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In this thoughtful treatise spurred by the 2015 death of African-American academic Sandra Bland in jail after a traffic stop, New Yorker writer Gladwell (The Tipping Point) aims to figure out the strategies people use to assess strangers-to "analyze, critique them, figure out where they came from, figure out how to fix them," in other words: to understand how to balance trust and safety. He uses a variety of examples from history and recent headlines...
2) Smile a lot!
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A frog explains how smiling is a great way to get through life's ups and downs.
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Lionsgate
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[2023]
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English
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For over fifty years, Judy Blume's classic has connected with readers through its relatable story, achingly funny details, and candid exploration of life's biggest questions. In Lionsgate's big-screen adaptation, eleven-year-old Margaret is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who is also struggling...
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PBS Distribution
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[2021]
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English
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Celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of people aged 75-100, who reveal their secrets for living a meaningful life. Encompassing 3,000 years of collective life experience, diverse people share life lessons about perseverance, the human spirit, and staying positive in the midst of life's greatest challenges.
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20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
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[2018]
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English
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After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance of their tough-love coach in hopes of winning the state championship.
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Big Idea
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©2011
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English
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The Veggie Kids ask Larry, "How can we know that God loves us?" In four stories told through story and song, Larry, Bob, Junior, and their pals recount all the ways God shows kids he loves them, even when they forget to blow their nose, or dirty up their clothes!
14) I promise
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Publisher Annotation: NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation?s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness.
16) Ask the dark
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"A thriller about Billy Zeets, a 14-year-old semi-delinquent in a deadly tango with a killer"--
17) I am smart
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[2018]
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When his teacher announces that there will be a science fair in a few weeks, the young boy in I Am Smart is worried. He doesn't like science. Science is hard! But when his mom tells him to "look for the science in your life," he knows just what his project will be! By doing research, asking his friends for help, and not giving up, the boy learns that science can be really fun. Now that's smart! Short on words and long on empowerment, the Positive...
18) Life skills
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DK Publishing
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2021.
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A beautifully illustrated book that covers the essential life skills that kids need to know. Discover how you can be the awesome person you want to be with this guide to the life skills kids need to learn. This book helps kids to tackle the difficulties they face and will help to prepare them for whatever the future may hold. Life Skills includes practical advice and real-life examples that teach problem solving, how to make good decisions, and excellent...
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Publisher Annotation: A charming introduction to Saint Paul and his epistles Caldecott Medal- winner Chris Raschka breathes new life into the letters of Paul the Apostle with this inviting book. Each sumptuous page distills the main themes of Paul’s epistles into approachable, appealing language. Chris Raschka expertly depicts Paul’s sincerity and compassion, sadness and pain, giving readers a true sense of who Paul really was. Paul Writes (a...
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Publisher Annotation: Friends Yulee, Nick, Martin and Sally are at Pedro's house for a sleepover. Pedro is moving in a few days, and he's been feeling both sad about leaving his old house and worried he won't be happy in his new one. To try to help Pedro feel better, his mom decides to teach the five friends about mindfulness, which is, as she describes it, ?being aware of what is happening right now.? As the children practice focusing on their bodies,...
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