Young Adult Nonfiction

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Scenebook of Values and Virtues: Acting with Character - Paperback

$20.95

by Patrick Rainville Dorn (Author)This entertaining collection of 24 character-driven scenes will guide teens to make positive choices in their lives while developing their acting skills. Each selection presents a realistic scenario that explores multiple character-building values, such as acceptance, compassion, fairness, forgiveness, generosity, gratitude, honesty, loyalty, perseverance, and self-discipline. Each scene is then followed by student-tested discussion questions that can spark c...

A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds - Library Binding

$52.18

by Rebecca E. Hirsch (Author) "Should you encounter any of the plants in this book, do not treat them lightly. They can kill you. Or cause you unbearable agony. Or land you in jail. Consider yourself warned." Explore the strange and remarkable stories of poisonous and even deadly plants. Science, history, and true crime converge in an informative and exciting look at Mother's Nature's ghoulish garden. From a hallucinogenic fungus linked to the Salem Witch Trials to the weed that killed Abra...

Brain Games - To Go - Summer Fun Puzzles - Spiral

$9.88

by Publications International Ltd (Author), Brain Games (Author)Unplug from your daily life and turn to this fun summer collection for a break that will keep your brain engaged. Relax and unwind with this breezy summer-themed collection of more than 190 puzzles. Puzzles include word searches, crosswords, and other verbal and logic puzzles. Spiral bound makes the book lay flat. Answer key found in the back of the book. 256 pages Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.9 x 7.1 x 4.9 IN Publication...

Hey Dude, Don't Die!: Spanky's Ultimate Guide for Teen Drivers - Paperback

$18.70

by Chris Medina (Author)Hey Dude, Don't Die! Spanky's Ultimate Guide for Teen Drivers has over 300 helpful tips and crazy stories to help teen drivers become safe drivers who are heroes on the road. Designed as a topical A-Z guide, Spanky's Driving Academy owner Chris Medina delivers his expertise in a fun, easy-to-read, quick-chapter form that can be used as a reference for new drivers. Topics include: How to handle aggressive driversWhat to do if the cops pull you overDefensive Driving Pare...

Artists in the Americas: Talents of Tomorrow in Manga, Game and Animation - Paperback

$39.99

by Various Artists (Artist), Pixiv Inc (Editor), Pie International (Editor)Enjoy pixiv's selection of works by creators active in the Americas!This is an art collection featuring 62 noteworthy creators working mainly in North and South America today. The collection includes several attractive illustrations by each artist, and features artists working in a variety of genres, such as Japanese anime-style works, gaming styles, American comic styles, illustrations of daily life or fantasy worlds,...

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by Publications International Ltd (Author), New Seasons (Author), Brain Games (Author)This Sticker by Number book offers a fun activity that will keep your brain engaged while you create totally awesome art As in paint by number, each design is divided into dozens of spaces. Each space has a number that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full-color masterpiece emerges from the original unfinished illustration. Includes 10 fun and...

Born a Girl: It Takes Courage - Hardcover

$29.95

by Alice Dussutour (Author), David Warriner (Translator)★"This informative and inspiring offering should help teens assert their rights."-- Booklist, starred review When you're born a girl, some parts of the world are kinder places to grow up in than others. Meet Kaneila, Jade, Mahnoosh, Makena and Luisa. They are five girls in five different countries whose lives are overshadowed by violence and injustice, just because they are female. These girls navigate the challenges and horrors of perio...

Keep Curious and Carry a Banana: Words of Wisdom from the World of Curious George - Hardcover

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by H. A. Rey (Author), Liza Charlesworth (Author)For more than seventy-five years, the world of Curious George has delighted readers with its playful charm and deceptively simple wisdom. Fans of the Keep Calm and Carry On craze will find comfort in this Georgified version of the popular book format. Each inspiration is humorously accompanied by an illustration from the original works of H. A. Rey's Curious George books. Sure to make readers chuckle as only George can, this book is packed wit...

