Central Skagit Library District

"This title takes a look at various ways that teens form their identities, including developing values, sticking to their beliefs, and embracing identities that fall outside the norm. Features include an ask the expert section, tips on being healthy, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com description.

It is very important to sleep well. Sleeping well at night helps you perform better at school. It makes you happier and easier to get along with. It makes you healthier. You'll do better in sports and other physical activities. Sleep can even help you make good decisions. A soothing night's sleep can relax you and give you added time so you can make the best choice. These examples and advice will make it fun for you to learn how to improve your sleep...

Many people use religion to guide them and instill a set of principles that they can follow in life. However, not everyone chooses to go down this path. Those who don't believe in things like god or destiny might subscribe to humanism, or the philosophy that humans are independent and in control of their own lives without a higher power to help them along. Using this insightful guide, readers will be well-equipped to navigate the world on their own...

"In order to thrive, young people need to be surrounded by an environment of positivity. They need to feel secure and supported by their friends, family, and the community. Sadly, many LGBTQ teens feel isolated and unsafe. This helpful guide is designed to give LGBTQ teenagers the support and resources they need to feel not only accepted, but also confident and empowered. Readers with questions about sexuality and identity will find the answers they...

This book introduces readers to the life of one of our country's first leaders, Benjamin Franklin, a noted writer and inventor. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

This book traces the intersection of race and the law from America's earliest days, through the era of slavery, the civil rights movement, and into the twenty-first century. It addresses various points-of-view and key players in the public discourse, with a clear summary of positions, as well as contemporary opinions from across the political and cultural spectrums.

As diversity in the American population continues to grow, it's critical for students to understand the significance of ethnic and racial identity. Help students start to grasp how people's identities shape their interactions with the world around them. Young readers will learn why it is important to respect everyone no matter how different they may seem. With understandable and accessible text, this must-have volume illustrates the necessity of acknowledging...

You make decisions every day. Some are small. Some are large. Wouldn't it be great to learn how to make the best decisions, no matter how important they may be? The ones that work best for you and for everyone else involved? Maybe they involve school. Or family members. Or friends. You can learn how to make decisions by yourself. And it's also important for you to learn that other people are there and willing to help you.

This book discusses how to prevent the growing problem of cyberbullying, and presents ideas for how teens can help themselves and others mitigate cyberbullying's effects.

Presents the relationships between living things, as well as the threats they face and how they can be protected.