life skills

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life skills

The formative five

fostering grit, empathy, and other success skills every student needs

Making mistakes on purpose

2016
"In their second term at Great Rapscott School for Girls of Busy Parents, Ms. Rapscott teaches her students that the path to The Top starts at the Bottom of the Barrel and other silly lessons"--Provided by publisher.

100 things to know before you grow up

2016
Tips and helpful hints for kids to pick up useful skills from 'how to break a bad habit' and 'how to tie three basic knots' to 'how to do a card trick' and 'how to plan a party'.

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a memoir
2015
Presents a memoir of a one-year social experiment in which teen author Maya Van Wagenen followed a 1950's popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell.

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vintage wisdom for a modern geek
The author, seventh-grader Maya van Wagenen, decides to embark on a year-long social experiment and follow the advice of a 1950s popularity guide written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Describes the humorous, humiliating, and heartwarming results of the author's quest to become popular.

I dare you

how to use psychology to get what you want out of life
1983
A self-help book for teenagers explaining such topics as setting goals, taking control of your life, and dealing with negative feelings. Includes reallife vignettes.

Quality of life

achieving balance in an unbalanced world
1994

Fighting invisible tigers

a student guide to life in "the jungle"
1985
Discusses the pressures and problems encountered by gifted students and provides information on life skills, stress management, and methods of gaining more control over their lives.

Girls' Life guide to a drama-free life

2010
Provides practical relationship advice for girls, covering friends, siblings, parents, teachers, coaches, boys, and others.

Life hacks

helpful hints to make life easier
2015
Offers over 130 illustrated tips and tricks to solve everyday dilemmas.

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