Young Adult Nonfiction

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The ADHD Teen Survival Guide: Your Launchpad to an Amazing Life - Paperback

$19.39

by Soli Lazarus (Author), Kara McHale (Illustrator)The ultimate guide on how to survive the trials and tribulations of being an ADHD teen. Bursting with fun, vibrant illustrations and featuring the voices and insights of ADHD teens just like you! This book is packed full of facts and tried and tested practical tips, tricks and advice (that actually work!) to help you build confidence and self-belief to better navigate the world as an ADHD Teen. Covering topics such as school, procrastination ...

Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Day (a Graphic Novel) - Paperback

$17.99

by Dan Nott (Author)We use water, electricity, and the internet every day--but how do they actually work? And what's the plan to keep them running for years to come? This nonfiction science graphic novel takes readers on a journey from how the most essential systems were developed to how they are implemented in our world today and how they will be used in the future. What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric ligh...

$20.00

by Tara Westover (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER - One of the most acclaimed books of our time: an unforgettable memoir about a young woman who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University "Extraordinary . . . an act of courage and self-invention."--The New York Times NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW - ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOK...

Lost Ocean: An Inky Adventure and Coloring Book for Adults - Paperback

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by Johanna Basford (Author)From the creator of the worldwide bestsellers Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, a beautiful new coloring book that takes you on a magical journey beneath the waves. With this coloring book for adults, Johanna Basford invites color-inners of all ages to discover an enchanting underwater world hidden in the depths of the sea. Through intricate pen and ink illustrations to complete, color, and embellish, readers will meet shoals of exotic fish, curious octopuses, an...

Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March - Paperback

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by Lynda Blackmon Lowery (Author), Elspeth Leacock (With), Susan Buckley (With)A memoir of the Civil Rights Movement from one of its youngest heroes--now in paperback will an all-new discussion guide. As the youngest marcher in the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Albama, Lynda Blackmon Lowery proved that young adults can be heroes. Jailed eleven times before her fifteenth birthday, Lowery fought alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. for the rights of African-Americans. In this...

Acting for Young Actors: For Money or Just for Fun - Paperback

$16.95

by Mary Lou Belli (Author), Dinah Lenney (Author)Do you know a teen that's been bitten by the acting bug? Here's just the book they need Acting for Young Actors, aimed at teens and tweens, lets kids hone their skills and develop their craft. It begins with the five W's: WHO am I? WHAT do I want? WHY do I want it? WHERE am I? WHEN does this event take place? Sounds basic - but many young child actors are told simply to "get up there and act." This book explores each of these questions, using ...

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by Youcat Foundation (Author)DOCAT is "revealing the secret" to young people around the world.DOCAT helps young people to know and live Catholic Social Teaching.It's a great, practical follow up to YOUCAT, the hugely popular Youth Catechism, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Drawing on Scripture, YOUCAT, the Catechism, and the Compendium of Catholic Social Teaching, DOCAT shows young people how to work toward building a "civilization of love".Features include: - Popular Q & A...

Ultimate Dot to Dot: Extreme Puzzle Challenge - Paperback

$12.99

by Gareth Moore (Author)This is the perfect coloring activity book for kids and adults! Connect the dots fans will have amazing new puzzles that will captivate, motivate, and scintillate for hours on end!Devilishly difficult...and SO fun! Put pen to paper and you'll soon discover amazing animals, stunning objects, and intricate scenes. Watch everything from lions to lizards, owls, and peacocks magically appear as you complete these challenging puzzles that dare you to keep connecting those do...

Color & Frame - Painted Deserts (Adult Coloring Book) - Spiral

$9.70

by New Seasons (Author), Publications International Ltd (Author)Color and Frame - Painted Deserts coloring book is filled with whimsical art based on desert scenes, plants, and animals. 31 images to color. Images range in complexity. 8 x10 inch, perforated, one-sided pages are easy to tear out so you can frame or share. Thicker paper helps prevent marker or pen from bleeding through to the next page. Spiral binding allows pages to lie flat while coloring. This coloring book is made for grown...

Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life - Hardcover

$25.00

by DK (Author)How to use your astrological sign's birth horoscope to transform every area of your life. Learn how to interpret the positions of the zodiac signs, sun, moon and other planets to better understand yourself and your place in the world around you. The book outlines the key principles of astrology and pinpoints ways you can use it as a form of self-help. This ancient art can help you improve many different areas of your life--from your personal and professional relationships to you...

The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology That Changed Our World - Hardcover

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by Rachel Ignotofsky (Author)A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world--from the abacus to the smartphone--and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science."A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond--I loved it."--Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry PiONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public...

