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1) Exposing Hate: Prejudice, Hatred, and Violence in Action

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Miller, Michael

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Experts have documented an explosive rise in the number of hate groups since the turn of the century, driven by anger over immigration and demographic projections showing that whites will no longer hold majority status in the United States by 2040. The rise accelerated with the elections of presidents Obama and Trump. Extremists are increasingly diffuse, moving to the web and away from organized, on-the-ground activities. What is a hate group and...

2) The Global Refugee Crisis: Fleeing Conflict and Violence

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McPherson, Stephanie Sammartino

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According to a UN tally, more than 1 million people fled violence and persecution in 2015. Of these, more than half were children. Thousands died along the way. The Syrian civil war as well as armed conflicts in Nigeria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, and the Central African Republic contributed to the continuing exodus of people into Europe and North America. Learn more about these modern mass exoduses, what is fueling them in the 21st century, how...

3) The tryout

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Soontornvat, Christina

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As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and nervous to try out for the popular cheerleading squad.

4) The Life Heroic: How To Unleash Your Most Amazing Self

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Svoboda, Elizabeth

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Heroes are superhuman. Or at least it's easy to assume that when you read ripped-from-the-news stories of derring-do. But in reality, almost anyone who's motivated can be a hero, and the heroes who make the biggest impact aren't always the ones who make headlines. This approachable, research-backed guide will equip kids with the tools they need to become everyday heroes. Along the way, you'll hear from real heroes living out the truth of psychologist...

5) Germs are not for sharing

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Verdick, Elizabeth

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Describes why germs should not be spread.

6) All of a Sudden and Forever: Help and Healing after the Oklahoma City Bombing

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A profoundly moving nonfiction picture book about tragedy, hope, and healing from award-winning author Chris Barton. Sometimes bad things happen, and you have to tell everyone. Sometimes terrible things happen, and everybody knows. On April 19, 1995, something terrible happened in Oklahoma City: a bomb exploded, and people were hurt and killed. But that was not the end of the story. Those who survived—and those who were forever changed—shared...

7) The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens: CBT Skills to Overcome Fear, Worry, and Panic

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Shannon, Jennifer

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Do you have problems with anxiety? The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens is a much-needed, go-to guide to help you finally break free from the worry and ruminations that can get in the way of reaching your goals.

If you have anxiety, your fears and worries can keep you from feeling confident and independent. Teen milestones such as making friends, dating, getting good grades, or taking on more mature responsibilities,

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8) The Opioid Epidemic and the Addiction Crisis

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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! The US has seen an alarming rise in the numbers of people addicted to and overdosing on opioid drugs, including oxycodone, codeine, fentanyl, and heroin. Learn about history of the opioid crisis, the science behind addiction, and how people help those in danger. Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis,...

9) Responsibility

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"Responsibility is important for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what being responsible is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience."--Publisher's website.

10) Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z

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How can we make the world a better place? This inspiring resource for middle-grade readers is organized as a dictionary; each entry presents a word related to creating a better world, such as ally, empathy, or respect. For each word, there is a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, a personal anecdote from the authors, and a "try it" prompt for an activity. This second poetic collaboration from Irene Latham and Charles Waters builds upon themes...

11) A Teen's Guide to Getting Stuff Done: Discover Your Procrastination Type, Stop Putting Things Off, and Reach Your Goals

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Shannon, Jennifer

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Do you procrastinate? And if so, what's your procrastination type? In this fun and illustrated guide, author Jennifer Shannon blends acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral strategies to help you recognize your procrastination habits, discover the strengths of your unique procrastination type, and find the motivation you need to meet important deadlines and reach your highest goals.

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12) Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community

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★ "An outstanding, sophisticated introduction to a complex topic, this book encourages readers to prioritize kindness towards and dignity for people experiencing homelessness. Recommended as a first purchase."—School Library Journal, starred review

There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year.

Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost

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13) Trust

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"Trust is an important concept for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what trust is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience." -- Publisher's website.

14) Respect

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"Respect is an important concept for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what respect is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience."--Publisher's website.

15) Historias De Inmigración

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McArthur, Marcus

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Immigrants move to America for many reasons. Follow the lives of four special immigrants from China, Poland, Peru, and the Dominican Republic in this digital book to see how they help make America a great country. Featuring dynamic primary sources, this high-interest nonfiction ebook translated in Spanish includes colorful images; text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index; and a "Your Turn" application activity at the end of the...

16) Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD: Build Executive Functioning Skills, Increase Motivation, and Improve Self-Confidence

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A powerful and compassionate guide for cultivating self-confidence, independence, and the executive functioning skills you need to live your best life! Being a teen with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn't stop you from wanting what almost every other teen wants: independence, good grades, and a healthy social life. But ADHD also presents obstacles that can keep you from reaching your goals. At times you may become frustrated,...

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