Young Adult Nonfiction

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The Future of Science Is Female: The Brilliant Minds Shaping the 21st Century (Gift for Teenage Girls 13-15) - Hardcover

$19.95

by Zara Stone (Author)Women Scientists and Entrepreneurs You Should Know "A book that is sure to inspire a new generation of girls in STEM. Educational and inspiring!" ─ Felicia Day, New York Times bestseller, American actress, gamer, writer, web series creator, and queen of the geeks.#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Inventions and History of Science and Biographies. From saving the oceans to improving the rehabilitation and job prospects of people struggling in prison, these badass f...

Sassy, The Trouble Maker: A Pet's Adventures - Paperback

$18.38

by Timothy Heath (Author)"Sassy, the Troublemaker" is a delightful story for children about a family pet who lives up to her name, "SASSY". From the time she entered her forever home, she gets into one adventure after another and makes life very exciting for herself and her family. Although she is constantly in trouble, Sassy really does try to do better. But as always, trouble finds her time and time again. This story has become a favorite of the author's family, as this story is a real life...

Master Guide to Drawing Anime: Romance: How to Draw the Popular Character Types Step by Step - A How to Draw Anime / Manga Step by Step Book Series - Paperback

$21.99

by Christopher Hart (Author)From young love to heartbreak, the fourth anime drawing book in Christopher Hart's bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series helps users learn to draw the hugely popular Romance anime genre. The newest addition to Christopher Hart's bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series takes on one of the most popular styles in Japanese cartoons: Romance. It provides an overview of romance subgenres and teaches every aspect of drawing romance anime, from common ...

Discovering Words: English * French * Cree -- Updated Edition - Paperback

$10.00

by Neepin Auger (Author)Now available in multiple formats, including this quality paperback edition for kids 3-5, Neepin Auger's books have become some of the best-selling resources for children to learn basic English, Cree, and French words and concepts. Neepin Auger's colorful books for young children have collectively sold well over 20,000 copies since they first appeared on the market. With more and more parents and educators looking for genuine Indigenous resources, Discovering Words wil...

You Too Can Get Your Hustle on - Paperback

$22.99

by Undray Sirmans (Author)Are you a hustler at heart but have yet to implement your plan? Have you ever just stepped out the box? Do you feel like you could improve your life but just don't know where to start? Or perhaps you have the potential and you want to increase your income and lifestyle. It's now time to adhere to the proper guidance and execute that plan. Starting your own business, hustle may seem a bit overwhelming, but it's really not. He will inform you on many tips and secrets t...

The Poison of Porn: Helping young men navigate safely away from pornography - Paperback

$20.14

by Frank R. Shivers (Author)The Poison of Porn is written to combat pornography's aggressive appeal to the sensual appetite of the flesh by helping young men know how to navigate safely away from it. Firm boundaries (self-imposed) enveloped this writing. (1. It would expose pornography's cause, curse, and cure without detailing its raunchiness through the inclusion of "examples" depicting its vile and distasteful material. A diligent effort was made to make the book nothing more than "PG" in ...

College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities: A Planning and Advocacy Guide for Teens With LD, ADHD, ASD, and More - Paperback

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by Cynthia G. Simpson (Author), Vicky G. Spencer (Author)College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities (2nd ed.) offers students the knowledge, guidance, and strategies they need to effectively choose a college, prepare for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience. This revised edition: Outlines the rights and responsibilities of students with learning disabilities Gives advice on talking to professors and peers, getting involved, and asking for and receivi...

Physical Education for Young People with Disabilities: A Handbook of Practical Ideas Created by Practitioners for Practitioners - Paperback

$64.78

by Rebecca Foster (Editor), Lerverne Barber (Editor)Physical Education for Young People with Disabilities explores a range of methods that will support teachers to be more inclusive in their practice when planning and teaching Physical Education. Offering many practical ideas to include pupils with specific additional needs across a range of activity areas, such as athletics, dance, gymnastics and swimming, this book will increase practitioners' confidence, enabling them to feel equipped to m...

Strong Women: 15 Biographies of Influential Women History Overlooked - Paperback

$12.99

by Kari Koeppel (Author)Celebrate, share, and take to heart the unsung accomplishments of these unflappable strong womenThere are so many more incredible women throughout history than you've been taught. You might know some of the most famous and rebellious, but this is your chance to get to know 15 equally powerful strong women who quietly broke barriers and made a lasting impact.From 10th-century novelist Murasaki Shikibu to 19th-century self-made millionaire Madam C.J. Walker, you'll learn...

Your Child's First Teacher Is You - Paperback

$24.41

by Miriam Lukken (Author)It's easy--and fun--to prepare your child for kindergarten...and for a successful future Many parents assume their child's education starts at kindergarten, but it actually begins the moment you hold your baby in your arms. During the first three years of a child's life, their brain is developing at lightning speed--and by age five, their brain has developed 90% of its capacity. Don't panic As your child's very first teacher, you have the power to prepare him or her ...

