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Author
Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A workbook for teens about what popularity is, why some kinds are healthier than others, and how teens can grow their social intelligence"--
"This book is NOT about knocking down those who are popular, or an attempt to convince teens that popularity is a bad thing. In fact, research points to the exact opposite: likeability is important! It is not elusive or granted only to a select few. Anyone can become their own kind of popular with a little...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"In the face of rapidly declining bird populations, read about the vast impacts birds have on ecosystems, food systems, and our mental health and what we can do to protect them"--
Birds are nature's essential workers, crucial members of ecosystems around the world. And they are disappearing. Since 1970, nearly 30 percent of all birds in the United States and Canada have vanished, due to city lights and tall glass skyscrapers; domesticated cats prowling...
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Language
English
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Description
"In Ashkenazi Jewish folklore, a golem is a humanoid being created out of mud or clay and animated through secret prayers. Its sole purpose is to defend the Jewish people against the immediate threat of violence. It is always a rabbi who makes a golem, and always in a time of crisis. But Len Bronstein is no rabbi--he's a Brooklyn art teacher who steals a large quantity of clay from his school, gets extremely stoned, and manages to bring his creation...
Author
Publisher
Grove Atlantic
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
A sexual, scatological, international sensation: “A cri de coeur against the oppression of a waxed, shaved, douched and otherwise sanitized women’s world” (Nicholas Kulish, The New York Times).
In the tradition of The Sexual Life of Catherine M. and Melissa P.’s 100 Strokes of the Brush Before Bed, Charlotte Roche’s debut novel—which sold more than...
In the tradition of The Sexual Life of Catherine M. and Melissa P.’s 100 Strokes of the Brush Before Bed, Charlotte Roche’s debut novel—which sold more than...
Publisher
HarperCollinsEspañol
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
"Una extraordinaria selección de obras esenciales, en su mayoría inéditas, que celebran la fuerza, el talento y la diversidad de las mujeres latinas, y tienden puentes que nos conectan las unas con las otras. Desde la prosa implacable de sor Juana Inés de la Cruz hasta los poderosos cantos de la chamana María Sabina; desde las luchas revolucionarias de Audre Lorde, Lolita Lebrón y Berta Cáceres hasta el activismo de Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez;...
7) Pakistan
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The South Asian land we now call Pakistan has been home to different important groups and civilizations since ancient times, but it did not become its own nation until it was separated from India by the British in 1947. Readers dive deep into Pakistan's past as they explore the relationship between history and contemporary culture. Focused chapters highlight Pakistan's geography, religious groups, government, and more, and readers also develop a...
8) Sweden
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Sweden is often featured on lists of the happiest countries in the world, so what is it about life in Sweden that makes people so satisfied? Readers explore essential elements of Swedish culture-from the natural beauty citizens are surrounded by to the basics of life such as education and health care and unique elements such as food, festivals, and the arts. Curriculum topics such as history, government, and economics are also highlighted, along...
9) Jamaica
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Jamaica is a popular tourist destination, but what is life like for the people who live on this Caribbean island? Readers find out as they explore chapters devoted to this nation's geography, government, religious and ethnic groups, leisure activities, and more. Vibrant photographs highlight the beauty of the Jamaican landscape and people, and maps provide an additional visual element. Sidebars and fact boxes help develop a sense of curiosity about...
10) Iran
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Iran has ancient roots, and readers are guided through its past and present in this comprehensive guide to Iranian life. Focused chapters present the nation's history, economy, natural environment, government, religious groups, arts, and more. As readers explore the pillars of Persian culture, they also encounter full-color photographs of Iran's landmarks and people. Detailed sidebars, maps, recipes, and fact boxes enhance this learning experience,...
11) Canada
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"From the bustling energy of Toronto to the rugged landscape of the Rockies and from the natural beauty of Niagara Falls to the artistic hub of Vancouver, Canada is a nation of contrasts. It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, and it's filled with diverse biomes, ethnic groups, and ways of life. Canadian culture is presented to readers through text that reflects current events as well as historical milestones. Vibrant photographs...
12) Egypt
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Many people are familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about what happened after ancient times? What is Egypt like today? Readers discover the answer in this detailed guide to the world's most populous Arab nation. Chapters focused on history, geography, government, and language supplement common curriculum topics, and others focused on leisure activities, arts, festivals, and food give readers a closer look at what everyday life is like Egypt. Captivating...
13) Vietnam
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The history of Vietnam is complicated and filled with conflict, and that history has impacted the nation's culture in major ways. Readers explore the relationship between Vietnam's history, geography, and culture in this thoroughly updated look at the Southeast Asian nation. With chapters highlighting economics, arts, religion, language, and the lifestyles of the Vietnamese people, readers are given a comprehensive overview of Vietnam that is enhanced...
14) Ireland
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Ireland is a nation known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and unique culture. Readers explore these and many other aspects of life on the Emerald Isle in this meticulously researched and updated guide to Irish culture. Focused chapters highlight the tumultuous history of this nation, its natural resources, its arts scene, and much more. Readers even get a taste of Irish cuisine and are invited to try their hand at preparing it with the...
Author
Language
English
Description
"When celebrated writer Alma Cruz inherits a small plot of land in the Dominican Republic, she turns it into a place to bury her untold stories--literally. She creates a graveyard for manuscript drafts and revisions and the characters whose lives she tried and failed to bring to life and who still haunt her. Alma wants her characters to rest in peace, but they have other ideas, and the cemetery becomes a mysterious sanctuary for their true narratives."--...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Shipwrecked! is an adventure-filled nonfiction book for young readers about the most captivating shipwrecks from history. Combining new research, stunning archival material, and vivid storytelling, Shipwrecked! dives deep into the world of marine archaeology and shows young readers what each discovery reveals about the world before our time"--
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Language
English
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Description
"Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read out loud with a touch of humor and compassion for our friends with wings in the sky! Find out more from the moment they hatch, to how they create their homes in this perfectly detailed and soon-to-be springtime favorite read!"-- Publisher's website
Informative text clearly answers questions about the behavior and life cycle of birds
18) Mercury
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Mercury--rocky and hot. Developing readers learn about our solar system's smallest planet and its key features in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Orbiting closest to our sun, Mercury is about the size of Earth's moon. Its gray, wrinkly surface is covered in craters and cliffs. Early readers discover new vocabulary about Mercury's geography, place in the solar system, and latest spacecraft to visit it. A search-and-find feature reinforces...
19) Mars
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Mars--our mysterious red neighbor in space. Developing readers learn key features about Mars in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Scientists have been studying Mars for many years. It is one of the most explored planets, right after Earth. Early readers discover new vocabulary about Mar's geography, such as the tallest volcano in the solar system and what makes the dirt look red, and the latest rover to land there Simple text and...
20) Uranus
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Uranus--cold and icy. Developing readers learn about the ice giant's key features in this low-level search-and-find. Uranus is one cool planet. Seventh from the sun, Uranus orbits on its side. Its blueish-green color comes from its clouds, and when it storms, diamonds rain down! Early readers discover new vocabulary about this planet in our solar system, including facts about its weather, faint rings, and the only spacecraft to fly by it. A search-and-find...
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