Brain Games - Sticker by Number: Be Cool - Spiral

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by Publications International Ltd (Author), New Seasons (Author), Brain Games (Author)This Sticker by Number book offers a compelling activity that will keep your brain engaged as you create totally cool 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 an...

Worlds of Wonder: A Coloring Book for the Curious - Paperback

$17.95

by Johanna Basford (Author)From the creator of the worldwide bestsellers World of Flowers and Lost Ocean, a beautiful new coloring book that takes you on a captivating journey through imagined and fantastical realms. This isn't just a book; rather, it is a magical portal to many wondrous worlds. Within these pages you'll find tree-top castles, floating islands, and fairytale villages, all waiting to be brought to life in your colors. Go on an adventure and let your imagination roam from world...

The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition - Hardcover

$33.00

by Anne Frank (Author), Susan Massotty (Translator), Otto H. Frank (Editor)The diary as Anne Frank wrote it: "The single most compelling personal account of the Holocaust ... remains astonishing and excruciating" (The New York Times Book Review). In a modern translation, this definitive edition contains entries about Anne's burgeoning sexuality and confrontations with her mother that were cut from previous editions. Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl is among the most enduring documents o...

Women in Space: 23 Stories of First Flights, Scientific Missions, and Gravity-Breaking Adventures - Paperback

$14.99

by Karen B. Gibson (Author)When Valentina Tereshkova blasted off aboard Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963, she became the first woman to rocket into space. It would be 19 years before another woman got a chance--cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982--followed by American astronaut Sally Ride a year later. By breaking the stratospheric ceiling, these women forged a path for many female astronauts, cosmonauts, and mission specialists to follow. Women in Space profiles 23 pioneers, including Eileen Col...

#Notyourprincess: Voices of Native American Women - Paperback

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by Charleyboy (Editor), Leatherdale (Editor)Whether looking back to a troubled past or welcoming a hopeful future, the powerful voices of Indigenous women across North America resound in this book. In the same style as the best-selling Dreaming in Indian, #NotYourPrincess presents an eclectic collection of poems, essays, interviews, and art that combine to express the experience of being a Native woman. Stories of abuse, humiliation, and stereotyping are countered by the voices of passionate ...

Battlefield of the Mind for Teens: Winning the Battle in Your Mind - Paperback

$17.99

by Joyce Meyer (Author)Made teen-friendly with contemporary language, BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND FOR TEENS equips a new audience desperately in need of guidance with a means of winning the war raging inside them. Author BiographyJOYCE MEYER is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. Her broadcast, Enjoying Everyday Life, airs daily on hundreds of television networks and radio stations worldwide. Joyce has written nearly 100 inspirational bo...

The Astronomy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)Since the dawn of humankind, people have looked upward to the heavens and tried to understand them. This encyclopedia takes you on an expedition through time and space to discover our place in the universe. We invite you to take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Explore the cosmos, from planets to black holes, the Big Bang, and everything in-between! Get ready to discover the story of the universe one page at a time! This educational book for young adults will lau...

Respect the MIC: Celebrating 20 Years of Poetry from a Chicagoland High School - Paperback

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by Peter Kahn (Editor), Hanif Abdurraqib (Editor), Dan Sully Sullivan (Editor)An expansive, moving poetry anthology, representing 20 years of poetry from students and alumni of Chicago's Oak Park River Forest High School Spoken Word Club -- now in paperback! "Poets I know sometimes joke that the poetry club at Oak Park River Forest High School is the best MFA program in the Chicagoland area. Like all great jokes, this one is dead serious." -Eve L. Ewing, award-winning poet, playwright, schola...

Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens - Paperback

$24.00

by Diana Winston (Author)Many of today's teenagers are tired of the pressure to compete and consume-and are looking for a different way to live their lives. This book offers an alternative: the 2,500-year old practice of Buddhism.Written in a style that will have immediate appeal to young "seekers" and those wanting to understand the ancient teachings, this book addresses such relevant topics as peer pressure, emotional difficulties, stress, fostering peace, and even protecting the environmen...

Niv, Quest Study Bible for Teens, Hardcover, Navy, Comfort Print: The Question and Answer Bible - Hardcover

$39.99

by Christianity Today Intl (Editor), Zondervan (Author)Helps teens answer the most common (and uncommon) questions they have about the BibleTeens will find answers to thousands of questions about the Bible in the NIV Quest Study Bible for Teens, including how God's Word fits with their lives, their struggles, and their world. Over 7,000 question and answer notes clarify passages in the Bible. More than 360 articles explore 20 "Big Ideas"--topics that teens, youth leaders, and parents said wer...

