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The confidence code for girls: taking risks, messing up, & becoming your amazingly imperfect, totally powerful self
Par Claire Shipman, Katty Kay. 2018
In this tween adaptation of the bestselling adult book 'The Confidence Code', the origins and effects of confidence are explored…
and explained in a vibrant, approachable way. For a lot of girls, preteen years are when they're most in need of that boost of confidence. Journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman explore key concepts in how to strive for and achieve confidence, and provide a winning formula for how to overcome that dangerous voice in your head telling you that you can't succeed. Grades 4-7. 2018.The Girls' Life guide to growing up
Par Karen Bokram, Alexis Sinex. 2000
Advice for girls on everyday challenges, such as friendship and family, boyfriends and crushes, popularity and conflicts, self-esteem and body…
issues (menstruation, bras, braces), and "tough stuff" like moving and grief. Based on questions frequently handled by Girls' Life magazine. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.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.Teen alcoholism (Teen issues)
Par Barbara Sheen. 2004
Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics, and discusses the ripple effect of teen alcoholism as well as treatment…
and preventative measures. Includes an overview of alcoholism as an addiction or a disease, and looks at its physiological, psychological, and emotional dimensions. Both the individual and societal consequences of teen alcoholism are considered. Some descriptions of violence. For Senior High readers. 2004.Teen torment: overcoming verbal abuse at home and at school
Par Patricia Evans. 2003
A book on verbal abuse, for parents, teachers, and teens to share. Defines verbal abuse and describes how teens are…
particularly affected by it. The author looks at verbal abuse in the media, on the sports field, at home, and in school, and explains how to stop it, with separate chapters for parents, teachers, teens, and "boyfriends and girlfriends." Some descriptions of sex and violence, some strong language. For senior high readers and older. 2003.The 7 habits of highly effective teens: the ultimate teenage success guide
Par Sean Covey. 1998
Based on his father's bestselling book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", Sean Covey applies the same principles to…
teens, including be proactive; begin with the end in mind; put first things first; and think win-win. He includes humour, innovative ideas, quotes, and stories about real teens from all over the world. He even includes a section titled "The 7 Habits of Highly Defective Teens," which includes some, shall we say, counterproductive practices. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.Stories of my life
Par Katherine Paterson. 2014
From her childhood in China to the moment she won her first National Book Award, literary icon Katherine Paterson shares…
the personal stories that inspired her children's books. For Junior and Senior High readers. 2014.Safe teen: powerful alternatives to violence
Par Anita Roberts. 2001
The author explains violence, looking at its roots, identifying potentially dangerous behaviour, and always offering teens strategies to protect themselves…
and diffuse situations--from small misunderstandings to outright assault. The book also includes discussion of gender stereotypes, self-esteem, handling cliques and social pressures, acknowledging and transforming emotions, and differentiating between "good sex" and harmful sex. Poems, quotes, and practical exercises are also added. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.Rebel, rogue, mischievous babe: stories about being a powerful girl
Par Sharlene Azam. 2001
Author Sharlene Azam is the founder of "Reluctant Hero", a magazine for and by teenaged girls that discusses everything from…
body image to boys. It can be tough being a teenaged girl, and Azam provides advice and information to guide you through what can be a traumatic and turbulent time. This is a book that reminds young women that, in spite of all that goes on in their lives - good and bad - they are not alone. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.Ray Bradbury: master of science fiction and fantasy (Authors teens love)
Par Wendy Mass. 2004
As a boy, Ray Bradbury had a wild and vivid imagination, which came in handy later when he became a…
science fiction and fantasy writer. Bradbury has written more than 500 literary works (beginning in 1938) including "The Martian chronicles" and "Fahrenheit 451", which incorporate his love of outer space, magic, and mystery. Includes a time line, a list of selected works, a glossary, and a short interview with the writer. Grades 5-8. 2004.Queer: the ultimate LGBT guide for teens
Par Kathy Belge, Marke Bieschke. 2011
Guide to assist teens who find themselves questioning their own sexual orientations. Provides insight into what it means to be…
queer, encourages embracing it, and discusses approaches to overcoming other people’s phobias. Includes advice on coming out, dating, relationships, and sex. For senior high and older readers. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2011.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.Bouillon de poulet pour l'âme des ados: un recueil d'histoires sur la vie at l'apprentissage (Serie Bouillon De Poulet Pour L'came)
Par Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger, Annie Desbiens, Miville Boudreault. 1998
Ouvrage spécialement destiné aux adolescents. Dans ce livre, les auteurs proposent des histoires inspirées de faits vécus par des adolescents.…
Ces histoires traitent de l'amitié, l'amour, l'importance de croire en l'avenir, le respect de soi et d'autrui, les épreuves de la vie telles la mort, le suicide, les chagrins d'amour, etc... Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire.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.Life strategies: doing what works, doing what matters
Par Phillip C McGraw. 1999
Behavioural scientist McGraw, an advisor to Oprah Winfrey, demonstrates how to take control over your life: assume responsibility for past…
actions, change bad habits, and reverse negative conditioning to prepare the mind and body for greater happiness. Describes ten "life laws" that improve the chances of success. 1999.Lost & found: a kid's book for living through loss
Par Marc Gellman, Thomas Hartman. 1999
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.