Young Adult Nonfiction

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by Paul de Kruif (Author)Paul de Kruif, an American microbiologist and author, was most well-known for writing this classic bestseller, Microbe Hunters. His accounts of fourteen microbe hunting scientists are enlightening, engrossing, and paradoxically humorous and entertaining at the same time. All of which indicate why Microbe Hunters has been on recommended reading lists, influencing many aspiring physicians and scientists, since 1926.These microbe hunters were pioneers searching for knowl...

Activity Book For Teens, Crosswords, Sudoku, Maze, Puzzle and More!: Designed to Keep your Brain Young - Paperback

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by Tom Willis Press (Author)Put down your phone and entertain your brain with 78 pages of mazes, quizzes and more. There's even a PLAY WITH A FRIEND section! This book is perfect to take on the airplane or to carry evrywhere with you, or why not, making a perfect gift for a friend, for your child.Features: - Dot-to-Dot- Puzzle- Find the numbers- Sudoku- Crosswords- Maze- X-0- Kakuro- Hangman Kick boredom to the curb, get this activity book to keep your brain fresh and young!Order your copy to...

Brave Quest: A Boy's Interactive Journey Into Manhood - Paperback

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by Dean Briggs (Author)Brave Quest is an interactive, thrilling fantasy adventure that will engage your son at a critical point in his life: the transition into manhood. Each day a brief, imaginative reading immerses him in another world, inviting him to become the hero of his own journey.As he faces perils and enemies and discovers allies, the story guides your son through the dangers and joys of the teen years. He'll be taught classic virtues and how to appreciate godly leadership. He'll re...

3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future: A 60-Day Exploration of Who You Were Made to Be - Paperback

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by Kara Powell (Author), Kristel Acevedo (Author), Brad M. Griffin (Author)Sometimes life gives you way more questions than answers. And yet it seems like everyone expects you to just figure it all out! Whether you're looking toward your future or wrestling to get through today, it doesn't have to be so stressful. Just three big questions will help you find clarity about all the rest: - Who am I?- Where do I fit?- What difference can I make?This 60-day exploration breaks down those big questi...

Your New Playlist: The Student's Guide to Tapping Into the Superpower of Mindset - Paperback

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by Jon Acuff (Author), L. E. Acuff (Author), McRae Acuff (Author)When Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks, came out, one reaction surprised him. Parents across the country all said the same thing: "Do you have a version for teenagers? If I knew how to change my mindset when I was that age, my entire life would have been different." Why did they say that? Because truth grows like compound interest. Saving money when you're young has a bigger impact than it does when you save in your 40s. A single new...

Learning to Roleplay in Virtual Worlds - Paperback

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by Pannie Paniscus (Author), Draxtor Despres (Foreword by)More immersive than tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder, more imaginative than video games like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, more interactive even than massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) like World of Warcraft, comes the free-flowing creativity, collaboration, and immersiveness of open online virtual worlds like Second Life, where you can be whoever and whatever you wish, bui...

Build a Better You - For Teens: How to Become the Best Version of Yourself in Seven Easy Steps - Paperback

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by Mahra Ali Alali (Author)Do you ever feel like your life isn't quite where you want it to be? Do you feel uninspired, unsure of yourself, anxious about grades, friends and - well - everything?Build a Better You is a straight-talking approach to helping you become the best version of yourself. These are tools that Mahra, a teenager herself, has used to turn her own life around and achieve her goals and dreams.Learn how to: - Prioritize and focus on yourself- Know your worth- Live an intentio...

Prayer Journal For Teen Girl's: 52 week Coloring scripture, devotional, and guided prayer journal - Paperback

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by Felicia Patterson (Author) Embark on a whole year of devotional prayers based on your identity in Christ. SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A JOURNAL! A PERFECT THOUGHTFUL GIFT FOR ANY CHRISTIAN Prayer Journal Teen Girls - 52-week devotional and guided prayer journal especially designed for girls ages 13 and up. This gorgeous book contains Scripture verses, Bible reflections, and writing prompts to help teen girls feel more confident in managing life's problems and remember that God is with them eve...

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by Ciaran McBreen (Author)LISTEN! provides a platform to give teenagers a voice where they can be heard andunderstood. Its purpose is to break down the stigma of silence and support individuals inovercoming personal challenges. The book highlights topics such as school pressure, bodyimage, bullying, friendships, jealousy, disorders, disabilities, studying and distancelearning, to name a few. Throughout this emotional rollercoaster, you will find yourself fullyabsorbed and connected. The stori...

Man on a Mission: James Meredith and the Battle of Ole Miss - Paperback

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by Aram Goudsouzian (Author)In 1962, James Meredith famously desegregated the University of Mississippi (a.k.a. Ole Miss). As the first Black American admitted to the school, he demonstrated great courage amidst the subsequent political clashes and tragic violence. After President Kennedy summoned federal troops to help maintain order, the South-and America at large-would never be the same. Man on a Mission depicts Meredith's relentless pursuit of justice, beginning with his childhood in rura...

