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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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World War I set the tone for the 20th century and introduced a new type of warfare: global, mechanical, and brutal. Nathan Hale has gathered some of the most fascinating true-life tales from the war and given them his inimitable Hazardous Tales twist. Easy to understand, funny, informative, and lively, this series is the best way to be introduced to some of the most well-known battles (and little-known secrets) of the infamous war.
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Language
English
Description
"A graphic edition of historian Timothy Snyders bestselling book of lessons for surviving and resisting Americas arc toward authoritarianism, featuring the visual storytelling talents of renowned illustrator Nora Krug. Timothy Snyders New York Times bestseller On Tyranny uses the darkest moments in twentieth-century history, from Nazism to Communism, to teach twenty lessons on resisting modern-day authoritarianism. Among the twenty include a warning...
Author
Publisher
Limerence Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"All different kinds of bods want to connect with other bods, but lots of them get left out of the conversation when it comes to S-E-X. As explained by disabled cartoonist A. Andrews, this easy-to-read guide covers the basics of disability sexuality, common myths about disabled bodies, communication tips, and practical suggestions for having the best sexual experience possible. Whether you yourself are disabled, you love someone who is, or you just...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Knitstrips presents 22 original patterns, boundless humor, and seriously appealing knitting instruction. Inspired, original, and laugh-out-loud funny, knitstrips are patterns and knitting instruction mixed with advice and humorous commentary--and presented in illustrated comic book panels. Launched in 2016 on the mega-popular knitting site Modern Daily Knitting, the strips gained instant popularity and have attracted thousands of avid fans. The book...
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Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis...oh my! In the first installment of the Mr. DeMaio Presents! series, YouTube sensation Mr. DeMaio and his crew unearth all the facts for record-breaking natural disasters that have occurred on planet Earth ... and even a few in outer space!"--
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Publisher
Hill and Wang, a division of Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"How can we make better choice in life and work? In AMAZING DECISIONS, we learn by following a hapless protagonist, Adam, who faces a constant barrage of choices and deliberations, as we all do. With each choice, he has to negotiate two overlapping--and often contradictory--sets of norms: social norms and market norms. These norms inform our thinking in ways we often don't notice, and each norm compels us to act in certian ways. Drawing on his pioneering...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The consequences of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, both political and personal, were vast, and continue to reverberate today. Don Brown brings his journalistic eye and attention to moving individual stories to help teens contextualize what they already know about the day, as well as broaden their understanding of the chain of events that occurred in the attack s wake."-- adapted by jacket flap.
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Publisher
Icon Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Sex is everywhere. It's in the stories we love - and the stories we fear. It defines who we are and our place in society...at least we're told it ought to. Sex and sexuality can seem like a house of horrors, full of monsters and potential pitfalls. We often live with fear, shame and frustration when it comes to our own sexuality, and with judgement when it comes to others'... With compassion, humor, erudition and a touch of the erotic, [authors]...
14) Managing credit
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Series
Publisher
World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A graphic nonfiction volume that describes credit and how to improve, maintain and use credit.
Author
Publisher
Gecko Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"We live in our bodies for life, so it's a good idea to understand them. Any Body looks from the outside and the inside, answering questions about our bodies and how we feel about them. It looks at how our bodies change and how we can change our bodies. It includes interesting facts about skin, hair, and body functions alongside the questions that may affect us from puberty and beyond - gender identity, beauty, self-confidence, how other people react...
16) Spending money
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A graphic nonfiction volume that describes money management and helps you learn smart spending skills.
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Sixteen-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. At first, Christine struggles to connect with family they don't yet share a language with. Seeing the places their mom grew up--the school she went to, the café where she had her first date with their father--Christine becomes more and more aware of the generational differences in their family. Soon Christine settles into life...
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Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Mega space volcanoes...super-giant asteroids...a twenty-six-pound gummy bear? In the second installment of the Mr. DeMaio Presents! series, the crew is traveling across the galaxy in search of the biggest stuff in the universe...even if that means a sugary piece of candy that weighs more than three bowling balls!"--
Author
Publisher
Abrams ComicArts
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In The Art of Living, cartoonist Grant Snider, author of The Shape of Ideas and I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, has created an all-new collection of one- and two-page comics that map his inner thoughts, poetic observations, and frequent failures at living mindfully. With both humor and a touch of reality, The Art of Living centers on mindfulness, but also empathy, relaxation, gratitude, and awareness--evergreen subjects that are more important...
20) Fault lines in the constitution, the: the framers, their fights, and the flaws that affect us today
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 1787, after 116 days of heated debates and bitter arguments, the United States Constitution was created. This imperfect document set forth America's guiding principles, but it would also introduce some of today's most contentious political issues--from gerrymandering, to the Electoral College, to presidential impeachment. With colorful art, compelling discourse, and true stories from America's past and present, Fault Lines in the Constitution:...
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