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English
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"From beloved performance expert, journalist, and co-author of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox comes a science-based new definition of toughness-one that focuses on assessing a challenge on a physiological and psychological level rather than fear-based bulldozing-that has radical, holistic implications for any reader"--
Author
Series
Questioneers volume 4
Language
English
Description
When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This delightful picture book from Ashley Spires, bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while,...
6) Fake out
Author
Series
Kickers volume 2
Language
English
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Description
Nine-year-old Ben and other members of the Bobcats co-ed soccer team improve their skills and begin to win, especially after Ben learns the importance of concentration from his older brother and finally masters the fake out. Includes tips for soccer players.
8) Cindy Moo
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
After hearing the famous nursery rhyme, the Diddle herd decides it is impossible for a cow to jump over the moon, but Cindy Moo is determined to discover how it can be done.
9) The plague
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Series
Language
English
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"The people of Oran, a coastal town in North Africa, are in the grip of a deadly plague that condemns its victims to a swift and horrifying death. The plague begins with a series of unheeded warnings: panic, isolation, and claustrophobia soon follow, as the townspeople are force into quarantine. Each person responds in their own way: some resign themselves to fate, some seek blame, and a few, like Dr. Rieux, resist the terror."--Provided by publisher.
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11) Little by little
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Otto is a young otter who can do many things well, but swimming is not one of them until his older sister tells him to start small and, little by little, he is able to reach his goal, adding swimming to his "I can do" list.
12) Laugh out loud
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Imaginative middle schooler Jimmy follows his dream to start a unique book company while he is still a child.
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Series
Language
English
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"In Grit to Great, Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval tackle a topic that is close to their hearts, one that they feel is the real secret to their own success in their careers--and in the careers of so many people they know and have met. And that is the incredible power of grit, perseverance, perspiration, determination, and sheer stick-to-it-tiveness. We are all dazzled by the notion that there are some people who get ahead, who reach the corner...
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Series
Monkey goes bananas volume 1
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
Monkey, having spied a banana tree across the water, will stop at nothing to get a snack.
Author
Series
Princess Cupcake Jones series volume 4
Publisher
Belle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Princess Cupcake Jones loves taking dance classes at Madame's School of Ballet. However, there's one move that Cupcake can't quite do-- an arabesque. While all of her friends are excited about the dance recital, Cupcake is nervous that she won't be able to do it. Follow Princess Cupcake Jones as she learns that with practice and determination there isn't anything she can't do if she puts her mind to it.
17) The little guys
Author
Publisher
Roaring Book Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The little guys are small but mighty, and they find nothing can stop them when they work together.
18) Digger and Tom!
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
The building site will not be ready until one last rock is removed, and although the big machines all have a go at it, only Little Digger has what it takes to get the job done--with some encouragement from Tom, the dump truck.
Author
Series
Ready-to-read volume Level 1
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Kiwi sees a rope. He wants to pull it, but he cannot reach! What will happen next? Beginning readers can help Kiwi by turning the pages, shaking the book, and more in this interactive story"--
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