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1) Fantastic vegan recipes for the teen cook: 60 incredible recipes you need to try for good health and a better planet

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"Elaine's recipes help the modern teen cook be more environmentally-conscious and develop healthy habits while also proving that easy vegan cooking doesn't need to be bland or boring. With just a few simple techniques and a handful of quality ingredients, it's easy as can be to whip up a restaurant-quality meal for your family and friends"--

2) Girls make movies: a follow-your-own-path guide for aspiring young filmmakers

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O'Meara, Mallory

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Girls belong in the world of filmmaking. While we see them acting on-screen, there are also countless women working every single job possible behind the scenes as part of the film's crew. Are you a girl who is interested in film making? Do you wonder how you actually make a movie? Well, this is the book for you.

3) Mini amigurumi ocean: 26 tiny sea creatures to crochet

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Abbondio, Sarah

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Create your own underwater wonderland with these cute and colorful tiny sea creatures. Crochet 25 fun and vibrant ocean creatures, including sharks, whales, jellyfish, an octopus, seahorse, turtle and plenty of colorful fish to choose from. Therés even some coral to complete the set! You can quickly make each project using only small amounts of yarn from your stash. Give your tiny creations as gifts, or make them into keychains, bag pendants or...

4) The ultimate bug field guide

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"Discover the hidden world of creepy-crawlies with The Ultimate Bug Field Guide--created as if an entomologist painted these illustrations and made these notes while out collecting research. Encounter bugs of all shapes and sizes and make observations on each species' appearance, diet, and more. From the bugs you've seen in your backyard to the ones you've never heard of before, explore these incredible critters across every landscape with The Ultimate...

5) Crochet amigurumi for every occasion: 21 easy projects to celebrate life's happy moments

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Tiu, Justine

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Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion is filled with 21 patterns for projects that are easy to make and that you'll be proud to gift! Every detail of this book is carefully tailored to give crafters a frustration-free, start-to-finish experience, and each pattern is artfully photographed and accompanied by detailed instructions, tutorial photos, and supplementary videos. Forgot how to do a stitch? No problem. Simply flip to the beginning of the book...

6) Luminary: a magical guide to self-care

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Scelsa, Kate

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"Self-care is not only necessary, it's magical! Your road to self-care can be a mystical journey that leaves you feeling more confident, determined and ready to accomplish all those bucket-list items and dreams you have scribbled in your journal. So why not start that journey now? Within Luminary you will find both mystical and practical tools to help deal with stress, depression, and other challenges. Gorgeously illustrated and highly designed, this...

7) The teen witches' guide to astrology

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Chown, Xanna Eve

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Use the ancient discipline of astrology to discover the secrets of zodiac signs, and harness the power of the planets to uncover insights about your personality and life. Inside you will find everything you need to explore the hidden wisdom of the cosmos, and shine a light on your own life.

8) Homemade robots: 10 simple bots to build with stuff around the house

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Sarafan, Randy

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"A beginner-friendly collection of bot projects that can be built with common items found around the house. Begins with introductory chapters on motors, electronics, and soldering techniques before moving on to the projects, which include step-by-step instructions, photographs, and tips"--

9) JavaScript coding for teens: a beginner's guide to developing websites and games

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Yueh, Andrew

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"Want to try your hand at coding but need help getting started? Then JavaScript Coding for Teens is the book for you! It doesn't matter if you aren't sure what a variable is, are stumped about syntax, or don't even know how to use JavaScript on your computer! This simple guide walks you through every part of the process with easy-to-understand language and straightforward directions, ensuring you feel confident about your newfound coding knowledge....

10) The no-cook cookbook

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Woollard, Rebecca

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Presents a collection of cooking-free recipes that teach basic skills of grating, peeling, and zesting ingredients.

11) Sew your own wardrobe

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Smith, Alison

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Tailor-make your wardrobe with this essential dressmaking guide.

12) 3D printing and maker lab for kids: create amazing projects with CAD design and STEAM ideas

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Sequeira, Eldrid

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"3D printing and maker lab for kids presents hands-on activities for learning how to use browser-based software TinkerCAD and SketchUp to design and print projects, along with informative sidebars to support related STEAM concepts"--

13) Tasty adulting: all your faves, all grown up

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"BuzzFeed's Tasty turns to foundational meals for young cooks who are just starting out with 75 fun, trendsetting recipes that are quick, easy, and totally doable. Let's face it--adulting is hard. Millennials and Gen Z-ers especially struggle to find their groove with more traditional, domestic responsibilities--like cooking. It can be tough to find a resource to help you feel capable and confident in the kitchen and happy and well-fed at the table....

14) Creative coding in python: 30+ programming projects in art, games, and more

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Vaidyanathan, Sheena

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Creative Coding in Python presents over 30 creative projects that teach kids how to code in the easy and intuitive programming language, Python.

15) Dear Ally, how do you write a book?

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Carter, Ally

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Have you always wanted to write a book, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you're really great at writing the first few chapters . . . but you never quite make it to the end? Or do you finally have a finished manuscript, but you're not sure what to do next? Fear not -- if you have writing-related questions, this book has answers! Whether you're writing for fun or to build a career, bestselling author Ally Carter is ready to help you make your...

16) Hand sewing magic: essential know-how for hand stitching : with pro tips, tricks, and troubleshooting ; master tension and other techniques ; 10 easy, creative projects

Author

Krawczyk, Lynn

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Hand Sewing Magic is a modern, all-in-one guide for hand stitchers of all levels of skill and experience, and for all applications. In this unique guide book you will: *Get an in-depth overview of essential tools and materials, including thread, needles, fabric, and other key supplies. *Explore a comprehensive visual dictionary of 35 stitches plus dozens of variations, from basic mending to stylish decorative embellishment to unique art stitching....

17) I'm learning Japanese!: learn to speak, read and write the basics

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Galan, Christian

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Emily, Nico and Teo are sitting on the grass after school, minding their own business, when -- unbelievable! -- a giant talking fox dressed in a kimono appears. Explaining that he knows magic, speaks 3,000 languages and is respected as a sensei (master), he wonders if the three kids are ready to learn Japanese from him.

18) Living simply: a teen guide to minimalism

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McGraw, Sally

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"There is a new way to be cool. It's not about flaunting the latest fashion or driving the flashiest car. Just the opposite. The new cool is minimalism, and it's about using less, minimizing harm to the environment, and owning only items that you truly need." - publisher.

19) Fix your clothes: the sustainable magic of mending, patching, and darning

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Briggs, Raleigh

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"A hand-written and illustrated guide to clothing repair basics, from hemming to darning to replacing buttons to fixing rips and tears"--

20) How to code in 10 easy lessons

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McManus, Sean

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"From writing simple coding instructions using Scratch software, to learning the coding skills to create your own computer game and even design your own website, this book leads the way. By breaking this daunting subject down into the 10 "super skills" needed, young readers can get familiar with computer coding and build on their skills as they progress through the book."--Provided by publisher.