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What do you think? : A Kid’s Guide to Dealing with Daily Dilemmas
By Linda Schwartz

This illustrated book uses lively cartoons as a means of encouraging kids and the adults who care about them to look at issues from more than one perspective. Topics covered range from choosing hairstyles, to drug abuse, and even to setting priorities throughout the day. Though its extremely accessible format, this book helps kids develop the skills they need to resolve conflicts at school, at home, and within themselves.

Over 125 exciting arts and craft projects!!! This book includes descriptions of an assortment of activities as well as reproducible student handouts to be included in any teaching environment. While this book is targeted to K-8 education, the skills and techniques covered can be enjoyed at any age.

Whodunit Math Puzzles
By Bill Wise

While at first glance this may seem like a novel, the stories of “Whodunit” challenge the reader to use their superior math and logic skills to solve outrageous crimes. Reading this book encourages students to use quantitative reasoning skills in the context of an engaging story.

Best Hikes with Children in Colorado
By Maureen Keilty

Hiking and enjoying the outdoors can be an excellent way to bond with a child or young adult. This book gives descriptions of 75 different trails throughout Colorado that are designed for shorter legs and curious young minds; some of the trails are even stroller and wheelchair accessible! Take a chance and explore the beautiful landscapes across Colorado.

100 Ways to Build Teams
By Carol Scearce

100 Ways to Build Teams includes activities, games, and discussions geared towards fostering a successful team environment. These insightful guidelines can be applied in a variety of situations from the workplace, to athletics, and as a method of bringing together any sort of new group.

The Reading Tutor’s Handbook: A Commonsense Guide to Helping Students Read and Write
By Jeanne Shay Schumm, Ph.D. and Gerald E. Schumm Jr., D. Min.

The title of this book says it all- within these pages are simple solutions to common problems faced by any tutor such as choosing the right tutoring program of making you tutoring sessions lively and fun. This book is a surefire way to make tutoring sessions more productive while encouraging the growth of your student.

Helping Teens Stop Violence: A Practical Guide for Counselors, Educators, and Parents
By Allan Creighton and Paul Kivel

Unfortunately violence is an undeniable part of the world today. The best way to address this issue directly is to open dialogue with children and young adults in order to stop this unnecessary violence. By following these suggestions and discussion topics, role models can talk with young adults about important issues affecting their lives.

A Kid’s Guide to Social Action
By Barbara A. Lewis

Endorsed by Ralph Nader, this book chronicles real stories about real kids and teens who are making a difference both at home and around the world. Between these stories the author provides helpful hints and suggestions about how kids and young adults can become a driver for social change in their communities.

Ready-to-Use Social Skills Lessons and Activities for Grades 4-6
Edited by Ruth Weltmann

This book is part of a larger series that aims to educate children and young adults from kindergarten to 12th grade on age applicable social skills. The author presents an easy-to-follow curriculum for teaching grades 4-6 techniques to maintaining a healthy set of social skills.

175 Amazing Nature Experiments
By Rosie Harlow and Gareth Morgan

These 175 AMAZING experiments are perfect for any inquisitive mind looking to explore the world around them. Although designed for children, this book will surely capture the interest of any adult. A gateway into the imagination, this is the ultimate activity book for the budding young naturalist.

Save the Animals!: 101 Easy Things You Can Do
By Ingrid Newkirk

Save the Animals! is a straightforward guide to making a difference in animal rights. Suggestions are widespread; from making informed decisions about the clothes you wear, to actively campaigning to change public opinion. These 101 lessons are truly an easy way the YOU can make a difference.

Brain Games!
By Jack Umstatter

This collection of brain-teasers cover a variety of subjects and are perfect for filling in the blanks of any curriculum, or to use as fun activities during tutoring sessions. These games are guaranteed to stimulate the mind and provide a fun learning environment. Bored? Bring out this book for a guaranteed good time with your friends.

Ready-to-Use Reading Activities for the Elementary Classroom
By Sue Jones Erlenbusch, Ed.D.

This book is targeted for teachers and reading specialists to aid elementary school children in their reading skills. A unique feature of this book is that the activities are time-of-the-year specific! 12 monthly sections break-up the lessons such as word lists for the fourth of July. An innovative approach, this book will help any student break out of their reading-rut.

Grassroots Grants: An Activist’s Guide to Grantseeking
By Andy Robinson

This is the essential guide to anyone looking to write a grant or raise money for their cause. Included in this incredible book are different strategies for designing your projects and fundraising. Step-by-step ideas are given on how to structure a budget and efficiently finance a campaign. It is truly the perfect starting place for any aspiring activist.

Complete Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Games and Activities for Young Children
By Jean R. Feldman

Here are some hands on activities to engage children in any setting imaginable. The book claims that these games “virtually guarantee success,” and it would be hard to prove that statement wrong. With 370 different suggestions, there are surely a handful of games and activities that are perfectly suited to your needs.

Kids Make Music
By Avery Hart and Paul Mantell

Who doesn’t love music??? Subtitled “Clapping and Tapping from Bach to Rock,” this book includes musical games sure to satisfy any music critic. No instruments are needed, just your voice, your body, and your willingness to have a great time. Easy to play and sing along , these songs encourage energetic group participation from both adults and children!!!