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1) Sisters
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Raina tells the story of her relationship with her sister.
2) Guts
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In a semi-autobiographical graphic novel, the author describes her childhood anxiety, in a story about growing up and gathering the courage to face and conquer her fears.
3) boys
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"boys." is a collection of poems that marked the start of my dating odyssey. these poems are chronicles of how i felt for a few of those boys. totally recommend. it's got everything you want from a story except it's not a story, it's poems! mysterious men, explicit behavior, budding romance, summer flings, elusive closures, and even some who got away, ooo. (note: every chapter was written, beginning to end, during my time with said person)
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For young children, learning to forgive-when they've been let down or had their feelings are hurt-can take time. Help children develop their forgiveness skills and learn how to accept an apology and move on without holding grudges. At the same time, encourage children to let go of disappointment and to accept when things don't go the way they hope. Back matter includes advice for teaching forgiveness at home, at school, and in childcare. Being the...
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"A Basket of Flowers," which is set in Germany 100 years ago, is the tale of a godly young woman and her father who wrongly suffer great persecution, but who learn to trust the sovereign hand of God through every difficult circumstance. "A Basket of Flowers" centers on James, a godly gardener, and his young daughter, Mary.
Their happy and simple life is disrupted when Mary is accused and convicted of theft. At her trial, Mary tells the truth,...
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Help children develop the attitudes and skills of courage and assertiveness in order to make wise choices and work through challenges. Children learn to do what they think is right and be brave, even if it's hard. They learn to distinguish between expectations set by trusted adults and hurtful, wrong, or dangerous things adults or children might pressure them to do. The book also highlights trying new things, taking reasonable risks, and speaking...
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Resilience-the ability to recover or "bounce back" from problems, hurt, or loss-is critical for social and emotional health and helps people feel happy, capable, and in charge of their lives. Foster perseverance, patience, and resilience in children with this unique, encouraging book. Young children learn thought processes and actions that are positive, realistic, and helpful for bouncing back. The book also helps children recognize people who can...
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Twenty-five rhyming poems invite children to believe in themselves, learn from mistakes, cooperate, share, help others, solve problems, be kind, tell the truth, make positive choices, and more. The short poems are quick to read, easy to learn, and fun to recite-making them perfect for teaching social skills to young children. Children can memorize their favorite poems, talk about them, act them out, and get ideas for creating their own. Accompanying...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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Since the revolution-turned-civil war in Syria began in 2011, over 500,000 civilians have been killed and more than 12 million Syrians have been displaced. Rania Abouzeid, one of the foremost journalists on the topic, follows two pairs of sisters from opposite sides of the conflict to give readers a firsthand glimpse of the turmoil and devastation this strife has wrought. Sunni Muslim Ruha and her younger sister Alaa withstand constant attacks by...
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Imagination and motivation are key to young children's happiness and health. Thinking about dreams and goals can help children cope with challenges when they arise and view life through a hopeful lens. With this encouraging book, nurture children's imaginations and help them enjoy taking responsibility for their choices and goals. Back matter includes advice for motivating kids and teaching about goal setting at home, at school, and in childcare....
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Establishing patterns of healthy diet, exercise, and sleep helps children stay physically active, make friends, learn well, and enjoy emotional health-all of which lead to greater happiness. Children's health and confidence can increase as they become more aware of their own unique bodies and abilities, and as they incorporate the self-care principles presented in this warm and encouraging book. Back matter includes advice for motivating kids and...
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Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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Teen advocate and trailblazer Jazz Jennings—named one of “The 25 Most Influential Teens” of the year by Time—shares her very public transgender journey, as she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they embrace their own truths.
“[Jazz’s] touching book serves as a rallying cry for understanding and acceptance.”—Bustle
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“[Jazz’s] touching book serves as a rallying cry for understanding and acceptance.”—Bustle
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15) Breaking through
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Having come from Mexico to California ten years ago, fourteen-year-old Francisco is still working in the fields but fighting to improve his life and complete his education.
16) Reaching out
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Francisco Jimenez, the son of Mexican immigrants, describes the challenges he faced as a student at Santa Clara University in California in the 1960s.
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