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"America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we've been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases as chapter titles, these twenty-one visual stories illuminate the astonishing, unexpected, sometimes darker sides of history that reverberate in our society to this very day--from the role of celebrity in immigration policy to the influence of one small group of...
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Learn how to react when you see something wrong or dangerous with this relevant Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a connected civics project, a glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book explains in an easy-to-understand way that students should talk to a trusted adult about things that make them uncomfortable or scared. It also...
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Everybody cries! In this picture book, children learn how crying can help them and ways to cope with challenging feelings. Everyone cries. Sometimes the tears are happy ones; often, though, they come from sadness or frustration. "If you're sad or upset, the tears may come. Crying has a purpose: it lets your feelings out and shows others you might need help." Sadness and disappointment are common, recurring emotions that children can learn to understand,...
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On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships. In his first-ever...
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This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help with animals, from assisting at animal shelters to keeping nature clean, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels...
6) Soy solo mía
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Ratón pregunta a Ratona: "¿Por qué te vistes así? Ponte esto" o "¿Qué habrás hecho para conseguir un ascenso en el trabajo?". Ratón se está convirtiendo en un gato. El proceso es lento pero cada vez más evidente. Ratona sabe que no es feliz y no entiende cómo su romántica historia de amor ha acabado convertida en una historia de terror. Tiene miedo. Pero pronto abrirá los ojos y logrará escapar de la madriguera.
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Can the effects of bullying be reversed before long-term irreparable damage has been done to a child's life?
Maree invites you to go on a journey with Moana. After another lonely, isolating experience in her life, Moana has lost all sense of purpose. She was desperate for friendship and acceptance. All she wanted was to be loved and to have a friend who would accept her for who she was. She was lost and frightened and had no sense of belonging.
She...
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English-Spanish bilingual read-along ebook teaches the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends, and being a friend. Learning how to make friends and getting along with others are not always easy to do. You have to make an effort, and you have to know the rules-like ask before joining in, take turns, play fair, and be a good sport. This book teaches social skills for children using the basics of cooperation, getting along, making friends,...
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It's tough being a teen in the 21st century. With so many restrictions, requirements, and reality television obsessed with cultural messages focused on fame, fortune, beauty, and sex, it's no wonder teens feel helpless, hopeless, and stressed out. Well, you are in luck because help is here! Be the Star You Are! For TEENS is a refreshing escape from sermons and rules. Instead, you'll read real life stories with real issue tools. Each easy to read short...
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De 17 à 19 ans, Gabriel écrit une série de textes lors des moments difficiles pour parler du vécu sur sa différence. Il souffre d'autisme (Syndrome d'Asperger), du TDAH-I (Trouble du Développement de l'Attention et de l'Hyperactivité avec Impulsivité), du TPL (Trouble de la Personnalité Limite) et se dit Gender Fluid. Né fille, il a subi deux opérations pour devenir un homme. Il travaille en comptabilité dont il excelle selon ses supérieurs....
11) My Best Buddy
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Beautifully written and illustrated by a 10-year-old school girl Amy, "My Best Buddy" is the real-life diary of events every school-going kid will relate to.
12) I Am Mine Alone
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Ratón pregunta a Ratona: "¿Por qué te vistes así? Ponte esto" o "¿Qué habrás hecho para conseguir un ascenso en el trabajo?". Ratón se está convirtiendo en un gato. El proceso es lento pero cada vez más evidente. Ratona sabe que no es feliz y no entiende cómo su romántica historia de amor ha acabado convertida en una historia de terror. Tiene miedo. Pero pronto abrirá los ojos y logrará escapar de la madriguera.
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Introduce kids, in English and Spanish, to respecting differences, being inclusive, and appreciating people the way they are. The world is diverse, and so are the daily lives of children. Accepting and valuing people and groups who are different from oneself and one's immediate family are critical social skills. This English-Spanish bilingual book introduces vital character education concepts: respecting differences, being inclusive, and appreciating...
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En los medios de comunicación se difunden noticias sobre migrantes, a diario se sabe de personas tratando de llegar a los Estados Unidos, en búsqueda del famoso Sueño americano, un término que no es más que un simple eufemismo. Uno pensaría que al cruzar la frontera y eludir a quienes la resguardan, la vida de un migrante se transforma, que de forma casi automática resuelve sus problemas económicos.
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Nadie es eterno es una novela densa que aborda uno de los problemas fundamentales de nuestra sociedad colombiana y, en alguna medida, latinoamericana de las últimas décadas. En este texto de estudio, que se publica ahora, confluyen varias realidades: Óscar Osorio, experto en el trato de la violencia en la narrativa colombiana y narrador a su vez de esta misma violencia, se enfrenta a la novela de Alejandro José López, en la cual este se adentra...
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A humorous take on cliques, exclusion, and real friends.
Clique: It's a word that's spelled funny and sounds funny, and (like a vampire) can be a pain in the neck. People in cliques run together, making them seem more intimidating, cooler, and popular. PSSST! But we know that's not the case.
The best defense, though, against cliques is forming a good friend squad that lets other friendly and respectful kids in. True friends don't make others feel...
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Los hijos adoptivos son muy deseados. Una dulce historia para contar la espera de los padres adoptivos. La llegada de la niña o niño y la felicidad de la familia.
Uno de los pocos álbumes que hablan de la adopción de una forma tan hermosa. Un libro tan tierno como necesario.
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This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help as a mentor, from giving advice to offering new experiences, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades...
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"Explores the science of memory, how and why we remember what we do and what happens when we start forgetting. From working memory to flashbulb memory, young readers are introduced to the field of neuroscience. It also looks at the role memory plays in our daily lives and collective history, and how major global events get imprinted in our minds"--Provided by publisher.
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"A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú. Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the roda. Bimba wanted to play, too. Although it is debated when and where capoeira-an art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality-originated exactly, one thing is certain: in the early 20th century, Brazil was the only country in the world where capoeira was played, and it was mainly...
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