Wise Highs
How to Thrill, Chill, & Get Away from It All Without Alcohol or Other Drugs
Published on 15. February 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-57542-198-8 (ISBN)
Description
The best-selling author of How Rude! (TM) describes more than 150 ways to feel really, really good-naturally, safely, and creatively. From breathing and meditation to exercise and sports, gardening, music, and games, these are "highs" that can change teens' lives without leaving them dull, burned out, or hung over. Formerly titled HIGHS! Includes updated resources.
Reviews / Votes
ForeWord Book of the Year Bronze Award "Children's Choice" International Reading Association/Children's Book Council "Book of the Year" Independent Publisher Book Awards National Parenting Publication Award (NAPPA) NY Public Library "Book for the Teen Age" ALA/YALSA Quick Pick Read, America! SelectionMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 to 99 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 184 mm
Weight
447 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57542-198-8 (9781575421988)
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Person
Alex J. Packer received his Ph.D. in Educational and Developmental Psychology from Boston College and his master's degree in education from Harvard. He has been Headmaster of an alternative school for 11- to 15-year-olds and Director of Education at the Capital Children's Museum. He is currently President of FCD Educational Services, a Boston-based provider of drug education and substance abuse prevention services to schools worldwide.