LWGMS non-fiction and resources
Explore a curated list of non-fiction books and essential LWGMS resources. Find top educational materials and fiction titles to support learning at Lake Washington Girls Middle School.
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Queen Bees and Wannabes
by Rosalind Wiseman
BESTSELLER - BASIS FOR THE POPULAR MOVE "MEAN GIRLS".
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Girl Wars
by Cheryl Dellasega
In this uniquely prescriptive guide, two experts show how to stop adolescent girls from hurting each other with cruel words and insensitive actions, offering parents …
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Odd Girl Out
by Rachel Simmons
Describes female bullying and aggression, examines why it is often overlooked, and makes specific suggestions for curbing the behavior.
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A Smart Girl's Guide to Starting Middle School
by Julie Williams
Knowing what to expect when you go to middle school makes the whole experience seem a little less scary. From teachers to friends, schoolwork to …
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Boys and Girls Learn Differently!
by Philip Carter
At last, we have the scientific evidence that documents the many biological gender differences that influence learning. For instance, girls talk sooner, develop better vocabularies, …
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Ophelia Speaks
by Sara Shandler
At age sixteen, Sara Shandler read Mary Pipher's Reviving Ophelia, the national bestseller that candidly explored the unique issues that challenge girls in their struggle …
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Ophelia's Mom
by Nina Shandler
Ophelia's Mom Speaks -- At Last "Why do I hurt so much when she pulls away?" "What did I do wrong?" "Are we ever going …
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Gutsy Girls
by Tina Schwager
In exciting, inspiring first-person stories, 25 intrepid young women ages 14-24 tell of their daring feats, from extreme sports to history-making achievements. Includes resources, activities, …
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Freaks, Geeks, and Cool Kids
by Murray Milner
Freaks, Geeks, and Cool Kids argues that the teenage behaviors that annoy adults do not arise from "hormones," bad parenting, poor teaching, or "the media," …
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Strong, Smart, & Bold
by Carla Fine
The pressures a girl experiences growing up today are more intense than ever before. There are gender stereotypes to buck. Narrow expectations to contend with. …
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Lest We Forget
by Velma Maia Thomas
Tells the story of slavery and the struggle for freedom--from the African villages to the boats, from the plantations to the end of the Civil …
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Silent Dancing
by Judith Ortiz Cofer
A collection of writings by the poet, novelist, and essayist recalling her childhood spent shuttling between the land of her birth and the family home …
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Our America
by Lealan Jones
The award-winning creators of National Public Radio's "Ghetto Life 101" and "Remorse: The 14 Stories of Eric Morse" combine talents with a young photographer to …
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Catch a Fish, Throw a Ball, Fly a Kite
by Jeffrey Lee
Knowing how to fold a paper airplane can make you a better parent! Well, maybe not better, but you’ll certainly have more fun with your …
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One More River to Cross
by Walter Dean Myers
A photographic history that traces the lives of African-Americans over the course of 150 years, depicting the many roles they have taken and the victories …
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100 Books for Girls to Grow On
by Shireen Dodson
An Inspiring Approach to Reading From A Tree Grows in Brooklyn to Ramona the Pest to Wringer, here are 100 great books guaranteed to stir …
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The Skin that We Speak
by Lisa D. Delpit
A collection that gets to the heart of the relationship between language and power in the classroom.
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A People's History of the United States
by Howard Zinn
Chronicles United States history from a grassroots perspective and provides an analysis of important events from 1492 through the current war on terrorism.
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Word Smart
by Adam Robinson
A revised edition of the phenomenally successful vocabulary-building guide. Originally designed to help students prepare for the SAT, this user-friendly guide has major crossover appeal …
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My Soul Looks Back in Wonder
by Juan Williams
One of the most pivotal moments in American history is brought to light through stirring, thought-provoking eyewitness accounts from people who have played active roles …
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The Eyes on the Prize Civil Rights Reader
by Clayborne Carson
The most comprehensive anthology of primary sources available, spanning the entire history of the American civil rights movement. A record of one of the greatest …