Stress Stinks

Stress Stinks
Author: Bryan Smith
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-02-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 154575098X

Poor Amelia! Between softball practice, homework, and chores, she’s struggling to keep her little head above water! And when she starts feeling stressed out… it seems like the world is at its end! Fortunately, Amelia’s mom is around to teach her some strategies and help her reframe her stinking thinking into something more positive. Will Amelia be able to use these strategies to help herself and her friends? Find out in another timely tale by award-winning author and school counselor Bryan Smith, whose Without Limits books series celebrates children with character.

True Or False? Tests Stink!

True Or False? Tests Stink!
Author: Trevor Romain
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1999
Genre: Test anxiety
ISBN: 9780439241632

Offers proven strategies, practical advice, and information to help readers survive in all kinds of test situations, including tips on overcoming test anxiety and procrastination, preparing for tests, the pros and cons of guessing, and more.

My School Stinks!

My School Stinks!
Author: Becky Scharnhorst
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593116526

"Just might convince complaining children that their school isn't so bad after all."--Kirkus reviews A hilarious back-to-school story told through journal entries about a boy who finds himself at a new school where the other students are REAL animals. Perfect for fans of Ryan T. Higgins's We Don't Eat Our Classmates and Elise Parsley's If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't! Dear Diary, Today is the first day at my new school and I think there's been a mistake. My desk mate stinks, my locker buddy bites, and my teacher is unbearable! I told Mom my classmates are WILD ANIMALS but she said all little kids are wild animals. I think I'm going to be sick tomorrow. Celebrate back to school (and even calm some back-to-school nerves) with this clever and funny story about a boy who accidentally winds up at a school for animals, but soon realizes friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species. A great read for kindergarten through second grade! Praise for My School Stinks!: "Along with being a good choice for children anxious about their own upcoming “first day,” this offers a nifty exercise in reading between the lines."--Booklist "An encouraging new-kid narrative told from an entertaining perspective." --Publishers Weekly

The Smell of Kerosene

The Smell of Kerosene
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2022-11-13
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

This book puts the reader in the pilot's seat for a "day at the office" unlike any other. The Smell of Kerosene tells the dramatic story of a NASA research pilot who logged over 11,000 flight hours in more than 125 types of aircraft. Donald Mallick gives the reader fascinating first-hand description of his early naval flight training, carrier operations, and his research flying career with NASA. After transferring to the NASA Flight Research Center, Mallick became involved with projects that further pushed the boundaries of aerospace technology. These included the giant delta-winged XB-70 supersonic airplane, the wingless M2-F1 lifting body vehicle, and triple-sonic YF-12 Blackbird. Mallick also test flew the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle and helped develop techniques used in training astronauts to land on the Moon.

Hygiene…You Stink!

Hygiene…You Stink!
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1545721467

In this story, Jean, a fork who hates taking baths in the sink and detest showering in the dishwasher, learns that good hygiene will improve his health and his relationships with the other silverware.

The Big Test

The Big Test
Author: Julie Danneberg
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684446767

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Mrs. Hartwell is preparing her class to take the Big Test. Knowing they have studied and are well-prepared, she helps the students practice how to sit quietly, fill in the bubbles, and follow the directions. She even instructs them on proper morning-of-the-test nutrition. As her students grow increasingly anxious about the Big Test, Mrs. Hartwell realizes she has to teach the most valuable test-taking skill of all: learning to relax!

I'll NEVER Get All of That Done!: A Story about Planning and Prioritizing

I'll NEVER Get All of That Done!: A Story about Planning and Prioritizing
Author: Bryan Smith
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-02-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1545751005

Homework, chores and a bake sale leave Blake with no time. But he must play his video games. Will the 3 Ps – prioritizing, planning and posting reminders of what needs to be done – keep him on track and out of trouble? This book is part of the Executive Function series of books to help kids get things done by managing their time and paying attention.

How Do I Remember All That?

How Do I Remember All That?
Author: Bryan Smith
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-03-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1944882723

Braden's schoolwork seems to be getting tougher. Word problems are more complicated. Reading passages are longer. When he's quizzed on details, they seem to be getting lost in translation. And this is carrying over to home, too! With help from a caring teacher and plenty of opportunities to practice at home, Braden starts to learn and practice strategies for improving his working memory! Author and School Counselor Bryan Smith offers another funny but relevant story in the very popular Executive FUNction book series. The included strategies are sure to be useful to all young people (and adults)! Examples model breaking down complex problems into smaller, manageable tasks, using mnemonic devices, visualization, and other practical tools for improving working memory! Great for students in grades K through 6 and the adults in their lives! Included at the end of the story are tips for parents and educators to help children practice and improve working memory. 31 pgs.

Up to Our Necks in It

Up to Our Necks in It
Author: Monica Margaret Jones
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2010-08-18
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1409297829

In Up to Our Necks In It, forty three poets present their visions of the twenty-first century - sharply observed glimpses of The Way We Live Now.Many of the contributors have won awards for their verse. A few are published here for the first time.Here are poems about the rat race - along with love lyrics, poems about the media, about bus shelters and football, obesity and washing machines - about the ladies' room and finding God by the M32. By turns playful and angry, hopeful, accusing, resigned, sardonic and joyous, the insights come in diverse packages, from rhyming couplets and tightly patterned sestina form, to the free-est of free verse.Expect the unexpected.

I'll Never Get All of That Done!

I'll Never Get All of That Done!
Author: Bryan Smith
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-02-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1944882502

Blake's baseball team is doing a bake sale fundraiser. He just can't wait for his mom to whip up a batch of her famous chocolate chip cookies! That is, until Mom reminds Blake that it is HIS fundraiser, so he needs to help. Blake has a to-do list that's just too long. How can his parents and teachers expect him to finish his homework, clean his room AND bake cookies for the baseball bake sale? Don't they know there's something urgent he has to do now - like play video games?! When Mom encourages Blake to follow the 3 Ps - prioritizing, planning and posting a reminder of what needs to be done - he's unimpressed. But as his responsibilities pile up and his deadlines quickly approach, he has to figure out what needs doing now. Can following Mom's advice and using the 3 Ps really make a difference? School counselor and award-winning author Bryan Smith reveals the answer in the relatable story about the power of preparation and planning. It's the latest tale from the author's Executive FUNction picture book series. Tips for parents and educators to help reinforce the message of time-management and self-reliance in children are included.