Young Adult Nonfiction

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What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens, Fourth Edition: Discover Yourself, Design Your Future, and Plan for Your Dream Job - Paperback

$15.99

by Carol Christen (Author)Today's adolescents face unprecedented challenges. As a teenager, how do you pick a great-for-you job or college major that will finance your future? You need a plan! The proven exercises in What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens help uncover what matters most to you, what you love to do, the kinds of people you work best with, and how to use the skills and interests you already have--on social media and elsewhere--to choose a major or career path that is uniquely s...

Electrical Engineering Step by Step: Basics, Components & Circuits explained for Beginners - Paperback

$16.72

by M. Eng Johannes Wild (Author)Are you looking for a simple and understandable introduction to the basics of electrical engineering and electronics? Then you are well advised with this book! As an engineer (M.Eng.) I would like to teach you the basics of electrical engineering and electronics. In summary, this book offers you an easy to understand, intuitively structured and practical introduction to the world of electrical engineering! What is current and what is voltage? What is charge? Wh...

Have Fun Be Safe I Love You: And Everything Else I Want to Tell My Kids About College and Beyond - Hardcover

$25.90

by Kate Hickey (Author)This book is a real-talk guide to navigating college and life. With easy-to-read and funny chapters like Ditch People that Drain You and Don't Go Home Every Weekend, this book is a must-have for any high school graduate or college freshman. It includes practical advice on everything from budgeting to befriending your advisor, told through relatable anecdotes and quotes from recent college graduates and faculty. Life lessons delivered in short and sharp chapters, this bo...

Things I Wish I'd Known at 13: Or Maybe Even Sooner - A Girl's Guide to Girl Stuff - Paperback

$18.70

by Sonja Reynolds (Author)There are things I feel every female should be taught as they grow into young women, things they will value their entire lives. It would seem like common sense that the most important and especially sensitive things females should know would come from the females closest to them. But sometimes, that just doesn't happen and the information comes from people you meet on your journey through life. I've had some wonderful female mentors, teachers, friends and role models...

Inspirational Quotes for Teens: Daily Wisdom to Boost Motivation, Positivity, and Self-Confidence - Paperback

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by Christopher Taylor (Author)Get inspired with powerful and motivational quotes for teensIt's tough to be a teen, but a little bit of daily inspiration can transform their mindset and unlock their full potential. This book for teens is packed full of more than 100 empowering quotes from notable figures that will boost their confidence and offer a dose of positivity for every day.What sets this book apart: Made for teens--Explore quotes that relate to being a teenager, including topics like...

Anxiety Relief Coloring Book for Teens: Creativity to Find Calm - Paperback

$8.99

by Rockridge Press (Author)Help teens color their way to an anxiety-free dayWhen life has got your teen stressing out, coloring is a great way for them to relax. This coloring book is full of fun and inspiring images that they can color any way they like, helping them improve their mood and get into a better headspace as they create something beautiful.What sets this coloring book for teens apart: A whole world to color--They'll be able to choose from 35 images to help them find their calm,...

Black Prep: Life Lessons of A Perpetual Outsider - Paperback

$22.93

by Kimberley Baker Guillemet (Author)You're not good enough. You don't have to hear those exact words to get the message. That was certainly the case for Kimberley Baker Guillemet. In her intensely moving and deeply candid memoir, Black Prep, Guillemet chronicles her journey from the streets of South Los Angeles to the halls of some of the nation's most elite private schools and universities. As a smart, scrappy, and determined young girl, Guillemet learned early in life the pain of being ju...

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by Marc Aronson (Author)"If your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough." -Robert Capa Robert Capa and Gerda Taro were young Jewish refugees, idealistic and in love. As photographers in the 1930s, they set off to capture their generation's most important struggle--the fight against fascism. Among the first to depict modern warfare, Capa, Taro, and their friend Chim took powerful photographs of the Spanish Civil War that went straight from the action to news magazines. They broug...

Dealing with Stress: Insights and Tips for Teenagers - Paperback

$48.60

by Christie Cognevich (Author)Teens today are dealing with stress at an unprecedented level, but they are not alone. This valuable resource offers practical coping strategies, useful resources, and insight from fellow teenagers to help young adults recognize and manage stress factors in their lives.Author BiographyChristie Cognevich is an educator and writer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a PhD in English literature and taught literature, composition, and creative writing at the h...

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by Manju Soni (Author)"Told with rich vivid detail and mesmerizing language that inexorably propels the reader to the end." - Lesego Malepe, Author On a winter's day in 1968, in a town in South Africa, a nineteen-year-old medical student changed the course of his country's history. Steve Biko's philosophy of Black Consciousness would inspire thousands of black students to demand an equal education. Soni chronicles her own personal history as an activist with that of the anti-apartheid youth m...

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by Katherine Paterson (Author)The beloved author of Bridge to Terabithia and other classics of children's literature reveals the fascinating personal stories that have shaped her creative life.For nearly fifty years, Katherine Paterson's stories have captured readers young and old. From Bridge to Terabithia's Leslie Burke to the unforgettable Gilly Hopkins to countless others, her characters are woven into the memories of several generations. Paterson's writing has always explored the rich em...