The 5-Minute Mindfulness Journal for Teens: Practices to Improve Focus, Relieve Anxiety, and Find Calm - Paperback

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by Kristina Dingus Keuhlen (Author)Help teens tackle stress and anxiety with 5-minute mindfulness prompts Mindfulness can improve teens' overall well-being as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. This guided journal helps teens let go of worries and boost their self-confidence through quick prompts and practices that show them how to focus on the present moment and enjoy the small stuff.What sets this teen journal apart: Four key areas of mindfulness--Teens will learn to notice p...

The Story of Architecture throughout the Ages (Yesterday's Classics) - Paperback

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by P. Leslie Waterhouse (Author)A detailed tour of architecture in the western world beginning with the Egyptian pyramids and ending with the skyscrapers of the early 20th century. In between the reader encounters the architecture of the Greeks, the Romans, the early Christians, and the Saracens, followed by a treatment of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance architectures and how they manifested differently in different countries. Amply illustrated with dozens of line drawings detailing archi...

Teenage Girl Power: Practicing Journaling and Mindfulness: Practicing Journaling and Mindfulness - Paperback

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by Adriana A. Rosca (Author)You blink, and high school is over. Plan your life before someone else does it for you! Read more for details in taking control of Your life! "If you talk about something, it's a dream, if you envision it, it's possible, but if you schedule it, it's real!"- TONY ROBBINS Forbes article states that Girls Have Much Lower Self-Esteem During Their Teen Years and a recent study shows 29% of teens declared are not happy and 40% are depressed. Is your self-esteem dropping...

Rhyming Bible Stories - For Tweens and Young Teens Old and New Testament - Paperback

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by Karen Jackson (Author)Inspired to write the Rhyming Bible Stories during the first year of the Pandemic. With all the negative news, we may have to remind myself that God is always with us."This book is an inspirational read, especially for kids between 8 & 12 "Tweens". At an age wanting to be independent of parents and going through physical changes, the book effectively informs and illustrates factual biblical stories in an enjoyable format. Treat the kid in your life with this wonde...

Music and Its Story (Yesterday's Classics) - Paperback

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by Robert T. White (Author)Engaging introduction to the history of music, beginning with the earliest instruments playing simple notes in a primitive setting and proceeding to follow over the long course of history the development of instruments, the increase in musical complexity, the variety of musical forms, and expansion of settings in which music is played. Advances in these four strands were not independent though, and the author takes pains to show how advances in one led to advances i...

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by Amritangshu Ghosh (Author)A culmination of many memories, thoughts, emotions and happiness. ""Be sure to read this book and discover a new way of life"" Come and read, enjoy and review. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amritangshu Ghosh is a 2006 born DAV Model School(Durgapur) student, turned into an author. The success of his ... Number of Pages: 38 Dimensions: 0.08 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: November 28, 2022

Finance Tips and Tricks for Young Adults - Paperback

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by Daniel J. Donnelly (Author)Centuries ago, life was simpler, you had a parent who guided you if you were lucky, or overprotected you a bit. When we finish school, we are soon thrust into the workforce, where people are often selfish and competitive. Our lives are occupied by difficult situations requiring us to draw upon little or no experience. There are dozens of decisions to make every day. Despite all of the financial problems you will face, we have attempted to address them in this boo...

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by Brian Conway (Author)Fishkeeping for Kids is a guide to fishkeeping written especially for kids 8+, but it serves as a good guide for beginning fishkeepers of any age. Written by Brian Conway, this book uses easy-to-read language and images to help the information be easily understood by anyone. This book covers all the steps that a beginner fishkeeper will face, from choosing and maintaining the fish tank to learning about fish and how to take good care of them. There are very few books o...

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by Jon Acuff (Joint Author), McRae Acuff (Joint Author), L. E. Acuff (With)When Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks, came out, one reaction surprised him. Parents across the country all said the same thing: "Do you have a version for teenagers? If I knew how to change my mindset when I was that age, my entire life would have been different." Why did they say that? Because truth grows like compound interest. Saving money when you're young has a bigger impact than it does when you save in your 40s. A ...

3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future - Hardcover

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by Kara Powell (Author), Kristel Acevedo (Joint Author), Brad M. Griffin (Joint Author)Sometimes life gives you way more questions than answers. And yet it seems like everyone expects you to just figure it all out! Whether you're looking toward your future or wrestling to get through today, it doesn't have to be so stressful. Just three big questions will help you find clarity about all the rest: - Who am I?- Where do I fit?- What difference can I make?This 60-day exploration breaks down thos...

Environmental Justice as Decolonization: Political Contention, Innovation and Resistance Over Indigenous Fishing Rights in Australia, New Zealand, and - Paperback

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by Julia Miller Cantzler (Author)This book corrects the tendency in scholarly work to leave Indigenous peoples on the margins of discussions of environmental inequality by situating them as central activists in struggles to achieve environmental justice. Drawing from archival and interview data, it examines and compares the historical and contemporary processes through which Indigenous fishing rights have been negotiated in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, where three unique patt...

