Bullying can happen to anyone. And it can take many forms, from verbal threats and physical confrontation to social ostracism and cyber-bullying. Readers will learn how to cope with bullying, how to boost their self-esteem, how to help a friend and even how to recognise bullying in themselves. Feature boxes provide practical advice on every aspect of bullying, including what to do if the bully is a teacher or parent.
STAND TALL: A children's book on race, diversity and self-worth
by Teju Akande
This photo-essay describes child labor in the United States at the beginning of the century and how Lewis Hine fought for reforms. A profile of the investigative photographer & how he used his camera to expose the horrors of forced child labor in the United States during the early 20th century. His dramatic photos are included.
The Finer Points of Becoming Machine (Cutting Edge)
by Andrews Emily
Growing up with a violent, control-freak father, sixteen year old Emma Banks has had a tougher ride than most. Unable to cope with the horrors of her childhood, Emma's world unravels in a spiral of drug abuse and self-harm. Following a failed suicide attempt, she finds herself committed to a secure psychiatric institution where she is finally forced to confront the painful past she has been trying to escape. Now she must fight the instinct to run and hide, and piece together a way forward. Thi...
Child Abuse (Straight Talk About) (Straight Talk About...(Crabtree))
by Sydney Newton and Julie Gerrits
Bullying (Straight Talk About) (Straight Talk About...(Crabtree))
by Jessica Pegis
This book provides an honest and unbiased view of bullying. It examines different forms of bullying and covers practical topics such as how to recognize bullying behaviour, the role of the bystander, and empowering ways to deal with bullies.
19-year-old Consuela has been with Carlos since she was 13, and during that time she has been the victim of physical and mental abuse, and is among the 28% of school and college-age Americans who've experienced violence in intimate or dating relationships. Her story, and many others, from victims of teenage abuse and their abusers, are told in this important new book by therapist Barry Levy. He speaks directly to teenagers about abusive relationships and how to break out of them, and interweaves...
Brave little Bear; Too Big Not To Share (Brave little Bear, #2)
by Xenia Schembri
This title combines advice for teachers with material for pupils. It addresses the need for a complete course in this area that deals with the most important issues for PSE for schools. Extensive market research has shown that these are issues affecting students from all backgrounds, and these titles represent the areas which teachers feel they need the most help with. It is written by a team of specialist LEA advisers/officers with real experience and understanding of the classroom requirements...
Imagine a fight with a friend, or the breaking of a relationship. Is it the end of the world or a normal part of the lives we live? This book shows how we are all part of a web of changing relationships, tackles difficult topics like abuse, and offers a range of ideas to help the reader make the most of their friendships.
Discusses various self-defense options which may be used when in an uncomfortable or unsafe situation and suggests what solutions might work in real life.