Social Issues category: 20415 books
by Laura Green
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2013
The Best Thing About Lily has been created to support children through the death of a pet. It has been used successfully as a Social Story for teaching children with autism about death. It is a good option to print the book out or read to the child on their iPad or iPod.
Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens
A Workbook to Break the Nine Thought Habits That Are Holding You Back
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2017
You aren’t what you think! For teens with negative thinking habits, a licensed psychologist and a health journalist offer cognitive restructuring—a simple and effective cognitive behavioral approach to help you break free from the nine most common negative thinking habits that typically result...
by Sara Saedi
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2018
**In development as a television series from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company and ABC Studios!
The hilarious, poignant, and true story of one teen's experience growing up in America as an undocumented immigrant from the Middle East, perfect for fans of Mindy Kaling and...
by Tom Rinaldi
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2017
Winner of the Christopher Award
An ILA-CBC Children’s Choices Book
A NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book
Welles Crowther did not see himself as hero. He was just an ordinary kid who played sports, volunteered at his local fire department, and eventually headed off to college and then Wall...
An American Plague
The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
1793, Philadelphia. The nation's capital and the largest city in North America is devastated by an apparently incurable disease, cause unknown . . .
In a powerful, dramatic narrative, critically acclaimed author Jim Murphy describes the illness known as yellow fever and the toll it took on...
Quiet Power
The Secret Strengths of Introverts
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2016
**The monumental bestseller Quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens **
Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed...
The Bullying Workbook for Teens
Activities to Help You Deal with Social Aggression and Cyberbullying
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Being a teenager is difficult enough without having to worry about bullying. If you have experienced bullying or cyberbullying, you aren’t alone. Bullying and cyberbullying are at an all-time high, and the effects of both can be tremendous for a young person who is already dealing with major school,...
Self-Esteem for Teens
Six Principles for Creating the Life You Want
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2016
**“In a culture where value is often measured by how many followers or likes you attain on social media, this book by Lisa Schab hits the mark. ”
—Lucie Hemmen, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist
From the author of the best-selling The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens, Self-Esteem for...
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2013
Meet six heroic social activists. The next book in our six-in-one, full-color bio series will focus on Peace Warriors. Featuring men and women who have worked passionately to pioneer peaceful solutions to violent conflicts throughout history. Our peace warriors will include Mahatma Gandhi, Martin...
by Elizabeth Verdick, Marjorie Lisovskis
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2015
Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. Blending solid information and sound advice with humor and lively illustrations, these anger-management tips guide kids to understand that anger is normal and to learn they can express it in healthy ways. The book teaches them how to recognize anger...
Surviving Middle School
Navigating the Halls, Riding the Social Roller Coaster, and Unmasking the Real You
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2016
In this hilarious guide full of honest, real-life experiences, veteran teacher Luke Reynolds skillfully and humorously shows kids how to not only survive, but thrive and even enjoy the wild adventure that is middle school.
Middle grade series like The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries bring...
Words Wound
Delete Cyberbullying and Make Kindness Go Viral
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2013
Vicious words and damaging photos exchanged through texts, email, or social media can result in humiliation, broken friendships, punishment at school, and even legal prosecution. In some cases, online harassment has contributed to suicide. Written by experts in cyberbullying prevention, this book provides...
Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety
A Workbook for Overcoming Anxiety at Home, at School, and Everywhere Else
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Being a teen is hard enough without anxiety getting in the way. You are changing more than ever before, not just physically, but mentally. And if you suffer from panic attacks, chronic worry, and feelings of isolation, it can be very difficult to meet your goals and succeed. The good news...
Speak Up and Get Along!
Learn the Mighty Might, Thought Chop, and More Tools to Make Friends, Stop Teasing, and Feel Good About Yourself
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2014
What if every kid had a handy toolbox of ways to get along with others? That’s just what this book is: a collection of 21 concrete strategies kids can pull out and use to express themselves, build relationships, end arguments and fights, halt bullying, and beat unhappy feelings. Like the Mighty...