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U.S. Marines by the Numbers
Elizabeth Raum · Edge Books
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding |
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How fast does a Marine Osprey fly? How many Marines took part in the Battle of Iwo Jima? And how many miles do Marine recruits march as a part of their final test? Find these answers plus more amazing high impact stats and numbers that define the U.S. Air Force. |
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Diary of William Bircher: A Civil War Drummer
William Bircher · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding |
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In 1861 William Bircher joined the Union Army to help fight the Civil War. Too young to be a soldier, William was a drummer. He witnessed the many hardships of war long marches, severe cold, hunger, disease, and the great loss of lives. Through it all, 15 year old William recorded his experiences... |
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Iron Cast
Destiny Soria · Amulet Books
Pages: 376
Format: Print book |
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It's Boston, 1919, and the Cast Iron club is packed. On stage, hemopaths - whose "afflicted" blood gives them the ability to create illusions through art - Corinne and Ada have been best friends ever since infamous gangster Johnny Dervish recruited them into his circle. By night... |
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Uncaged
John Sandford · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Book |
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A New York Times bestseller! John Sandford and Michele Cook debut a high-octane thriller series about a ruthless corporation, unspeakable experiments, and a fight to expose the truth. Perfect for fans of James Dashner's The Maze Runner. Shay Remby arrives in Hollywood with $58 and a handmade... |
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Vassa in the night
Sarah Porter · Tor Teen
Pages: 303
Format: Print book |
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"A dark, thoroughly modern fairy tale crackling with wit and magical mayhem." -- Leigh Bardugo, New York Times bestselling author of Shadow and Bone "An enchantingly twisted modern fairy tale, perfect for those who prefer Grimm to Disney. Inventive, darkly magical, and beautifully... |
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Sick all the time : kids with chronic illness
Zachary Chastain; Camden Flath · Mason Crest Publishers
Format: Book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats |
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"Kids just want to be kids. They want to spend time with their friends and enjoy life. When a kid has a chronic illness, though, it can be a lot more difficult to do those things. Depending on which illness a person has, she might feel too tired to play or be in too much pain to be able... |
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Alcohol Abuse
Katie Marsico · Marshall Cavendish
Pages: 80
Format: Print book |
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Book by Marsico, Katie |
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Queen Latifah: Award-Winning Actress and Hip-Hop Activist
Amy Pettinella · Cavendish Square Publishing
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Queen Latifah is the critically acclaimed hip-hop artist and actor. Learn about her life, from her childhood in Newark, NJ, to the present day, and how she used music to fight racism and sexism. |
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Anne of the Island
L.M. Montgomery · Sourcebooks Fire; New edition
Format: Paperback |
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One of the most loved characters of all time Leaving home for college is never easy. Yet being on her own and making new friends is more exciting than Anne Shirley every dreamed possible. Not only does she sell her first story, but she also gets a marriage proposal--from the last person... |
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Debunk It!: How to Stay Sane in a World of Misinformation
John Grant · Zest Books
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback |
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We live in an era of misinformation, much of it spread by authority figures, including politicians, religious leaders, broadcasters, and, of course, apps and websites. With so much bogus information coming from so many sources, how can anyone be expected to discover the truth?In Debunk... |
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Raymie Nightingale
Kate DiCamillo · Turtleback Books
Pages: 272
Format: Print book |
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Two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving, masterful story of an unforgettable summer friendship. Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida... |
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Forbidden
Kimberley Griffiths Little · HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover |
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A sweeping, epic saga of romance and hardship, set against the dramatic backdrop of Ancient Mesopotamia - for fans of Cleopatra's Moon or the adult bestseller The Red Tent.In the unforgiving Mesopotamian desert where Jayden's tribe lives, betrothal celebrations abound, and tonight... |
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The Female of the Species
Mindy Mcginnis · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 352
Format: Print book |
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Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a dark and riveting contemporary YA novel that blends the unflinching honesty of Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak with the relentless pacing and alternating perspectives of Gone Girl. A stunning, unforgettable page-turner.Alex Craft knows... |
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