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Freaking out Freaking out Polly Wells Presents thirteen true accounts of teenagers with varying levels of anxiety disorders, exploring how they addressed their anxiety and dealt with such issues as peer pressure, perfectionism, grief, an… OL17924608W
Hear these voices Hear these voices Anthony Allison Presents case studies of teenagers living with homelessness, prostitution, alcoholism, and neighborhood violence and interviews with staff members from organizations committed to helping teenagers in… OL1957515W
When I was a turkey When I was a turkey Joe Hutto When I Was a Turkey is a middle-grade adaptation of the remarkable true story of a naturalist who raised a flock of wild turkeys using imprinting. OL19721485W
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Harry Tournemille "This insightful title provides an overview of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other emotional and behavioral disorders, including Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Symptoms, causes, and tr… OL19982140W
I can do it myself I can do it myself Valorie Fisher From tying their own shoes to making their beds, children can reach such important childhood milestones with the help of this engaging and fun picture book. Award-winning author-illustrator Fisher us… OL19982742W
Quiet power Quiet power Susan Cain This insightful, accessible, and empowering book, illustrated with amusing comic-style art, will be eye-opening to extroverts and introverts alike. OL20031532W
What makes us unique? What makes us unique? Jillian Roberts A dynamic and approachable introduction to diversity. OL20056405W
When I'm surprised When I'm surprised Moira Butterfield When I'm Surprised looks at good and bad everyday surprises that children encounter such as finding a spider in the bath, getting a present or hearing a loud noise , then goes on to suggest ways to c… OL20889288W
Teen self-injury Teen self-injury Melissa Higgins This title examines how self-injury affects individuals and society, investigates how people are working to put an end to self-injury, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrou… OL20892802W
Transphobia Transphobia Nick Johnson,J. Wallace Skelton Who do you think you are? Part of identity is how people experience their gender. Transphobia is intolerance of any part of the range of gender identity. This accessible, illustrated book offers info… OL21282003W
Teens, health & obesity Teens, health & obesity Peter Owens "Experts agree that healthy eating habits and proper exercise should be an important part of a young adults life. Unfortunately, studies have shown that both obesity and malnutrition are growing prob… OL21444630W
Don't play dirty, Gertie Don't play dirty, Gertie Sarah Eason "This title explores the story of one child who faces dilemmas about different social situations, the choices he or she makes and the consequences of those choices"--Provided by publisher. OL22640682W
Needing attention Needing attention Maggie Smith,Joy Berry "Let's Talk About Needing Attention (Let's Talk About series) helps children understand their need for attention and teaches children that they may not always be able to get the attention that they w… OL2404102W
Surviving Your First High School Party Surviving Your First High School Party Alexis Burling 1 online resource OL24588531W
The young Oxford book of the human being The young Oxford book of the human being David M. Glover Explores the way the human body works, the origins of human beings, and the various ways that humans live and organize themselves socially and culturally. OL2652056W
Ayudar con la cena Ayudar con la cena Lois Fortuna A young girl demonstrates how she helps her mother prepare a meal. OL28174288W
From pigeons to people From pigeons to people Elizabeth Hall A discussion of modern psychology with emphasis on the terms, methods, and theories of behavior-shaping. OL2960408W
Why we do what we do Why we do what we do Elizabeth Hall A basic introduction to psychology including sections on motivation, emotions, learning, memory, personality, and adjustment. OL2960415W
Good memory--good student! Good memory--good student! Harry Lorayne Explains basic methods a student can use to improve his memory and gives specific suggestions for remembering such things as names, numbers, spelling, dates, and formulas. OL37511W
What every kid should know What every kid should know Jonah Kalb Discusses the problems of growing up and gives suggestions on coping with various emotions, understanding oneself, getting along with others, and dealing with parents. OL6440490W
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