Positive Life Skills For Teens - Hardcover

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by Rebecca Collins (Author)Are you fed up with parents nagging you about the mess in your bedroom?Are you sick and tired of being reminded that your feet smell and your armpits pong?Does it bug you when they keep telling you to have a shower or get off your phone?Do you wish you were more popular at school?Do you often feel like you just want to scream and let off steam?If you are going through those frustrating teenage years, this book is all you need. Having to deal with so much pressure, a...

Number Stories of Long Ago (Color Edition) (Yesterday's Classics) - Paperback

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by David Eugene Smith (Author)Join the Story-Teller as night after night he entertains a crowd of children gathered round the fire with stories of what might really have happened when the world was young. He shares stories of how boys and girls used to write numbers in long ago times, with Ching writing on palm leaves, Lugal on bricks, and Hippias on parchment. And how through the ages they devised various ways of adding, multiplying, and div-iding. At the close of each evening he leaves the ...

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by Cecilia Banga (Author)Blossom and Bloom Journal by Dr. Cecilia Banga, a board-certified OBGYN, is the companion journal to her bestselling book, Blossom and Bloom. This book aims to help daughters and their parents communicate more openly about the journey from puberty to womanhood.Girls will face many obstacles as they grow into their bodies and identities-false narratives in the media, peer pressure and judgment, and confusion with the process their bodies are going through. But there is...

The Christmas Time Travelers 2: The Professor's Journey - Hardcover

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by L. M. Haynes (Author)In this charming children's tale, The Christmas Time Travelers II: The Professor's Journey, fourdogs, a time machine and a curious and well-meaning professor will visit ancient Bethlehemon a very special night.Professor Malcolm McDougal lives in the pleasant, almost old-fashioned town of Coventry, in New England. Two years ago on Christmas Eve, his three furry canines - Lily, Benji andKarat - were transported by his special invention - a time machine - and took a remar...

What the Owls Told Alex: Leadership Secrets Schools Don't Teach Young Adults - Paperback

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by Suketu Kohli (Author)Leadership is the differentiator between success and failure. Based on years of research on What makes a Great Leader, What the Owls told Alex guides readers on how to be a leader in their sphere of life. The book presents a simple yet comprehensive framework on the traits required for leaders. The book follows Alex on the journey of finding his life's purpose and becoming a leader of his school football team. During Alex's journey, he is privy to a host of super story...

Hood in the Woods Vol 2: Preachers, Pirates and Witches - Paperback

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by Johnny Ashley (Author)A collection of historical tales from the central Appalachian region of Southwest Virginia and Southern West Virginia: The Legend of "Shoot'em Up" Sid Hatfield- The Prestons of Montgomery County and Washington County Virginia and how their plantations developed their regions- Christiansburg Industrial Institute, a black school in the Jim Crow Era south that was one of the finest schools in the country- The Sisters in Black, were they witches, serial killers or both- A...

Yellamundie: Voices and faces of First Nations People in Sydney - Hardcover

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by Michelle McGrath (Author)In the Dharug language, yellamundie means 'storyteller'.This collection of stories from 30 of Sydney's Indigenous people will bring all Australians closer to the truth about the impact that colonisation has had on our First Nations people and how that impact continues today.Truth Telling is an incredibly important part of our nation's healing. The aim is not to lay blame but rather to acknowledge what hashappened so we can move forward together to a reconciled Aust...

13 Reasons Why Not to Kill Yourself: A Note for Suicide Prevention - Paperback

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by Lisa Hanson (Author)This Is Your Anti-Suicide Note... I'm writing this note to YOU because I want you to know your life has great value. There are many books about preventing suicide, but few are written for those who want to commit suicide. This book is that book. This is a direct note to YOU...your anti-suicide note. Maybe you've been abandoned, abused, mocked, or humiliated. Perhaps you have sunk so low into despair that you think there's no way to overcome what you are feeling. Feeling...

My First Investment in Health for Kids and Teens: What is sleep, exercise, diet and why do I need it? - Hardcover

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by Sweet Smart Books (Author)More than ever, kids and teenagers are becoming more invested in their own physical and mental health. This book helps youth understand their changing bodies and the emotions and mental anguish and perplexity that can often come with these changes.When our youth is empowered with information, they are able to make decisions for themselves and become more independent when making decisions based on diet, mental health, and how to become more involved in their commun...

Islamic History - Book One: The Meaning of Jihad in the Life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ - Paperback

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by Yasmin G. Watson (Author), Hana Horack-Elyafi (Illustrator)This is book one of a fascinating three three-part series on Islamic History.For too long, the word 'Jihad' has been misunderstood, not only by the West but by Muslims themselves. This book goes back to the very beginning of Islam when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ successfully transformed and enlightened Arab society and exemplified the true meaning of Jihad - of striving for excellence. Not only in his actions but in character as well.I...