Social Topics - Kids

101 tips and strategies to help kids stay positive. Boost positive thoughts and attitudes in kids (and adults!) of all ages with these uplifting reflections, prompts, tips, and quotes. Use the cards as a jumping-off point for conversation and contemplation on positive thinking and...

Gentle prompts to help kids improve concentration, regulate emotions, and live in the moment. Close your eyes . . . Breathe in through your nose . . . And breathe out . . . Kids feel pressure too Helping them through their day-to-day problems...

This collection of essays and articles explores free trade including the effect on the U.S. economy and developing countries. Readers will evaluate human rights issues, such as whether U.S. labor unions interfere with job growth in a free trade economy. They will also explore...

This informative edition explores Walt Whitman's poetry through the lens of democracy. Chapters include an examination of Whitman's life and influences, a look at key ideas related to democracy in Whitman's poetry, and a series of essays that explore topics such as Whitman's views...

Everyone likes to think they started the notebook. Sophie claims she stole the idea from two girls in her math class. Courtney still has a death grip on the theory that the notebook was her invention. Lindsey doesn't really care; she's just along for...

Getting a new haircut. Surviving clothes shopping with Mom. Losing a beloved uncle to AIDS. Hearing the band Nirvana for the first time. These are just a few of the experiences that inspired this book's young authors to sit down and write. In thirty-five...

''Make It A Good Day'' offers easy ideas to make each day a good one. Colorful illustrations accompanied by a playful rhyme make this an uplifting book for children, and great for adults too. The useful, twenty-four-hour tips offered can be practiced on both...

This volume focuses on food around the world: its safety, scarcity, security, and significance in the world economy. Chapters address the need for international food safety standards and current efforts and vulnerabilities. Readers will evaluate the dependence on fossil fuels to produce and ship...

People are different. Families are different. What we feel is different. How we look is different. Find out about how we are all different. Paired to the fiction title My Great Body.Author: Pete JenkinsISBN-10: 164156198XISBN-13: 9781641561983Publisher: Ready ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2018Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.44lbsSize:...

Lumpi the sausage dog tells the tale of the scissors with a tiny flaw, and shares some tips for young children. Don't miss this beautifully illustrated story!Ideal for boys and girls aged 3 to 7.Author: Thomas Aichner, Alex PlanerISBN-10: 1537223437ISBN-13: 9781537223438Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

Bo's mission is to sort all Earthlings into groups so he can learn more about them. It's harder than it looks. What can Bo and Zop learn about diversity, as well as what Earthlings have in common?Author: Kirsty HolmesISBN-10: 0778781216ISBN-13: 9780778781219Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Learn all about opposites in a book that's indestructible. Do you see the doggie? So big Do you see the ladybug? So little Happy, sad, wet, dry--can you tell the difference? Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved...

Imagine if kids had a few simple phrases that helped them build self-confidence, control their impulses, make good choices, show empathy, and work well with others: "I love and accept who I am on the inside. I know my emotions are nothing to hide."...

Most people have used money online, whether it's buying something from a website or checking their bank account. But some people have gone a step further, using a type of money that exists only online: virtual currency. Explore what virtual currency is, how it...

Computers hold all kinds of important information for individuals, businesses, and beyond. Cybersecurity is needed to keep that information safe. As computer technology advances, cybersecurity must keep up. Explore how cybersecurity works, what threatens cybersecurity, and how this technology helps people. Dyslexic-friendly font and...

Before a bill is voted into law, U.S. senators are allowed to talk about it as much as they want--with no time limit. They can delay the vote by talking without stopping because of filibuster. Explore how senators filibuster, why they filibuster, and why...

This book tells the story of a grandmother who has Huntington's disease, a genetic condition, from the perspective of her grandson, Leo. Huntington's Disease affects 5 to 7 people in every 100,000 people of European ancestry, and also affects people of some other ancestries...

Readers will learn about the seventh UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to ensuring access to affordable and clean energy by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and...

Written for parents and children to enjoy together, You Can Do Anything is a heartwarming story featuring the power of words and their effect on self-esteem. The story shows ongoing encouragement at a young age, instills confidence, and encourages self-reliance that lasts a lifetime....

This exciting collection of monologues, dialogs and short skits gives teenagers a chance to laugh at themselves and still feel good about it. It also provides them a tool to explore issues important to them: drunk driving, elderly grandparents, parties, smoking, broken homes, alcoholic...

Teens and parents will find this teen-guide useful at and beyond teenage years. It's informative, fun, serious, actionable, and helpful. The book contains 24 chapters containing different topics about relationships, social media, health, depression, first job, college prep, suicide, happiness, cold/flu, risky behaviors, sports,...

A Secret or A Surprise? explains the difference between a secret and a surprise from a child's perspective and is accompanied with simplistic illustrations. It explains what children should do if someone asks them to keep a secret; especially if an adult asks them...

Senseless Acts of Beauty offers an organized and thoughtful approach to sharing the joy, play, and health of yoga with children. Step-by-step instruction for basic poses and beautiful illustrations provide guidance for children, families, and those who would like to incorporate children's yoga into...

This is the true story of an interaction between Mimi the caregiver/teacher and six-year-old Dara as it relates to race and ethnicity. While Mimi thought it was easier to describe a child based on her race and ethnicity, Dara focused on the colors they...

This is the true story of an interaction between Mimi the caregiver/teacher and six-year-old Dara as it relates to race and ethnicity. While Mimi thought it was easier to describe a child based on her race and ethnicity, Dara focused on the colors they...

