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The college dropout scandal

2019
"In The College Dropout Scandal, David L. Kirp outlines the scale of the problem and argues that we actually have the tools to boost graduation rates and shrink the achievement gap. It's not elite schools like Harvard or Williams who are leading the way, but places like City University of New York or Long Beach State that have undertaken the hard work to improve student success. Through on-the-ground reporting, conversations with university administrators and presidents, and accessible overviews of the latest research, Kirp illustrates a range of institutional reforms, like using big data to quickly identify at-risk students, and the behavioral strategies, from nudges and mindset changes, that have been proven to boost undergraduate learning and raise graduation rates. Shining a light on an underappreciated yet crucial problem in colleges today, Kirp's engaging and hopeful book will help push more students, especially poor and minority ones, across the finish line and keep their hopes of achieving the American Dream alive"--.
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Questions and feelings about bullying

Simple text and illustrations help children recognize bullying and teaches them what to do about it. Uses child-friendly text and includes interactive questions, plus has a helpful section with advice, practical tips, and activities for caregivers and teachers.
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Staying safe

2018
Being aware of our personal safety is important in all aspects of our lives. This engaging title teaches readers to think about their physical and online safety, as well as the value of building positive relationships with others. Real-world scenarios help encourage readers to feel empowered to make safe decisions.

Life undercover

coming of age in the CIA
"Amaryllis Fox's riveting memoir tells the story of her ten years in the most elite clandestine ops unit of the CIA, hunting the world's most dangerous terrorists in sixteen countries while marrying and giving birth to a daughter"--Provided by the publisher.
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Staying safe online

2019
In this book, readers will learn the necessary steps to stay safe online.
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The threat

how the FBI protects America in the age of terror and Trump
"The former deputy director of the FBI recounts his career; discusses how law enforcement battles terror threats, Russian crime, and attacks by the White House itself on the U.S. Constitution; and offers details of the events leading up to his firing by Donald Trump"--OCLC.
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You wouldn't want to live without boogers!

Uses humorous text and illustrations to describe what life would be like without mucus.
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The power to prevent suicide

a guide for teens helping teens
Discusses warning signs and causes of teenage suicide, with chapters on prevention techniques such as listening and outreach and advice for young people on managing stress and community involvement.
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Crisis in the red zone

the story of the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, and of the outbreaks to come
"The 2013-2014 Ebola epidemic that began in equatorial Africa was the deadliest ever--but the outbreaks continue . . . [This book provides an] account of the doctors and scientists fighting to protect us, and an urgent wake-up call about the future of emerging viruses"--Dust jacket.
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Everything you need to know about suicide and self-harm

"A book for teens about depression, suicide, and self-harm"--Provided by publisher.
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