Young Power

As the 20th century began, oil in Texas was easy to find, but the quantities were too small to attract industrial capital and production. Then, on January 10, 1901, the Spindletop gusher blew in. Over the next 50 years, oil transformed Texas, creating a booming economy that built cities, attracted out-of-state workers and companies, funded schools and universities, and generated wealth that raised the overall standard of living - even for blue-collar workers. No other 20th-century development had a more profound effect upon the state.

Im Mittelpunkt dieses Hörbuchs steht das Gedächtnis. Warum lässt es Schüler scheinbar vorzugsweise in Mathearbeiten oder Vokabeltests im Stich...

Written in a tongue-in-cheek style by a teenage boy to his best buds, Birth of a Hero explores on a deeper level what it means to go on with your life, particularly after experiencing an unthinkable trauma. Even more precisely, it speaks to what a family is and how we become bonded to one another. It is part love letter to the comic book world and part coming-of-age tale.

Does your child love baseball? Want them to learn valuable lessons from some of the greatest baseball players ever? This audiobook is packed with real stories about baseball heroes who never gave up and achieved their dreams! "Inspirational Baseball Stories for Young Readers" is full of fun and easy stories about famous baseball players like Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, and other legends. Each chapter teaches important lessons about teamwork, courage, and not giving up.

For fifteen-year-old Harrison Grady, the thought of knowing what happened to his father dominates his every thought. His father and his elite task force, The Silver Falcons, vanished one night thirteen years ago while on a top-secret mission. Under the decree of the Destine Elder, they may never be spoken of - even by Harrison’s family

When Tim Herring's family moves to the village of Lushbury near Stonehenge, strange things begin to happen...Who is the mysterious girl hiding in Tim's garden? Why do the birds of Lushbury only fly in straight lines, and why do the church bells toll when the building has lain derelict for years? Tim's questions are soon answered as the children are pitched into a desperate race to protect an ancient secret buried beneath the Standing Stones - but can they really hope to win against such a terrifying enemy?

This program features multicast narration. What do the struggles of the past teach us about the urgent challenges in our own time? Resist chronicles the inspiring story of young Black activists who have fought tirelessly at the helm for justice over the last century, from the 1920s to the...

Mina, Penny, and Sheryl have the typical expectations of prom night in 2005: dresses, dancing, and of course some coming of age moments. None of them plans to get pregnant, but when all three do, they band together as they face decisions that have the power to shape the rest of their lives. In 2024, their three children—Blossom, Amber, and Cole—are high school seniors, gearing up to go to prom and facing some big decisions of their own.

Self-Love for Teen Girls is your personal roadmap to embracing who you are and loving yourself every day. With gentle guidance and heartfelt advice, this book helps you navigate the tricky world of friendships, social media, and self-image. Learn how to build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and handle the ups and downs of teenage life with grace. Through relatable stories, practical tips, and uplifting exercises, you’ll discover the power of self-love and how to be kind to yourself, no matter what. It’s like having a big sister in your corner, cheering you on every step of the way.

When real life gets too boring, Emily escapes into her fantasy world - where she's a tall, powerful empress, commanding armies and taming panthers. But now her fantasy world has become real. Nothing seems impossible anymore!

Michael Jordan, one of the best basketball players to ever have lived, once said: "Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." But if your mind is not as strong as your body, how can you possibly figure out how to get over or through that wall? How can you be your best self if your brain muscles aren’t as strong as your other muscles?

In our timeline, the Twin Towers attack was a horrific but isolated terrorist event. Not in Kaia's. Already living in a society of constant scrutiny and fear, Kaia finds her old life completely destroyed when a routine trip ends with her accused of terrorism and dragged into a new and high stakes world. It is a world of lost children and covert ops, and of people with the power to alter the elements themselves, from creating tornadoes of oxygen to shifting the carbon in pencil lead into diamonds.

Period Queen takes the worst thing about being a woman and turns it into the best thing. Author and period preacher Lucy Peach urges us to stop treating periods like nature's consolation prize for being a woman, banishing the notion that hormones reduce us to being random emotional rollercoasters. Become an expert in recognizing what you need at different times of the month and learn how every cycle gives you a chance to cultivate the most important relationship of your life: the one with your precious self. It's pretty bloody amazing.

Join Penelope, Wickham, Kaia, and Herja on their journey of self-discovery and adventure in a magical kingdom where teens are sent to the stream to discover their destiny. These four children, with diverse backgrounds and unique skills, embark on a journey filled with challenges, teamwork, and bravery to rescue the captured witches and dragons. With their combined abilities and quick thinking, they become heroes in their own right, saving the day and leaving a lasting impact on the kingdom.

Embark on a transformative journey that will unveil the extraordinary potential of your subconscious mind, empowering you to reverse the aging process, restore youthful vitality, and rejuvenate every cell in your body. Here we will explore the profound connection between your thoughts, beliefs, and the physical reality you experience. Humanity has long sought the elusive elixir of youth, and while such a literal fountain of youth may not exist, recent scientific advancements reveal that we possess an inner wellspring of rejuvenation—the power of our own subconscious minds.

Are you constantly bombarded by questions about what you plan on doing after high school? Does the idea of the future seem too scary to even think about…so you ignore it completely? If you’re always pushing the idea of planning your future away, you’re not alone. Planning out your future success can be as easy as A-B-C—if you know how to do it! Teenage Girl Power locks up all your insecurities, unlocks your full potential, and unleashes the successful woman you were born to be. With this guide, you can use the power of writing to turn your dreams into a reality.

Do you hate school and wish you had more friends to hang out with? Do you worry that your friends would think you’re weird if they really knew you? Do you censor what you say around ‘em because if they knew what you thought they’d think you’re a freak? Thanks to Dr. J.J. Kelly's Get Real program, a ton of young folks have built adventurous, cool, exciting, and fulfilling lives. Author, psychologist, and CEO Dr. J.J. Kelly spent years in the traditional mental health world, so she knows how broken it is and how little it can make a long-lasting impact for young folks.

In a world that rewards weakness and punishes strength, Forged by Fire is a declaration of war — against mediocrity, against softness, against the small life you were never meant to live. Built from real-life scars, hard-won victories, financial blueprints, elite mental toughness routines, and brutal relationship lessons, this book is the ultimate guide for young men who refuse to be normal.

If you like the Avengers, Justice League, or The Incredibles, then you'll love this family of superheroes! This new chapter book series is perfect for reluctant readers. Everyone in Peter Powers's family has super awesome superpowers. His dad controls fire with his mind, and his mom can fly. His...

En esta colección de relatos, podrás conocer a fondo a los cuatro hermanos Hawthorne. Estas historias de amor y pérdida, poder, acertijos y secretos a vida o muerte que demuestran que cuando un Hawthorne quiere a alguien, no hay vuelta atrás.