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381) Major Taylor
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Major" loved to ride his bike. He raced and did trickes, winning award after award. He became one of the best bicycle racers in the United States in just a few years. What happened o this amazing athlete?
Author
Publisher
HQ, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"Dija Ayodele... takes you through the lifetime of skin, sharing transformative essentials from how to work out your skin type to the dos and don'ts for your everyday routine. She explains the best ingredients for your skin and your budget, and the issues that Black women face: hyperpigmentation, general skin discolouration and increased dryness. Dija examines the concept of identity, looking at the way history has shaped how Black women express themselves...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As the Earth's climate continues to warm, the permafrost melts, glaciers are receding and ice patches are shrinking. It is a unique time on our planet, one that has resulted in a treasury of preserved organic material (e.g., caribou droppings and human and animal remains) and inorganic artifacts (e.g., tools and clothing) is being revealed by the big melt, providing us with entirely new information about how people and animals lived up to several...
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
What is depression? Is it a persistent low mood or a complex range of symptoms? Is it a single diagnosis or a diversity of mental disorders requiring different treatments? In A Cure for Darkness, science writer Alex Riley explores these questions, digging into the long history of depression and chronicling the lives of psychiatrists and scientists who sought cures for their patients.
Author
Publisher
Insight Editions
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
When Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, travels from his world of Halloween Town to Christmas Town, he learns that celebrations and holidays don't just appear out of thin air. Every party takes time and work to make it unique, and this book will help you achieve a party of which both Jack Skellington and Santa Close would be proud. There are ideas in each chapter for decor, crafts, and favors, but the book is designed to inspire readers to make an...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From Neil Armstrong's first small step to Gene Cernan's last footprint, award-winning author Suzanne Slade captures the experiences of the twelve astronauts who walked on the moon. The book reveals how the Apollo moon missions (1969-1972) built upon one another and unveiled important new discoveries about our nearest neighbor in space."--
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the panic induced when listeners believed Orson Welles' radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" to be news of an alien invasion, discussing the context in which the broadcast was aired and why it was so convincing.
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Feminism is going to ruin your life -- in the best way possible -- because society screams numerous messages every moment about how women must look, act, and speak in order to earn their right to be seen and heard. The only thing any human needs to do in order to earn their right to exist, however, is to exist. Break free of the insidious narratives that hold you back from being your most authentic self.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the wonderful world of birds. From frozen icescapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, they'll discover the surprising homes and habits of our feathered friends. They'll also find out about how we can help protect birds and their...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Ellen Jovin first walked outside her Manhattan apartment and set up a folding table with a sign reading Grammar Table, it took about 30 seconds to get her first visitor. Everyone had a question for her. Grammar Table was such a hit, attracting the attention of the New York Times, NPR, and CBS National News, that Ellen soon hit the road, traveling across the U.S. to answer questions from students, retired editors, bickering couples, and anyone...
394) Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ever since she was young, Rebecca wanted to help people feel better, even before people knew much about modern medicine. She would not let anyone stop her from becoming the first African American woman doctor in the United States. She even wrote a book so that others could learn too.
Publisher
World Almanac Books, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great gift for any curious reader, here are thousands of fascinating and surprising facts about the United States, from its natural resources and landmarks, to the first peoples to inhabit and explore the Americas, to the innovation and diversity of the nation in the...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"All the highs and lows of having a bossy, protective, and loving older sibling are depicted in this heartwarming picture book by a critically acclaimed author and award-winning illustrator. Meet Lee, a little boy who won't give up until he learns how to sew, and Zora, the sister who watches him try--and ultimately succeed! "I know big sisters. Zora, the boss, she's mine," explains Lee as he and Zora head to the library, where Mrs. C is teaching...
Author
Publisher
Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A relatively insignificant targeting operation by the KGB's New York rezidentura (New York Station) more than forty years ago triggered a sequence of intelligence protocols that morphed into the greatest intelligence bonanza in history. Unger shows how it eventually reached all the way into the office of the Attorney General. From Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, kompromat operations documented the darkest secrets of the most powerful people in the...
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