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I survived volume 23
Pub. Date
2023.
Summary
It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong -- "Alaska tough". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history -- the...
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Pub. Date
20220815
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Everyone has a favorite holiday, whether it's a spooky Halloween, a snowy Christmas, or a feast-filled Thanksgiving. What better way to celebrate your favorite holiday than with craft projects! The books in this set are jam-packed with festive holiday projects that readers are sure to enjoy creating and sharing with loved ones. Colorful photographs guide readers through a variety of charming crafts, including papercrafts, cooking crafts, yarn crafts,...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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After their two-week family tour of Los Angeles, ten-year-old Feng Li Lin and her older brother and sister learn they will remain in California while their parents return to Taiwan, forcing them to navigate a new school, a new language, bullies, racism, and the pressures of running a household.
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Beak and Ally volume 1
Pub. Date
[2021]
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"Ally the alligator is perfectly happy being alone ... until one day a noisy bird named Beak lands on her snout. Much to Ally's annoyance, this chatty bird likes to sing all the time and has chosen a nearby tree to build his new nest. Even worse, he insists that he and Ally will be best friends. In fact, he has all kinds of friendship goals in mind, and it seems nothing Ally says will convince him that she'd rather just be alone. Nothing beats peace...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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"A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can't possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating...
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Pub. Date
2023.
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"When Jackie Ormes sees an opportunity, she takes it. She's a journalist, cartoonist, fashionista, philanthropist, and activist -- and she wants to use her artistry to bring joy and hope to Black people everywhere. But in post-World War II America, Black people are still being denied their civil rights, and Jackie has a dilemma: How can her art remain true to her signature Jackie joy, while also staying honest about the inequalities Black people have...
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Avatar the last airbender volume 1
Pub. Date
2022
Summary
Can you imagine not knowing your own birthday? That's the situation for Aang, who was frozen in an iceberg for a hundred years! Luckily his friends Katara, Toph, Sokka, and Zuko have a plan to surprise him with a new special day to celebrate. But they'll have to be careful while they prepare--it's a surprise!
17) The Apache
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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"The Apache people have shown great determination and resourcefulness throughout their history, which extends long before the arrival of Europeans in America. This fascinating volume provides readers with a look at the rich culture of this native people, both past and present, including the significant events that changed their traditional way of life forever. Prominent Apache leaders Cochise and Geronimo are included in the well-researched text....
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Pub. Date
2023.
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"Many animals have abilities that humans could only dream of. Budding biologists and any curious reader may wonder: What makes these abilities possible? This fascinating title allows readers to explore a wide range of incredible animal body parts. It features explanatory text and fascinating fact boxes that break down how each of these parts helps the animal survive and play a role in its ecosystem. Additionally, a unique mix of vivid photographs...
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Pub. Date
2021.
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"It's about Riley the bear cub, who has mixed up feelings about the past. He used to try to be brave by learning to be tough, to save food when he could find it, to blend into the background so nobody could see him - now he's learning new ways to be brave in new, safer ways that are good for him"--