Books from Free Spirit Publishing

Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney
By Elizabeth Verdick, Trevor Romain
This book uses humor, fun cartoons, and kid-friendly language to explain what cliques are, why being phony is baloney, why true friends don’t exclude others online or in real life, what’s more important than popularity—and how to ...
A Practical Guide to Mental Health & Learning Disorders for Every Educator: How to Recognize, Understand, and Help Challenged (and...
By Myles L. Cooley
The book also includes current information about educational practices such as creating a culturally responsive classroom and supporting students’ social-emotional learning. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book.
Ollie Outside: Screen-Free Fun
By Michael Oberschneider
Ollie Outside invites kids and parents to read together, get outdoors, and focus on family fun. Tips at the end of the book reinforce this message.
The Behavior Survival Guide for Kids: How to Make Good Choices and Stay Out of Trouble
By Thomas McIntyre
Provides information for children with behavioral problems, discussing labels for various problems and how to make better choices at school and at home when dealing with emotions and problems.
Talent Zones: 10 Tools to Help Kids Develop Their Talents
By Lee Hancock
In Talent Zones, Dr. Lee Hancock redefines talent so that parents, teachers, and coaches of kids can create environments rich in opportunities for all kids to boost their confidence and for developing talents in multiple areas, from ...
History of Monster Movies
By Timothy J. Bradley
Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents.
Yay! You Failed
By Shannon Anderson
With practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view, these books are the go-to for help with everything, from triumphing over teasing to learning to be a fantastic friend to becoming a self-confidence ...
Yay! You Failed
By Shannon Anderson
... mindset is a fixed mindset . People who have a fixed mindset about something don't believe they are able to learn it . When you don't believe in yourself , it's easy to give up . If you give up , you can't succeed . 7 % + + Someone with ...
Teach to Reach: Over 300 Strategies, Tips, and Helpful Hints for Teachers of All Grades
By Pamela Espeland, Craig Mitchell
Grade level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k, p, e, i, s, t.
When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens About Grieving & Healing
By Marilyn E. Gootman
This sensitive book answers questions grieving teens often have, like “How should I be acting?” “How long will this last?” and “What if I can’t handle my grief on my own?” The book also addresses the complicated emotions that ...
Battle of the Bands
By Pam Dase
In this engaging book, read about a community that is planning a benefit concert.
School Power: Study Skill Strategies for Succeeding in School
By Jeanne Shay Schumm
This edition covers everything from getting organized to taking notes, preparing speeches, writing papers, and using computers, the Internet, and email to help with school projects and research.
The Survival Guide for Kids in Special Education (And Their Parents): Understanding What Special Ed Is & How It Can...
By Wendy L. Moss, Denise M. Campbell
This book gives kids lots of tools and strategies they can use to deal with their concerns, whether they are in the process of being evaluated for special ed or already receiving special ed services.
Teaching Smarter: An Unconventional Guide to Boosting Student Success
By Patrick Kelley
This refreshingly frank handbook shows teachers how to close the achievement gap in their classrooms by teaching students innovative paths to academic success.
Water Bodies
By Dona Herweck Rice
This book teaches important scientific topics and vocabulary terms including freshwater, saltwater, swamp, bog, wetland, marsh, reservoir, evaporation, precipitation, and more.
Going Buggy!
By Dona Herweck Rice
Early readers learn about insects and spiders in this basic-concept, nonfiction book. With its bright colors, picture glossary, and informative text, readers will be immersed in the world of insects and spiders!
Leveled Texts for Classic Fiction: Mystery
By Stephanie Paris
These texts can support students' vocabulary development, improve writing skills, foster engagement, and promote creative thinking.
The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide: A Teen Handbook
By James R. DeLisle, Judy Galbraith
Examines issues that are of concern for young people who have been labeled "gifted," discussing what the label means, intelligence testing, educational options, and relationships with parents and friends.
The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide: For Ages 10 & Under
By Judy Galbraith
First published in 1984, this book has become the classic introduction to growing up gifted. The third edition of the Survival Guide is fully revised and updated for today's bright, creative, talented kids.
Eighth Grade Parent Guide for Your Child's Success
By Suzanne Barchers
With this Parent Guide, get parents and teachers working together to increase student achievement.