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1) The Big Bang
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Where did our universe come from? People have been trying to answer this question for thousands of years. The twentieth century brough new discoveries in physics and astronomy that led scientists to develop the Big Bang theory-a detailed idea that describes how our universe formed. According to this theory, the entire universe began in a single instant, in an unimaginably powerful explosion. That explosion created all time and space, all matter and...
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the second most impactful condition on young people’s health in the United States.
But ADHD is a complex disorder and is often misunderstood or stereotyped as just a few symptoms. ADHD may present with many different symptoms. Social factors such as age can also affect how the disorder manifests. Recognizing the breadth and complexity of ADHD helps people not only support someone with the disorder...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson's two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine's own personal experiences throughout her historic career.
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"A must for fans of science and history-and also armchair detectives-this entertaining and informative illustrated compendium delves into nature's deadliest plants and their fascinating histories as implements of medicine, warfare, and foul play"-- Provided by publisher.
5) Una historia más (Just Another Story): Un relato gráfico de migración (A Graphic Migration Account)
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Lerner Publishing Group
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2024
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Cuando Carlos tenía 19 años, su mamá decidió dejar su vida en El Salvador y buscar un nuevo comienzo en Estados Unidos. Para el viaje al norte, contrató los servicios de un coyote. Carlos se resistía a ir, pero no quiso dejar que su mamá partiera sin él y decidió unirse. En su recorrido a través de México, vivieron los riesgos y miedos que incontables personas de países centroamericanos enfrentan al emigrar a otras tierras. Diez años...
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This is an epub picture sound book for teenage children. It is for learning the written Chinese characters, pronunciation and pinyin of the commonly-used Chinese words related to the topic of Things in a house Volume 2. Each page in the book groups together a written Chinese word, its English translation, pinyin, sound clip and a picture which is carefully chosen to illustrate the word. The sound clip helps a learner pronounce the Chinese word correctly...
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Soon after the sexual misconduct allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein became public in late 2017, the #MeToo movement went viral, opening up an explosive conversation about rape culture around the globe. In the US, someone is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. More than 320,000 Americans over the age of twelve are sexually assaulted each year. Men are victims too. One in thirty-three American men will be sexually assaulted or raped...
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Lerner Publishing Group
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2024
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"This is the story of Carlos and Elena, the story of thousands, the story of my country . . . This is just another story."
When Carlos was nineteen years old, his mother decided to leave her life in El Salvador for a new start in the United States. Reluctant to follow, but unwilling to let his mother go without him, Carlos joined her on the journey north. During their trip through Mexico and into the US, they experienced
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Levine Querido
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2024
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The "glorious" sequel to Freeman Award-winning The Boy from Clearwater
After his imprisonment in Green Island, Kun-lin struggles to pick up where he left off ten years earlier. He reconnects with his childhood crush Kimiko and finds work as an editor, jumping from publisher to publisher until finally settling at an advertising company. But when manhua publishing becomes victim to censorship, and many of his friends...
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Depression affects approximately 280 million people around the world, and it's only becoming more common.
As of 2021, 1 in 5 American adolescents had experienced a major depressive episode in the year prior alone.
Depression can occur in anyone, and a variety of factors, from genetics to specific experiences, play a role in its development. With depression becoming increasingly prevalent, it is important to understand
...11) Feats of Courage
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Heroes are all around us. They may be famous for their deeds, or they could be our friends and neighbors. What sets heroes apart from the crowd is courage. It takes courage to save a life, help others, or fight for what you believe in. How have heroes made an impact on your life? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each...
12) Picture sound book for teenage children for learning Chinese words related to Toys, games and hob
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This is an epub picture sound book for teenage children. It is for learning the written Chinese characters, pronunciation and pinyin of the commonly-used Chinese words related to the topic of Toys, games and hobbies Volume 2. Each page in the book groups together a written Chinese word, its English translation, pinyin, sound clip and a picture which is carefully chosen to illustrate the word. The sound clip helps a learner pronounce the Chinese word...
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Author Dr. Naito has composed a vibrant treatise centered on issues of race and skin color and their potential effects on social behaviors, feelings, and legal issues. The setting for his artfully constructed work is Hawaii, where Naito was raised, noting that it is a state with a low number of hate crimes, providing a melting pot where people of all heritages live "in peace and harmony." The spokesperson for his salient points is the title's Princess...
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Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz,...
15) Picture sound book for teenage children for learning Chinese words related to Body actions and to
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This is an epub picture sound book for teenage children. It is for learning the written Chinese characters, pronunciation and pinyin of the commonly-used Chinese words related to the topic of Body actions and tools Volume 2. Each page in the book groups together a written Chinese word, its English translation, pinyin, sound clip and a picture which is carefully chosen to illustrate the word. The sound clip helps a learner pronounce the Chinese word...
16) Picture sound book for teenage children for learning Chinese words related to Things in a city V
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This is an epub picture sound book for teenage children. It is for learning the written Chinese characters, pronunciation and pinyin of the commonly-used Chinese words related to the topic of Things in a city Volume 3. Each page in the book groups together a written Chinese word, its English translation, pinyin, sound clip and a picture which is carefully chosen to illustrate the word. The sound clip helps a learner pronounce the Chinese word correctly...
17) Picture sound book for teenage children for learning Chinese words related to Creatures of the ea
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This is an epub picture sound book for teenage children. It is for learning the written Chinese characters, pronunciation and pinyin of the commonly-used Chinese words related to the topic of Creatures of the earth Volume 2. Each page in the book groups together a written Chinese word, its English translation, pinyin, sound clip and a picture which is carefully chosen to illustrate the word. The sound clip helps a learner pronounce the Chinese word...
18) Wrongly Accused
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The U.S. criminal justice system is designed to convict criminals, but sometimes innocent people are wrongfully accused and sentenced. Some are cases of mistaken identity. Others are due to police work. Many of these individuals live for years behind bars before being freed. Tragically, some have died before having their names cleared. What would you do if you were wrongly accused? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an...
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Six million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust. Children were not spared. But some managed to survive. Large numbers were sent to concentration camps. Others were hidden by friends and neighbors. Some were smuggled across borders. Many lost their families. Still, they did not give up. These are their stories of survival. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest...
20) Extreme Survival
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Survival in extreme conditions is difficult. Still, there are many heroic tales of people who survive against all odds. These stories of extreme survival are gripping and inspiring. From professional outdoorsmen to young people in challenging situations, the will to live is strong inside us all. How would you survive an extreme event? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest...
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