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  New Book Press Kits

Building Strong Writers in Middle School
Book with CD-ROM
Classroom-Ready Activities That Inspire Creativity and Support Core Standards
Deb Delisle and Jim Delisle 

But Why Can’t I?
A book about rules
Sue Graves and illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini 

Doing Good Together
Book with CD-ROM
101 Easy, Meaningful Service Projects for Families, Schools, and Communities
Jenny Friedman, Ph.D., and Jolene L. Roehlkepartain 

Don't Behave Like You Live in a Cave
Elizabeth Verdick 

GLBTQ
The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens
Revised & Updated Second Edition
Kelly Huegel 

Germs Are Not for Sharing/Los gérmenes no son para compartir Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Germs Are Not for Sharing/Los gérmenes no son para compartir Paperback
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

The Gifted Teen Survival Guide
Smart, Sharp, and Ready for (Almost) Anything (Revised & Updated 4th Edition)
Judy Galbraith, M.A., and Jim Delisle 

Going Blue
A Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands
Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., Philippe Cousteau, and EarthEcho International 

How to Talk to an Autistic Kid
Daniel Stefanski 

I’m Like You, You’re Like Me
A Book About Understanding and Appreciating Each Other
Cindy Gainer and illustrated by Miki Sakamoto 

I’m Not Happy
A book about feeling sad
Sue Graves and illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini 

Mealtime
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

The New Bully Free Classroom®
Book with CD-ROM
Proven Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Teachers K–8 (Revised & Updated 3rd Edition)
Allan L. Beane, Ph.D. 

Not Fair, Won’t Share
A book about sharing
Sue Graves and illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini 

On-the-Go Time
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Talk with Teens About What Matters to Them
Book with CD-ROM
Ready-to-Use Discussions on Stress, Identity, Feelings, Relationships, Family, and the Future
Jean Sunde Peterson, Ph.D. 

Teaching Gifted Kids in Today's Classroom
Book with CD-ROM
Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use (Revised & Updated 3rd Edition)
Susan Winebrenner, M.S. 

Teaching Kids to Be Confident, Effective Communicators
Book with CD-ROM
Differentiated Projects to Get All Students Writing, Speaking, and Presenting
Phil Schlemmer, M.Ed., and Dori Schlemmer 

Too Old for This, Too Young for That!
Your Survival Guide for the Middle School Years (Updated 2nd Edition)
Harriet S. Mosatche, Ph.D., and Karen Unger, M.A. 

What Are My Rights?
Q&A About Teens and the Law (Revised & Updated Third Edition)
Thomas A. Jacobs, J.D. 

Who Feels Scared?
A book about being afraid
Sue Graves and illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini 

Your Life in Comics
100 Things for Guys to Write and Draw
Bill Zimmerman 



  Other Press Kits

100 Things Guys Need to Know
Bill Zimmerman 

Advancing Differentiation
Book with CD-ROM
Thinking and Learning for the 21st Century
Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. 

Be Confident in Who You Are
Middle School Confidential™ Series
Annie Fox, M.Ed. 

Be Fit, Be Strong, Be You
Rebecca Kajander C.P.N.P., M.P.H., and Timothy Culbert, M.D. 

The Behavior Survival Guide for Kids
How to Make Good Choices and Stay Out of Trouble
Thomas McIntyre, Ph.D. 

Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain
Trevor Romain 

Bye-Bye Time
Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Clean-Up Time
Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

The Cluster Grouping Handbook: A Schoolwide Model
Book with CD-ROM
How to Challenge Gifted Students and Improve Achievement for All
Susan Winebrenner, M.S., and Dina Brulles, Ph.D. 

The Complete Guide to Service Learning
Book with CD-ROM
Proven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, & Social Action (Revised & Updated Second Edition)
Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A. 

Cool Down and Work Through Anger
Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. 

Diapers Are Not Forever Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom
Book with CD-ROM
How to Reach and Teach All Learners, Grades 3–12
Diane Heacox, Ed.D. 

Dude, That’s Rude!
(Get Some Manners)
Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick 

Feet Are Not for Kicking Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Fighting Invisible Tigers
Stress Management for Teens (Revised & Updated Third Edition)
Earl Hipp 

Germs Are Not for Sharing
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Germs Are Not for Sharing Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Get Organized Without Losing It
Janet S. Fox 

Get Out!
150 Easy Ways for Kids and Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future
Judy Molland 

The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide
For Ages 10 & Under
(Revised & Updated 3rd Edition)
Judy Galbraith, M.A. 

Good-Bye Bully Machine (hardcover)
Debbie Fox and Allan L. Beane, Ph.D. 

Good-Bye Bully Machine (softcover)
Debbie Fox and Allan L. Beane, Ph.D. 

