School Age Kids

THE RIVALS is a lightly fictionalised account of the meeting and subsequent friendship of two schoolboys in the autumn of 1977. When Stephen and Adrian begin their new life at Rose Bank Comprehensive School in Burnton, Lancashire they instinctively stick together from the very first day. Both clever, capable and easily influenced boys, their rivalry begins right away and soon comes to permeate their lives in and out of school, involving things ranging from running and swimming to Subbuteo, singing and coin snatching. A light-hearted trip down memory lane, THE RIVALS takes the reader back to...

Mom of six Molly DeFrank was sick of screen-time meltdowns. She wanted more for her family, so she pulled the plug, declaring a digital detox for her kids. The transformation blew her away: She got her sweet, happy kids back. The detox was easier than she could have hoped, and the results were better than she could have dreamed. In just two weeks, her children were free from the grip of digital devices. Their moods shifted immediately, and their creativity exploded. They learned how to entertain themselves and enjoy life without screens.

Take a look at the diary of the new kid at school. Farai's new school has a culture of violence. On his second day at the school, Farai finds out that someone is bullying his little sister, Rudo. Trying to protect Rudo, Farai challenges Giant Joe, one of the school’s most feared boys, to a fistfight. A date is set for the fight and the whole school waits in anticipation. Farai hates fighting, but he is now powerless to stop the fight. Farai is also torn between Nyasha, the most popular girl at the school, and Rachel, the school outcast. He likes Nyasha and he feels sorry for Rachel. He ...

A great book for girls 9-12. Witch School Book 2 continues the story of Charlotte and all her friends at Miss Moffat's Academy for Refined Young Witches. Margaret takes revenge on Charlotte before she disappears from the school and puts Charlotte into a dangerous and frightening situation. The girls train hard for their inter-school competition against Witchery College and on the day discover that the girls from the bad witch school definitely do not share their values and belief in fair play. The School Ball with the students from the Wizard's School is a highlight in the school calendar. ...

Whenever Amy McCready mentions the "entitlement epidemic" to a group of parents, she is inevitably met with eye rolls, nodding heads, and loaded comments about affected children. It seems everywhere one looks, there are preschoolers who only behave in the grocery store for a treat, narcissistic teenagers posting selfies across all forms of social media, and adult children living off their parents. Parenting expert Amy McCready reveals in this book that the solution is to help kids develop healthy attitudes in life.

Transform Your Parenting Journey with the Ultimate No-Yelling Solution Are you exhausted from constant yelling, power struggles, and the guilt that follows? Do you dream of a peaceful home where your kids listen, respect, and thrive emotionally? It's time to say goodbye to frustration and hello to Anger-Free Parenting—the 2-in-1 solution bundle that changes everything.

Justin has been looking forward to winter break since the first day of school. It's finally arrived and he can't wait for some lazy days at home and time off from 4th grade. Unfortunately his family has different plans and they don't include relaxing at home. He thinks school is the worst, but a week off might just have him begging to go back!

Have you ever wondered how fast a T-Rex could really run, or how much a Triceratops weighed? How about how long a Brachiosaurus’s neck is, or how high a Velociraptor could jump? This audiobook has all of these answers and more! Made for kids ages four and up, Dinosaurs for Kids is packed with interesting facts for the entire family.

Witch School is a wonderful new series for girls aged 9-12. If you have already read book 1 and loved it, then this is a cheaper way to buy the rest of the series! It is available in KU as well. This is the story of a group of 12-year-old girls who are attending Miss Moffat's Academy for Young Witches, for the first time. They develop friendships, love/hate relationships, deal with bullying, fall in love, save the day, and learn how to become witches. Young girls and boys will love this book as they follow the ups and downs of these young witches.

