Résultats pour "For the Win" dans Jeunesse

Two mums, honest chats and occasionally a little unhinged.Wine Between Whines is where we unpack motherhood, friendship and the chaos of everyday life… preferably with a glass of wine nearby.

Etta isn't like other kids at school, and she's proud of it. The class misanthrope and the owner of the greenest hair at Doolittle Middle School, she's still reeling from a painful friendship breakup, making her more than happy to burn middle-school bridges before she heads off to the local alternative high school next year.

Did you know that a newly-designed boat helped win World War II? Learn about Andrew Higgins and his amphibious boat design that revolutionized the war effort. See how Higgins adapted his boat design to help carry soldiers and supplies onto Normandy Beach on D-Day. His craft was amphibious—it worked on land and water. See how one American's invention helped changed the tide of the war.

In 1973, two of the world's most famous tennis stars took part in what became known as the "Battle of the Sexes". Bobby Riggs embraced the idea that men were superior to women in every way and claimed that he would defeat any woman on the tennis court. Meanwhile, Billie Jean King was determined to beat him. She knew she could win and prove that women were as just good as men.

What does it mean for players to be good sports? When some basketball players choose to be kind and show respect, everyone has fun, no matter how the game ends. Cheer them on when they are good sports, win or lose!

The seventh animal in the hilarious AWESOME ANIMALS series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife. Watch out for Larry the drama-loving llama in the next instalment of the wonderful AWESOME ANIMALS series...

Jody’s little brother Max wants Freddy the frog, a prize at the games along the beach. She hasn’t been lucky yet, but maybe she just needs a few more tries. Will her money add up for another chance?

The game is on in this fun-filled middle grade debut about chess, girl power, and performance anxiety in sports, perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Celia C. Pérez! The clock is ticking for May Li, whose middle-school chess team just earned a victory at the state championship—and with it, a...

Any setback - a championship loss, a bad grade, a botched audition - can be seen as a step forward when teens possess the right tools to turn that loss into a gain of knowledge. Drawing on nearly 50 years of leadership experience, Dr. Maxwell provides a road map for becoming a true learner - someone who wins in the face of problems, failures, and losses.

Based on the bestselling, timeless classic, How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls is the essential guide for a new generation of teenage girls on their way to becoming empowered, savvy, and self-confident young women. How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls, based...

FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Twelve-year old Lawrence is new to chess--can he find a way to get on the board, even though the odds are stacked against him? Find out in this powerful novel about family, forgiveness, and figuring out who you are when you don’t make the rules—just right for...

Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport--Woggleball--and, like most kids, they like to win. But after a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, they turn to their grandpa for advice. Papa tells them:"Woggles are winners, yes, that much is true.But whether you win depends...

A “must-read for tweens and their parents"" (SLJ, starred review), this funny, feminist, and queer contemporary middle grade debut follows 12-year-old loner Hazel Hill, who after one of her classmates is harassed online, devises a plan to catch the school's golden boy in the act. Seventh...

Jennie McGrady is quickly gaining a reputation as an amateur sleuth, and it isn't going unnoticed by the local media. But the glamour of publicity is getting old, and Jennie would love to disappear into the crowd - especially when a plea from Courtney Evans leaves her out in the cold. Courtney is the typical wild sixteen-year-old: weird hair, strange friends, and an attitude to boot. But underneath the hype Jennie finds a compassionate, hurting friend who is running scared.

This classic Albie adventure is now available in eAudio and brought to life by David Tennant. Every little boy knows that going shopping with Mum is the most boring thing in the world. But for little Albie, one trip to the supermarket opens a whole new world of fun! Because this isn't just any...

A bold new collection showcasing the trailblazing individuals who fought for women's suffrage, honoring the Nineteenth Amendment's centennial anniversary. Women Win the Vote! maps the road to the Nineteenth Amendment through compact, listenable biographies of 19 women who helped pave the way. From early feminist activist Lucretia Mott to radical 20th-century suffragist Alice Paul, this vibrant collection profiles both iconic figures like Sojourner Truth and those who may be less well-known, like Mary Ann Shadd Cary.

Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The third book in the villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Check out the complete series – Villains Academy and Villains Academy: How to Steal a...

The fourth story featuring the madcap ten-year-old, Flossie Teacake. Her older sister's magic fur coat transforms Flossie into Floz, a teenager who can go anywhere and do anything - including buying a lottery ticket and winning a million pounds.

Life is tough for 13-year-old Lenny Kidd. He's constantly being tormented by the school bully, Hunter Machammer. He can't stay awake in math class and is bored out of his mind by his crazed teacher, Ms. Drazula. And he has no money to buy the only thing he wants in life: an Xbox. Then he makes a bizarre discovery at home that could change his life forever. The only people he tells his secret to are his best friends, Alex and Shelly. Together, the three of them plot and scheme their way to success. But just when Lenny thinks he's got it made, life throws him a curveball.

In the royal palace is Odin. He says, “As All-Father, I challenge you other gods to a contest to prove once and for all who is the best!”