Presents a look at the Great Wall of China, discussing who built it, and how and why it was constructed, as well as its use, deterioration, and restoration.
This book is a collection of stories of young girls whose families are not traditional family models and who must learn that there are many resources available to help one cope with challenging family situations.
Discusses how to deal with hurt feelings and avoid saying or doing harmful things to others by talking over problems with friends, refraining from taking out frustration on others, apologizing, and thinking positively.
Explains what a secret is, looks at different types of secrets, and discusses what to do when someone shares a secret, and when it might be important to share the information with an adult.
Explains what it means to lie, looks at why people sometimes tell lies and how it affects others, and offers advice on how to respond to being lied to, and how a person can make amends when he or she tells a lie.
Discusses people's reasons for being competitive, such as insecurity, for approval, or because of jealousy of siblings or peers at school, and covers how to stay positive while competing and be a team player.
Discusses discrimination and the various forms it can take, and covers how to avoid being prejudice by getting to know people who are different and treating others fairly.
Tells the life story of Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie, discussing her film roles, struggle with depression as a teen, relationship with her father, love relationships, and humanitarian work.
Explains what it means to be unemployed, looks at some of the reasons why a person might lose his or her job, tells young people what to expect if a parent is out of work, and advises kids to be patient and talk about their concerns.