When the Music Stops: Dance On - Paperback

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by Paddy Eger (Author)Marta steps into a new chapter in her life and her career.Marta returns to her childhood home with unresolved issues left over from her first year as a professional ballet cancer. She's left behind her best friend, Lynne and her first real boyfriend, Steve as she begins her journey to recover her chance to dance.Where do Marta's next steps lead her? Does returning home help her overcome obstacles? Does she choreograph her future as a dancer or move in a new direction?Whe...

Pauli Murray's Revolutionary Life - Paperback

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by Simki Kuznick (Author)Inspiring and timely, Pauli Murray's Revolutionary Life is the riveting story of an African American woman, born in 1910, who blazed through the barriers of race and gender decades before the Civil Rights and Women's Movements. Pauli Murray fearlessly rode freight trains dressed as a boy during the Great Depression and befriended First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt before embarking on a pioneering life of social activism, legal scholarship, and many firsts. In 1944, Pauli gr...

How I Learned To Rock My Life: The Peter Dankelson Story - Paperback

$35.98

by Peter Dankelson (Author), Dede Dankelson (Author)Peter Dankelson's story is a reminder that circumstances don't define your life; how you react to them does. You will be inspired by how Peter overcomes adversity with a positive attitude and a loving family. You will be motivated to choose courage over fear, embrace what makes you different, and reflect on what's important in your life. Readers will battle with Peter through his thirty-six surgeries, laugh with him as he searches for an ear...

Buddhism for Teens: 50 Mindfulness Activities, Meditations, and Stories to Cultivate Calm and Awareness - Paperback

$13.99

by Candradasa (Author)Help teens find their way to inner peace with Buddhist teachings It's not always easy for teens to navigate their lives at home, at school, and with friends, but through Buddhist meditation and mindfulness practices they can discover a path to inner calm and awareness. Buddhism for Teens introduces curious teens to the Buddhist way of seeing things and helps them build their emotional strength, their sense of self, and their connection to the world around them.What sets ...

I Am Success Workbook: Youth Companion Guide to The Black Foster Youth Handbook - Paperback

$50.38

by Angela Quijada-Banks (Author)I AM SUCCESS Workbook is a companion guide to the Black Foster Youth Handbook, taking youth who are and alumni who have been in the foster care system on a self explorative, transformational journey to healing their past trauma. Through the four phases: Root, Envision, Ascension and Liberation ( introduced in the Black Foster youth Handbook), youth and young adults are able to dive deep into the identity they have had to create in order to survive and decide fo...

Five Nights at Freddy's Character Encyclopedia (an Afk Book) - Hardcover

$21.99

by Scott Cawthon (Author)An in-depth look at all the characters from Five Nights at Freddy's in a beautiful, deluxe hardcover format!The massive roster of characters from Five Nights at Freddy's is presented here in a giant hardcover that will make the perfect addition to any fan's library. From the games to the novels and short stories, all the characters are here and laid out in awesome detail that will deepen the knowledge of even the most enthusiastic player. With over 200 pages of full-c...

More Than Money: How Economic Inequality Affects Everything - Paperback

$12.95

by Hadley Dyer (Author), Mitchell Bernard (Illustrator)Economic inequality affects everybody. No matter how rich or poor you are, economic inequality impacts every aspect of your life--the place where you live, the opportunities you experience, the healthcare you get, the education you receive. More Than Money breaks down why the rich seem to be getting richer while the rest of us are struggling to just get by. With vivid, energetic illustrations, the use of graphs and charts, and tips for h...

World War II as Seen by a Young Artist and Historian - Paperback

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by Kenneth Burres (Author)AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO WWII FOR EVERYONEThis illustrated guide to World War II (WWII) is a primer on the war for everyone, young and old. WWII ended over 75 years ago, but it changed everything! There was much more to the war than ﬁghting, like remaking the world for all time! We live in a "post-war" world with its good stuﬀ like rockets, computers, and jets, but also its "baggage" like racism, crazed dictators, arms races, cold wars, and nuclear bombs. WWII is a pa...

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by Alexandra Mireanu (Author)Alexandra discovered an insatiable desire for writing poetry while travelling through Southeast Asia in 2019. This is her debut poetry collection. It contains the original poems she wrote on her travels and encompasses her journey to the ripe age of 25. To learn more about the author, visit https: //linktr.ee/alexandra.mireanu Number of Pages: 92 Dimensions: 0.19 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: September 26, 2021

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by Emma Gelders Sterne (Author), Raymond Lufkin (Illustrator)Here's the inspiring and true story of a young girl who was determined to read, and who went on to become a teacher, the founder of a college, an advisor to politicians, and a great humanitarian. Mary McLeod Bethune was the fifteenth child of hard-working parents, whose ancestry was one hundred percent African. She was their first child who was born free after the civil war.Mrs. Bethune worked tirelessly to build up, through educati...