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by Angela Broyles (Author), Sandi Harvey (Editor), Maria Yasaka Beck (Designed by)This enlightening study teaches history as it relates not only to the state of Alabama butto the United States as a whole. Studying this text will provide a basic and expandedknowledge of Alabama history, while also encouraging readers to embark on furtherhistorical research. Its design features tools to retain comprehension and to create aquest for more information. As a bonus feature, a literary list in the ba...

Amendment XIX: Granting Women the Right to Vote - Paperback

$34.38

by Carrie Fredericks (Editor)Editor Carrie Fredericks has compiled compelling essays and primary sources on the Nineteenth Amendment, which grants the right to vote to women. Essay sources include Frederick Douglass, Ellen DuBois, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, The New York Times, The Associated Press, James E. Potter, and Gloria Steinem. Number of Pages: 168 Dimensions: 0.36 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: February 28, 2009

Amendments XVIII and XXI: Prohibition and Repeal - Paperback

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by Sylvia Engdahl (Editor)This volume presents the legal concepts of the Eighteenth and Twenty-first Amendments in an engagingly simplified, easily understandable way, while reflecting provisions in both the national and state curriculum standards. Readers will look at these two amendments in historical context, examining how they have been tested in the courts and present current controversies and debates. Lastly, readers will examine each amendment's current relevance. Number of Pages: 224 ...

Budget-Friendly College Cookbook: Eating Well with Limited Space, Storage, and Savings - Paperback

$11.99

by Sara Lundberg (Author)Tiny fridge, tiny budget, big appetite-a college student's guide to eating well Early classes, final exams, and the occasional party-college students have enough on their plate without worrying about how to put food on it. The Budget-Friendly College Cookbook is your go-to guide for nutritionally navigating your college years on your own with tasty meals like BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza and Pesto Pasta in a Mug that require minimal appliances and ingredients. Learn...

Making Livonia: Actors and Networks in the Medieval and Early Modern Baltic Sea Region - Paperback

$89.08

by Anu Mänd (Editor), Marek Tamm (Editor)The region called Livonia (corresponding to modern Estonia and Latvia) emerged out of the rapid transformation caused by the conquest, Christianisation and colonisation on the north-east shore of the Baltic Sea in the late twelfth and the early thirteenth centuries. These radical changes have received increasing scholarly notice over the last few decades. However, less attention has been devoted to the interplay between the new and the old structures a...

Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape - Hardcover

$100.42

by Akira Goto (Author)Goto introduces the diverse and multilayered skylore and cultural astron- omy of the peoples of the Japanese Archipelago.Going as far back as the Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun periods, this book examines the significance of constellations in the daily life of farmers, fishermen, sailors, priests, and the ruling classes throughout Japan's ancient and medieval history. As well as covering the systems of the dominant Japanese people, he also explores the astronomy of the Ainu peo...

1200 Fun, Random & Interesting Facts To Win Trivia! - Fact Books For Kids (Boys and Girls Age 12 - 15) - Paperback

$13.66

by Scott Matthews (Author)Did you know that self-discipline is a better indicator of success than your IQ score? Did you know that the Walt Disney Company is the world's second biggest buyer of explosives? Did you know that oxygen masks in airplanes aren't actually connected to an oxygen tank? They instead use a chemical reaction to generate it on the spot.In these 1200 facts you're going to learn more than you learned from all your high school teachers combined. It's full of interesting info...

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by Sara Salam (Author)Remember when feelings were more than feelings, time was immaterial and love was immutable? This poetry collection is a product of the teen experience. An experiment in love and feeling, it captures the rawness and complexity of what it's like to be a teen in the 21st century. Originally written by Sara Salam during her high school years, each poem represents an attempt to develop her voice and express her self - a teenage girl with so much to say who found the courage t...

From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial That Galvanized the Asian American Movement - Hardcover

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by Paula Yoo (Author)America in 1982: Japanese car companies are on the rise and believed to be putting U.S. autoworkers out of their jobs. Anti-Asian American sentiment simmers, especially in Detroit. A bar fight turns fatal, leaving a Chinese American man, Vincent Chin, beaten to death at the hands of two white men, autoworker Ronald Ebens and his stepson, Michael Nitz.Paula Yoo has crafted a searing examination of the killing and the trial and verdicts that followed. When Ebens and Nitz pl...

18th Birthday Guest Book: Keepsake Gift for Men and Women Turning 18 - Hardback with Funny Ice Sheet-Frozen Cover Themed Decorations & Supplies, Perso - Hardcover

$31.66

by Luis Lukesun (Author)"Turning 18 is a huge milestone, and what better way to remember it than with our '18th Birthday Guest Book' - a keepsake memory journal with a fun and cool ice sheet-frozen cover!"Stepping into adulthood is a significant event, and our guest book is here to make sure it's celebrated and remembered in style. From heartfelt messages to memorable pictures, this book will be a treasure trove of memories for years to come!Book Features: Ample Space for Entries: With 105...

We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World - Paperback

$12.99

by Malala Yousafzai (Author)In this powerful book, Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai introduces the people behind the statistics and news stories about the millions of people displaced worldwide. After her father was murdered, Maria escaped in the middle of the night with her mother. Zaynab was out of school for two years as she fled war before landing in America. Her sister, Sabreen, survived a harrowing journey to Italy. Ajida escaped horrific v...