Life was about to get a lot more exciting for eleven-year-old Tyler Bowers. The boy detective and his new robot pal discover some suspicious goings-on in their town. They waste no time in putting their awesome spy skills to use. This is an unforgettable tale of true friendship. An exciting adventure with plenty of laughs along the way. Engaging for children, middle school students, and grown-ups. Check out The Undercover Brothers: Ninja Invasion (Book 1)

What if you lived in a house full of MONSTERS? The kids at school call him "Monster". Twelve-year-old Mo is the school bully - and darn proud of it. That's before he finds himself homeless and forced to move to the only place available: a building called Monster Manor. At first it's all cool. Giant apartment, creepy forest scenery, nice girl across the street. Then Mo meets the tenants and the shock hits harder than a drunken landlord: real monsters, everyone. Cyclops, dragon, fairies, werewolf - and a Minotaur maniac with a taste for tormenting Mo. Before you can spit, Mo goes from bully ...

Heather Shumaker has sparked much discussion with her "renegade rules for raising competent and compassionate kids". In this follow-up book, she takes on new hot-button issues like banning homework, technology use, and skipping kindergarten. Shumaker offers broader guidance on how parents can control their own anger and move from an overscheduled life to one of more free play.

Are you tired of yelling matches and feeling like you're losing control when your child acts out? Do you ever wish there was a pause button, so you could breathe and respond calmly to your child's outbursts? If so, "Anger Management for Parents with Kids 3-7" is the audiobook you need. This practical guide, grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), will equip you with essential skills to transform tantrums into teachable moments—even if you've tried everything else.

Justin is a huge fan of Halloween, and it’s the first one that his Mom is allowing him to wear a cool costume: a Clone Trooper. Unfortunately, he can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and his parents have threatened to keep him home while the other kids go trick-or-treat if he can’t get his act together. His teacher took away his recess for the entire month, and he’s been grounded every weekend. If that’s not bad enough, the rest of the classes at school are busy planning fun parties and activities, and his teacher has him doing research! His troubles started when he accidentally let...

Dive into an unforgettable underwater adventure that teaches children the power of teamwork, problem-solving, and celebrating differences! When magical puddles start singing on their front steps, best friends Imani, Tommy, and Maya discover they're needed for an extraordinary rescue mission. Through Maya's mysterious family heirloom—a magical fishing bowl—the children are transported to a stunning underwater realm where sea creatures desperately need their help preparing for the Great Underwater Feast. Perfect for ages 6-9, this enchanting early chapter book combines thrilling adventure...

Justin is not a fan of Thanksgiving. He feels like it’s a “non-holiday”, but it’s November, and his teacher is in full blown Thanksgiving mode. She’s determined to help him learn the true meaning of Thanksgiving, but he’s just looking forward to a few days off from school. To earn them he’ll have to research Thanksgiving, dress up like a pilgrim, and suffer through countless lessons about the holiday. Unfortunately for Justin, there’s no relief at home because his cousin Darwin is in town. He only met his cousin one time when he was real little, and the only thing he ...

A Magical Adventure That Teaches While It Entertains - Perfect for Ages 6-9! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most extraordinary adventure yet in this enchanting chapter book that combines learning with pure magical fun. When the children discover Maya's mysterious camera can transport them to other worlds, they find themselves on an urgent quest to save the Wind Kingdom! What makes this book special: Educational Adventure: Seamlessly teaches children about renewable energy, environmental protection, history, and the power of kindness through an engaging fantasy story Perfect for Young ...

Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents feel that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Using the foundation of their own values and experiences, parents and educators can learn about the digital world to help set kids up for success in a world fueled by technology.

What does it take to raise great kids? Do you get tough? Or show acceptance? Lay down the rules? Or lighten up? In this audio guide, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend show you how to avoid the twin extremes of permissiveness and over-control, and instead give your child the care and acceptance that make grace real to your child and the discipline and firmness that give direction. Drs. Cloud and Townsend provide you with important parenting advice that will help you reach middle-ground in the way you raise your kids.

Leger has a plan to get Amber feeling like a true Glaswegian again. He wants to set up a detective school and recruit her as a teacher so she sees how valuable she is to the community. It also has the added benefit of passing on their skills to a new generation of cats, so when they're gone, Glasgow won't be left vulnerable. However, the students who turn up aren't kittens, but Leger's nearest and dearest friends. When Leger has to leave his first lesson halfway through to find a restless Amber, the others witness a crime being committed and assume Leger has set this up to test his students...