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Volcano Press Catalog

Children's Books
Raising a Humane Child in Challenging Times
Zoe Weil
Above All, Be Kind teaches parents how to raise their children to be humane in the broadest sense -- to become not only more compassionate in their interactions with family and friends, but to grow up to make life choices that demonstrate respect for the environment, other species, and all people. The book includes chapters for early, middle, teenage, and young adult years, as well as activities, issue sidebars, cases, tips, and profiles.
Price: $17.95
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Rogerio Andrade Barbosa, illustrated by Cica Fittipaldi, translated by Feliz Guthrie
These ten traditional folk tales, derived from the African oral tradition, possess great power and worth. The lively and humorous stories about animals' virtues and defects mirror those of human beings.
Price: $17.95
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Esther Silverstein Blanc, illustrated by Tennessee Dixon
"Mama had not seen the mare before. She was lying on her brand side and had died in giving birth to the colt. Mama patted the head of the mare gently and softly and promised that she would take good care of her baby."
Price: $14.95
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Paul Kivel
A kid's cartoon book about stopping violence, this new release includes topics about teasing and bullies, fights, gangs and weapons, anger, drugs and suicide, child abuse and domestic violence.
Price: $11.95
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A Guide for Kids 9 to 12 and Their Parents
Sam Gitchel and Lorri Foster
A guide for kids 9-to-12, and their parents, this mandatory guide prepared by Planned Parenthood /MarMonte is superb.

"Dear Abby" says, "This book is an excellent bridge between preteens and parents who want their children to learn about sex the 'right way'. I recommend it highly.

Price: $10.00
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Esther Silverstein Blanc and Godeane Eagle. Illustrated by Tennessee Dixon
Holding her noodle board over her head, Mama rushes into the chicken yard to rescue a small chicken whose feathers have blown off in a storm. How she sews long johns on Heltzel, who grows up to be chief of the chicken yard is told in this true story set in pioneer Nebraska.
Price: $16.95
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(with removable parent's guide)
JoAnn Gardner-Loulan, Bonnie Lopez and Marcia Quackenbus
Straightforward text and accurate pen and ink illustrations provide explicit information about the menstrual cycle and pelvic examinations in a manner designed to dispel confusion and misinformation. Over 200,000 copies in print!
Price: $9.95
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Monica Zak Illustrado por Bengt-Arne Runnerstrom
** Favor de notar: hay muy pocas copias restantes de esta izquierda maravillosa del libro en nuestro inventario. Una vez que nosotros hemos vendido de este libro, nosotros hacemos no más largo lleva este libro. Gracias para su interés.
Price: $12.95
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Monica Zak Illustrations by Bengt-Arne Runnerstrom
** Please note that this is a very limited edition "DAMAGED" book. In most cases, the damage consists of relatively minor scuffs on the cover. Normally priced at $14.95, we have discounted the book to $13.50. There are very few copies of this popular book left. Once we've sold out--it will not be reprinted. This is your chance to own this delightful book.
Price: $13.50
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An Anger Management and Peacemaking Curriculum For Kids
Jennifer Simmonds
Seeing Red is a curriculum designed to help elementary and middle-school aged students better understand their anger so they can make healthy and successful choices and build strong relationships. Overall it aims for participants to realize that they can control their behavior and develop practical skills and strategies to manage their feelings which, in turn, will increase their self-esteem. These objectives are achieved through role playing common situations, identifying associated feelings, doing problem solving, recognizing negative behaviors, and anticipating consequences.
Price: $14.95
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