Cooperation means working together to achieve a common goal. Sports teams cooperate. Scientists cooperate. Entire countries cooperate to make the world a better place. As you read this graphic nonfiction book, you'll be given opportunities to think about how you might cooperate with others to achieve important things. You'll also take a closer look at the lives of a few people who, by cooperating with others, have made some amazing things happen!

We all need courage in our daily lives. We need it to face danger, and to deal with new challenges and obstacles. But where do we find courage? How can we develop it? As you read this graphic nonfiction book, you'll meet some great people who have faced their fears-and conquered them. You'll also be challenged to think about how you might show courage in your own life!

What does it mean to "step into someone else's shoes?" It means you have empathy-you're good at understanding how other people feel. But how does a person learn empathy? And why is it so important? Come explore what empathy is all about with some "empathy experts." Think about how you could show empathy to others. And learn about seeing life from a new perspective.

Sharing, taking turns and treating everyone we meet with respect are ways we can show fairness to others. But how do we know what's fair? And how do we follow through on what we know is right? The six people in this graphic nonfiction book have all shown their commitment to a world of equality and fairness. Let's see what we can learn from them. As you read, you'll also ask yourself how you would have responded in some of the situations they faced.

What does it mean to be honest? It means telling the truth, of course. It also means acting in ways that don't hurt or mislead others. Being honest isn't always easy! As you read this graphic nonfiction book, you'll be asked to think about how honest you would be in some difficult situations. You'll also meet some strong people who were honest with themselves and others, even when being honest was the more difficult choice.

Inclusiveness is an unusual word. What exactly does it mean? It means accepting and welcoming those who are different. It means allowing everyone to participate, even when there may be reasons not to. As you read this graphic nonfiction book, you'll explore the lives of people who have broken down barriers to make the world a more inclusive place. You'll also consider how inclusive you would be in some equally challenging situations.

Initiative is what gets things done. It's what leads to new inventions. It can also lead to great success! You can show initiative by acting first, by putting in extra effort, or by coming up with a new way to do things. In this graphic nonfiction book, you'll see how having initiative helped some amazing individuals reach their goals. You'll also have a chance to think about how showing initiative can help you reach yours!

Integrity means sticking to your beliefs and doing the right thing-no matter what. In this graphic nonfiction book, you'll meet inspiring men, women, and kids like you who fought for what they believed in, regardless of the danger and no matter what the outcome. You'll also have opportunities to think about how you could show integrity and stand up for your own beliefs!

Optimism is about being hopeful. It's about believing that things will turn out right even when there's no reason to think so. As you read this graphic nonfiction book, you'll meet some inspiring people who where successful because of they were optimistic. You'll also get a chance to consider how optimistic you would be in situations where a good attitude is hard to achieve-but needed most.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going! This famous phrase is what perseverance is all about. Perseverance means sticking with something even when obstacles stand in your way. It means giving all you've got, and never giving up. In this graphic nonfiction book, you'll meet some amazing people who used perseverance to turn dreams into reality. You'll also the question, "What would I do?

What is respect? And why is it important? As you read this graphic nonfiction book, you'll learn about some amazing people who know what respect means, and who know how to honor the people and things in their world. You'll also get a chance to decide whether you show respect to those who deserve it, and to those who need it.

Being responsible means doing the right thing and taking charge. Sometimes it means admitting your mistakes. Sometimes it means taking care of yourself. And sometimes it means taking care of others. As you read this graphic nonfiction book, you'll explore how you can be responsible in your own life. You'll also meet some responsible people who have shown through their actions just what that word means!

Sample Set: 12 Books (1 each of 12 titles)

Titles Include: Cooperation, Courage, Empathy, Fairness, Honesty, Initiative, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Optimism, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility.

Middle School is hard. Your bodies are changing, your friends are changing, classes are harder, & tough things happen. This "support group in a book" is specially geared for you. Read stories written by kids just like you, about their middle school years, and:
true friends & new friends; mean girls...& boys; embarrassing moments; bully payback; crushes & young love; being happy with yourself; and many more.

Applying to College is traumatic & it's great to hear stories from other kids who have been through it & survived.
Colleges are deluged with applications & the college application process has become traumatic & all-consuming. In this portable "support group" for high school students, kids share their stories of:
SAT & ACT testing madness; parental pressure--& support; stress & the need to "have a life"; & many more.

You are changing & high school has its ups & downs. But you are not alone. Think of this book as a portable "support group" you can carry in your backpack! Teens just like you share their stories about:
Learning to be happy with yourself; dating, crushes, & "just friends"; love gone bad; doing the right thing & dealing with consequences; embarrassing moments; and many more.

In this book, we'll find out how to use all your talents & strengths; find a mentor; believe in yourself; keep a positive outlook; overcome challenges; have fun while pursuing your passion!

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul IV
The written stories for this book is shared by people hoping that their experiences can help others especially teenagers. The authors of this book wants us to deal with heartbreak, family issues, fights with friends & most difficult of all, the death of someone we love. It's in their great hope that these stories can make us find answers to questions, guidance in difficult moments & the understanding that we're not alone in anything we're going through.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Book 1
This is written for teenagers filled with stories that will make you laugh & cry. It'll act as a best friend, there for you when you need it, always ready to tell you a story that will indeed make you feel better. When you are lonely it will keep you company, & when you think of your future it will tell you, "YES, you can do it, whatever you set your mind to." There are stories here about dreams realized & loves lost; overcoming shyness; & many more.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul III
This book is the third installment for the popular series for the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. It was created through the stories & poems sent to the authors which they compiled into what they believe to be the best for this book. They ended up with a book packed with experience, emotion, happiness & heartache that whoever reads it will certainly changed for life.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Book II
These are stories for teenagers--the triumphs & tragedies, the heartaches & breakthroughs, the insights & the discoveries, & awareness that being a teenager is a journey. It is a journey of becoming your best self.

Things to Know About Personal Paperwork (Life Skills Literacy)
Includes materials on organizing & storing paperwork, bills contracts, health-related papers, tax forms, school paperwork, & much more.

Things to Know About Spending and Saving Money (Life Skills Literacy)
Includes materials on organizing & storing paperwork, bills, contracts, health-related papers, tax forms, school paperwork, & much more.

Things to Know About Cars and Driving (Life Skills Literacy)
This book includes lessons on getting a license, shopping for a car, insuring & repairing a car, buying insurance, reading a map, driving defensively, and more.

Things to Know About Medicine and Health (Life Skills Literacy)
This book helps students learn about nutrition, conventional & alternative approaches to medicine, preventive health care, choosing a doctor, medical insurance, & more.

Things to Know About Community Resources (Life Skills Literacy)
This book will build reading & writing proficiencies & help students develop speaking & listening competencies. This new addition to the series will help all learners understand community issues & explore related subjects such as government structure & civic responsibility.

Things to Know About Housing (Life Skills Literacy)
Includes materials on looking for housing, costs associated with starting & maintaining a home, furnishings, roommates, housing safety, & more.