Teen Guide To Health: How To Be Your Best Self: Physical Emotional Social - Paperback

$18.34

by Leslie Glass (Author)Mental and physical health information made fun and lasting in one easy health care tool. It's empowerment and prevention that will keep teens safe as they grow and develop into adults. The simple road map every teen needs to get and stay healthy. 144 fun pages to explore in class, at home, or in sports, mentoring, therapy, and after school programs. Providing a strong foundation for mental health. This easy prevention and health care tool offers the facts and answers ...

More Than Any Child Should Know: A Kindertransport Story of the Holocaust - Paperback

$28.80

by Paul V. Regelbrugge (Author), Julia H. Thompson (Other), Sean Dougherty (Artist)What is it like for a child of eight to leave the only home he's ever known, traveling alone by land and sea to an uncertain future? On the eve of World War II, this was the journey of young Steve Adler. Born in 1930 to a German-Jewish family, Steve was one of the lucky ones: finding refuge from persecution and danger during the Holocaust in England and later the United States. This true story takes the reader ...

The Adventures of Young Roby: (revised and enlarged) - Hardcover

$33.35

by Robert Mackel (Author)The "Adventures of Young Roby" is a memoir that consists of mostly light-hearted tales and sketches from the author's youth growing up on a farm in the small European country of Luxembourg, in the post World War II era (i.e. nineteen-forties to -sixties). The memoir continues through the author's student days in Germany and Switzerland. The narrative is broken up in a description of the atmosphere and environment that the author grew up in; his adventures on the farm;...

If Only I'd Known These Things about Self-Love: a short guide for girls - Paperback

$9.70

by Ashley Lynn Sanders (Author)Ashley Lynn Sanders is a former middle and high school teacher from the United States, who currently lives in Croatia. She is pursuing an advanced degree while running her own private tutoring services. She uses her voice to advocate for teen issues and education access.She decided to write this series of books after discovering a fatal flaw in the American education system. Many schools continue to lack the resources necessary to update their curricula and teac...

Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens: Reduce Anxiety, Increase Focus, and Spark Creativity - Paperback

$8.99

by Rockridge Press (Author)Encourage teens to color their way to calm Mindfulness--or focusing on the present moment only--is an easy way to relax and let go of stress. The Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens helps any teen practice being mindful through coloring, with soothing images that will inspire them to channel their restless energy into something fun and creative! What sets this teen coloring book apart: The power of mindfulness--Discover how mindfulness can help teens release anxie...

Confident Resilient Fearless: A Guide to Revival from Within - Paperback

$27.34

by Rashmi Mistry (Author)Are you overwhelmed by the changes and pressures you face as a young person? Are you often worried about what other people think? Do you long to understand yourself and why you think, feel, and act the way you do? Do you feel like you are just a passenger, being dragged through life by your emotions, stresses, and external demands, instead of feeling like you are in the driver seat taking control of whatever life throws at you? Are you ready to learn and unlearn, feel...

Confident Resilient Fearless: A Guide to Revival from Within - Hardcover

$43.90

SavvyGirl Success: Planting the Seeds to Evolve into a Successful Whole Woman - Paperback

$28.80

by Eli Gasinu (Author)If you are looking for sound advice to help your teenage daughter navigate adolescence and become a successful adult, SavvyGirl Success: Planting the Seeds to Evolve into a Successful Whole Woman is the book for you. Dr. Eli Gasinu offers suggestions and guidance for coaching your daughter through the changing developmental landscape that comes along with the inevitable dynamics of advancing from one stage of growth to the next. You will be provided with effective tools ...

Welcome to Earth Fellow Human - Paperback

$16.18

by Lee Bolling (Author)Welcome to Earth fellow human and join us on a fun journey through the most important parts of our history. Using your body as a timeline of the universe, we travel from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head to see how the Earth was formed and how we humans came to be. See how we went from elements, to stars, to Earth and to human technology. A great book for curious humans, ages 8 to 100. Visit www.welcometoearth.net Number of Pages: 52 Dimensions: 0.14 x 8.5...

Gracias, Fidel!: El viaje de un niño escapando de la Cuba de Castro y realizando el sueño americano - Paperback

$25.85

by Nelson A. Diaz (Author) Qué pasaría si tuvieras que dejar a todo los que amas y todo lo que conoces para comenzar una nueva vida, a los 13 años, solo?Esa es la historia de Nelson A. Díaz, un exitoso ingeniero e inversionista de bienes raíces que huyó solo de la Cuba de Castro cuando era adolescente, para escapar de su destino seguro como soldado en el ejército cubano. El viaje de Nelson lo llevó a dos países, seis ciudades y muchas aventuras hasta que se reunió con su familia en Miami, Flo...

All Things Mia Fizz Coloring Book: Relax and get creative with hand-drawn pages full of donuts, fashion, and inspirational quotes. - Paperback

$17.26

by Mia Fizz (Author)In this inspirational coloring book for tweens and teens, Mia has hand-drawn each page with care and let her imagination shine.You'll find illustrations of cute animals, lots of donuts, fashion, cacti, and a positive quote on every page which will leave you feeling inspired.This coloring book also includes: A diverse mix of detailed and easy-to-fill pieces, so you have something to color on all occasions.Beautiful and trendy illustrations for you to express your creativity...