True Images Devotional: 90 Daily Devotions for Teen Girls - Paperback

$16.99

by Karen Moore (Author)What do you see?It's surprisingly easy to look in the mirror and pick out all the things you think are wrong with yourself. It can be much more difficult to recognize, celebrate, and grow the special, inner and outer qualities that make up who you really are. God challenges you to push past what the world says about being beautiful and instead discover your true image, your true gifts, and your true strengths in God's eyes--things that go beyond outer beauty and explore...

The Media and Me: A Guide to Critical Media Literacy for Young People - Paperback

$18.95

by Ben Boyington (Author), Allison T. Butler (Author), Nolan Higdon (Author)From foundations in critical thinking skills to practical tools and real-life perspectives, this book empowers young adult readers to be independent media users. The Media and Me is a joint production of The Censored Press and Triangle Square Books for Young Readers. During the recent presidential election, "media literacy" became a buzzword that signified the threat media manipulation posed to democratic processes. M...

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by George M. Johnson (Author)New memoir from George M. Johnson, the New York Times bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue--a "deeply impactful" (Nic Stone), "striking and joyful" (Laurie Halse Anderson), and "stunning read" (Publishers Weekly, starred) that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory. This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul -- four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through ear...

ACT Study Guide Premium, 2025: 6 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice - Paperback

$39.94

by Barron's Educational Series (Author), Brian Stewart (Author)Get ready for ACT test day with Barron's and crush your goals. Barron's ACT is the mostup-to-date and comprehensive guide availableto students who want to showcase their collegereadiness, earn top scholarships, and gain admission to the most competitive universities. Internationally known expertauthor and tutor, Brian W. Stewart, a Princeton graduate and perfect ACT score holder, puts his 30,000 plus hours of teachingand tutoring...

Say More: Consent Conversations for Teens - Paperback

$19.95

by Kitty Stryker (Author), Heather Corinna (Foreword by)Talking about consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people who may be navigating their own boundaries for the first time. In Say More, consent culture activist Kitty Stryker guides teenagers in exploring what consent means to them. This timely and practical workbook allows the reader to work at their own pace and in their own way, with concrete examples from Kitty's own youth, prompts inspired by questions teens have asked ...

The Amoeba Sisters' Cartoon Guide to Biology: Science Simplified (Science Book for High School & Middle School Kids) - Paperback

$27.99

by Sarina Peterson (Author), Brianna Rapini (Author)24 Major Biology Topics You Should KnowExplore the wonders of biology inside and outside of the classroom with The Amoeba Sisters' Cartoon Guide to Biology. #1 Best Seller in Ecology for Teens & Young Adults, Teen & Young Adult Experiments & Projects, and Teen & Young Adult History of ScienceScience facts made easy. From the dynamic sister duo behind the beloved Amoeba Sisters YouTube channel, this visual learning book featur...

Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam - Paperback

$18.99

by Thien Pham (Author)A moving young adult graphic memoir about a Vietnamese immigrant boy's search for belonging in America, perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and The Best We Could Do! Thien's first memory isn't a sight or a sound. It's the sweetness of watermelon and the saltiness of fish. It's the taste of the foods he ate while adrift at sea as his family fled Vietnam. After the Pham family arrives at a refugee camp in Thailand, they struggle to survive. Things don't get much easi...

Big Bangs and Black Holes: A Graphic Novel Guide to the Universe - Hardcover

$24.99

by Jérémie Francfort (Author), Herji (Illustrator), Jeffrey K. Butt (Translator)Go back in time with Nobel Prize winner Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the universe!Go back in time with Nobel Prize-winner Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the universe and meet the great names in physics, from Newton to Einstein and many more. This graphic novel guide to the universe explains the universe's most complex ideas in a way anyone can understand. It's a book full of adventure--as w...

