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Chew on This: Everything You Don't Want to Know about Fast Food
Chew on This: Everything You Don't Want to Know about Fast Food
by Eric Schlosser
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In the New York Times bestseller Chew on This, Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson unwrap the fast-food industry to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at a business that both feeds and feeds off the young. Find out what really goes on at your favorite... (read more)

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Painless Algebra (Painless)
Painless Algebra (Painless)
by Lynette Long
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For students who are intimidated by all forms of math, here is a set of easy steps that lead to an understanding of elementary algebra. The author defines all terms, points out potential pitfalls in algebraic calculation, and makes problem solving a fun... (read more)

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The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress (Instant Help)
The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress (Instant Help)
by Gina M. Biegel
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First, the bad news: your teenage years are some of the most stressful of your life. Up to 70 percent of teens say they're stressed out, and with pressure about grades at school, parents who just don't seem to get it, and friends who drive you crazy, it'... (read more)

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The Omnivore's Dilemma for Kids: The Secrets behind What You Eat
The Omnivore's Dilemma for Kids: The Secrets behind What You Eat
by Michael Pollan
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Have you ever wondered why Twinkies never go bad? Are you eating food, or are you eating "edible food-like substances"? This book will help you answer those questions, and help you eat and cook in ways that are healthier for your body and better for the... (read more)

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Respect: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed
Respect: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed
by Courtney Macavinta
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This smart, savvy book helps teen girls get respect and hold on to is no matter what—at home, at school, with their friends, and in the world. Tips, activities, writing exercises, and quotes from teens keep readers involved. This “big sister... (read more)

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Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain
Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain
by Trevor Romain
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Bullies are mean. Bullies are scary. Bullies are a pain in the brain--and every child needs to know what to do when confronted by one. This book blends humor with serious, practical suggestions for coping with bullies. Trevor Romain reassures kids that... (read more)

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Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets about Money--That You Don't Learn in School! (Rich Dad Poor Dad)
Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets about Money--That You Don't Learn in School! (Rich Dad Poor Dad)
by Robert T Kiyosaki
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This special just-for-teens edition builds a foundation of self-confidence from which readers can realize their dreams of financial security in an increasingly challenging and unreliable job market. Teen-friendly advice, examples, sidebars and straight... (read more)

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The Teenage Body Book: A New Edition for a New Generation
The Teenage Body Book: A New Edition for a New Generation
by Kathy Mccoy
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Winner of the American Library Association's Best Book for Young Adults Award. From acne to emotions, healthy eating to stress-prevention, the teenage years are absolutely full of new challenges for young people; but help does exist, if you know where to... (read more)

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Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul: Real Stories by Real Girls about Real Stuff (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul: Real Stories by Real Girls about Real Stuff (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
by Jack Canfield
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From Barbies to your first bra, from holding your teddy bear to slowdancing with your first boyfriend, from knowing everyone in elementary school to trying to make new friends in middle school. . . . When dealing with these changes, it's no wonder... (read more)

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Better Than a Lemonade Stand!: Small Business Ideas for Kids
Better Than a Lemonade Stand!: Small Business Ideas for Kids
by Daryl Bernstein
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Start on the early road to success while having fun, learning new skills, and making money with this guide of more than fifty entrepreneurial ideas. Filled with delightfully simple business ideas, Better than a Lemonade Stand! is a fun guide packed with... (read more)

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Changing Bodies Changing Lives 3RD Edition
Changing Bodies Changing Lives 3RD Edition
by Ruth Bell
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Since 1981, Changing Bodies, Changing Lives has been the source for teens who want both facts and acknowledgment that they're not alone in what they're feeling and doing. This new edition, the first in ten years, continues its tradition of offering... (read more)

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How To Take the GRRRR Out of Anger
How To Take the GRRRR Out of Anger
by Elizabeth Verdick
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Anger is a part of life. We can’t avoid it, we shouldn’t stuff it, and we can’t make it go away. Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. This book speaks directly to them and offers strategies they can start using immediately.... (read more)

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Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Journal (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Journal (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
by Jack Canfield
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Your hopes, your dreams, your life - Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Journal gives you the perfect outlet to record your personal stories, feelings and experiences, in a way that is both fun and challenging. Sections called "Friendship", "Tough Stuff",... (read more)

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Book Crush: For Kids and Teens-Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment and Interest
Book Crush: For Kids and Teens-Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment and Interest
by Nancy Pearl
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From picture books to chapter books, YA fiction and nonfiction, Nancy Pearl has developed more thematic lists of books to enjoy. The Book Lust audience is committed to reading, and here is a smart and entertaining tool for picking the best books for kids.... (read more)

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide
by Sean Covey
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Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and life-changing decisions they face. In an entertaining style,... (read more)

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It's Your World--If You Don't Like It, Change It: Activism for Teenagers
It's Your World--If You Don't Like It, Change It: Activism for Teenagers
by Mikki Halpin
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You can change the world. Free Speech. Racism. The Environment. Gay Rights. Bullying and School Safety. Animal Welfare. War. Information about Safe Sex and Birth Control. Free Speech. HIV and AIDS. Women's Rights. These are the issues you care about... (read more)

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The Guy Book: An Owner's Manual: Maintenance, Safety, and Operating Instructions for Boys
The Guy Book: An Owner's Manual: Maintenance, Safety, and Operating Instructions for Boys
by Mavis Jukes
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Mavis Jukes is the queen of girl talk, but this time shes set her sights on the guys. Told in the authors usual straightforward, funny, favorite-aunt style, The Guy Book delivers sound information and useful advice for boys preparing to go through, or in... (read more)

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When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens (Teen-Focused Coping Skills)
When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens (Teen-Focused Coping Skills)
by Beverly Cobain
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"When Nothing Matters Anymore" teaches teens to learn the signs of depression - not only within themselves but in their friends and peers, and to understand its effects. It then goes on to provide detailed information on the things that can be done to... (read more)

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Tiffany's Table Manners for Teen-Agers
Tiffany's Table Manners for Teen-Agers
by Walter Hoving
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Here is the perfect little book for anyone—teenage or otherwise—who has ever wanted to master the art of good table manners. Written by Walter Hoving, former chairman of Tiffany's of New York, it is a step-by-step introduction to all the... (read more)

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It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living
It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living
by Dan Savage
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Every story can change a life. Growing up isn't easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for LGBT kids and teens. In response to a number of tragic suicides by LGBT students, syndicated columnist and author... (read more)

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