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by Mark Wheeller (Author)Game Over tells the harrowing story of teenager Breck Bednar, who was groomed over the internet and brutally murdered on 17 February 2014 by someone he met online.Author BiographyMark Wheeller began writing whilst a student at Marlwood Comprehensive School, Bristol. After teaching drama for thirty-six years he retired in July 2015 to concentrate on writing and delivering Drama/Theatre workshops to students and teachers across the world. Mark is one of the most-perform...

18th Birthday Guest Book: Keepsake Gift for Men and Women Turning 18 - Hardback with Funny Gold Balloon Hearts Themed Decorations and Supplies, Person - Hardcover

$31.66

by Luis Lukesun (Author)"Turning 18 is a big deal! Celebrate this milestone with our '18th Birthday Guest Book', a keepsake memory journal that adds fun and joy to the special day."Embrace adulthood with a bang! Our fun and quirky gold balloon hearts themed guest book is the perfect accessory for your 18th birthday bash. It's a treasure trove of memories that will last a lifetime!Book Highlights: A Celebration of Adulthood: With 120 pages in total, there's plenty of room for your guests to...

Albert Schweitzer: An Adventurer for Humanity - Hardcover

$43.15

by Harold E. Robles (Author), Rhena Schweitzer Miller (Preface by), Christian Will (Afterword by)Dr. Albert Schweitzer was one of the greatest humanitarians the world has ever known. This biography for young readers chronicles his long life and accomplished career. Generously illustrated with rare photographs, Albert Schweitzer: An Adventurer for Humanity takes readers through young Albert's early years in Germany. We learn of his love of music, and of the studies in theology and philosophy t...

Be More Vegan: The Young Person's Guide to Going (a Bit More) Plant-Based! - Hardcover

$16.95

by Niki Webster (Author)"From soups to pasta to curries, these plant-based dishes (containing no meat, eggs, or dairy) cover a range of tempting options for all tastes, and each recipe is accompanied by a bright, colorful photo. No boring salads to be seen here...a fine choice." --Kirkus Reviews We all want to be a bit more vegan...and this book shows you how. Whether you're ready to commit to a fully plant-based lifestyle or you'd just like to add a few meat-free dishes to your weekly meal...

Getting Your Point Across In Writing - Paperback

$28.73

by Heron Books (Created by)In a friendly and inviting way, this book covers the main topics useful for writing essays that have impact. Number of Pages: 78 Dimensions: 0.16 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 19, 2020

$24.14

by Walter Wynn II (Author)"A Conversation Piece" takes an in depth look, into African history in America. Chapter 1 attempts to thread the pragmatic life and religious faith of the African struggle in America into the needle of Christian Theology and European hypocrisy - both interwoven and expressed in their relationship to their religion."Centuries of actions, reactions and inactions were taken by people of faith - some who have done absolutely nothing to right the wrongs done by unscrupul...

Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) Professionals: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

$72.90

by Tracy Brown Hamilton (Author)This book walks you through the steps of deciding whether an NGO career is right for you and understanding the types of roles available within the sector.Author BiographyTracy Brown Hamilton is a writer, editor, and journalist based in the Netherlands. She has written many books on topics ranging from parenting to economics, careers to pop culture. She lives with her husband and three children. Number of Pages: 110 Dimensions: 0.26 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes P...

A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) - Paperback

$84.92

by George Saintsbury (Author)Reproduction of the original: A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) by George Saintsbury Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.79 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN Publication Date: August 15, 2020

The Millionaire Mindset: The Secret Mindset to Becoming Wealthy and Successful - Paperback

$18.70

by Max Smith (Author)Don't you want to be successful? I know you are in a tough situation right now. You are struggling to get by, you are behind on bills, you are driving an old car that you don't want to be driving and you have no money to spare. Deep down though, you know you are different. You know for a fact you are going to make it, that you are destined for something greater than living pay check to pay check. Everyone seems to be looking down on you, they think you are never going to ...

Worship Graffiti: Faith Building Activity Journal - Paperback

$24.41

by Greg Bretz (Author)Worship Graffiti is a different type of faith building journal full of hope and encouragement. The goal is to communicate a creative visual message of motivation, strength, and freedom. It will build your faith and saturate you in truth. Seeing God's Word come alive with exciting and creative visuals will inspire and uplift you as you go through the book. Number of Pages: 78 Dimensions: 0.21 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 04, 2020

Can't Believe I'm Saying This to My Mum: Mark Wheeller Contemporary Duologues - Paperback

$20.11

by Mark Wheeller (Author)A brand-new collection of duologues for actors of all ranges and genders, selected by Mark himself from his best-loved plays. Author BiographyMark Wheeller began writing whilst a student at Marlwood Comprehensive School, Bristol. After teaching drama for thirty-six years he retired in July 2015 to concentrate on writing and delivering Drama/Theatre workshops to students and teachers across the world. Mark is one of the most-performed playwrights in Britain. Too Much ...