Living La Vida English: Aprende Inglés Con Truquitos Para Cada Momento / Living La Vida English - Paperback

$21.95

by María G. Durán (Author)LA GUÍA DEFINITIVA DE TRUQUITOS PARA QUE EMPIECES A LIVING LA VIDA ENGLISH Tienes una videollamada de trabajo in English y necesitas algún truquito para responderla? Estás travelling a UK o USA y no sabes cómo pedir indicaciones? No sabes cómo pedir your favourite dish en un restaurante? Estás blocked por tener que enviar un email en inglés? Descubre con María Speaks English los mejores truquitos para cada uno de los ámbitos de tu vida: - Supera las pregun...

Marked Man: Frank Serpico's Inside Battle Against Police Corruption - Hardcover

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by John Florio (Author), Ouisie Shapiro (Author)1971. Brooklyn, New York. Undercover cop Frank Serpico is knocking on a drug dealer's door. His partners are there to back him up, but when the door opens, he's staring down the barrel of a gun--and his partners are nowhere to be found. For more than a century, the New York Police Department had been plagued by corruption, with cops openly taking bribes from gamblers and drug dealers. Not Serpico. He refused to take dirty money and fought to she...

Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire - Library Binding

$52.18

by Ferin Davis Anderson (Author), Stephanie Sammartino McPherson (Author)Wildfire is a natural process that takes place in forests and grasslands all over the world. In dry conditions, a single spark can rapidly transform into flames that stretch for miles and sweep across the landscape, burning away everything in their path. Although commonly seen as destructive and deadly, fire is a necessary part of ecosystems; they refresh the land and allow for new plant growth. Environmental scientist F...

101 Life Skills and Tips for Teens - How to succeed in school, boost your self-confidence, set goals, save money, cook, clean, start a business and lo - Paperback

$25.90

by Matilda Walsh (Author)The Ultimate Life Skills Guide for Teenagers: How to Succeed in School, Relationships, and LifeBeing a teenager isn't easy! From growing up, dealing with school, peer pressure and everything in between, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of oneself. But don't panic! The 101 Life Skills and Tips for Teens is here to help. This book is a comprehensive guide to help teens develop the skills they need to thrive at home, in school, in all relationships and life. With...

This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work - Paperback

$14.99

by Tiffany Jewell (Author), Aurelia Durand (Illustrator)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Recommended by Oprah's Book Club, ESSENCE, We Need Diverse Books, ellentube, Brit + Co, PureWow, Teen Vogue, Time, New York, USA TODAY, and TODAY.com Also available: This Book Is Anti-Racist Journal, a guided journal with more than 50 activities to support your anti-racism journey Who are you? What is racism? Where does it come from? Why does it exist? What can you do to disrupt it? Learn about social iden...

The Case for Christ Graduate Edition: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus - Hardcover

$16.99

by Lee Strobel (Author), Jane Vogel (With)Every graduate faces important decisions about their future, but the most important question they must ask themselves is: What do I believe in? Bestselling author Lee Strobel explores this very question in The Case for Christ Graduate Edition, using his award-winning journalistic skills to investigate Jesus and prove once and for all whether the claims about him are true. With its elegant design and ribbon marker, this beautiful keepsake makes a perfe...

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by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (Author)NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST - One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a nation."Karla's book sheds light on people's personal experiences and allows their stories to be told and their voices to be heard."--Selena Gomez FINALIST FOR THE NBCC JOHN LEONARD AWARD - NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE LOS ANGELES TIM...

Taigi: Fluency Unlocked: Tâi-gí Ū Liàn-tńg - Paperback

$33.75

by Úi-Pek Ong (Foreword by), Têng-Têng Tīⁿ (Author)A Taigi textbook created specifically for English speaking children.Children Friendly: We understand that for a language to survive and prosper, it is crucial to nurture the next generation of native users. We made the conscious decision to design the book with a conversation-based, graphic-aided, intuitive learning experience, particularly suitable for preschool audiences, (but equally effective for other age groups and even adults).Pe̍h-ōe-...

