About Schizophrenia (Book - Parent)
Updated account of what schizophrenia is, possible causes, symptoms, types of treatment, and diagnostic procedures. Includes supportive advice for family and friends; debunks common myths.
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
A Girl's Guide To Life: The Real Dish on Growing Up, Being True, and Making Your Teen Years Fabulous! -- by Katie Meier (Author) (Book)
"A Girl's Guide to Life offers teen girls a new approach to facing their adolescent years. It's a totally fresh, totally complete resource on all the traumas and triumphs in teen girls' lives. The...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
What's Up with Boys?: Everything You Need to Know About Guys -- by Crystal Kirgiss (Author) (Book)
"Written in a straightforward, honest manner, What's Up with Boys? gives young women insight into the lives of young men, offering concrete information to help them understand, appreciate, respect,...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Boom: A Guy's Guide to Growing Up -- by Michael Ross (Author) (Book)
"What's Up With My Body? Does She Like Me the Way that I Like Her? Why are My Parents Trying to Drive Me Insane? Does 900 Really Have a Plan for Me? relax ... You're not alone. Whether they want to...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
What Stories Does My Son Need?: A Guide to Books and Movies That Build Character in Boys -- by Michael Gurian, Terry Trueman (Authors) (Book)
"The author shows parents and teachers how to harness the media's influence to teach boys the lessons they need in today's confusing moral environment. The author gives particular ethical lessons for...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Pet Show -- by Ezra Keats (Author) (Book - Child)
"Archie has the perfect pet to enter in the neighborhood pet show: the stray cat that followed him home. It's sure to win him a prize. But now the cat is missing! What will he do if the cat doesn't...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Swimmy -- by Leo Lionni (Author) (Book - Child)
"An exquisite picture book. A little fish, the lone survivor of a school of fish swallowed by a tuna, devises a plan to camouflage himself and his new campanions." From School Library Journal
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Positive Discipline for Single Parents: Nurturing, Cooperation, Respect, and Joy in Your Single-Parent Family -- by Carol Delzer, Cheryl Erwin, Jane Nelsen (Authors) (Book - Parent)
"As a single parent in our complex world, you face the challenge of doing alone a job that was meant for two people. In addition, self-doubt and guilt may dampen the joy you experience raising your...
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Come to the Doctor, Harry -- by Mary Chalmers (Author) (Book - Child)
"Harry Kitten learns that a trip to the doctor is nothing to fear." From Card Catalog
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
One Monday Morning -- by Uri Shulevitz, Yumi Heo (Authors) (Book - Child)
From Publishers Weekly "A queen and a prince come to visit a small boy one Monday morning, but as he tells readers, "I wasn't home." They return with the king on Tuesday, but "I wasn't home." Every...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)