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Body piercing and tattoos have become a popular way for individuals to express themselves. Give readers something to think about as they may be considering self-expression in these ways. Readers will evaluate the real meanings behind getting tattoos and piercings, what risks are involved, and how to avoid making mistakes in efforts to be trendy. Essay sources include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Reef Karim, Silvia Cardona-Tapia, and Rebecca...
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Young learners are introduced to the colorful and charismatic Can't-Wait A-Gator in this age-appropriate and accessible book about experiencing feelings of excitement. Through this essential material they learn how to connect with and embrace their own feelings of excitement and express themselves in a healthy manner. This fun look at feelings features a unique comic book design, vibrant photographs, and adorable illustrations, which draw in readers...
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Representation in the media has always been relevant. However, with recent developments such as Halle Bailey starring in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, this topic has exploded on social media and in the news in a way that draws children into the conversation like never before. Understanding positive and negative representation not just of race but of gender, disability, sexuality, and other characteristics is crucial in this day...
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Young readers explore the complex feeling of fear in this age-appropriate and accessible volume. They meet the colorful character Agent Afraid, who displays fearful emotions throughout the relatable main text. Readers are able to connect with the material easily and pinpoint things that cause their own feelings of fear. Through recognizing these feelings, they also learn ways to navigate them to help them feel safe and secure. The dazzling comic book...
5) Feeling Sad
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Many things cause us to become sad, but what's important is to know how to deal with sad feelings in a healthy way. In this charming, age-appropriate book, young learners have the pleasure of meeting the colorful character Dr. Gloom. They are taken on a journey alongside Dr. Gloom through the captivating main text, which is presented in a fun comic book design that is filled with vibrant, full-color photographs and illustrations. While learning about...
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The end of your parent's relationship is tremendously difficult, no matter how respectfully it was handled between partners. This collection of essays sensitively tackles various issues relating to a teen's rights when faced with divorce and custody. Essays examine the rights related to religious affiliation post-divorce, influence on custody and visitation decisions, and teens' rights in addressing the court on their own behalf. Personal narratives...
7) Gangs
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According to the FBI, 33,000 violent street gangs, motorcycle gangs, and prison gangs, with nearly 1.4 million members, are criminally active in the U.S. today. One of the most notorious and dangerous gangs, Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, originated in Los Angeles and has as many as 50,000 members. The Justice Department credits gangs with illegal smuggling, transportation, and distribution of large amounts of drugs in the United States. This expansive...
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This fun-filled and age-appropriate book explores the ways in which we experience happiness. Young readers are introduced to the colorfully charismatic character Captain Cheerful, who exhibits happiness throughout the main text. The compelling comic book style, illustrations, and appealing, full-color photographs draw readers in, allowing them to relate more easily to this essential subject matter. They are also encouraged through the simple and accessible...
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Why do we get jealous? What certain things do we get jealous about? These questions and more are addressed in this important text about having feelings of jealousy. Young readers are introduced to Green Eyed Bunny, who helps them navigate such a complex emotion. In this age-appropriate and relatable main text, readers learn to recognize and evaluate their own instances of jealousy. The fun, comic book design, creative illustrations, and full-color...
10) Feeling Lonely
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Readers will learn about experiencing feelings of loneliness and how to deal with them in a healthy way. As they are introduced to the colorful, adorable character The Lone Furball, they find tips on dealing with loneliness through this relatable and age-appropriate main text. Readers uncover strategies for approaching their own lonely emotions in a constructive way to turn gloomy feelings into positive ones. The eye-catching comic book style, engaging...
11) Drugs
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This collection of essays focuses on the perceived and actual legal rights and freedoms relating to drug testing and teenagers. Whether it's testing school athletes for illegal enhancement drugs or testing teens for party drugs, readers will evaluate both sides of each topic, and what is legal and what is not. Primary and secondary sources include essays from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and reports on Supreme Court decisions.
12) Feeling Mad
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Young readers are introduced to healthy ways to deal with anger in this engaging book, which explores the feelings one gets when they get mad. They meet a colorful character named Raging Raccoon, who helps them understand this emotion. Through the engaging main text, eye-catching comic book design, and full-color photographs and illustrations, they learn what causes anger and how to properly approach dealing with those feelings. This important subject...
13) Meningitis
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Author Melissa Abramovitz discusses the illness known as meningitis. This book gives details on the symptoms of the disease, how it is contracted, known treatments as well as possible new treatments, and how the disease may be prevented. This book also includes an annotated bibliography and a list of organizations that can be contacted for support.
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Embarrassment is a difficult but common emotion for children to deal with, so it is important for readers to learn about being embarrassed and how to handle it in a healthy way. They are given the tools to do so through the cute illustrated character Shrinking Violet, who displays elements of embarrassment and how this affects her. The main text is presented in a fun comic book style that combines full-color photographs and charming illustrations....
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One of the tenets of democracy is that everyone has a voice in decision making and that the decisions made are what the majority wants. Many argue that wisdom of the crowd prevails in democracies, but are political decisions actually reached by a clear consensus, or does angry factionalism prevent this? Does irrational mob rule cause people to gang together and lash out against the opposition? Are the majority of citizens satisfied with the political...
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Since the rise of globalism in the post-Cold War era, neoliberalism and free trade have generally characterized politics in democratic nations. However, in recent years, nationalism has been on the rise in countries around the world, including the United States. Events like the Brexit referendum and the 2016 U.S. presidential election have brought the related issues of nationalism, nativism, and patriotism to the forefront, but much confusion exists...
18) Disabilities
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This volume explores real and perceived teen rights related to disabilities, including the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other legislation covering students and adults with disabilities. The definitions of the minimum levels of care, rights regarding community versus institution-based living, and students' rights to education regardless of disability are discussed.
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As young people are becoming louder voices for change, the idea of lowering the voting age has been brought up more often. While some people believe this would encourage teenagers to become more active citizens, others believe there are good reasons to keep the voting age at 18. As readers explore both sides of this debate, they learn essential facts to form and back up their own informed opinion on this topic, which has real implications for their...
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As Donald Trump's impeachment dominated the news for months, children have likely been hearing the term "impeachment" with little to no concept of what it means. Even many adults have found that they have misconceptions about what impeachment is. As this process is meant to safeguard the integrity of not just the presidency but many civic offices, it's important for all informed citizens to understand it. Full-color photographs and engaging fact boxes...
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