values

Intended to enhance students' reading and writing skills and to develop their understanding and appreciation of the basic principles of good character. Proverbs often express society's sense about what comprises good character and how people should behave. Includes familiar quotations, proverbs, sayings, and adages found within languages of different cultures around the world.

Encourages children to value the gifts of family, friends, community, wisdom, and happiness through the story of a girl who wants to grow like the mango tree.

Sixteen-year-old Jill falls in love with a political activist and begins to experience some changing values.

In a futuristic society sixteen-year-old Gem discovers that a group of handicapped people who call themselves the Waterbound live hidden beneath the City.

Jim finds his values and ideals tested when he is thrust into a scandal not of his making and chooses to carry the burden of guilt in order to protect his pride and a close friend.

Examines the critical and complex issues facing young people today from the varied perspective of today's youth.