How to Love: A Guide to Feelings and Relationships for Everyone: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover

$17.99

by Alex Norris (Author), Alex Norris (Illustrator)A guide for dating, relationships, and identity--from a wildly popular web comic artist. Isn't it wonderful when love strikes? We connect with someone beautiful and interesting and suddenly--feelings. But what to do when that first crush levels you? When sparks fly and then fizzle? Or when love just . . . hurts? Aimed at both young people who are just starting out in their love lives and those with more experience seeking a fresh perspective, ...

Brain Games - Sticker by Number: Ocean Treasures (13 Images to Sticker) - Spiral

$10.87

by Publications International Ltd (Author), New Seasons (Author), Brain Games (Author)Keep your brain engaged while creating fun, beautiful art, with Sticker by Number Ocean Treasures! Includes 13 ocean themed images to sticker. Images range in difficulty. Spiral binding and perforated pages make it easy to use! Made for adults but kids can enjoy as well! 8 x 10 inch pages. As in color or paint-by-number, each design is divided into dozens of spaces. Each space has number that corresponds ...

Crochet Animal Friends: Techniques & Patterns - Spiral

$9.70

by Publications International Ltd (Author)Learn to crochet 8 adorable animals! Discover the yarn, hook, stuffing, safety eyes, and other supplies you'll need to crochet animals. Learn crochet techniques and stitches with easy step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs. Follow 8 crochet patterns to make a bear, fox, bunny, frog, turtle, skunk, whale, and cat! Patterns feature helpful tips, large colorful photographs, and detailed demonstrations of special steps. All patte...

Digital SAT Practice Questions, Fourth Edition: More Than 800 Questions for Digital SAT Prep 2025 + Tips + Online Practice - Paperback

$24.99

by Philip Geer (Author), Stephen A. Reiss (Author)Be prepared for exam day with Barron's. Trusted content from SAT experts! Barron's Digital SAT Practice Questions, Fourth Edition includes a brief introduction and overview of the digital exam for the SAT as well as the Reading, Writing, and Math sections plus all the practice you need to feel confident on exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron's--all content is written and reviewed by SAT experts In-depth overview of ...

Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism

$32.99

Report copyright infringementby Sarah Wynn-Williams (Author)An explosive memoir charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them. From trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind the scenes, this searing memoir exposes bot...

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by David Crookes (Author), Andrew Gillett (Author), Liz Upton (Author)Take inspiration from the golden age of video games and learn how to write your own modern classicsCode the Classics Volume 1 not only tells the stories of some of the seminal video games of the 1970s and 1980s, but shows you how to create your own games inspired by them, following examples programmed by Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton. In this book, you'll learn how to run and edit the games in this book by installing Pyth...

Large Print Easy Color & Frame - Stress Free (Adult Coloring Book) - Spiral

$9.88

by New Seasons (Author), Publications International Ltd (Author)Rediscover the simple joy of coloring! Features 31 relaxing coloring pages, including cacti, butterflies, flowers, mandalas, and more. Large-print images range in complexity. 8 x 10 inch, perforated, one-sided pages are easy to tear out and frame. Thicker paper helps prevent marker or pen from bleeding through. Spiral binding allows pages to lie flat while coloring. This coloring book is made for grown-ups but all age...

The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together - Paperback

$21.00

by Heather McGhee (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD - One of today's most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone--not just for people of color. WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time, The Washington Post, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ms. magazine, BookRiot, Library Journal...

GED Test Prep 2024-2025: 2 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online - Paperback

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by Caren Van Slyke (Author)With realistic practice, proven strategies, and expert guidance, Kaplan's GED Test Prep 2024-2025 (English edition, US exam) gives you everything you need to pass the test. Kaplan is the official partner for online prep for the GED test, and our content is 100% aligned with the GED test objectives. Kaplan's GED Test Prep 2024-2025 is designed to be your one-stop self-study guide so you can prep at your own pace, on your own schedule. We're so confident that GED Test...

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by Adam Eli (Author), Ashley Lukashevsky (Illustrator)A 2021 Sydney Taylor Notable Book "The new manifesto for how we as queer people could and should navigate the world. It's the holding hand I never had--but wish I did."--Troye Sivan, Golden Globe nominated-singer, songwriter, and actor "With the persistence of queerphobia all around the world, this book is absolutely necessary, even vital."--Édouard Louis, internationally bestselling author of History of Violence "To Eli's credit, all of t...

Thrill Seekers: 15 Remarkable Women in Extreme Sports - Paperback

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by Ann McCallum Staats (Author)What is the allure of the extreme? Who are the women who seek out and excel at sports outside the conventional, such as cave diving, wingsuit flying, or Formula 1 racing? This collection of female adventure dynamos is as fascinating as it is empowering. Thrill Seekers introduces readers to a diverse and fascinating selection of women whose determination, grit, and courage have propelled each of them into a life far from the sidelines. Each chapter introduces rea...