This readable and comforting handbook explains why people feel stressed, then gives several ideas for coping, such as getting organized, being assertive, journaling, and exercising.
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A truck-loving child imagines that his toy construction vehicles are real and he's driving them and will soon teach his little brother how.
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A boy named Jeremy defines himself in the context of his world. The animated narrator begins by looking in the mirror and seeing a boy, and then adds brother, son, artist, writer, and more as he interacts with his family and community.
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Aldrin relates how he, the second man to walk on the Moon, became interested in aeronautics and flying. The result is a fascinating look at his personal history as well as the history of flight accompanied by precise but equally engaging illustrations.
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Author Ina Cumpiano and illustrator José Ramírez have teamed up once again to bring young readers an engaging story about young Quinito, his family, and his daily activities.
Though war is not the focus of this story, it does drive the plot. When young Brother's father is shipped off to Iraq, he must assume more responsibility on the family farm.
Ryan Smithson was in high school on September 11, 2001, but the events of that day made him determined to join the military.
During World War II, an African-American woman named Ida decides to pass as white in order to become a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilot). The book focuses on the lives and adventures of these pilots, making it a fast-paced, lively read.
The story of the invasion and chaotic pullout of troops from Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993 will appeal to those who like military stories. Bowden provides plenty of action and raises difficult questions about U.S. foreign and military policy.
This graphic novel beautifully captures both the horrors of war and the traces of normalcy that can endure amongst the carnage.