NPR's "All Things Considered," calls Queer Ducks "teenager-friendly. It's a Printz Honor young adult book filled with comics and humor and accessible science, and it's filled with research on the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world."

This groundbreaking illustrated YA nonfiction title from two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer is a well-researched and

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Publisher Annotation: What is a fact? What are reliable sources? What is news? What is fake news? How can anyone make sense of it anymore? Well, we have to. As conspiracy theories and online hoaxes increasingly become a part of our national discourse and "truth" itself is being questioned, it has never been more vital to build the discernment necessary to tell fact from fiction, and media literacy has never been more vital. In this accessible guide,...

Everything you need to pass the GED high school equivalency exam, including pretests to determine your current level of readiness, instruction in essential concepts, and strategies for every question type. Hundreds of practice questions are followed by answer explanations, and there is a timed, full length practice test for each subject.

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...

Melania Trump began her career as a model and now holds the position of first lady of the United States. As a Slovene American, Melania was born in the former Yugoslavia and became a citizen of the United States in 2006. Her marriage to Donald Trump placed her even more in the spotlight as he campaigned for and won the presidency. In her new role as first lady, Melania considers what social concerns she will address to serve the American public.

Have you ever wondered how you store memories or what causes a rush of emotions? Why do we dream or sleepwalk? What causes the feeling of d j vu? Many of these questions have been explored by scientists and psychologists, many of whom believe we have only tapped into a small portion of the brain s potential.This book looks at the differences between the conscious and unconscious mind how the resting unconscious mind is responsible for sleepwalking...

Are you interested in having your own business? Today, young people have never had more opportunities to build new and exciting businesses. Before you start your business, you'll need to know the basics, though. One of the very first steps in starting a business is making sure you have the right plan. Without a plan, many businesses fail or can't reach the success they want. In Starting a Business: Creating a Plan, you'll learn why a plan is so

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In more than 100 interviews, children and young adults reveal their personal tips and tactics for honing the creative benefits of dyslexia, enabling them to thrive in school and beyond. Strategies include ways to develop confidence and self-belief. The contributors have outlined specific approaches they feel have helped them, and others that haven't. The book contains stunning illustrations by 8-18 year olds with dyslexia.
The first-hand accounts

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Have you ever been told you are chatty or fidgety at school?
Do you have a constantly whirring mind?
Do you 'tune out' and daydream or find it hard to pay attention?
ADHD can impact your life in many ways. This positive, self-affirming guide will increase your knowledge about ADHD and empower you in your daily life.
The chapters are full of tips, tricks and life hacks so you can better manage your time, harness your creativity, energy

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This spine-chilling collection of ghostly tales will entertain readers and campfire storytellers and their listeners for years to come. Filled with 150 true hair-raising testimonies from people around the world, this spell-binding compilation includes stories about aliens, UFOs, spirits, cemetery creatures, cryptids, and paranormal activities, among other strange mysteries. Guaranteed to provide thrills, chills, and involuntary shrieks, this collection...