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Let's talk! Being a great communicator can help teens succeed in all parts of life, especially at work. Through this straightforward guide, readers will learn the ins and outs of communicating effectively in any workplace setting. This accessible content covers the importance of being informed, the best ways to state a point or concern, and practical strategies to respond in a useful manner. With a focus on preparation and active listening, teens...
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Who do you know? Who can you help? Networking is not an awkward, adults-only task. It's a way to connect with those around you, and help others as you work toward lifelong career goals. In this insightful and accessible guide, readers will learn the ins and outs of networking, including how to make conversation, how to set up a professional online profile, and how to use who you know to grow your contacts. Teens will be empowered to set goals, think...
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Establishing professional relationships is an important part of building a career. With this enlightening resource, readers will be ready to wow their boss and peers with their commitment to teamwork. This insightful read will clearly explain how to communicate in an effective manner, all while being assertive, influential, and cooperative. Readers will find step-by-step guides on how to negotiate and how to handle conflict in a professional, respectful,...
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"Looking for a job can be overwhelming for anyone, especially a teen in search of that first paying gig. In this easy-to-follow guide, readers will learn all the steps to finding, applying, and interviewing for a job. Step-by-step instructions will explain how to build a résuemé, how to write a compelling cover letter, and how to pen business correspondence. Accessible advice will help job-seeking teens to dress professionally, tackle tricky interview...
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In 1972, equality of the sexes took a major step forward with the enactment of Title IX, which said that young women could not be excluded from playing their favorite sports in school. By 1976, women's basketball was an Olympic sport and well en route to becoming one of the most popular women's sports. This book introduces all the tips, tricks, and courtside lingo of basketball to active middle school-aged girls. The rules of the game are covered,...
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Pride Month: Teens and Young Adults
Trans Day of Remembrance
Trans Day of Remembrance: Children and Young Adults
Trans Day of Remembrance
Trans Day of Remembrance: Children and Young Adults
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A collection of stories, essays, poetry, and art by trans youth describe what it's like to be young and transgender today.
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"High adventure and high ideals merge when a corps of intrepid female aviators battle to take part in the hugely popular air shows of the 1920s and 1930s. Ultimately, one of our heroines would win a race that earned her the right to be called America's best pilot"--Provided by publisher.
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What this book is NOT:
The fear-based How-To on sex and consent, oversimplified and focused on technicalities, that represents so much of our sexual education today.
What this book IS:
A journey into the Big Questions that will turn you into a thinking person about sex and consent, with the ability to wrestle towards the answers that work for YOU and continue to wrestle towards them for the rest of your life.
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This coming-of-age memoir, set during the Iranian Revolution, tells the true story of a young girl who moves to Tehran from the U.S. and has to adjust to living in a new country, learning a new language, and starting a new school during one of the most turbulent periods in Iran's history.
When five-year-old Nioucha Homayoonfar moves from the U.S. to Iran in 1976, its open society means a life with dancing, women's rights, and other freedoms. But soon...
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The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity."
In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON-the most elite fighters in the Corps-in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn't...
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Pokémon GO has taken the world by storm, and now everyone can play by using the Mini Hacks book to become a winner. If you're a confused beginner, or a level 15 player, Mini Hacks for Pokémon GO Players will give you the basics on how to play the game. Includes tips and techniques for finding Pokémon, leveling up, PokéStops, and more. Also includes important information on issues like safety and extending battery life.
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Pokémon GO has taken the world by storm, and now everyone can master the game by using the Mini Hacks book to play-and fight! Mini Hacks for Pokémon GO Players: Combat focuses on the battling element to the game. Includes tips and techniques for capturing Pokémon, training them in a gym, and then using them to battle other trainers. Which is, of course, the object of the game.
Written for Pokémon GO players ages seven and up, this book is an...
17) Hey, Kiddo
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The powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir from Jarrett Krosoczka, about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two unforgettably opinionated grandparents.
In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery -- Jarrett...
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"This hard-hitting look at climate change tackles the past, present, and future of global warming, examining the effects it's having across the world, the politics behind denial, and the ways in which we can all work to lessen the harsh effects of our warming world. Perfect for young environmentalists looking to learn about the ways in which we can take action against global warming"--Provided by publisher.
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