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Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
"You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule containswisdom...
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
A collection of 101 true personal stories from older kids and adults about their preteen years, recalling issues with friends, embarrassing moments, bullies, family, sports, self-confidence, crushes, life lessons, and learning to do the right thing.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
Description
"Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages"--
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Starting middle school can be scary. But knowing what to expect will make you feel more confident. Packed with tips and fun quizzes, here's the inside scoop on topics like classes, lockers, homework, and getting involved in after-school activities. Get help deciding the best way to introduce yourself to those new classmates. Plus, you'll read letters from other girls who were just as worried about starting middle school, and advice from girls who...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
You're never too young to change the world! Discover 100 fun ideas to be kind and spread joy to the world around you. Get creative with your LEGO bricks and be inspired to care for others, yourself, and the planet. For example: Make a neighbor a LEGO thank-you card; Get active with a LEGO building race; Create a LEGO emoji to make your friend smile. How will you rebuild the world?
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In this book you'll learn--through fun quizzes, advice, and letters from girls like you--that manners aren't about being stuffy, boring, or formal. It gives you the skills you need to handle all kinds of tough and tricky times that will come your way. They give you what it takes to wow the world!
Author
Publisher
Instinct Dig Behavior & Training
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
If you want to teach your kids how to be safe around dogs and learn how to have a respectful loving relationship with your dog, this is the book to read. Kids, and their parents, will learn how to behave in situations that are the most common scenarios for family dogs to bite kids. This book is intended for kids ages 2 to 4 years old (and their parents:) --from Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"This fascinating book introduces children to the 'butterfly effect,' a theory that states that a small change in the present, such as the simple flapping of a butterfly's wings, can cause big changes to happen in the future. Children will learn how even their small acts of gentleness, kindness, and compassion to family, friends, classmates, and community can have huge positive impacts where they live, around the world, and most importantly on themselves."--...
Publisher
Backlist, LLC, a unit of Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Today kids face grave issues and harder decisions than ever before. Gang warfare, violence, drugs, alcohol, smoking, pregnancy, depression, and suicide have found their way into middle and elementary schools. Divorce splits apart families every day. These issues make kids feel as if they must understand and accept all the troubles of the world. Now more than ever, kids want and need the inspiration and hope that Chicken Soup for the Soul provides....
Author
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
From realizing that there is no "right" way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman's Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia's charming artwork, Portman's insightful retellings of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs, and Country Mouse and City Mouse are ideal for...
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
Join Nellie, Gus, baby Jake, and their parents at Funland as they go on rides, watch performers, and play games along with many other children and grown-ups. As they enjoy their excursion, they notice that people are the same as one another in lots of ways, and different in lots of ways too. Helps children realize why it's important to treat others the way they want to be treated whether a person is a lot like you or different from you, a good friend...
20) Citizenship
Author
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with The Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Many kids don't spend much time thinking about the concept of citizenship. This informative title explores the basic civics concepts and explains to readers why it's such an important part of our government. The resource defines citizenship, including one's rights and responsibilities. Readers learn about the many ways people become citizens as well as the process of naturalization. It goes on to describe the ways in which one can be a responsible...
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