Does failing at something mean it's time to throw in the towel and give up? Part of the Driven to Succeed nonfiction book series, Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up takes a look at the lives of some of the most famous and well-loved creators and entertainers who had to overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve their success.
What does it take to run for office and win? Learn about the different types of public positions that you can run for and how each one impacts the community, as well as successful strategies for winning. This book takes students on a civic journey to help them identify problems in their community that matter and identify the steps they can take to solve them from a public position.
What are some of the best ways to volunteer and become involved in your local community? Learn tips on how to become an active community member through volunteering for different social causes. This book takes students on a civic journey to teach them about the importance of volunteering and getting involved in their community.
You are valuable! How to Deal: Feeling Good About You explores the ways that positive thoughts and a healthy body can make students feel good about themselves and discusses how excelling in school and volunteering can boost self-confidence. Common scenarios and practical advice will help readers embrace their talents and improve self-esteem.
Friends make life joyful! How to Deal: Understanding Friendship offers practical advice for meeting friends and creating close friendships. Readers will learn what makes a good friend, how to avoid common problems with friends, and how modern technology fits into friendship.
Have you ever lost someone you love? Does it seem impossible on some days to feel happy? You are not alone! After reading How to Deal: Coping with Loss and Grief, readers will learn what to expect as they journey through grief, including various coping strategies to help navigate through this difficult and confusing time
Do you see bullying at school? Do you have a “frenemy”? Want to do something to stop bullying or keep it from starting? In How to Deal: Bully Busters, readers will explore how they can shine a light on the way bullies think and work, understand the role of bystanders, and learn what everyone can do to shut bullying down.
Do you ever wonder if you are doing the right thing? Do your peers pressure you to do the wrong things? Maybe you get caught in dilemmas where it’s not clear what’s right. In How to Deal: Doing the Right Thing, readers will explore information that will help them understand all of these situations and make the best decisions for health and happiness.
Have you ever been so angry that you felt out of control? It’s difficult to remain calm and think rationally when you are really mad! In How to Deal: Anger Danger, readers will learn helpful techniques for controlling anger so it doesn’t control them.
Magic loves going to school. However, when he is asked to paint, Magic freezes. In Mr. Gray's class, Magic and his buddies Rex and Reva enter a magic picture of an amusement park and learn the three fundamentals of painting: sketch, fill in, and finish. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Life is full of ups and downs. We can’t always help how we are feeling, but we can do things to make emotions easier to handle. Taking care of our mental health helps us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn about mental health and the ways we can keep our minds healthier.
Jen's parents moved her all the way to Los Angeles, the least they could do was get her a pet. And Jen chose Mimi. Little did she know that Mimi was not the perfect cat. She was stubborn. She was standoffish. And she was mean. But one day, Mimi started talking to Jen and telling her what she wanted and needed. A talking cat? What could be better? Mimi shows Jen how much she loves her and makes the ultimate sacrifice.
Joy can be found in many ways. Practice reading words with "oy" as you learn different ways to be happy. This book uses the Dyslexie font to make reading easier for people with dyslexia. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Drawing a picture helps Shawn when she is feeling low. Help Shawn cheer up after an awful baseball game as you practice reading words with "aw." This book uses the Dyslexie font to make reading easier for people with dyslexia. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Lola Jones does not think her big brother's best friend and basketball teammate, C.J Kline, knows she's alive, until one magical night at a high-school dance changes everything. Book #1 in the series
Explores important principles of sportsmanship that any outdoor enthusiast should know when hunting or fishing, including guidelines for respecting both fellow hunters and anglers, as well as the environment. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
How can you supercharge your powers of concentration? What exactly is an Easyometer? Could making up silly games help you? Discover how to work smarter in fun ways that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset.
How can you stop annoying things from ruining your day? What is a "Yes, I Can" list? Can making a funny face help you feel better about the world? Discover fun ways to learn to think positive that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset.
What does it mean to be brave? Could picturing yourself not being afraid actually make you feel better? How can we manage the little steps and big leaps along our journey toward facing fear? Discover how to face your fears in positive ways that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset.
Making mistakes is not something to beat yourself up about. In fact, remembering your best mistakes can help you learn! Discover fun ways to learn from your mistakes, and find out why taking risks and challenging yourself makes your brain stronger and more powerful.
What is an effort thermometer? How exactly do you discover "the power of yet"? How could sharing positive stories with your family help you face tough times? Learn all about building resilience in fun ways to help you take on big challenges and recover from disappointments with a healthier, happier mindset.
Why is it important to ask for help? How can helping others help you? And why are there no stupid questions when asking for help? Find out about the power of working in a team, and how getting the help you need to overcome obstacles gives you a happier, healthier mindset.
What is a 'brain hug'? Can making up silly songs help you with your homework? Could staring at an apple give your brain superpowers? Find out to boost your brain in fun ways that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset.
Kirby is a pessimistic kid. He's a good student with some close friends. But he’s intimidated by schoolmate Lee, who always seems to have better grades and more friends. On the way home from school one day, Kirby saves a man from being hit by a truck. The man gives him a magic stone. You make a wish and rub the stone, the man tells Kirby. Your wish will come true. Kirby is skeptical, but then his wishes start to come true!
What do you want to be when you grow up? I bet you've been asked that question before. But have you ever thought about why humans work? There are almost 3.5 billion people working in the world today, and that number is growing. In Why Do We Work? author Monique Polak investigates the past, present and future of jobs, including how work has also been shaped by discrimination, privilege and child labor. Meet a variety of working professionals and explore why we have careers, vocations and professions. How is the way we work changing, and what will it look like in the future?
