In my opinion, Atomic Habits is one of the most accessible and actionable self-help books out there. Author, James Clear presents a lot of useful strategies, like the "Habit Loop," where a cue triggers a routine that leads to a reward, and he emphasizes the importance of designing your environment to make good habits easier to follow. What I really liked is how Clear breaks down complex psychological ideas into simple, relatable examples.
My Body by Emily Ratajkowski gives input on the stresses placed on women in life. The genre of this book would fall under feminist essays. Ratajkowski uses her emotional experiences in order to give a sense of raw truth. The title My Body is seen throughout this book filled with essays, and allows readers to connect their own experiences to her well written ones. Emily Ratajkowski narrates her life beginning with her childhood to her recent divorce.
This nonfiction war novel was beyond impressive. This book will help you change the way you view the people involved in World War II and give you insight into the scary world of war. Louis Zamperini is the main character and the story goes in depth to tell you his background, accomplishments and role within the war. The major turn events occur when Zamperini goes from the Olympics to the military and he arrives upon difficult foreign land. I think that the most compelling aspect of this book was the continuous feeling of not knowing what will happen next.
Science Comics: Volcanoes is a graphic novel by Jon Chad that explains volcanoes in the fashion of a story. This book is set in the future in which the earth has completely frozen over and there are many groups of people, calling themselves tribes, who have to find random human-made things from long ago to burn up to provide heat and energy. However, a young girl named Aurora thinks there must be a better way to help her tribe.
Science Comics: Dogs by Andy Hirsch, is a graphic novel that explains the science and history of Dogs in the fashion of a story. We follow a dog named Rudy as he time travels throughout history, looking for his tennis ball. At first, Rudy discusses where dogs fall in the taxonomic system, as well as how genes and alleles work, bringing certain wolves earlier in history to be more friendly towards humans, and making them eventually turn into dogs.
Science Comics: Cats by Andy Hirsch is a graphic novel that explores cats, with their history, domestication, and distinct features that we may not know about. We learn not just about domestic cats, but also a little about wild cats. It follows the journey of a stray kitten named Bean who eventually finds a friendly group of stray cats and then a human to live with. Cats' physical features are discussed at first, with their jaws and claws, and fur adaptations.
The life of a First Lady might seem like a dream, but Michelle Obama's memoir, Becoming, reveals the complexities behind the role. Through this deeply emotional and insightful book, Obama chronicles her journey from a racially segregated childhood to becoming one of the most influential women of our time. As the first African American First Lady, she transformed the White House into a beacon of inclusivity and championed causes for women and girls both in the U.S. and globally.
“She's the most important person in the world [but] her family [lives] in poverty.” This is the truth engraved in every page of the book. In a society full of racial inequality, those of darker skin are secretly used as test subjects in the medical world. They are lured into hospitals, claiming to offer “free” treatment. But the actual price they pay at the end of the day is beyond monetary value. One such victim was a Black mother, Henrietta Lacks.
The Official ACT Prep Guide 2024-2025 is a resource many can use. Written by the creators of the ACT offers 6 full-length tests including the subjects: English, Math, Science, Reading and Writing. These 6 full-length tests are all real exams taken in previous years. Each question has an explanation explaining why the correct answer is correct and why the other answers are incorrect. It also shows you how tests in the ACT are scored.
AP World History: Modern Premium Prep by The Princeton Review is an essential resource for students preparing for the AP World History: Modern exam. This book offers comprehensive coverage of the course material, including detailed content reviews, timelines, and key concepts. It also provides full-length practice exams and practice questions that closely reflect the format and difficulty of the actual AP exam.