This book is a poem written by a Montessori teacher and her students. We often hear what peace is not. Not war, not fight. But what is it? This book explains what peace is as understood by children of a preschool age. Perfect for...

Princess Affirmations is one of the first books that targets girls as young as 4 years old when it comes to self-love and using affirmations to manifest the future every little princess deserves. Author: Tempestt AishaISBN-10: 1087801788ISBN-13: 9781087801780Publisher: Tempestt AishaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2019Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Many individuals start relationships without quite understanding what they are getting into. They are ill-prepared for the challenges that present themselves later. This is true for young people, as well as for older individuals. If you think about it, we got to school for...

A Secret or A Surprise? explains the difference between a secret and a surprise from a child's perspective and is accompanied with simplistic illustrations. It explains what children should do if someone asks them to keep a secret; especially if an adult asks them...

An interactive book filled with humor, poetry and photographs, and designed to help children adjust to change, develop strong character and ethics, and navigate the challenges of middle school.Author: Ray SarconeISBN-10: 1500600474ISBN-13: 9781500600471Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/27/2014Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 10.80h x...

Author: Karine WongISBN-10: 1479769126ISBN-13: 9781479769124Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/07/2013Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d

It's an exciting story full of fun, learning, and friendship on the first day of school. For kids ages 1-5Mya is a bright little girl. She loves to learn and explore, but most of all, she loves meeting new friends. Could the school be...

Miyah Takes Action takes a journey through a typical school day, highlighting several opportunities to promote positive behaviors among daily activities. Readers are encouraged to be helpful when possible, lift others up, challenge norms and be the best version of themselves, even when others...

I am kind! I am happy! I am a lot of things - what are you?I aakoi! I kukurei! Ngngai boni bwaai aika a mwaiti - Teraa ngkoe?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to...

Sexism is something you learn, not something you are born with. It's at school, at work and even at home sometimes. Movies, books, TV and social media are full of sexist content. It's important to learn how to identify sexism. That way you can...

I Am in Foster Care seeks to answer the myriad of questions a child has when entering the foster care system. By plainly and truthfully answering a foster child's questions, we take one step toward decreasing their fear and establishing trust during a scary...

This must-have volume explores numerous aspects of eco-friendly architecture. Across four fascinating chapters, readers will evaluate whether eco-architecture is financially beneficial, whether it can also be stylish, whether it protects human health, and whether it benefits the environment. Readers will also learn ways that...

Throughout history, tactics such as violent repression, torture, and mass murder, have been used to subjugate and destroy populations. The essays in this anthology detail the atrocities of the 1971 East Pakistan Genocide. Essays reach far and wide, including examining Canadian neutrality on the...

This book explores genocide and persecution in Kosovo, including the historical and cultural background of long-running disputes between Kosovo and Serbia and other territories in the former Yugoslavia, particularly focusing on the 1999 war in Kosovo and the mass killings of Kosovo Albanians by...

This volume explores genocide and persecution in the People's Republic of China, including the historical and cultural background of events from the rise of the communist People's Republic of China in 1949 to the present. Issues surrounding events such as China's Great Leap Forward,...

This collection of essays will get your students revved up, about homework. Debates between the essays include whether college students study less now than in the past, whether the family unit is strained from too much homework, whether life lessons are more important than...

This book discusses whether cameras should be allowed in courtrooms. A diverse collection of viewpoints presents readers with opportunities for analysis and inquiry. Questions such as whether cameras should be allowed in criminal courts, whether they should be allowed in the Supreme Court, and...

This is a unique book of advice and commentary for teenagers, co-written by teenagers. It combines Dr. Wes Crenshaw's nineteen years of clinical experience as a board certified family psychologist with the natural wisdom and empathy of eight really sharp sixteen- to eighteen-year-olds, each...

Male Bulimia: My Dark Demon is a powerful, firsthand account of author Scott Simon's triumph over a lifelong deadly disease-bulimia. After developing bulimia while participating in school sports, Scott learned how to hide his disorder. He continued on a downhill slide into drugs, alcohol,...

- Vocabulary preview and review pages with pronunciations, glossary, and index- Fun, engaging editorial content- Diagrams, graphs, or other educational graphics- Curriculum connections- Beautiful, full-color photographs that support and enhance text- Simple interior design and easy-to-read fonts- Websites for further research and information- Backmatter...

Actor Michael B. Jordan is known for connecting with his characters, including playing the villain in the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther. Learn more about his rise to fameAuthor: Celina McManusISBN-10: 1496665872ISBN-13: 9781496665874Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.60w x 0.30dAccelerated...

The Native peoples of North America are diverse in culture, language, and ecological adaptations to varied environments. This variation is expressed in their attire. "Seasons" colouring book showcases the colourful and different outfits of Native First American Indigenous women.Author: Kahnastatsi Nancy Ann G. JacobsISBN-10:...

This is a drip of paint. She has fun on the blank white paper, but one day she wanted a friend. She searched everywhere. Does her dream finally came true? See the rest in this book. It is a fan story for kids!Author: Jessie...

This is a drip of paint. She has fun on the blank white paper, but one day she wanted a friend. She searched everywhere. Does her dream finally came true? See the rest in this book. It is a fan story for kids!Author: Jessie...

Life Skills for Tweens, by Ferne Bowe (author of Life Skills for Young Adults and Money Skills for Teens), provides everything a tween needs to know to become a confident, happy and successful teenager.Packed with tips, illustrations, and real-life examples, the book covers the...