Young Adult Nonfiction

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Our Serum Run Story: By the T's, U's, V's & Me! - Paperback

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by Marla B. Brodsky (Author), Lara Renner (Illustrator), Tabetha Kopta (Illustrator)"We're going to Alaska! Pass it down the lane. We're going to Alaska, from where our grandmother came . . ."This is the tale of the Hilltown Sleddogs' journey across North America to the motherland of mushing, Alaska. They traveled by truck and trailer for seven days. They trained in temperatures from 35 to 55 degrees below zero for seven weeks. Finally, on a frigid day in February 2020, this team of 12 Alaska...

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by Matt Carver (Author)A Football-Lover's Guide to Neymar From humble beginnings in Brazil to becoming part of the most feared attacking trio in world soccer, Neymar has come a long way. But his path to the top was far from straightforward. After overcoming an injury that nearly finished his career, he struggled with the burdens and frustrations of carrying the dreams of a nation, at the age of just 24. Join the new Prince of Santos as he embarks on a personal quest - and wins some of the big...

Your Life, Your Way: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills to Help Teens Manage Emotions and Build Resilience [Standard Large Print] - Paperback

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by Joseph V. Ciarrochi (Author), Louise L. Hayes (Author)Building on the success of The Thriving Adolescent and Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens, psychologists and teen experts Louise Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi show teens how to face common daily challenges-including bullying; feeling lonely, depressed, or anxious; failing school; achieving peak performance in sports; and much more. With this fun and illustrated guide, teen readers will find solid and actionable skills to hel...

Life Lies: The cultivation of sacrifice to success from a broken king's journey (censored) - Paperback

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by Cha-Chi Simmons (Author), Darrin Campbell (Author)As a youth, when you're told that your mom should have crossed her legs and broke your neck when she was giving birth to you, you have a tendency to believe that your existence is a mistake. When you are told that you don't deserve to breathe the same air as normal people, you naturally feel worthless and powerless. Ironically though, after a life of murder, prison, and other survival-induced traumas that resulted in blood and sirens, you c...

MathFlare - Math Workbook 8th and 9th Grade: Math Workbook Grade 8-9: Pre-Algebra, Ratio, Proportion and Percentage, Linear Equations, Word Problems, - Paperback

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by Mathflare Publishing (Author)As parents and educators, we recognize the pivotal role mathematics plays in shaping a child's academic journey and future success. Yet, the path to mathematical proficiency can often seem daunting, fraught with challenges and complexities. That's where the transformative power of MathFlare Workbooks shine through, illuminating the way forward with clarity, precision, and purpose.Introducing MathFlare Workbooks - a beacon of guidance, a testament to excellence,...

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by Angela Briget'ta Williams (Author), David Yan (Illustrator), Christinee Brown (Illustrator)Cultural diversity is when differences in race, ethnicity, language, religion, or sexual orientation are represented within a culture or in a community. This book describes the different views of cultures that makes up a community, that expresses that we are all different. We may have different background, live on better sides of the town, rich or poor. Weather its the way we look, our hair color, ra...

Money Skills for Teens and Young Adults A Fast Track to Financial Savvy: Learn to Budget, Save Wisely, Invest Smartly, Spend Prudently, and Secure You - Hardcover

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by Freddie Awuah-Gyasi (Author)Money Skills for Teens and Young AdultsA Fast Track to Financial Savvy: Learn to Budget, Save Wisely, Invest Smartly, Spend Prudently, and Secure Your Future in Just 15 Minutes a Day Your destiny takes form in your teen years. So, don't miss this opportunity to lay the foundation for a happy, thriving future. You're ready to grab the latest gadgets and trendy clothes and discover the world. But it gets tiring to keep asking your parents for money all the time,...

