flock of birds and immersed himself in their world. For grades 4-7. 2017Provides advice on school, self-confidence, and the changing relationships with peers, teachers, and parents that emerge during middle school. Uses…
activities to encourage students to put their experiences in perspective and to feel comfortable with who they are. For grades 5-8. 2016