Live: Remain Alive, Be Alive at a Specified Time, Have an Exciting or Fulfilling Life - Hardcover

$19.99

by Sadie Robertson Huff (Author), Beth Clark (With)There's a big difference between being alive and knowing how to truly live. Live, from New York Times bestselling author Sadie Robertson, addresses life's most difficult issues and choices in fun, practical, and biblical ways, leading you to engage with God's truth in a world that is growing more overwhelming and confusing.To be alive is something that happens to you, but to truly live is something you choose to do each day. As Sadie says, "W...

Choose Kindness: 3-Minute Devotions for Teen Girls - Paperback

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by Kristin Weber (Author)Got 3 minutes? . . . This delightful devotional that encourages teen girls, ages 13-18, to take a few moments of your day to quiet your spirit, think on God's amazing love for you, and to choose kindness in your thoughts, words, and actions. Dozens of just-right-sized readings pack a powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration and are designed to meet teens right where you are in life. In only 3 short minutes, your heart will be on its way to showing oth...

The Purpose Driven Life Selected Thoughts and Scriptures for the Graduate: Keepsake Edition, Fully Updated - Hardcover

$16.99

by Rick Warren (Author)This beautiful keepsake book provides a priceless reminder of the bountiful life God has planned for your graduates, helping them uncover and understand His purpose for their life.Graduates have choices to make beyond what college to attend or what job to accept. What will they do with their lives? And for whom will they live?Based on the New York Times bestseller The Purpose Driven Life, the collection of thoughts and Scriptures inside these pages will help high school...

Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed - Hardcover

$20.99

by Dashka Slater (Author)YALSA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION WINNER ● From the New York Times-bestselling author of The 57 Bus comes Accountable, a propulsive and thought-provoking true story about the revelation of a racist social media account that changes everything for a group of high school students and begs the question: What does it mean to be held accountable for harm that takes place behind a screen? "Powerful, timely, and delicately written." --Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times...

Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice - Hardcover

$19.99

by Bryan Stevenson (Author)The young adult adaptation of the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestseller Just Mercy--now a major motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan, Jaime Foxx, and Brie Larson and the subject of an HBO documentary feature! In this very personal work--adapted from the original #1 bestseller, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so"--acclaimed lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson offers a glimpse into the...

Senderos Fronterizos: Breaking Through (Spanish Edition) - Paperback

$9.99

by Francisco Jiménez (Author)Sin amargura ni sentimentalismo, Francisco Jiménez termina de contar la historia de su juventud en esta conmovedora secuela a Cajas de cartón. At the age of fourteen, Francisco Jimenez, together with his older brother Roberto and his mother, are caught by la migra. Forced to leave their home, the entire family travels all night for twenty hours by bus, arriving at the U.S. and Mexican border in Nogales, Arizona. In the months and years that follow, Francisco, his...

Quiet-Time Prayers for a Teen Girl's Heart: 180 Comforting Conversations with God - Paperback

$5.99

by Hilary Bernstein (Author)Wrap your soul in the comfort of the Creator. You will envelop your soul in the comfort of the Creator as you read through 180 just-right-sized, devotional-like prayers that will meet you right where you are. Whether you're struggling with feelings of insecurity and anxiety or you're feeling courageous and confident, you will encounter just the inspiration and encouragement you need to strengthen your faith. Touching on truth-filled scriptures and topics like beau...

$14.99

by Tyler Feder (Author)This acclaimed graphic memoir that Kirkus calls "cathartic and uplifting" is the tale of losing a parent and what it feels like to grieve and to move forward. "I can't recommend this kind, funny, and poignant memoir enough. It's an intimate, life-affirming story of resilience that feels like a good friend." --Mari Andrew, author of Am I There Yet? Tyler Feder had just white-knuckled her way through her first year of college when her super cool mom was diagnosed with lat...