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Author
Publisher
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
An introduction to world history features episodes, from the prehistoric "Iceman" to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the September 11 terrorist attacks, designed to illuminate the distinctive characteristics of each period.
Author
Publisher
Jacob Towery
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"The Anti-Depressant Book is useful for teens AND adults who are struggling with depression. It offers a drug-free, step-by-step solution to feeling happier quickly and developing healthy habits that will prevent relapse. This book covers the basics of cognitive behavioral therapy for emerging from depression and staying well. It is filled with paradox, written as if Dr. Towery were having a conversation directly with you, and is neither "preachy"...
4) Eragon
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 25
Language
English
Description
In Aagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters.
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
While most people say they believe in equal rights, the word feminism makes people uncomfortable. Explore the history of United States feminism through pioneers such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm, and Gloria Steinem. Meet modern leaders such as Rebecca Walker and Julie Zeilinger, who are striving to empower women at work, in government, and at home. Learn from interviews with movement leaders, scholars, pop stars, and...
7) Feminism is
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A lively and accessible book for teens on the history, pioneers, theories, questions, arguments, and daily reality of feminism today. What is feminism? Combining insightful text with graphic illustrations, this engaging book introduces young adult readers to a subject that should matter to everyone. Feminism Is... tackles the most intriguing and relevant topics, such as intersectionality, the right to an equal education, and the gender pay gap. Find...
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Depression and mental illness don't discriminate. Even in the most picture-perfect life, confusion and turmoil are often lurking beneath the surface. For a teenager in a world where anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses are commonplace, life can sometimes feel impossible. Whether or not you or someone you love is suffering from any of these issues, it's important to be able to recognize the warning signs of mental illness and know where...
Author
Publisher
Arcturus Publishing Limited
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Use the ancient discipline of astrology to discover the secrets of zodiac signs, and harness the power of the planets to uncover insights about your personality and life. Inside you will find everything you need to explore the hidden wisdom of the cosmos, and shine a light on your own life.
Publisher
Algonquin Young Readers, an imprint of Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"An anthology of essays and illustrations that illuminate mental health topics in a straightforward way"--
"To understand mental health, we need to talk openly about it. This collection explores a wide range of topics, from the authors' personal experiences with mental illness and understanding how our brains are wired, to exploring the do's and don'ts of talking about mental health." --
Author
Language
English
Description
"Growing up isn't as easy as it looks. With changing emotions, friends, expectations, and bodies, some days it can seem like life is one big roller coaster ride. The Boy's Body Book is the #1 bestselling guide for boys, and it's here to help with expert advice, common sense tips, fast facts, and answers to all questions a boy might have. Topics include: From hair care to athlete's foot, a head to toe guide to what's happening with your changing body...
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"Groundbreaking narrative nonfiction for teens that tells the story of the AIDS crisis in America. Thirty-five years ago, it was a modern-day, mysterious plague. Its earliest victims were mostly gay men, some of the most marginalized people in the country; at its peak in America, it killed tens of thousands of people. The losses were staggering, the science frightening, and the government's inaction unforgivable. The AIDS Crisis fundamentally changed...
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In her most famous spoken-word poem, award -winning author and poet Elizabeth Acevedo celebrates the beauty and meaning of natural Black hair, her words vibrantly illustrated by artist Andrea Pippins. This powerful book embraces all the complexities of Afro-Latinidad-the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
"Bianca Cooper, a normal sixteen-year-old student, escapes into the world of Minecraft after getting into a terrible car accident. Soon, however, she realizes she is trapped inside the game, and the in-game characters who have been attacking her resemble figures from her real life."--
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This book addresses the hows and whys of coming out, as well as potential concerns teenagers may have--including how to know when you're ready to come out, who to tell first, and how to deal with unsupportive people. First-hand accounts from teenagers provide personal insight throughout"--
Author
Publisher
BenBella Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the Worlds Most Notorious Diaries is the true story of a young-adult blockbuster . . . of a terror that stalked 1980s America . . . and of the ruthless charlatan behind both"--
In 1971, the anonymously published Go ask Alice-- the supposed diary of a middle-class addict-- reinvented the young adult genre with a blistering portray of sex, psychosis, and teenage self-destruction. In 1979 Jay's...
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Teens around the country have been experiencing anxiety and depression at surging rates. Parents, schools, and communities must work together to raise awareness of the crisis and find broad solutions for youth. But teens who are struggling with anxiety or other difficult emotions should be aware they are not alone with their feelings, and it is possible to get better"--
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't "look" autistic. But, as he's quick to point out in this memoir, autism "looks" different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high, he started journaling,...
20) The toll
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 24
Language
English
Description
In the finale to the Arc of a Scythe trilogy, dictators, prophets, and tensions rise. In a world that's conquered death, will humanity finally be torn asunder by the immortal beings it created? Citra and Rowan have disappeared. Endura is gone. It seems like nothing stands between Scythe Goddard and absolute dominion over the world scythedom. With the silence of the Thunderhead and the reverberations of the Great Resonance still shaking the earth to...
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