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When "popular" Tyler is forced to invite "weird" Mackenzie to his party, they're surprised to find how much they have in common. Readers will enjoy this realistic fiction story about an unexpected friendship that explores social themes including acceptance, popularity, and peer pressure. The full-color illustrations, short chapter format, and compelling text build reading comprehension and fluency. This hi-lo reader is ideal for students who need...
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As the new kid at school, Jesse knows making friends will be hard. When he gets accepted by the kids sitting at the cool table at lunch, Jesse feels on top of the world. But that feeling doesn't last long when his new friends start pulling mean pranks on other students. Fifth grade students will enjoy this realistic fiction story that features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary,...
3) The Clique
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Mia and Jayden have been BFFs forever. But when Mia joins a clique of popular girls and Jayden befriends a bullied student named Joshua, their friendship is put to the test. When the clique tries to pull a cruel prank on Joshua, will Jayden stick up for his new friend? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book explores the theme of bullying. With full-color illustrations and a compelling story, this fiction book will...
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Loser list volume 2
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Danny Shine is off THE LOSER LIST -- and out for REVENGE.Danny Shine might have gotten his name off the Loser List in the girls' bathroom, but he's still got problems -- like the new kid, Ty Randall. Ty seems perfect: handsome, serious, committed to worthy causes -- everything Danny's not. Will out-of-control jealousy wreck Danny's life, or can he undo the damage before it's too late? All the highs and lows of middle school are brought hilariously...
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The dynamics of group bullying manifest in two ways: exclusion and ganging up. This type of bullying often happens around shifts in social groups. Defining cliques versus other social groups and examining the issues unique to this type of bullying, readers will discover new ways to stop this behavior. Students will learn how to deal with group bullying, how to seek help, ways to repair self-esteem and why it is important to build a school community...
9) Shelby the Cat: A kids book about bullying and how to help kids build confidence about peer pressure
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Shelby the Cat is not a typical cat. He is kind and caring and looks out for all those who are smaller than he is. He loves to read and tell stories. He makes friends with mice and birds and bugs. This makes the alley cats in the street angry and jealous because Shelby is making them look bad. They try to force Shelby to be like them, but he refuses. Shelby knows who he is and what he wants to be and doesn't let anyone pressure him to be different....
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We the weirdos volume 4
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Eli Michaels is the school "goody two-shoes." As the son of a well-known pastor, Eli is expected to do the right thing at all times. But when Eli tries out for the football team, he's expected to go along with team traditions. And one of the traditions means breaking school rules and defacing school property. Will Eli try to break out of his goody two-shoes role to join the team?
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Modern life can present many challenges for young people as they strive to cope with growing up in a world which, as a result of peer pressure and unrealistic expectations, can sometimes just seem overwhelming. Charlie is such a child, and one who finds that the solution to these pressures may be found closer to home, and in an unexpected location. Charlie realises that she is not alone in experiencing these feelings and that help, and support is...
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Si on m'avait dit, il y a quelques années, que je triperais sur Stéphanie Dubuc, je ne l'aurais jamais cru. Mais voilà, maintenant, je suis pris au piège. Je suis tombé sous son charme et je n'arrive plus à me la sortir de la tête.
Tous les autres considèrent Stéphanie comme une nerd, une rejet, mais pour moi, c'est la fille la plus parfaite de l'école. Toutefois, quand on est un sportif populaire, on n'a pas le droit d'aimer ce genre de...
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IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Body Image and the Media provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Explore the pros and cons of the idealized portrayal of people in different types of media, what effects this has on a boy's or girl's body image, the dangers of a negative body image, and what people do to change their bodies (including eating disorders and cosmetic surgery), as well as the influence of parents and peers on a person's body image. Full-color photos, a glossary,...
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A story that helps with teaching boundaries.
Asking for permission is a key foundation of consent. We Ask Permission builds children's social and emotional skills and helps with teaching boundaries by encouraging children to look for body language cues and by asking before hugging or touching others.
The third book in the We Say What's Okay series, We Ask Permission follows Jovan as he learns to ask permission and become a body language detective....
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In the summer of 1957, the children of Peak City are about to learn a hard lesson. When Peggy Noodle moves into the neighborhood, speculation is high that she'll be a shoe-in for the basketball team-after all, she's tall and adventurous and everyone assumes she'll be a star. But, looks can be deceiving, and by the time it's too late to convince them otherwise, she leads her team to a disastrous defeat.
Peggy finds an unexpected friend in her kind,...
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As a child, did you ever experience bullying? The Pirates' Code presents a bullying challenge that is answered in an unusual way. Bullies succeed because they know how to recruit. What if we could arm children with a way to recruit friends? What is the 'code'? Check inside to see how one child wins friends who stick together to overcome bullies with kindness.
Included are eight tips for preventing bullying by Irene van der Zande, a child development...
17) La Lista
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Finalmente, Sandy parece haber dejado de intimidar a Remmy. Ella tiene la misión de ayudar a Remmy a encajar en el "grupo genial" de la escuela. Para empezar…este fue un cambio bienvenido para Remmy. Después de todo, vivir con una hermanastra que te odia no es fácil.
Sandy tiene una lista para Remmy. Una lista de cómo ser `guay'. Remmy trabaja en la lista de 7 reglas para las chicas guays. En el proceso descubre que algunas de las reglas están...
18) don't friend me
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This award-winning (Aust Society of Authors Mentorship Award) YA novel is an evocative tale about the way in which social media diverts and dictates the interpersonal communication of teens. It is a raw & engaging story that speaks directly to 21st-century friendship and the challenges it presents. A must-read book for anyone who uses social media.
don't friend me is a young adult novel about a group of teenaged friends who set up a fake social...
19) Gangs
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IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Gangs exist in places all over the world. The United States, however, is believed to have more gangs than any other country in the world. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding gangs, including how and why young people are lured into gangs and the consequences of gang involvement. Firsthand accounts and current statistics provide an insightful look at this issue.
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IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Being kind is a big job, but nothing's too big for a sea monster. Not even taking on the new fish in school, who's great...except when he's pushing people around. This funny, charming twist on dealing with a bully will reassure and delight the smallest children and the biggest sea monsters alike.