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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
This YA biography-in-verse of six important Black Americans from different eras, including Ona Judge, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Martin Luther King Jr., and Barack Obama, chronicles the diverse ways each fought racism and shows how much--and how little--has changed for Black Americans since our country's founding.
2) The fraud
Author
Language
English
Description
"It is 1873. Mrs. Eliza Touchet is the Scottish housekeeper--and cousin by marriage--of a once-famous novelist, now in decline, William Ainsworth, with whom she has lived for thirty years. Mrs. Touchet is a woman of many interests: literature, justice, abolitionism, class, her cousin, his wives, this life and the next. But she is also sceptical. She suspects her cousin of having no talent; his successful friend, Mr. Charles Dickens, of being a bully...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as "edgy" humor. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew. Ultimately no one in the small town of Albany, California, was safe from the repercussions of the account's discovery. Not the girls targeted by the posts. Not the boy who created...
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
303 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Refugee advocate Luma Mufleh writes of her tumultuous journey to reconcile her identity as a gay Muslim woman and a proud Arab-turned-American refugee"--
Growing up as a teenager in Amman, Jordan, in the 1980s and 90s, Mufleh knew enough to keep her sexuality a secret. If discovered, her conservative religious community wouldn't hesitate to kill her; she fears her family would cast her out. She made the tough decision to apply for asylum in the...
5) Nigeria
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Nigerian culture is expressed through artwork, fashion, food, music, movies, and more. Readers explore all these fascinating elements of life in Nigeria along with the African nation's history, natural environment, government, and economy. Meticulously researched and updated text is paired with stunning full-color photographs of the people and places that make Nigeria unlike anywhere else on Earth. Detailed maps, fun fact boxes, and sidebars that...
6) Türkiye
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Türkiye is located at a geographic and cultural crossroads-with part of the nation in Asia and another in Europe. Readers discover how Türkiye's location has affected its history, economy, and culture in this thoroughly updated guide to one of the most unique nations on Earth. Vibrant, full-color photographs present Türkiye's landscapes, cities, artwork, and people in beautiful detail, and maps are also included to aid visual learners. Fact boxes...
7) Nepal
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The isolated nation of Nepal has often been seen as mysterious to outsiders. However, readers are able to discover the truth about what life is like in this country that is most famous for its rugged terrain, including Mount Everest. Thoroughly updated text dives deeply into the history, government, and economy of Nepal, as well as its religions, arts, and cuisine. Stunning photographs capture the beauty of its environment and the diversity of its...
8) Italy
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"From discovering the history of ancient Rome and seeing photographs of the floating city of Venice to learning about the fashion of Milan and following recipes for authentic Italian food, readers go on a cultural journey in this updated guide to life in Italy. The detailed main text is paired with fun fact boxes that teach the Italian language, highlight points of interest, and offer tips for future world travelers. In addition, sidebars spotlight...
9) Jamaica
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Jamaica is a popular tourist destination, but what is life like for the people who live on this Caribbean island? Readers find out as they explore chapters devoted to this nation's geography, government, religious and ethnic groups, leisure activities, and more. Vibrant photographs highlight the beauty of the Jamaican landscape and people, and maps provide an additional visual element. Sidebars and fact boxes help develop a sense of curiosity about...
10) Greece
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"For many people outside of Greece, their understanding of this European nation is limited to what happened in ancient times and what food is served at their local Greek diner. However, the story of Greece is much more complex, and readers discover it all in this comprehensive guide to its past, its present, and its path into the future. From the economic crisis that has rocked the nation to the tourism boom for areas such as Santorini, readers get...
11) Spain
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"How can you make authentic Spanish food at home? How have Spain's history and geography played a part in the development of its arts and festivals? How are Spanish people embodying the idea of global citizenship? The answers to these questions and many more are found in this updated and comprehensive look at life in Spain. Colorful photographs of Spain's diverse landscapes, cities, and citizens are paired with meticulously researched main text, sidebars,...
Author
Series
Jane Smith volume 1
Language
English
Description
"Tough-as-nails criminal defense attorney Jane Smith is hip-deep in the murder trial of the century. Actually, her charmless client might've committed several murders. She's also fallen in love with a wonderful guy. And an equally wonderful dog, a mutt. But Jane doesn't have much time. She's just received a terminal diagnosis giving her twelve months. Unless she's murdered before her expiration date" --
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When celebrated writer Alma Cruz inherits a small plot of land in the Dominican Republic, she turns iut into a place to bury her untold stories--literally. She creates a graveyard for manuscript drafts and revisions and the characters whose lives she tried but failed to bring to life and who still haunt her. Alma wants her characters to rest in peace, but they have other ideas, and the cemetery becomes a nysterious sanctuary for their true narratives."--Provided...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 8
Physical Desc
232 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Zion Clark has always had big dreams for himself despite the many hardships he faced growing up as a Black disabled child in the foster care system of Ohio. His childhood years were marked by instability as he moved from home to home, experiencing abuse and neglect. And yet his determination and grit pushed him to become an elite wrestler and wheelchair racer. His constant reinvention led him to activism, speaking out about the failings of the foster...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we've been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases as chapter titles, these twenty-one visual stories illuminate the astonishing, unexpected, sometimes darker sides of history that reverberate in our society to this very day--from the role of celebrity in immigration policy to the influence of one small group of...
16) The night sky
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
Simon Spotlight edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Look up and see the wonders of our night sky. Explore the stars, planets, and more that we see in our night sky in this stellar book!"--Page [2] of cover.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued. Graphic novel-like layouts and spirited text invite readers to search for the one thing that's not actually true in this thrilling yet light-hearted tale of adventure....
18) Are you big?
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"--
Author
Language
English
Description
"Meet Otto and Cecil. Two brothers growing up privileged in the Welsh countryside. They enjoy watching nature shows, playing with their pet pony, impersonating their grandfather... and killing the help. Murder is the family business after all. Downton Abbey, this is not. However, it's not so easy to continue the family legacy with the constant stream of threats and distractions seemingly leaping from the hedgerow. First there is the matter of the...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Defense attorney Mickey Haller is back, taking the long-shot cases, where the chances of winning are one in a million. After getting a wrongfully convicted man out of prison, he is innudated with pleas from incarcertaed people claiming innocence. He brings on board his half brother, retired LAPD Detective Harry Bosch, to weed through the letters, knowing most claims will be false. Bosch pulls a needle from the haystack: a woman in prison for five...
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