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Introduces various concepts in psychology.
Rubini introduces students to the science behind behavior. Our social-emotional development is one factor in how we respond to certain stimuli. By understanding the brain, genetics, psychology, and social environments readers will gain a greater understanding of the complexities behind human behavior. -- adapted from back cover
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"Learn about the events that led to the first battles of WWI all the way through the war's final hours. This book asks readers to examine primary source stories, photographs, artwork, and literature produced by people involved in the war to explore a complete picture of a global conflict that still resonates around the world 100 years after it ended"--Provided by publisher.
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Mooney helps readers explore the discoveries scientists have made about the human genome. These discoveries help us better understand and treat certain diseases, trace our human ancestry and migration, and compare our species to others. She also explores some of the ethical, legal, and social issues that arise from advances in genomic science.
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"Teen brains are primed to learn and grow. In Your Amazing Teen Brain, teen readers will find fun and easy "brain hacks" grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and neuroscience to help them make the most of their growing minds, manage difficult emotions, build better relationships, and face all the challenges of growing up"--
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"This fact-filled guide to periods answers all your essential questions like what's a vulva, what do periods actually feel like, and what happens if blood stains your clothes?" - Back cover.
Quint started the Period Positive movement to improve menstrual literacy. Her fact-filled guide to periods answers all your essential questions, and provides positive and honest advice to help girls and young women form a healthy, positive relationship with their...
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"For teens with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it's easy to get caught up in a spiral of loud thoughts. From the author of the highly successful teen self-help guide Stuff That Sucks, comes Stuff That's Loud-a fun and unique book filled with engaging illustrations to help teens break free from the intrusive thoughts and behaviors that accompany OCD. With this guide, teens will find validation and support, learn mindfulness tips to "unspiral"...
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"Embark on an . . . journey that starts with the Big Bang and takes you all the way to the end of the universe . . . take a look billions of years into the past and discover the mind-bending early moments of the universe, the rise of the first stars, and the formation of the earliest galaxies. Explore the birth our sun and solar system and the formation of the only place in the universe known to support life: the earth. Finally, we'll zoom billions...
9) Doing it!
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An introduction to sex, as well as a guidebook for those who are already sexually active, this book provides insight on topics such as healthy relationships, porn, contraception, sex shaming, and more. Full of honest, hilarious, and sometimes awkward anecdotes, confessions, and revelations. She talks about doing it safely. Doing it joyfully. Doing it when you're ready. Not doing it. Basically, doing it the way you want, when you want-- if you want....
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The time-tested secrets taught in this book include Cicero's three-step strategy for moving an audience to action and Honest Abe's shameless trick for lowering an audience's expectations. It's also replete with contemporary techniques such as politicians' use of code language to appeal to specific groups and an eye-opening assortment of persuasive tricks, including the Eddie Haskell Ploy, the Belushi Paradigm, Stalin's Timing Secret, and the Yoda...
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This is the story of humans and fire and how we've changed the world. It's a story about our cilivisation and our environment, about wildfires and glaciers, war and wilderness. It's about tiny ocean creatures, giant machines and teenagers protesting on city streets. It's about climate change and the millions of people who are already taking action to do something about it. This is an invitation to join in.
12) Animal hospital
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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When two children find an injured duck and take it to a veterinarian at an animal hospital, they learn about the work of the hospital and of the doctor as she cares for the duck and other animals.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 9
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Frederick Joseph call up race-related anecdotes from his past, explaining why they were hurtful and how he might handle things now. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host; and eleven others. Touching on everything from cultural appropriation to power dynamics, "reverse racism" to white...
14) Vietnam War
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
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The story of the war in Vietnam, told in text and pictures. Vietnam War complements the new look of the Eyewitness series by touring the major battles of the Vietnam conflict. Traces the history of the unpopular war that killed over 58,000 Americans, discussing the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing, weaponry, peace negotiations, and lessons learned.
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"Today's adolescents face unprecedented challenges. As a teenager, how do you pick a great-for-you job or college major that will finance your future? You need a plan! The proven exercises in What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens help uncover what matters most to you, what you love to do, the kinds of people you work best with, and how to use the skills and interests you already have--on social media and elsewhere--to choose a major or career path...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 3
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Like any shy teen turned young adult, YouTube star James Rallison ("The Odd 1s Out") is used to being on the outside looking in. He wasn't partying in high school or winning football games like his older brother. Instead, he posted comics on the Internet. Now, he's ready to share his hard-earned advice from his 21 years of life in the funny, relatable voice his fans love. In this illustrated collection, Rallison tells his own stories of growing up...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 3
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The presidential inaugural poet--and unforgettable new voice in American poetry--presents a collection of poems that includes the stirring poem read at the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States.
Gorman explores history, language, identity, and erasure through an imaginative and intimate collage. Harnessing the collective grief of a global pandemic, her poems shine a light on a moment of reckoning and reveal that Gorman has become...
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IL: UG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 6
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World history has been made by countless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals -- and you've never heard of many of them. Queer author and activist Sarah Prager delves deep into the lives of 23 people who fought, created, and loved on their own terms. From high-profile figures like Abraham Lincoln and Eleanor Roosevelt to the trailblazing gender-ambiguous Queen of Sweden and a bisexual blues singer who didn't make it into your...
20) Everything you need to ace chemistry in one big fat notebook: the complete high school study guide
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A workbook that examines chemistry on a high school level. Organized by key concepts, the text includes mnemonic devices, definitions, timelines and doodles to help the subject stick in your brain, so you can ace your class. -- adapted from jacket and perusal of book
"This Big Fat Notebook covers everything you need to know during a year of high school chemistry class, breaking down one big bad subject into accessible units. Learn to study better...
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