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When I Was the Greatest

Jason Reynolds · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 231
Format: Hardcover

In Bed Stuy, New York, a small misunderstanding can escalate into having a price on your head - even if you're totally clean. This gritty, triumphant debut captures the heart and the hardship of life for an urban teen.A lot of the stuff that gives my neighborhood a bad name, I don't...
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The Art of Not Breathing

Sarah Alexander · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

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Dark Energy

Robison Wells · Harper Teen
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

We are not alone. They are here. And there's no going back. Perfect for fans of The Fifth Wave and the I Am Number Four series, Dark Energy is a thrilling stand-alone science fiction adventure from Robison Wells, critically acclaimed author of Variant and Blackout.Five days ago, a massive...
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House of Furies

MADELEINE ROUX · HarperTeen
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

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The head and neck in 3D

Jacintha Nathan; Walter G Oleksy · Rosen Publishing
Pages: 64
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English : First editionView all editions and formats

Stunning 3D images illustrate this resource that covers the functioning of the head and neck, as well as diseases and issues that affect health. This look at one small part of the larger body system also offers some little-known facts, such as why you need to rest after studying and how many...
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Career assessments & their meaning

Ellyn Sanna · Mason Crest Publishers
Format:  Book : EnglishView all editions and formats

Describes what career assessments are, the different types available, and how to use them.
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Emergent

Rachel Cohn · Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Zhara the First Elysia her clone On the surface they are identical But looks can be deceivingWhen Zhara plays she plays to win She thought she had escaped the horrors of Doctor Lusardis cloning compound But the nightmare is just beginning Elysia has taken everything from Zhara-a softer...
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Self-discipline

Sara James · Mason Crest Publishers Inc.
Format:  Book : Juvenile audience : English

Introducing young readers to the ideas behind the worlds greatest methods of unarmed combat, this series includes information on the skills needed to succeed in various martial arts. These books explain the importance of concepts such as self-discipline, confidence, safety, and more skills...
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Spain

Elizabeth Kohen · Marshall Cavendish
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that by providing stimulating observations on the varied life styles of far-ranging countries.
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Challenger Deep

Neal Shusterman · HarperTeen
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover

National Book Award and Golden Kite Award WinnerA captivating novel about mental illness that lingers long beyond the last page, Challenger Deep is a heartfelt tour de force by New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman.Caden Bosch is on a ship that's headed for the deepest point...
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All the Major Constellations

Pratima Cranse · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

When you're about to face the world, who do you turn to? Andrew is leaving high school behind and looking ahead to a fresh start at college and distance from his not-so-secret infatuation: Laura Lettel. But when a terrible accident leaves him without the companionship of his two best...
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Incriminated

M G Reyes · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 374
Format: Print book

Scandal, romance, treachery, and murder - all under one roof. And no one to clean up their messes. Incriminated is the thrilling second book in the Emancipated trilogy, where limits are pushed, friendships are tested, and the truth has a nasty way of showing up uninvited.There's trouble...
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Fighting for Freedom: Abolitionists and Slave Resistance

Judith Edwards · Enslow Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Slavery didnt end without an organized and impassioned struggle. Through source documents, images, and engaging text, students will learn the story of those abolitionists and slave resisters who fought against a system they believed was inhumane and morally wrong.
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Half a Man

Michael Morpurgo · Candlewick
Pages: 47
Format: Hardcover

Revered author Michael Morpurgo evokes the post-war Britain of his childhood in this unflinching and deeply poignant tale of the physical and mental scars of war.From a young age, Michael was both fascinated by and afraid of his grandfather. Grandpa's ship was torpedoed during the Second...
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Exploring the Mysteries of Genius and Invention

Jack Challoner · Rosen Publishing
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book gives readers unprecedented insight into the minds and lives of some of the great men and women who have helped shape the modern world. The book transports the reader back in time to share the excitement and inspiration of some of the most important...
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