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Find out what sets the human life cycle apart from other living things in this fascinating, informative nonfiction reader. With intriguing facts, informational text, and vibrant photographs, children will be introduced to the biological phases of our life cycle--from infancy to adulthood.
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Whether wearing a uniform or picking out their own clothes, it's not always easy for children to get up and get ready in the morning. In this book, early readers learn about this essential part of everyday life, learning how they can help their own families get the day started. This glimpse at a typical morning in a house sending its two children off to school is, aided by colorful photographs matched with accessible text, showing readers how peers...
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Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Owens are having a great time in their career as a sailor and bank manager but their only child seems to be having some problems of his own. The young Jason Owen grows up becoming a big concern for the parents and those around him. From incessant brawls to decreasing academic performance, he keeps getting worse by the day. All fervent efforts from his parents, school teachers and those around him to try making him better proves futile...
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Talking about how bodies grow and change can be an awkward conversation between children and caregivers-but it doesn't have to be. With age-appropriate language and content, this book explores the human life cycle and introduces the concepts of puberty in an approachable way. The main content also includes how to care for your body, something that children start taking more responsibility for as they enter this time of their life. Relatable examples...
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A father offers his advice, opinions, and the many useful stories gleaned from his past experiences in order to help his beloved daughter not only survive, but thrive in the dangerous and unpredictable world of young adulthood. From the pen of a former abused child, drug addict, womanizing frat boy, and suicidal depressive, comes forth the emotionally stirring account of a young man's battle with crippling inner demons and his eventual road to enlightenment....
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Soy yo quien debe aprender cuáles son mis límites.¿Por qué todos cuando crecen se vuelven esclavos del trabajo?
Odio estar solo. Me aburro.
¿Qué tiene que ver darse con ser feliz?
¿Es diferente amar y sentir?
Si no sigues la moda, "estás fuera".
¿Es posible tener tu propio estilo y estar contento?
¿Es posible la amistad fuera de las redes sociales?
¿Por qué las parejas duran cada vez menos?
¿Por qué son tan cortos los momentos felices?
¿Y...
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Visit the Dentist! focuses on dentist visits while discussing steps children can take to practice healthy lifestyles. Readers are introduced to what may happen during a typical dental exam and specifics about the job of a dentist. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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"As a mom of a transgender daughter, I'm delighted that You-ology explains and illustrates puberty in an inclusive and sensitive manner."
-Jeanette Jennings,president and cofounder of the TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation, mom of trans youth activist Jazz Jennings, and cast member of the award-winning TLC docuseries, I Am Jazz
From the most trusted name in child health, American Academy of Pediatrics, comes a new, inclusive approach to learning...
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The endocrine system, which controls the secretion of hormones in the body, plays a major role in sexual health. In this book, readers will learn all about endocrine glands, the hormones they secrete, and what happens when the endocrine system fails to do its job.
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Time Management and Life Skills for TeensMaster Study Habits and Set Epic Goals
By Jay Mela
Master time management and get organized-even if you're prone to procrastination!
You know there are people who can complete their assignments, attend their club activities, add extra credit on top of their submissions, and still somehow manage to hang out with friends after school.
How do they do it?
It's not about willpower. It's not...
11) Así crezco
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¡Explora lo que significa ser grande! Todos los mamíferos recién nacidos - ya sea que tengan pezuñas, aletas, garras o alas - dependen de la leche de sus madres para poder crecer. Para poder sobrevivir, todos los cachorros, terneros y crías deben descubrir cómo encontrar su propia comida. Desde los murciélagos que aprenden a volar hasta los elefantes que aprenden a controlar sus trompas, las familias de animales ayudan a los pequeños a desarrollar...
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Body dissatisfaction skyrockets during puberty, putting a girl's physical and emotional health at risk. Now there's a book that helps girls see body changes as "superpowers," leading them to a healthy and satisfying life. In this first-of-its-kind book, family nutrition expert Maryann Jacobsen empowers adolescent girls to see their body in a positive light. Utilizing a fun and relevant Superpower theme, girls learn what is happening inside the body...
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By the time you leave your elementary school, you know what to expect. You are the oldest, the smartest, the top dog. But the minute you enter middle school, everything changes. Your classes are getting harder. Your friendships are tested. Your body is changing. How do you know what's expected of you now? And how do you keep from embarrassing yourself as you figure it all out?
The Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide is your "Do this, not that"...
14) Puberty
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This book explores the process of puberty, as well as the changes that occur both physically and mentally because of it. The title examines the process of becoming an adult, the demographic differences in puberty, and coping strategies for the changes teen bodies and minds go through. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an...
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Going through puberty can be a challenging time for adolescents. This book explains how hormones cause various changes in the body for both boys and girls, as well as advice on how to cope with them. Useful tips are highlighted on how to handle topics from persistent pimples to the most effective shaving methods. Readers will also gain insight on how to deal with stress at home and at school. Medical and technical terms are defined, and health is...
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Find out what sets the human life cycle apart from other living things in this informative, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. With intriguing facts, informational text, and vibrant photographs, children will be introduced to the biological phases of our life cycle--from infancy to adulthood.
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Being a mother isn't easy, but neither is being a daughter. Having fought, laughed, cried, and loved with a daughter of her own, Tammy Jameson knows all about the difficulties of forging a strong mother-daughter relationship and both coming out more enlightened women at the end of it.
Do As I Say, Not As I Do recounts her many colorful memories from motherhood, and using the lessons she learned in each, shares much-needed tips and life advice to...
18) Puberty
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Covering all aspects of puberty from physical changes and emotions to body image and eating disorders, Puberty offers support and advice on the complex changes you experience during puberty.
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"Visit the Doctor! focuses on doctor visits while discussing steps children can take to practice healthy lifestyles. Readers are introduced to what may happen during a typical medical exam and specifics about the job of a doctor. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--Provided...
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