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by Yun Yun (Author)On the morning of April 16, 2014, the Sewol ferry tragically capsized while en route from Incheon, near Seoul, to the southern resort island of Jeju in South Korea. Among the 476 passengers and crew members, 304 lost their lives, including 250 students and 11 teachers from Danwon High School who were on a school field trip. Yun-young's Unnie (the Korean word for 'older sister') is a teacher now missing. As Yun-young embarks on an unfamiliar journey-one she has never underta...

The Abortionist of Howard Street: Medicine and Crime in Nineteenth-Century New York - Hardcover

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by R. E. Fulton (Author)Josephine McCarty had many identities. But in Albany, New York, she was known as "Dr. Emma Burleigh," the abortionist of Howard Street.On January 17, 1872, McCarty boarded a streetcar in Utica, New York, shot her ex-lover in the face, and disembarked, unaware that her bullet had passed through her target's head and into the heart of the innocent man sitting beside him. The unlucky passenger died within minutes. Josephine McCarty was arrested for attempted murder and qu...

Essential Money Skills for Teens: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering a Budget, Navigating Banking, Understanding Savings and Investments, Managing Credit - Paperback

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by Jordan Wize (Author)Money is a worry for so many adults... Why not take a different approach and discover its fascinating secrets NOW?Ever wondered why you don't learn about money in school?Sure, you learn how to work with it... You're regularly faced with a word problem about somebody saving for concert tickets... but what does that really tell you about how to make money work for you?60% of teenagers lack the basic financial literacy skills they need - and it's not your fault! The money ...

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by Brant Hansen (Author)What does it mean to be a real man? Our culture seems confused about that question and why it even matters. But God has made you for a type of manhood that will not only fulfill you but also benefit everyone around you--if you choose to pursue it. It's not about being athletic or driving a big truck or getting rich (or getting girls). It's much bigger and better than that.Funny, honest, and packed with wisdom, The (Young) Men We Need gives you a clear vision of what it...

Leave the Feed: Disconnect to Reconnect - Hardcover

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by James Petrossi (Author), Dylan Huey (Afterword by), Manasi Patil (Contribution by)In a world where the impact of social media on mental health is alarmingly clear, Leave the Feed: Disconnect to Reconnect steps in as the antidote to the social dilemma, signaling a departure from incessant scrolling and a return to the essence of genuine living.Let's be real - unhealthy scrolling habits are so last season!No more just talking about the problem; introducing a 30-day transformative journey to ...

Bushcraft for Kids: Mastering the Art of Outdoor Survival and Thriving in the Wilderness - Hardcover

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by Dion Rosser (Author)"Bushcraft for Kids" Unleash Your Child's Wilderness Spirit! Curious how your child can become a young wilderness expert?Want to nurture your child's love for nature and adventure safely?Looking for a way to boost your child's confidence and independence outdoors?Discover the exciting world of bushcraft, where adventure meets invaluable life skills in "Bushcraft for Kids"!Empower Your Child with Essential Survival Skills! Foster Independence: Watch your child grow in...

The God of the Old Testament: Love or Vengeance?: An Alternative Historical View of God's Love for All Mankind - Paperback

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by G. David Bedney (Author)Have you ever wondered why in the Old Testament God wiped out an entire population in a global flood except for one family? Or why, when giving the land of Canaan to the children of Israel, He commanded the destruction of the entire Canaanite nation? Does this sound to you like a loving God, or does He seem more like a vengeful tyrant or egomaniac, demanding service and worship? On the other hand, there's the God of the New Testament--Jesus, the Messiah. He is lovin...

The Sky Is Not The Limit: Positive Affirmations To Help You Rise Above The Sky - Paperback

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by Nicholas Buamah (Author), Darius Hubbard (Other)This is an empowering affirmation book designed for youth. Elevate your mindset and discover your true potential within. This inspiring collection encourages young minds to dream big, rise above the sky, and embrace a future without limits. Unlock a world of positivity. Perfect for teens and young adults seeking motivation and a roadmap to limitless success. Grab your copy today and remember, you're never too young to dream big.SINGLE-SIDED A...

