Archives: Books
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SEA CREATURES #1: Reef Madness
Dolphin sonar, the “pistol” shrimp, the incredible intelligence of the octopus … there’s no end to the mysteries and varieties of creatures you’ll encounter beneath the sea. It’s time to …
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RoseBlood
This YA novel from New York Times bestselling author A. G. Howard marks the beginning of a new era for fans of the Splintered series. Rune Germain moves to a …
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Maresi
Only women and girls are allowed in the Red Abbey, a haven from abuse and oppression. Maresi, a thirteen-year-old novice there, arrived in the hunger winter and now lives a …
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Pathfinders: The Journey of 16 Extraordinary Black Souls
Over the centuries, untold numbers of black men and women in America have achieved great things against the odds. Pathfinders is a collective biography of sixteen diverse American men and …
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Bat Count: A Citizen Science Story
Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it’s time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the …
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A True Princess of Hawai’i
Nani has always dreamed of being a princess. When a real Hawaiian princess comes to her hometown of Hilo, Nani dresses in her best clothes. But as she watches Princess …
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Otis the Owl
In beautifully detailed photographs, Mary Holland captures the first few months of a baby owl’s life. The huge eyes and fluffy feathers will steal the hearts of readers as they …
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SP4RX
SP4RX is the story of mankind clawing for survival. Set in a future where a class system has emerged, the world is divided into four levels, with the elite ruling …
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The Land of Nod
From breakfast on through all the dayAt home among my friends I stay,But every night I go abroadAfar into the land of Nod… Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic children’s bedtime poem …
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Arthur and the Golden Rope
Imagine a vault so cavernous that it could contain the world’s greatest treasures, from mummified remains of ancient monarchs to glistening swords brandished by legendary warriors. How did Professor Brownstone …
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Sundown Kid: A Southwestern Shabbat
During the early days of settling the “Wild West”, there were many Jewish families who became fearless pioneers seeking to create new communities in the desolate terrain. In this story, …
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Heads Up Money
A perfect introduction for teens to the big questions of economics that makes these difficult topics easy to comprehend through infographics, fun images, and jargon-free text. From the pocket change …
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DK Readers L2: What is the President’s Job?
Find out what the president does as you learn about the executive branch of government and see what a day in the life of the commander in chief is really …
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DK Eyewitness: First Ladies
From Martha Washington to America’s newest first lady, Melania Trump, meet the 46 exceptional women who left their mark on the White House. See how the role of the First …
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Factory Girl
In order to save her family’s farm, Roshen, sixteen, must leave her rural home to work in a factory in the south of China. There she finds arduous and degrading …
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The Mesmerist
In 1860s England, Spiritualism—communicating with the dead— is all the rage. Thirteen-year-old Jess and her mother make a decent living as sham Spiritualists . . . until they discover that …
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The Playbook
Kwame Alexander shares poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama in this motivational …
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Aging Out – A True Story
While still a little boy, Alton Carter walked away from his violent, drug— and alcohol—riddled childhood home believing the worst life had to offer was behind him. He was sorely …
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The Truth of Right Now
Two isolated teens struggle against their complicated lives to find a true connection in this heartwrenching debut novel about first love and the wreckage of growing up. Lily is returning …
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The Legendary Miss Lena Horne
Celebrate the life of Lena Horne, the pioneering African American actress and civil rights activist, with this inspiring and powerful picture book from award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford. You have …
