Young Adult Nonfiction

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by Mona Kiran (Author), Sarasee Kiran (Author), Sylee Kiran (Author)Puberty is a time of storm and stress. Your body is going through a lot of physical, emotional, and social changes. Menstruation is often described as "the M word." You may have heard about it and worried about it for a long time. Menstruation is not an unpleasant and undesirable event. It is a healthy sign of your body changing into an adult body. This book is your guide to understanding what menstruation is, why it happens ...

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by Christy Knockleby (Author)Explore the Bible from a secular, agnostic viewpoint. Learn about how the beliefs of the ancient Israelites and Judeans changed as their kingdoms faced attack from the Assyrians and Babylonians. During the time of the Persian empire they had another opportunity to define themselves religiously as a community with a temple but no monarchy. Ancient prophecies were interpreted in new light as times passed and circumstances changed. Number of Pages: 140 Dimensions: 0...

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by Harper Hall (Author)Discover Some Good Vibes Through Coloring Today Do you or your teen like coloring books and coloring pages? Do you or your loved ones want to be inspired and lifted with a coloring book, jam-packed with good vibes?Introducing The Ultimate Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens As you already know, good vibes can be very soothing and vital to a young mind that is developing And they're even better when you can color them That's why we have decided to combine two great idea...

Great American Women in Science and Environment - Paperback

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by D. J. Mathews (Author)Why does anyone develop an interest in science? Why should anyone care about saving the environment? Curiosity is part of it. Curiosity, with some support and inspiration. In "Great American Women in Science and Environment," we meet some very curious women who early in life have a great interest in science and nature. Elizabeth Blackwell, the third of eight children, was needed for caretaking, but it was a sick woman who encouraged her to study to be our first woman...

The One and Only Saviour of the World - Paperback

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by Carlee Yardley (Author)Have you ever picked up a Bible and wondered where in the world you should start reading?The gospels are a good place to start, but which one should you choose? Matthew, Mark, Luke or John? You might not know this, but while Luke writes about Mary and the angel, and the shepherds in the fields, only Matthew mentions the wise men with their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Luke recounts the story of Zacchaeus and the parable of the prodigal son, but if you don't...

Albert Schweitzer: An Adventurer for Humanity - Paperback

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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...

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by Daniel King -. Robertson (Author), Lasandra Brevard (Illustrator)Based on the poem "For Colored Boys" by Daniel King-Robertson, This book is a profound and inspirational glimpse into the difficulty surrounding young men of color. Using imagery and poetry to affirm them in their abilities and emotional health. Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.11 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 08, 2020

Capoeira: An Exercise of the Soul - Paperback

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by C. Daniel Dawson (Text by (Art/Photo Books))The Atlantic slave trade caused havoc on the cultures and political states of Africa and led to the forced migration of millions of Africans to the Americas. The Africans could not bring their material cultures and artifacts, but most important, they brought their histories and cultures-philosophies, languages, political structures, and religious and artistic expressions. Hundreds of societies were established throughout the Americas by Africans ...

Dear Young Woman: Readjust Your Crown - Paperback

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by Alandria Lloyd (Author)Have you ever experienced a moment in life when a situation knocked the wind out of your lungs and made it difficult to catch your breath? It could have been the separation of a relationship, termination of a position, loss of a loved one, etcetera, etcetera... but whatever it was, you still have haunting memories of that moment. The writers of "Dear Young Woman: Readjust Your Crown," have bonded because of their similar wounds and banded together to boldly share how...

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by Gloria Austin (Author)From the settling of the country to the surrender at Yorktown - that gave America its independence - to the westward expansion of the country and the rise of great cities, horses have been a vital part of the history of America. Famous people, famous horses, commonplace people, commonplace horses - all have played an integral part in the growth and history of America. In this age of instant communication and men on the moon it may be hard to imagine the importance of ...

A Year of Positive Thinking for Teens: Daily Motivation to Beat Stress, Inspire Happiness, and Achieve Your Goals - Paperback

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by Katie Hurley (Author)Transform your thoughts and find the confidence to navigate your teen years with positive thinking Being a teen can be an emotional roller coaster. When you're overwhelmed by unrealistic expectations from your friends, family, social media feed, teachers, and even yourself, it's normal to have thoughts and feelings like This is too hard or I'll never measure up. With A Year of Positive Thinking for Teens, you'll discover how to overcome these anxious thought patterns, ...

How to Adult, a Practical Guide: Advice on Living, Loving, Working, and Spending Like a Grown-Up - Paperback

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by Jamie Goldstein (Author)Surviving and thriving in the real world-the complete guide to adulting You might be an adult now, but sometimes you want a little help figuring the whole thing out. How to Adult, A Practical Guide provides you with easy-to-understand strategies for figuring out, well, everything-or at least the stuff you need to pay your bills and not annoy the IRS. Whether it's handling the challenges of maintaining adult relationships or managing (and hopefully excelling) in the ...

