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1) Restart
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Chase does not remember falling off the roof, in fact he does not remember anything about himself, and when he gets back to middle school he begins to learn who he was through the reactions of the other kids--trouble is, he really is not sure he likes the Chase that is being revealed, but can he take the opportunity amnesia has provided and restart his life?
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Before The Hunger Games there was Lord of the Flies Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication. Yet soon it became a cult favorite among both students and literary critics who compared it to J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye in its influence...
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"The Social Justice Standards from Teaching Tolerance are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Understanding Identity, students learn how the ways they and others identify leads to a richer community. Readers will see the domain of identity in action and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content....
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"Meet Skyler! She likes cheerleading and crafts. She also has anxiety. Skyler is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Kids are naturally curious about differences. Skyler sheds light on her life, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Skyler is not defined by her disorder, but she does some things differently than neurotypical people....
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Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to communicate with others. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow their soft skills. All books in the 21st Century Junior Library encourage readers to Look, Think, Make a Guess, Ask Questions, and Create. Books include table of contents, sidebars,...
11) Taking action
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"The Social Justice Standards from Teaching Tolerance are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Taking Action, students learn to speak up in the face of bias. Readers will see the domain of action in real life and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books include table of contents, glossary,...
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"For new parents, those thinking about becoming parents, and old pros, this new title brings together informative and helpful information about parenting styles and strategies for infants, toddlers, school-age children, pre-teens and teenagers. Hundreds of essays take a deep dive into issues that contemporary parents are facing now, and offer tools and strategies to help deal with difficult behavior, develop sound parenting techniques, and promote...
15) Cliques
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"Provides helpful information to understand and deal with cliques during the middle school years and beyond"--Provided by publisher.
18) Seeking justice
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The Social Justice Standards from Teaching Tolerance are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Seeking Justice, students learn the harmful effects unfairness and injustice have on our world. Readers will see the domain of justice in action and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books...
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"I get a say about what happens to me. Learning how to give and receive consent helps us stay safe and happy. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about consent clear and fun, while hands-on activities put this early life skill into practice. Explore how life works when our bodies are our own"--
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