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This is a great time to be a girl growing up in the world. In Total Package Girl, author Kristi Hoffman captures the moment with wonderful tips and ideas for girls everywhere. Have fun with it. Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist, television commentator and best-selling author. Meet the Total Package Girl: Shes got it all going onshe stays confident, fun, and real. She brilliantly navigates the 24/7 cyber popularity world. Shes unstoppable...
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Words can move mountains. A great speech has the power to make people care about something that they might never have even known about. In this book, readers learn the particular skills of speechwriting and public speaking. Students go beyond the basics of writing to discover how tone, language, and voice can all work together to convince others to support a cause. Tip sidebars give up-to-date advice on the best practices of this ancient and valuable...
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Are you interested in helping others, or are you looking for new ways to get involved in your school or community? This is an easy-to-read introduction to the world of volunteering. Readers will discover what types of volunteer work you would enjoy most, and find out different ways to get started.
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Peaceful protest is older than the United States itself. This book carefully presents constructive ideas for building community engagement skills among the leaders of tomorrow. Tips about how to make a good rally sign, how to get friends and others involved, and how to talk about a cause persuasively to other people abound in this volume.
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A dirty bomb is detonated in Times Square. Suddenly, mushroom clouds are billowing all over the world. This is a nightmare scenario that keeps intelligence and defense officials awake at night. How likely is a small- or large-scale nuclear attack on American soil or anywhere else in the world? How deadly would it be? What would the consequences be? This book separates the hysteria and hype from the sober assessments and on-the-ground realities, the...
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Children can come to take so many things for granted. But teaching your children gratitude need not be difficult. This book will provide real help as parents, grandparents, teachers, and other caring adults try to pass on to children necessary lessons of appreciation and thankfulness. Author Michaelene Mundy reminds little readers that we all need to be more thankful for the things and people we already have, and that we have a loving God and loving...
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Everyday Superheroes is a wonderful way for young children to learn social-emotional skills with relatable examples of fun, positive ways to serve others, including: helping with family chores, taking turns with friends, including others in activities, having manners, and learning about recycling and volunteering. Adorable art sweetly illustrates important life skills. Each book in this delightful series is perfect for home, childcare settings, and...
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Everything you ever needed to know about being a girl!
Got some questions about lady bumps?
Are you pondering pimples?
Perplexed by periods?
And just what are the boy types going through right now?
Lola Love and her Pink Ladies are here to help. All the answers to all the questions you've been too worries to ask are here in this fun guide to being a girl. Packed with cool illustrations and helpful, friendly advice on how to cope with just...
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Since it was formed in 1854, the Republican Party has had a tremendous impact on American history and politics. Over the years, Republicans have supported voting rights and civil rights. They have been concerned about health care and the environment. They have tried to break up big businesses and lower taxes. In this book, you'll find some of the party's memorable moments. You'll read about successes and failures, heroes and scoundrels, and decisions...
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This book introduces the concept and basic vocabulary of virtues. It helps children to recognize and label the behaviors which they are striving to develop. When a child attains a virtue, that trait will become almost habitual for them. But it isn't always easy. Life produces many challenges, and today's culture often seems to oppose virtue. However, through faith, example, and practicing individual virtues, a child will keeping growing through adulthood,...
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Do the Right Thing! is a wonderful way to teach children what it means to have integrity. Children will encounter real-life examples of doing what's right, including: following rules, being honest, being accountable, having the courage to say no, keeping promises, being responsible, kind, patient, and trustworthy, and making good choices. Adorable art sweetly illustrates important life skills. Each book in this delightful series is perfect for home,...
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Sports and games help kids grow strong in mind and body. And they teach kids about life-about competitive pressure, the time crunch for families, and the risks of computer and internet games to consider. Share this book with the kids you care about, so that the games they play will be fun, fair, and life-giving. 32 pages.
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It ain't easy being a kid these days. For the first time in generations, today's teens have worse prospects ahead of them than their parents did, and the pressure to toe the line and be a success is heavier than ever . . . and so is the temptation to just give up. But there are things in the world worth fighting for! This scrapbook-style collection of essays, excerpts, explanations, and images pushes back against a culture that relentlessly demands...
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"It's a free country-I can say whatever I want!" Most Americans agree about the importance of free speech. But many don't understand the scope and limitations of this treasured liberty. Learn about the history, complexities, and conflicts related to free speech rights, from flag-burning to the treatment of hate speech. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand...
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Truly bad things happen in life. And while we cannot shelter children from every hurt and harm, we can reassure them that they, like the little elves in these pages, will always be loved and cared for. We can teach children the skills needed for coping with life's biggest challenges and changes. And we can restore children's trust that life, after all, is good.
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When Mom or Dad dies, children grieve deeply. But we can show our care and love for them by encouraging them to share their feelings of sorrow and loss. We can give them the time and space they need to adjust and listen to-if not answer-their questions. We can let them know that they can heal and live a happy, full life of faith, hope, and love-the kind of life their Mom or Dad would want for them. We can listen to their hurt and respond in a loving...
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Readers will learn about the importance of appropriate and safe use of technology in Social Media And The Internet. This title includes full-color photographs, vocabulary, comprehension and extension activities, and more to enhance readers' comprehension and application skills. The Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they'll face as they grow. Each 24-page book features real-world examples, tips,...
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