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How to Be a Girl in the World

Caela Carter - Quill Tree Books
Format: Hardcover

From the critically acclaimed author of the ALA Notable and Charlotte Huck Honor Book Forever, or a Long, Long Time comes a poignant coming-of-age novel about the complicated parts of growing up, finding your voice, and claiming your space. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Laurel Snyder,...
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Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools

Duchess Harris - Core Library
Format: Paperback

In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became the first black student to attend the previously all-white school. This event paved the way for widespread school desegregation in the South. Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation...
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Inside the Super Bowl

Todd Kortemeier - The Child's World
Format:  Print book : Elementary and junior high school : EnglishView all editions and formats

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the key people, exciting finishes, and upsets that have more than 100 million viewers tuning into the Super Bowl each year. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions...
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The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre

Gail Carson Levine - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

In this compelling and thought-provoking fantasy set in the world of The Two Princesses of Bamarre, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine introduces a spirited heroine who must overcome deeply rooted prejudice - including her own - to heal her broken country.Peregrine strives...
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Phase One: Thor

Alex Irvine - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Once just a powerful and arrogant royal from another realm, Thor became one of Earth's finest defenders. Join the action as this Super Hero battles for mankind in this complete origin story as told in Thor. Re-live all of The Avengers' individual stories before they reassemble in Marvel's...
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Jackie Robinson Breaks Barriers

Duchess Harris Jd PhD - Core Library
Format: Library Binding

In 1947, black baseball player Jackie Robinson broke through Major League Baseball's color barrier when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie Robinson Breaks Barriers examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Robinson himself, his wife, Rachel, and broadcaster...
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Penicillin Was Discovered by Accident: And Other Facts about Inventions and Discoveries

Jan Payne - Enslow Publishing
Format: Print book

Science has made some incredible things possible. Many medications, technology, and scientific theory are well known, while others remain inventions of the imagination. Through engaging text enhanced by whimsical color illustrations and a fun quiz, readers can discover just how much they...
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Lies I Tell Myself

Beth Vrabel - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this moving and funny companion to the acclaimed To Tell You the Truth, Raymond has a life-changing summer when he's sent to Maine to stay with the grandparents he's never met.Raymond has always preferred to keep life simple and leave adventuring to other people. But then he's...
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2, Special Rehearsal Edition Script

J.K. Rowling - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

"The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later.Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented...
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