Washoe County Library System

"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.

Multiple-choice questions about the right thing to do in different situations.

A collection of short stories, anecdotes, poems, and cartoons which present a positive outlook on life.

For the youngest activists among us, a book geared just for them full of facts, stories, and tips on how to change the world, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Clinton. What can I do to help save endangered animals? How can I eat healthy? Why do I need to cover my mouth when I cough? What do I do if I'm being bullied? With information on problems both large and small, Chelsea Clinton breaks down the concepts of health, hunger, climate...

Explains how to be polite at a friend's house.

Offers guidance for young readers who try to be all God proposed them to be while carrying on with a positive, significant life.

Presents the author's parable about change framed in a story about a group of high school friends trying to handle change in their lives.

Explores the adolescent years and draws on extensive research to offer teens practical ways to cope with such important issues as peers, parents, relationships, school choices, and the future.

A collection of fifty insightful monologs for teenage guys and girls that explore the values of today's youth. Each monolog expresses an opinion of a situation, issue or problem. The two minute length makes memorization easy.