Ready, Set, Squash!: A Fun Guide to the World's Healthiest Sport - Hardcover

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by Sonya Sasson (Author), Wael El Hindi (Author), Elena Critelli (Illustrator)Ready, Set, Squash is a super fun, kid-friendly book aimed at introducing youngsters to the exciting world of squash. Joined by Captain Squash and Mr. Clockwise, young readers will embark on a thrilling adventure as they learn all the skills they need to jump on court and have a blast This book covers it all, from surprising fun facts and history to simple instructions on how to master the fundamentals. Most impor...

The Truths We Hold: An American Journey (Young Readers Edition) - Paperback

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by Kamala Harris (Author)Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life. With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way? In this young readers edition of Kam...

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by Christopher Cortman (Author), Michael Keelen (Author)Based on over 35 years and 75,000 hours of facilitating psychotherapy, Dr. Christopher Cortman has developed a simple, step-by-step program comprised of 10 psychological truths that can help anyone-young and old alike-gain control over their emotions, change their thought patterns and behaviors, and lead happier and more productive and fulfilling lives.Co-written by high school educator and mentor Michael Keelen, this guide to better liv...

Summer Math Workbook Grade 3: Essential Summer Learning Math Skills plus Two Complete Common Core Math Practice Tests - Paperback

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by Michael Smith (Author), Reza Nazari (Author)Prepare for the 3rd Grade Math with a Perfect Math Workbook Summer Math Workbook Grade 3 is a learning math workbook to prevent summer learning loss. It helps you retain and strengthen their Math skills and provides a strong foundation for success. This Mathematics Book provides you with solid foundation to get a head starts on your upcoming Math Exams. Summer Math Workbook Grade 3 is designed by top math instructors to help students prepare for...

Summer Math Workbook Grade 8: Essential Learning Math Skills Plus Two Complete Math Practice Tests - Paperback

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by Michael Smith (Author), Reza Nazari (Author)Prepare for the 8th Grade Math with a Perfect Math Workbook Summer Math Workbook Grade 8 is a learning math workbook to prevent summer learning loss. It helps you retain and strengthen their Math skills and provides a strong foundation for success. This Mathematics Book provides you with solid foundation to get a head starts on your upcoming Math Exams. Summer Math Workbook Grade 8 is designed by top math instructors to help students prepare for...

Summer Math Workbook Grade 5: Essential Summer Learning Math Skills plus Two Complete Common Core Math Practice Tests - Paperback

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by Michael Smith (Author), Reza Nazari (Author)Prepare for the 5th Grade Math with a Perfect Math Workbook Summer Math Workbook Grade 5 is a learning math workbook to prevent summer learning loss. It helps you retain and strengthen their Math skills and provides a strong foundation for success. This Mathematics Book provides you with solid foundation to get a head starts on your upcoming Math Exams. Summer Math Workbook Grade 5 is designed by top math instructors to help students prepare for...

The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum: How to Make Friends and Navigate Your Emotions - Paperback

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by Lindsey Sterling (Author)Connect with friends and care for your emotions-for teens on the spectrum Social situations can feel mysterious or tricky to navigate-and if you are on the autism spectrum, they can feel overwhelming. The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum unlocks socialization secrets and helps you understand your feelings. Autism books for kids don't always address teenagers' needs, but the practical tips and step-by-step guides in this handbook are perfect fo...

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by Joel Katte (Author), John Tuska (Illustrator), The Wordly Group (Designed by)Joel Katte has been an educator since 2001 and a staff developer and speaker since 2013. His professional learning experience IGNITE #loveinschools is positively transforming school cultures. It is helping educators achieve greater work-life harmony and maximize their relationships and moments with students, colleagues, families, and community members. The positive energy that emerges from IGNITE #loveinschools in...

So You Want to Be an Engineer: A Definitive Guide to the Challenges and Opportunities of Engineering - Paperback

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by Pe Heflin Jr. (Author)This is a book expressly created to provide an aspiring engineering student with information and insight to understand and consider the challenges and opportunities that an engineering education and career presents. The author, an accomplished and widely experienced Certified Professional Engineer, offers significant and rationalized inside views of the journey from college applicant to a satisfying and successful career in engineering.Many high-school grads ponder t...

Lessons From Grimm: How to Write a Fairy Tale High School Workbook Grades 9-12 - Paperback

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by Shonna Slayton (Author)Fairy tales and retellings are more popular than ever and are a great way to learn storytelling techniques.Based on the text Lessons from Grimm: How to Write a Fairy Tale, this workbook takes high-school students from finding their own fairy tale voice to plotting their own fairy tale. Section One: Find Your Fairy Tale VoiceDiscover what is unique about the way you write a fairy tale. Whether you want to write funny, twisted tales or dark, spooky tales, these exerci...

