Teenscape LaGrange

Abadie, M. J. The Goddess In Every Girl: Develop Your Teen Feminine Power. YA/ 204/ ABA
Abadie teaches teens to get in touch with their own personal Goddess energy. This title contains directions for more than 50 activities, such as breathing exercises, meditations, and instructions on how to create a sacred ritual space.

Arendt, Madeline. Altered Art For The First Time. YA/ 702.8/ ARE
This guide to the basics of altered art uses a question-and-answer format and detailed how-to photographs.

Aronson, Marc. Art Attack: A Brief Cultural History of the Avant-Garde. YA/ 700.411/ ARO
The arts, life styles, politics, and fashions of the avant-garde are explored while tracing the story of Bohemians, radicals, hipsters, and hippies from Paris in the nineteenth century to contemporary America.

Badillo, Steve. Skateboarding: Book Of Tricks. YA/ 796.22/ BAD
This title contains photographic sequences with narrative text that describe 34 skateboarding tricks, including old school, spine, and new school stunts, and includes an interview with skateboarder and coach Steve Badillo.

Barakat, Ibtisam. Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood. YA/ 956.95/ BAR
In this groundbreaking memoir set in Ramallah during the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War, Barakat captures what it is like to be a child whose world is shattered by war.

Bonnell, Jennifer. D.I.Y. Girl: The Real Girl's Guide to Making Everything From Lip Gloss To Lamps. YA/ 745.5 BON
Instructions are provided regarding how to make clothes, beauty products, fashion accessories, and decorative items for the home using commonly available materials and this step-by-step guide.

Brooks, Max. The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead. YA/ 818.6/ BRO
The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you need to know, including how to understand zombie physiology and behavior, the most effective defense tactics and weaponry, ways to outfit your home for a long siege, and how to survive and adapt in any territory or terrain. Top 10 Lessons for Surviving a Zombie Attack 1. Organize before they rise! 2. They feel no fear, why should you? 3. Use your head: cut off theirs. 4. Blades don’t need reloading. 5. Ideal protection = tight clothes, short hair. 6. Get up the staircase, then destroy it. 7. Get out of the car, get onto the bike. 8. Keep moving, keep low, keep quiet, keep alert! 9. No place is safe, only safer. 10. The zombie may be gone, but the threat lives on. Don’t be carefree and foolish with your most precious asset—life. This book is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now without your even knowing it. The Zombie Survival Guide offers complete protection through trusted, proven tips for safeguarding yourself and your loved ones against the living dead. It is a book that can save your life.

Burns, Loree Griffin. Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, And The Science Of Ocean Motion. YA/ 551.46/ BUR
Aided by an army of beachcomers, oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. The information he collects is much more than casual news; it's important scientific data.

Dabrowski, Kristen. Ten Minute Plays For Teens: Comedy. YA/ 808.8245/ DAB
Contains the scripts of twelve ten-minute comedies for teens, each including two scenes and four monologues, and features acting and staging tips, worksheets, and discussion questions.

Dabrowski, Kristen. Ten Minute Plays For Teens: Drama. YA/ 808.8245/ DAB
Contains the scripts of twelve ten-minute dramas for teens, each including two scenes and four monologues, and features acting and staging tips, worksheets, and discussion questions.

Ellis, Roger. The Complete Audition Book for Young Actors: A Comprehensive Guide To Winning By Enhancing Acting Skills. YA/ 792.028/ ELL
Prepares would-be actors for auditions, providing practical advice, over 60 exercises on acting and auditioning skills, several audition pieces by contemporary playwrights, and supporting materials.

Friedman, Lauri. The Middle East. YA/ 956.04/ MID
Complete with bibliographical references and an index, this series contains essays exploring various viewpoints on the topic of the Middle East.

January, Brendan. Genocide: Modern Crimes Against Humanity. YA/ 364.151/ JAN
This book looks at the process of genocide through the historical examination of wide-scale crimes against six different groups of people.

Jenkins, Steven. 97 Things To Do Before You Finish High School. YA/ 646.7/ JEN
Motivational, funny, sincere, and packed with information, this is an ideal resource for the adventure-seeking high schooler.

Karres, Erika. Mean Chicks, Cliques, And Dirty Tricks: A Real Girl's Guide To Getting Through The Day With Smarts And Style. YA/ 305.235/ KAR
A guide for coping with girls who are mean to other girls, this book uses the words of teenagers to explore how meanness can get started, forms it may take, and what can be done to stop it.

Marcus, Eric. What If Someone I Know Is Gay?: Answers To Questions About What It Means To Be Gay And Lesbian. YA/ 306.766/ MAR
There are few places a child can go to ask questions concerning gay people. Whether it concerns themselves, a friend or a beloved relative. Here they can get appropriate information they deserve.

Rubin, Susan Goldman. Edward Hopper: Painter Of Light And Shadow. YA/ 759.13/ HOP
The life and work of one of America's greatest artists is explored through his own art. Profusely illustrated, this book contains a range of Edward Hopper's work, created from childhood to adulthood.

Shulman, Mark. Attack Of The Killer Video Book: Tips And Tricks For Young Directors. YA/ 778.59/ SHU
Hilarious yet instructive text provides a thorough overview of the tricks of the movie-making trade. It covers all aspects of the business, from coming up with an idea, to writing a script, storyboarding, and more.

Stewart, Arlene Hamilton. The Love & Romance Teen Quiz Book. YA/ 305.235/ LEV
Just in time for Valentine's Day, here's the follow-up to the hugely successful Teen Quiz Book. The Love and Romance Teen Quiz Book collects quizzes devoted to teens' favorite topics: love and romance. Is he boyfriend material' Is this infatuation or the real deal' Dozens of questions and answers, based on the wildly popular teen quizzes in Seventeen, YM and Jane, have been compiled by young women who remember the anxiety and questions brought on with one bite of the "love bug."Will this book be a hit with teenage girls' The answer is "yes."

Stull, Katherine. 20-Minute Crafts: Beading. YA/ 745.582/ STU
In this book, young beaders can choose from 60 items, including jewelry, room decor, and personal accessories. easy-to-follow diagrams explain how to string the beads, attach clasps, and tie knots.

Tanner, Mike. Flat Out Rock: Ten Great Bands From The 60s. YA/ 781.66/ TAN
A well-illustrated introduction to ten icons of 60s and 70s rock music, this book focuses on a pivotal moment in each band's career and includes influences on that band and what contemporary bands draw inspiration from that time.

Vitkus, Jessica. Alternacrafts: Hi-Style, Lo-Budget Projects To Make. YA/ 745.5/ VIT
With an emphasis on recycling, improvising, and making things from scratch, this book offers more than twenty projects that provide this newest generation of crafters with the skills they need for the self-expression they crave.

Warwick, Ellen. Injeanuity. YA/ 746.9/ WAR
Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making new clothes and accessories out of old jeans.

Bibliographic Information ©2007 BWI