Archives: Books
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UFiles #1: A Dark Inheritance
When Michael Malone discovers his supernatural ability to alter reality, he is recruited by an organization dedicated to investigating strange and paranormal phenomena. He joins in hopes of finding his …
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100 People Who Made History
Where would we be without inventors, philosophers, economists, politicians, explorers, and other “ideas” people? Some of our historical heroes were lone geniuses but many were influenced by other great thinkers …
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I Dreamed of Flying Like a Bird: My Adventures Photographing Wild Animals from a Helicopter
Climb aboard a helicopter with National Geographic photographer Robert Haas and journey all over the world in search of wild animals and exotic places. Cruise over the savanna grasslands of …
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Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald
A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers. When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy Hop …
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The Pilot and the Little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was born in France in 1900, when airplanes were just being invented. Antoine dreamed of flying and grew up to be a pilot—and that was when his …
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First Fire
Why are ravens black? Why do screech owl eyes look red in light? How did we get fire? You’ll find the answers to those questions in this retelling of a …
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Douggie
In this true story, readers meet a puppy whose boundless energy almost gets the best of him but patience, perseverance, and love channels his drive and creates a successful leader.
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The Adventuring Set
This set of early readers include seven beautiful books featuring watercolor paintings by artist Case Jernigan. His themes harken from days of old with kings, inventors, knights in shining armor, …
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When I Grow Up I Want To Be…a Teacher!
Carlee is a girl who discovers that not everything you learn in school is found in textbooks. One of Carlee’s most important lessons is the one she learns about herself. …
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Tessa Masterson Will Go to Prom
As long as they’ve been able to walk and talk, it’s always been Lucas and Tessa, Tessa and Lucas. Their friendship is the stuff of legend. As prom approaches and …
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Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
Master biographer David A. Adler has created a meticulously researched portrayal of the 26th president of the United States. Theodore Roosevelt seemed an unlikely head of state to many. Some …
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Sacajawea of the Shoshone
One minute she was picking berries and the next her tribe was under attack. Running for her life, Sacajawea was scooped up and taken far away from her village and …
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Dare to Dream … Change the World
Thirty of our nation’s most prestigious poets focus their creative vision on people who not only changed their own lives, but the lives of people all over the world. From …
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Dive!: My Adventures in the Deep Frontier
Underwater explorer and ambassador for the ocean Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, named a Hero for the Planet by Time magazine, is well known for inspiring young people with her enthusiasm …
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What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA’s alltime leading scorer, champions a lineup of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book. Did you know that James West invented the …
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Will Allen and the Great Monster Detective
In this frightfully funny chapter book that surreptitiously models how to confront anxieties, clever but timid middle school boy-genius Will Allen needs some very special help when his worst fears …
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Alex the Ant Goes to the Beach
Alex the Ant wants to grow up to be the best ant scout in Underwood anthill. When the Ant Queen Aziza calls upon him to go on his first scouting …
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The Scarlet Stockings Spy
Philadelphia 1777: The rumble of war with the British grows louder each day. Childhood games become life-and-death actions for Maddy Rose as spies for and against the Patriots are everywhere.
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Regards to the Man in the Moon
When the other kids make fun of Louie and call his father “the junkman,” his dad explains that the so-called junk he loves “can take you right out of this …
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Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox: The Great Pancake Adventure
In this humorous twist on a classic tale, Paul Bunyan and his best friend, Babe the Blue Ox, leave life on the farm to work for a logger who pays …