The (Young) Men We Need: God's Purpose for Every Guy and How You Can Live It Out - Paperback

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by Brant Hansen (Author)The world needs young men to grow up into real men. But here's the problem: young men get so many conflicting messages about what it means to be a man, they find it hard to know what masculinity looks like when men are at their absolute best.Into this cultural confusion Brant Hansen paints a refreshingly specific, compelling picture of what men are designed to be. Combining depth and humor, he calls for young men of all interests and backgrounds to be ambitious about t...

The Scarf and the Butterfly: A Graphic Memoir of Hope and Healing - Hardcover

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by Monica Ittusardjuat (Author), Coco Apunnguaq Lynge (Illustrator), Scott Plumbe (Illustrator)"'There's an opening above me, but it's far, and I have to stack up rocks to jump up, and it's almost impossible to get out.' That's when I realized that I was stripped of my identity, and there was nothing of my culture left in me. It was like I wasn't in my body anymore. It was bare and desolate and empty and cold, lifeless in my body. Where was I? Where had I gone?" In this visceral graphic memoi...

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by Melody Farrell (Author)We are all travelers, journeying onward toward the culmination of our stories. Some travelers are merely passengers, drifting along with the currents of circumstance. Some travelers are faithful followers, moving toward a mission that someone has laid out for them. Some travelers are pioneers, forging a way through the uncharted wilderness for the good of their own stories and the communities who follow. Are you sensing a change in the terrain ahead? Are you troubled...

Personal Finance for Teens and Young Adults: Financial Literacy Skills To Empower Your Future, Crush Your Debt & Build Smart Money Habits That Instill - Hardcover

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by Georgia I. Lainiotis (Author)Personal Finance for Teens and Young Adults: Financial Literacy Skills to Empower Your Future, Crush Your Debt & Build Smart Money Habits That Instill Lifelong Confidence" is a comprehensive guide tailored to help young individuals navigate the complex world of personal finance. This book is a must-read for teens and young adults eager to establish a solid financial foundation for their future.Starting with the basics, the book introduces fundamental money ...

Don't Let the System Beat You - Paperback

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by Dwayne Wallace (Author), Keaidy Bennett (Author), Melinda Nazario-Rodriguez (Author)Dwayne Wallace, a professional athlete and successful entrepreneur, shares his remarkable journey, offering invaluable guidance to young adults in the foster care system in his debut book, Don't Let the System Beat You. With thirteen transformative lessons, Dwayne shares his personal experiences into a roadmap for success.Dwayne teetered on the brink of homelessness as he neared aging out of the foster care...

Surviving The Teenage Heart Attack: The Heart-stopping, Jaw-droppin' Real-life Stories That Uncover How to Jumpstart Any Difficult Conversation, Crush - Paperback

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by Patrick Nash (Author)Let's get straight to the heart of the matter. You are facing a vast amount of complications as a teen. In this crazy, fast-paced world the stress and demands you experience is off the charts. Adults driving you insane? Want to stand up to your 'friend' but you don't know how? Sick of doing things you don't find rewarding? Do you want to find relationships that actually make you happy?In Surviving the Teenage Heart Attack, through Patrick's crazy jaw-dropping stories, ...

The Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide: Do This, Not That Life Skills for Success - Paperback

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by Jonathan Catherman (Author), Erica Catherman (Author)By the time you leave your elementary school, you know what to expect. You are the oldest, the smartest, the top dog. But the minute you enter middle school, everything changes. Your classes are getting harder. Your friendships are tested. Your body is changing. How do you know what's expected of you now? And how do you keep from embarrassing yourself as you figure it all out?The Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide is your "Do this, no...

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by Hannah Bunn West (Author), Larry McCarter (Illustrator), Anne Marshall Runyon (Illustrator)The voices of three children transformed the future of North Carolina's coastal environment ...Did you know that in the 1970s, the sand dune known as Jockey's Ridge was almost leveled and developed for residential housing? One day, Ann-Cabell, Inglis, and Gibbs Baum saw bulldozers where they often played at Jockey's Ridge and ran home to tell their mom, Carolista. With her children's urging, Carolist...

Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora - Paperback

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by Saraciea J. Fennell (Editor)Celebrating Diverse Voices: An Insightful Exploration of Latinx Identity Dive into Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed, a thought-provoking anthology filled with enlightening essays and vivid narratives from the heart of the Latinx diaspora. Handpicked by the founder of The Bronx Is Reading, Saraciea J. Fennell, this compilation is a powerful examination of the diverse aspects of Latinx identity, with a spotlight on prevailing myths and misconceptions. Extracting hard-h...

Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World - Paperback

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by Frederick Joseph (Author), Porsche Joseph (Author)"Accessible and enlightening. . . . Whether considered individually or taken as a whole, these crucial topics will shape the future, and the Josephs want readers to be ready to join the conversation." --Booklist (starred review) What is disinformation, and how does it influence our lives? How did the wealth gap become so staggeringly wide? Why do so many Americans lack access to quality health care? And--most importantly--what can we do abo...

Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding - Paperback

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by Maia Kobabe (Author), Sarah Peitzmeier (Author), Maia Kobabe (Illustrator)A graphic guide to chest binding with real-life stories and research-backed advice from bestselling Gender Queer author MAIA KOBABE and University of Michigan professor SARAH PEITZMEIER. Breathe arose from the need for a resource for folks considering chest binding as gender-affirming care. Dr. Peitzmeier interviewed twenty-five people of different ages and backgrounds about their journeys with binding, and then she...

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by Brian Altenbach (Author)Batter Up!"Remember, kid, there are heroes and there are legends. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart, and you'll never go wrong."--Babe RuthMany lessons are learned by youth-and adults-on the baseball diamond. The diamond can be the crucible where a young person's character is formed. Honor the Diamond spotlights six character traits, then illuminates them with story and advice learned-and earned-on the field by umpire Brian Altenbach. T...

Your CORE Strength: A Young Woman's Go-To Guide to Eating, Exercise and Empowered Health - Paperback

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by Amy Connell (Author)It's time to think differently about what you eat, how you move, and why it mattersWith so much pressure to look a certain way and so much conflicting information out there about health, fitness, and weight loss, it's no wonder most of us are confused about the best way to eat, exercise, and stay healthy. It doesn't have to be that way. You can be whole and healthy, and here's the big secret-it's actually not as complicated as you may think.Welcome to Your CORE Strength...

Discovering Life's Story: The Evolution of an Idea - Hardcover

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by Joy Hakim (Author)In the second volume of the Discovering Life's Story series by best-selling author Joy Hakim, the theory of evolution takes hold--transforming ideas about survival, extinction, and life itself. Can species change? Or go extinct? In the eighteenth century, most people answer no to both questions. But in the century that follows, that certainty gets challenged as some people in Europe question the common belief that all creatures are the same as they've been since life's c...

The Graphic History of Hip Hop - Hardcover

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by Walter Greason (Author), Tim Fielder (Illustrator), Tim Fielder (Author)The Graphic History of Hip Hop is a unique expression of artistic genius and historical analysis that celebrates the fiftieth anniversary and beyond of a music revolution that changed the world in the last twentieth century. Writer Walter Greason and artist Tim Fielder have blended music, history, and graphic art into an unforgettable graphic novel experience for readers everywhere. Number of Pages: 92 Dimensions: 0.3...

Diary of a Dying Girl: Adapted from Salt in My Soul - Hardcover

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by Mallory Smith (Author)This collection of one girl's real, unflinching diary entries about slowly dying of a terminal illness is an unparalleled exploration of the human spirit and what it means to truly live. Many of the feelings I write about are too difficult to share while I'm alive, so I'm keeping everything in my journal password-protected until the end. Mallory Smith was no ordinary girl, and this is no ordinary story. At age three, Mallory was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis--a disea...