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A middle-grade retelling of Richard Nixon's downfall, Bringing Down a President: The Watergate Scandal is an inventive and timely look at one of the biggest scandals to ever rock our nation by Andrea Balis and Elizabeth Levy.
Comprised almost completely of primary source quotes (good thing Nixon's recorder was on) and interspersed with contextual narrative, this captivating account of the trials and tribulations of the Nixon Administration
...Bullying in its many forms is a serious problem students face worldwide. This title aims to empower those experiencing bullying by uniquely helping young readers understand the different perspectives of those involved. The explanatory text first defines bullying. Then it presents multiple scenarios in which bullying can take place, from physical harm to cyberbullying and a "friend's" mean actions. It even has guidance for unintentionally becoming
...47) Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy: Racism, Injustice, and How You Can Be a Changemaker
Adapted from Emmanuel Acho's New York Times bestseller Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, comes an essential young listeners edition aimed at opening a dialogue about systemic racism with our youngest generation.
Young people have the power to affect sweeping change, and the key to mending the racial divide in America lies in giving them the tools to ask honest questions and take in the difficult answers.
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48) My Friends
As kids grow up, friendships become more complicated. Friends may fight, pressure others, or become part of bullying, all of which can cause a friendship to feel strained or even end. This can all be very stressful for young readers. This book can help! Including discussion of how friendships can change, making new friends, bullying and more, the main content is a great jumping off point for more conversation about what makes a good friend and
...Students will be engaged in learning about why immigrants move to America in the book Historias de inmigración (Immigration Stories). Used in the classroom or at home, this Spanish resource features intriguing primary sources, a glossary, an index, and a fun activity to help students build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.
"Phobia" is a word that's thrown around a lot in everyday conversation, but it's often used incorrectly. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of an object or a situation, one that often causes great anxiety. This sensitive and informative volume is a useful guide for readers who may be grappling with a phobia or who know someone who is. In the carefully researched explanations, readers will learn what may cause phobias and how they're diagnosed
...#1 New York Times Bestseller
An Oprah Book Club 2016 Selection
"Riveting...a worthy investment...this book has real wisdom."—New York Times Book Review
"Provocative... I adore her honesty, her vulnerability, and her no-nonsense wisdom, and I know you will, too."—Oprah Winfrey
The highly anticipated memoir by bestselling author Glennon Doyle Melton, Love Warrior tells