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The book of you: the science--and fun!--of why you look, feel, and act the way you do (Owl books)
Par Sylvia Funston. 2000
From your fingerprints to the patterns in your eyes, each of us is unique. This collection of fun facts and…
activities will help you to discover more about human nature and yourself. Find out about body language, left brain vs. right brain, personality types, and more. Grades 4-7. 2000.Politique en 30 secondes: les 50 concepts politiques les plus marquants, expliqués en moins d'une minute
Par Michael Bailey, Steven L Taylor. 2011
Cet ouvrage est divisé en sept sections intitulées : qui gouverne?; qu’est-ce qu’un gouvernement autoritaire?; les éléments de la démocratie;…
les différentes formes de gouvernement démocratique; le communisme; la politique économique; les relations internationales. De la monarchie au néolibéralisme en passant par le fascisme, l’anarchisme, le fédéralisme, le socialisme, le marxisme, le syndicalisme et évidemment le nationalisme, 30 secondes suffisent pour saisir les fondements de chacun de ces concepts. Pour les lecteurs du collégial. c2011. Titre uniforme: 30-second politics.Les 7 comportements gagnants des ados
Par John C Friel, Linda D Friel, Maurice Soudeyns. 2001
En parcourant ce livre, l'adolescent comprendra pourquoi la maîtrise de ses émotions lui donne plus de pouvoirs sur sa vie.…
Il découvrira que les gens qui réussissent ont connu l'échec mais qu'ils n'abandonnent pas pour autant. Et, finalement qu'il est essentiel de développer des comportements gagnants et d'aller vers ce qu'il désire faire et devenir. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 2001.No body's perfect: stories by teens about body image, self-acceptance, and the search for identity
Par Kimberly Kirberger. 2003
A collection of stories and poems by teenagers about body image, self-love, and the need to be "perfect". Each set…
of stories and poems illustrates one of twenty-four steps toward the ultimate goal of self-love, building up from getting to know yourself all the way to celebrating yourself. Junior and senior high readers. 2003.Nelson Mandela: "non à l'apartheid"
Par Véronique Tadjo. 2010
Ce titre transporte le lecteur en 1941, dans une Afrique du Sud ravagée par l'Apartheid. Au fil des pages, le…
lecteur marche dans les traces de Nelson Mandela, qui prend la parole pour raconter l'injustice vécue par son peuple, sa lutte pour offrir à ce dernier des droits égaux à ceux des Blancs, sa condamnation à la réclusion à perpétuité, les conditions d'emprisonnement inhumaines dans lesquelles il fut maintenu pendant 27 ans, la manière dont les gens se sont mobilisés à un niveau international afin de le libérer, puis sa libération et la tenue de premières élections démocratiques. Quelques descriptions de violence. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 2010.Jan Wong's China: reports from a not-so-foreign correspondent
Par Jan Wong. 1999
The author recounts her experiences during her six years as The Globe and Mail's Beijing correspondent. She presents a portrait…
of a paradoxical China, from peasant tax revolts to the new consumerism and the world of the closeted Chinese gays. 1999.Help! My heart is breaking!: how to get through the hurt
Par Meg F Schneider. 1997
The author directs this book at those whose boyfriends broke up with them and those who want to break up.…
She gives tips on how to endure this event constructively and on how to troubleshoot future relationships. Junior and Senior High. c1997.Don't sweat the small stuff for teens: simple ways to keep your cool in stressful times
Par Richard Carlson. 2000
This companion to "Don't sweat the small stuff" and others in the series for adults, advises teens on controlling stress…
in their lives. Includes one hundred tips on coping with such things as breakups, bad hair days, and peer pressure. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller. 2000.Ain't gonna study war no more: the story of America's peace seekers
Par Milton Meltzer. 1985
Restless genius: the story of Virginia Woolf (World writers)
Par Virginia Brackett. 2004
Covers the people and events of writer Virginia Woolf's childhood and adult life, and her relationships with her father, sister,…
husband, and, to a lesser extent, other relatives and members of the Bloomsbury group. Focuses on her mental health and on her work, which took fiction in a new direction at a time when women writers were uncommon. Includes a time line, a bibliography, and source notes. For junior high readers. 2004.The United Nations: its history and the Canadians who shaped it
Par Desmond Morton. 1995
Well-known historian Desmond Morton tells the history of the United Nations. He describes what the United Nations is and how…
it works, how it was created, and some of the most important activities it engages in. Throughout the book, he highlights the contributions of many Canadians who have been involved in the United Nations. Grades 4-7. 1995.A guide for achieving personal serenity by altering perspective and practising a more relaxed lifestyle. Offers strategies and exercises for…
"letting go" of problems and following the path of least resistance.Almost lost: the true story of an anonymous teenager's life on the streets
Par Beatrice Sparks. 1996
The true story of a depressed and suicidal teenage boy and his attempts to survive on the streets. He discusses…
the events that led to his leaving home, his desperation to escape a brutal gang, and his struggle with self-hatred. For Senior High readers. 1996.Your rights (H wise guides)
Par Anita Naik. 1999
This guide tells children what rights they do and don't have in common situations. It covers laws relating to health,…
education, family, sex, work, the police and leisure. It also contains detailed contact addresses for getting further information and help in the UK and Republic of Ireland. For junior high readers.Wake up to your dreams
Par Sandra Collier. 1996
The author, a psychotherapist who specializes in dream therapy, talks about how and why people dream, common dream themes, understanding…
your own dreams, and even how to use your dreams to solve problems or have the kinds of dreams you want. Junior high readers. 1996.Twins: an amazing investigation
Par Jay Ingram, Harvey Chan. 1988
The landscape of memory
Par Milton Meltzer. 1987
An informal study of memory, with case histories and anecdotes. Explores the dangers of forgetting the past, and the role…
of the writer in keeping history honest and alive. For junior and senior high readers, and older readers. 1987.Stick to your vision: how to get past the hurdles & haters to get where you want to be
Par Maestro Fresh-Wes, Tamara Hendricks-Williams. 2010
Wes "Maestro" Williams has had to overcome many challenges in his life - some come from within, whether it's a…
fear of failure or low self-esteem, and some come from your circumstances. Wes shows you how to define your vision, how to achieve it, and what to do once you're there. He offers useful tips and advice, as well as inspirational stories and quotes, and exercises that will keep you moving towards your own vision. For junior and senior high readers. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2011, c2010.Young people and chronic illness: true stories, help, and hope
Par Kelly Huegel. 1998
First person accounts of young people who have accepted their chronic diseases and maintained a positive outlook. Includes practical advice…
for dealing with school, friends, and family while coping with cancer, epilepsy, diabetes, and other conditions. Lists organizations and web sites after each narrative. Junior and Senior High readers. c1998.Healing the mind: eight views of human nature
Par Robert A Liston. 1974