Black Girl, White School: Thriving, Surviving and No, You Can't Touch My Hair. an Anthology - Paperback

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by Olivia V. G. Clarke (Editor)#1 AMAZON NEW RELEASE & Amazon Bestseller in 7 Categories Listen to Black women and Black girls. Navigating predominantly white institutions (PWI) as a young Black girl provides amazing opportunities as well as challenging experiences. The poems, anecdotes, and entries found in this book seek to provide support and guidance for Black girls in PWI's and are written by Black girls and women who are current or past attendees of PWI's. Hair, friendship, dating, ...

Underprivileged Overachiever: A Crenshaw Story - Paperback

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by Y. a. Salimu (Author)Written with the ♥HEART♥ of a fighter Readers unfamiliar with memoirs will be spoiled rotten by this book. These are quick short chapters with powerful impacts laced in every turn of the page."At age 14, I ran away, but not from home - because I never had one to begin with. At school I participated in every sport, club, and after-school activity, so that when the other kids finally left, I could settle in for the night by my locker. I spent my childhood dealing with g...

Underprivileged Overachiever: A Crenshaw Story - Hardcover

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Freddie and Billie's New Business Adventure: Two Teenager's Journey Creating A New Venture - Paperback

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by Paul B. Silverman (Author)The Doc Larsen Business Adventure Series draws upon the author's corporate management experience, teaching entrepreneurship and management at three universities, publication of two entrepreneurship books and mentoring many new business managers. A portion of proceeds from book sales is being donated to several organizations committed to helping young entrepreneurs including Junior Achievement of America. So how do we educate and motivate young potential entreprene...

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by Mysa Elsheikh (Translator)This is an English translation of the Arabic Holy Quran, the book of Islam. This is a special book since it is the only book of the holy Quran translated by a great granddaughter of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). Mysa Elsheikh is the 61st descendant of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) from her father's side and the 62nd descendant of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) from her mother's side, making her translation to be authoritative, authentic and blessed. Mysa is also a descendant of Abd...

The Fruit of the Spirit is Not a Coconut Curriculum - Paperback

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by Bj Jenkins (Author)The Fruit of the Spirit is not a fruit at all but something that can grow in you even when you're small. This special fruit is something that you cannot grow or buy or even make it on your own no matter how you try! So how does someone get the Fruit of the Spirit? This book teaches godly character and Christ-like attitudes. It will teach everyone how the Holy Spirit moves in our hearts and how His fruit grows in everyday life. The Fruit of the Spirit is NOT a Coconut for...

God x Basketball: An Athlete's Playbook to Navigating Life with God's Word - Paperback

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by Nick Graham (Author)As you develop your relationship with God, you will learn that while basketball is a lifestyle, it's not life. God is.This book of basketball-themed devotionals accepts readers where they are and encourages them to continually strengthen their personal relationship with God.God x Basketball will help you: - develop Christ-led character on and off the court.- discover a deeper purpose through your role in sports.- allow God to lead you through the peaks and valleys of li...

Clutch Control & Gears Explained: Learn the Easy Way to Drive a Manual (Stick Shift) Car and Pass the Driving Test With Confidence! - Paperback

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by Martin Woodward (Author)Does the clutch and gear lever confuse you? This book - written by a retired top grade instructor with over 50 years experience - explains the clutch and gears in detail and will solve all your problems - and all for less than half the price of a single driving lesson New 2020 edition Items covered in detail are: How the clutch works (with diagrams) and how to use it correctly; Moving Off, Stopping and Clutch Control (on all gradients); The gears explained in detai...

Big Gay Adventures in Education: Supporting Lgbt+ Visibility and Inclusion in Schools - Paperback

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by Daniel Tomlinson-Gray (Editor)Big Gay Adventures in Education is a collection of true stories by 'out' teachers, and students of 'out' teachers, all about their experiences in schools. The book aims to empower LGBT+ teachers to be the role models they needed when they were in school and help all teachers and school leaders to promote LGBT+ visibility and inclusion. The contributors range from trainee teachers to experienced school leaders and leading figures from the community across the L...

The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program That Shaped Our World - Paperback

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by Vincent Bevins (Author)NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2020 BY NPR, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, AND GQ The hidden story of the wanton slaughter -- in Indonesia, Latin America, and around the world -- backed by the United States "This, for my money, may be the must-read book about the Cold War. There have been quite a few, but this one is current, it's sweeping, and it's an absolute must-read, if you're only going to read one book to think about what that -maybe the most eventful period in hu...