Hands Are Not for Hitting Board Book
Martine Agassi, Ph.D., and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Hands Are Not for Hitting/Las manos no son para pegar
Martine Agassi, Ph.D., and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Hands Are Not for Hitting/Las manos no son para pegar Board Book
Martine Agassi, Ph.D., and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

How Rude!®
The Teenagers’ Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out
Alex J. Packer, Ph.D. 

I Can Play It Safe
Alison Feigh and illustrated by Laura Logan 

A Kids’ Guide to Climate Change & Global Warming
How to Take Action!
Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A. 

A Kids’ Guide to Helping Others Read & Succeed
How to Take Action!
Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A. 

A Kids’ Guide to Hunger & Homelessness
How to Take Action!
Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A. 

A Kids’ Guide to Protecting & Caring for Animals
How to Take Action!
Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 

The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects
Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference (Updated 2nd Edition)
Barbara A. Lewis 

Listening Time
Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Making Differentiation a Habit
Book with CD-ROM
How to Ensure Success in Academically Diverse Classrooms
Diane Heacox, Ed.D. 

Naptime
Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

No Kidding About Bullying
Book with CD-ROM
125 Ready-to-Use Activities to Help Kids Manage Anger, Resolve Conflicts, Build Empathy, and Get Along
Naomi Drew, M.A. 

On Those Runaway Days
Alison Feigh and illustrated by Laura Logan 

Pacifiers Are Not Forever Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Quick and Lively Classroom Activities
Book with CD-ROM
Meaningful Ways to Keep Kids Engaged During Transition Time, Downtime, or Anytime
Linda Nason McElherne, M.A. 

RTI Success
Book with CD-ROM
Proven Tools and Strategies for Schools and Classrooms
Elizabeth Whitten, Ph.D., Kelli J. Esteves, Ed.D., and Alice Woodrow, Ed.D. 

Reach Out and Give
Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed. 

Ready for Bed!
A Tale of Cleaning Up, Tucking In, and Hardly Any Complaining
Stacey R. Kaye, MMR, and illustrated by Elizabeth O. Dulemba 

Ready for the Day!
A Tale of Teamwork and Toast, and Hardly Any Foot-Dragging
Stacey R. Kaye, MMR, and illustrated by Elizabeth O. Dulemba 

Ready to Play!
A Tale of Toys and Friends, and Barely Any Bickering
Stacey R. Kaye, MMR, and illustrated by Elizabeth O. Dulemba 

Real Friends vs. the Other Kind
Middle School Confidential™ Series
Annie Fox, M.Ed. 

Respect
A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed
Courtney Macavinta and Andrea Vander Pluym 

See It, Be It, Write It
Book with CD-ROM
Using Performing Arts to Improve Writing Skills and Test Scores
Hope Sara Blecher-Sass, Ed.D., and Maryellen Moffitt 

Siblings
You’re Stuck with Each Other, So Stick Together
James J. Crist, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Verdick 

Speak Up and Get Along!
Learn the Mighty Might, Thought Chop, and More Tools to Make Friends, Stop Teasing, and Feel Good About Yourself
Scott Cooper 

The Step-Tween Survival Guide
How to Deal with Life in a Stepfamily
Lisa Cohn and Debbie Glasser, Ph.D. 

Stick Up for Yourself!
Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem (Revised and Updated Edition)
Gershen Kaufman, Ph.D., Lev Raphael, Ph.D., and Pamela Espeland 

The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD
John F. Taylor, Ph.D. 

Tails Are Not for Pulling
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Tails Are Not for Pulling Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Teaching Kids with Mental Health & Learning Disorders in the Regular Classroom
How to Recognize, Understand, and Help Challenged (and Challenging) Students Succeed
Myles L. Cooley Ph.D. 

Teambuilding with Teens
Book with CD-ROM
Activities for Leadership, Decision Making, & Group Success
Mariam G. MacGregor, M.S. 

Teen Cyberbullying Investigated
Where Do Your Rights End and Consequences Begin?
Thomas A. Jacobs, J.D. 

The Teen Guide to Global Action
How to Connect with Others (Near and Far) to Create Social Change
Barbara A. Lewis 

Too Stressed to Think?
A Teen Guide to Staying Sane When Life Makes You Crazy
Annie Fox, M.Ed., and Ruth Kirschner 

What Do You Really Want?
How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens
Beverly K. Bachel 

What Do You Stand For? For Kids
A Guide to Building Character
Barbara A. Lewis 

What Do You Stand For? For Teens
A Guide to Building Character
Barbara A. Lewis 

What to Do When Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough
The Real Deal on Perfectionism: A Guide for Kids
Thomas S. Greenspon, Ph.D. 

What’s Up with My Family?
Middle School Confidential™ Series
Annie Fox, M.Ed. 

Words Are Not for Hurting
Elizabeth Verdick and Illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Words Are Not for Hurting Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and Illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Words Are Not for Hurting/Las palabras no son para lastimar
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 

Words Are Not for Hurting/Las palabras no son para lastimar Board Book
Elizabeth Verdick and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen 


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