Kyi, Tanya Lloyd

It's a normal day in your normal town. You are all alone when you spot a dragon overhead. You know you can't defeat it by yourself, so you call for help. Your friends, family and neighbors all band together. Just when it seems the beast has won, more people arrive and rally against it. Finally, the dragon flees! And now, if it ever comes back, you'll be ready to face it with your community. Together.

"In this empowering exploration of curiosity and scientific discovery, young children are encouraged to ask their own big questions about all the great mysteries still just waiting for answers"--Provided by publisher.

"When she is cut from her middle school's podcast crew, wannabe social media influencer Emily Laurence must find another way to spread the news of a climate march, trying to balance her impeccable manners with twenty-first-century activism"--Provided by publisher.

When a prominent local adult is killed at a teen house party, the whole school seems to know who is to blame, but no one will go to the police.

"When someone hacks into her school's security videos and broadcasts students at embarrassing moments, Dominica expresses her anger through grafitti, and then wonders if she might use her artistic talent to do something about the problem"--OCLC.

"This nonfiction illustrated book for middle grade readers is an inspiring look at the positive and creative ways girls are using social media"--OCLC.

"A . . . look at the science of sleep [that covers] . . . why it's so important, what your body's doing while you're dreaming, what happens when you don't sleep enough, and why the science of sleep research began in a centipede-infested cave, with . . . facts about nightmares, sleepwalking, how sleep makes you smarter and much more"--.

When Caz and Amanda's behavior seems to contribute to a classmate's suicide, Caz must take a long hard look at her life.

"When someone hacks into her school's security videos and broadcasts students at embarrassing moments, Dominica expresses her anger through grafitti, and then wonders if she might use her artistic talent to do something about the problem"--OCLC.

"From the time we're babies, our brains constantly sort and label the world around us--a skill that's crucial for our survival. But, as adolescents are all too aware, there's a tremendous downside: when we do this to groups of people it can cause great harm. Here's a comprehensive introduction to the science behind stereotypes that will help young people make sense of why we classify people, and how we can change our thinking. It covers the history of identifying stereotypes, secret biases in our brains, and how stereotypes affect our sense of self. Most importantly, it covers current research into how science can help us overcome our biases, offering hope for a future where stereotypes are less prevalent and the world is more fair for everyone"--From the publisher's web site.