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Author
Publisher
Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
In Ginger Kid, popular comedian Steve Hofstetter grapples with life after seventh grade... when his world fell apart. Formatted as a series of personal essays, Steve walks his readers through awkward early dating, family turbulence, and the revenge of the bullied nerds.
Author
Series
Dreamer trilogy volume 1
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Description
Ronan Lynch is a dreamer. He can pull both curiosities and catastrophes out of his dreams and into his compromised reality. Jordan Hennessy is a thief. The closer she comes to the dream object she is after, the more inextricably she becomes tied to it. Carmen Farooq-Lane is a hunter. Her brother was a dreamer . . . and a killer. She has seen what dreaming can do to a person. And she has seen the damage that dreamers can do. But that is nothing compared...
Author
Publisher
Fall River Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Description
This book explains basics of mathematics using an engaging and easy-to-follow story. It's a tale about rock 'n' roll, duplicity, spies, and basic math skills and concepts such as two-digit divisors, greatest common factor, comparing fractions, dividing with decimals, working with percents, and more. Includes lots of tips, tricks and shortcuts.
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Description
Fanfic author Kay and beauty pageant contestant Teagan learn what it means to be--and to stand up for--yourself when they find love at a small fandom convention.
Up and coming fanfic author Kaylee Beaumont finally has a chance to meet her fandom friends in real life and spend a weekend at GreatCon. She also has a side quest for the weekend: Try out they/them pronouns to see how it feels; wear more masculine-presenting cosplay; and kiss a girl for...
7) Mindfulness for teens in 10 minutes a day: exercises to feel calm, stay focused & be your best self
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"Start feeling better with mindfulness, the practice of being fully present and cultivating calm, one moment at a time. Simple and effective exercises -- that fit perfectly into your daily routine -- make it easy to keep yourself in the here and now, tackle challenges one at a time, and make the most of every minute"--Back cover
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Screen addiction is a behavioral addiction that can cause a variety of problems. Mental health professionals found increases in screen time accompanied increases in the number of teens reporting anxiety, depression, and suicidal thinking. Digital technologies can expose children to bullying; contribute eating disorders; trade off with sleep and exercise; encourage children to negatively compare themselves to others; and can lead to depression and...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
The best book on a hot new subject! This jam-packed how-to by a former Marvel Comics cartoonist offers everything a budding artist needs.
Written and illustrated by a former Marvel Comics’ artist with brilliant hand-done images throughout, this graphic handbook of cartooning is without equal. It's simply larger, better illustrated, and more in depth than any similar title on the market. In elaborate detail, it focuses on superheroes and their atmospheric...
Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2016].
Description
"When a forty-seven-foot sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream in the throes of a calamitous storm, it leaves behind three weary passengers struggling to stay alive afloat a life raft in violent waves 80 feet tall"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Quadrille Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
I'm Charlie, also known across the internet as charlieissocoollike. In my book, I'll be taking you on an awesome journey through the cosmos, beginning with the Big Bang through to the Solar System and the origins of life on Earth, all the way down to the particles that make up everything around us (including you and me!). Expect frequent digressions, tons of illustrations of not-so-sciencey things (NB a microwave flying through space), and pages packed...
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
For Lady Gaga, kindness is the driving force behind everything she says and does.
The quiet power of kindness can change the way we view one another, our communities, and even ourselves. She embodies this mission, and through her work, brings more kindness into our world every single day.
Lady Gaga has always believed in the importance of being yourself, being kind to yourself, and being kind to others, no matter who they are or where they come...
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[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Master your inner artist and discover how you can begin drawing awesome anime and manga characters with ease!
With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow advice, this fun and detailed drawing book reveals how you can begin drawing anime and manga characters in next to no time! Covering everything from faces, eyes, hairstyles, expressions, clothing and much more, you’ll also find out how you can begin creating entire characters to draw flawless,...
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Series
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
c2005
Description
No matter what your background, The Everything Cartooning Book is the all-in-one reference to unlock your hidden potential and set you on the fast track toward a rewarding career in cartooning. Professional cartoonist Brad J. Guigar shows you everything from how to create believable characters and effective story lines to writing humor and getting published. This step-by-step guide shows you all the insider techniques and tricks you need to make it...
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Fake news is a . . . problem that affects everyone. It can undermine democracies, negatively impact public health, and destroy reputations. How fake news spreads, the problems fake news causes, how to recognize and keep from spreading it are discussed"--Provided by publisher.
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The author relates how she was sold by poor parents into slavery and forced to endure brutal servitude in California until a neighbor's anonymous call to the police began her journey to freedom and her subsequent efforts to fight for child slaves.
Shyima Hall was eight when her parents sold her into slavery. In Egypt's capitol city of Cairo, she lived with a wealthy family and serve them eighteen hours a day, seven days a week. When she was ten,...
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"Graduating from high school marks a crossroad in a person's life. It's a time to celebrate personal achievement, as well as being a time when young people transition from the restraints of childhood to adulthood. Indeed, life after high school is a time for decision making. High school graduates are expected to make big decisions about their future that have a major impact on their lives" --
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