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PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Weighing up to 1,300 pounds, the gentle manatee looks far more daunting than it truly is. How can we protect this peaceful "sea cow," which has been endangered by habitat loss and watercraft collisions? Thankfully, legal action has ensured that manatee populations are beginning to revive. In this text, readers will learn what manatees need to survive, how they contribute to their ecosystems, and what activities threaten their survival. Equipped with...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Growing up to four feet in length and weighing over 300 pounds, the green sea turtle is truly a majestic creature. Sadly, shrinking habitats and exploitation have jeopardized their very existence. In this book, readers will learn what human activities have threatened the sea turtle and what must be done to save them from extinction. The text is enhanced by eye-catching images of sea turtles in their natural habitats, a timeline of the animal's history,...
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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Humans have always regarded gorillas with conflicting emotions. As evidenced by the intense controversy sparked by the killing of Harambe at the Cincinnati Zoo, the treatment of gorillas is intertwined with how humans perceive them. This book sheds light on the truth about mountain gorillas and the consequences that could result from their extinction. Offering readers an unbiased look at the animal, the text covers the challenges that gorillas face...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Once vilified as a savage beast and systematically exterminated, the gray wolf has only been restored to sustainable numbers over the past few decades. In this book, readers will discover the tragic history and the prejudice surrounding the gray wolf and learn how wolves were saved by the determined efforts of conservationists. Examining the misconceptions that caused wolves to be targeted in the past, this informative and thought-provoking text examines...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The bald eagle is the national emblem of the United States. Unfortunately, the very people who made this bird into an icon also put it at risk of extinction. The bald eagle has been the victim of pesticide use, poaching, and habitat destruction. Thankfully, conservation efforts and the banning of DDT have helped eagle populations recuperate. Breaking down the history of the bald eagle s progress with a helpful timeline, this book educates readers...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
To appreciate the plight of endangered species, readers are asked to consider the history of the American bison. From dominating the plains to a swift decline to the brink of extinction, the stately American bison epitomizes the crisis of habitat loss for wildlife. Delving into the shameful policies that nearly led to this creature s extermination, this book illuminates the history of the species with a helpful timeline, informative sidebars, and...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
A fiercely honest and moving story of how Joan Rivers, one of comedy's greatest stars, survived the worst that life could throw at her, how she hit bottom and then made it back to the top.
"There are many self-help books by Ph.D's, but I hold a different degree: an I.B.T.I.A. - I've Been Through It All. This degree comes not on parchment but on gauze, and it entitles me to tell you that there is a way to get through any misfortune." -From Bouncing...
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English
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If you want to get hired today, you must be a great candidate and an exceptional job seeker.
Tory Johnson's New York Times bestseller, Will Work from Home, was comprehensive and inspiring. Now, the Women For Hire CEO and Good Morning America workplace contributor returns with advice and real-life stories for finding the right job after being let go. Tory knows what it takes to get noticed and hired, and helps...
Tory Johnson's New York Times bestseller, Will Work from Home, was comprehensive and inspiring. Now, the Women For Hire CEO and Good Morning America workplace contributor returns with advice and real-life stories for finding the right job after being let go. Tory knows what it takes to get noticed and hired, and helps...
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Advice, exercises, and examples to help readers increase their clarity, connection, competence, calm, and courage, from a clinical therapist, mindfulness teacher, and expert on the neuroscience of relationships. Applicable to relationships, jobs, and everyday life"--Provided by publisher.
17) Resilience: powerful practices for bouncing back from disappointment, difficulty, and even disaster
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"More than 100 evidence-based practices for building the brain's ability to bounce back from adversity, written by a therapist and expert in the neuroscience of resilience"--
Author
Publisher
Ixia Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Breaking Up & Bouncing Back tackles heartbreak in a whole new way, using neuroscience and modern dating advice to inspire you to become a smarter dater." - John Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
Samantha Burns, "The Millennial Love Expert," shows how to survive a soul-crushing breakup and bounce back to a healthy, happy dating life in this go-to guide for today's dating landscape. Burns teaches...
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Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Splash the seal is having a very bad day and just wants to be left alone, but after telling the sun it need not rise he fears it really cannot reach the sky, and his efforts to help it bounce up lift his own spirits.
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"More than ever, teens need tools to manage stress and increase resilience. Based on the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, The Resilient Teen offers ten key skills to help readers bounce back from difficult situations, deal with difficult emotions, and cultivate a sense of joy, even in the face of modern-day stressors"--