By the time you leave your elementary school, you know what to expect. You are the oldest, the smartest, the top dog. But the minute you enter middle school, everything changes. Your classes are getting harder. Your friendships are tested. Your body is changing. How do you know what's expected of you now? And how do you keep from embarrassing yourself as you figure it all out? The Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide is your "Do this, not that" guide to nearly everything middle school can throw your way, including · the first day · bullies · cell phone use · homework · gossip · leadership · respect · sports · and more With real-life hacks, humorous illustrations, and tons of true survival stories, Jonathan and Erica Catherman will get you through middle school like a pro.

Welcome to middle school. These few years can be full of surprises. Some of them may be awesome while others may be a bit scary, but not to worry: This book has answers to all of the questions every middle school girl wonders about. Full color.

The only survival guide a middle school kid will ever need. It can be the best of times. It can be the worst of times, too. Middle school happens at that tumultuous time in life when one's not a teenager and not a little kid. Middle school means being a middle-aged kid. Expectations-from teachers, parents, friends, siblings-can all change dramatically, causing worry and concern even for the most laid-back student. The Middle School Survival Guide covers every issue, inside school and out, from the most trivial concerns to the most serious issues that middle school students face today. Arlene Erlbach has assembled a teen advisory board of 200 kids between fifth and tenth grade who give advice about topics from cracking a locker combination, to dealing with multiple teachers, to sex and dating.

Over 4.1 million kids enter public high school a year - most of whom are clueless as to what awaits. Study with Jess, her YouTube channel, demystifies everything students need to succeed from effective study tips, test taking techniques, and how to navigate all too harrowing social dynamics. Includes workbook exercises, self evaluation goals, and progress timelines. Perfect parent purchase.

Phil Abrams returns to Lost Creek Middle School with his two best friends and learns a new set of survival rules. Along the way, Phil acquires more valuable life lessons. The Rules of Never, Year Two is the second book in the series. This fun-loving series is meant for fourth and fifth graders, middle schoolers, reluctant readers and adults who enjoy traveling down memory lane. Phil Abrams wants what any seventh grader wants. Make new friends. Do well in school. Get along with classmates. Stay out of trouble. Play by the rules. In short, survive his second year of middle school. But Phil can't catch a break at Lost Creek. Instead, he finds himself playing an elf in a skit, barfing at a dance, getting detention, standing up to a bully, betting money he doesn't have and counting on Lady Luck to pass Spanish. He once again discovers middle school survival calls for a different set of rules. The Rules of Never, Year Two. Because sometimes a guy has to learn the hard way. The Rules of Never, Year Two is a lighthearted and entertaining introduction about middle school life. Age level: 9 - 13 - Grade level: 4th and up

The transition from elementary school to middle school can be particularly difficult for boys. Too big to be little and too little to be big, they face the perfect storm of changing bodies, rushing hormones, and learning challenges. They may now begin to struggle with grades, behavior, and relationships with family and friends. Boys are often frustrated and embarrassed by trying to figure out on their own what to do and what not to do in this new environment with new expectations. Jonathan Catherman and his two sons--one current and one former middle schooler--offer boys ages ten to twelve the practical help they need to make the move to middle school as painlessly as possible. The "do this, not that" format covers a hundred relevant topics and situations middle school boys will face, including school lockers, bullies, test taking, cell phone use, homework, gossip, leadership, respect, sports, and many more.

Phil Abrams returns to Lost Creek Middle School with his two best friends and learns a new set of survival rules. Along the way, Phil acquires more valuable life lessons. The Rules of Never, Year Two is the second book in the series. This fun-loving series is meant for fourth and fifth graders, middle schoolers, reluctant readers and adults who enjoy traveling down memory lane. Phil Abrams wants what any seventh grader wants. Make new friends. Do well in school. Get along with classmates. Stay out of trouble. Play by the rules. In short, survive his second year of middle school. But Phil can't catch a break at Lost Creek. Instead, he finds himself playing an elf in a skit, barfing at a dance, getting detention, standing up to a bully, betting money he doesn't have and counting on Lady Luck to pass Spanish. He once again discovers middle school survival calls for a different set of rules. The Rules of Never, Year Two. Because sometimes a guy has to learn the hard way. The Rules of Never, Year Two is a lighthearted and entertaining introduction about middle school life. Age level: 9 - 13 - Grade level: 4th and up

This positive, straightforward book offers kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Some children with ASDs are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others try to be social. Some get "stuck" on things, have limited interests, or experience repeated motor movements like flapping or pacing ("stims"). The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders covers all of these areas, with an emphasis on helping children gain new self-understanding and self-acceptance. Meant to be read with a parent, the book addresses questions ("What’s an ASD?" "Why me?") and provides strategies for communicating, making and keeping friends, and succeeding in school. Body and brain basics highlight symptom management, exercise, diet, hygiene, relaxation, sleep, and toileting. Emphasis is placed on helping kids handle intense emotions and behaviors and get support from family and their team of helpers when needed. The book includes stories from real kids, fact boxes, helpful checklists, resources, and a glossary. Sections for parents offer more detailed information.

Middle School Survival Guide is here to help make the transition into middle school a little easier and less scary. In middle school, those friendships you formed and alliances you forged in elementary school begin to branch out even further. In elementary school, you had less freedom; you may not even have had team sports or cheerleading or anything of the sort. Now, in middle school, there are so many options. There are new people to meet, brand-new things to do, and brand-new talents you just might discover you've had all along. Middle School Survival Guide will teach you: What to expect in Middle School How to understand peer pressure. How to cope with academic stress. All about maintaining friendships. How to strengthen relationships at home. How to safely navigate online and social media. And so much more! Many people say middle school was the best time of their lives, and nothing is stopping you from saying that very same thing one day. It's often been said that knowledge is power, and, at the very least, knowing a bit more now than you did about what this whole middle school thing is all about gives you a little more power. Are you ready to make your transition into middle school a little easier?

Fans of James Patterson's Middle School series will root for David as he goes from feeling as insignificant as a hamster to becoming an Internet superstar. Perfect for back to school--no matter what that looks like! Eleven-year-old David Greenberg dreams of becoming a YouTube sensation and spends all of his time making hilarious Top 6½ Lists and Talk Time videos. But before he can get famous, he has to figure out a way to deal with: 6. Middle school (much scarier than it sounds!) 5. His best friend gone girl-crazy 4. A runaway mom who has no phone! 3. The threat of a swirlie on his birthday 2. A terrifying cousin 1. His # 1 fan, Bubbe (his Jewish grandmother) 1/2. Did we mention Hammy, the hamster who’s determined to break David’s heart? But when David’s new best friend, Sophie, starts sending out the links to everyone she knows and her friends tell their friends, thousands of people start viewing his videos.