Daniel Mauleon
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Dominic's family is house hunting, but as Dominic explores the large Victorian house they are considering he encounters a ghost child. When his parents refuse to believe him Dominic decides to get video evidence--but will he get proof of the paranormal activity before it is too late? Written in graphic-novel format.
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Kids have been mysteriously vanishing after visiting the local library. The only clue is they all checked out a blank, black notebook. A girl is writing a letter to the mighty Librarian for help. Help is indeed needed. For an old villain has returned with a sinister plot to erase young readers from the world. Can the girl's message reach the Librarian before the other children are lost forever? In graphic novel format.
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On September 16, 1965, Filipino and Mexican American migrant workers joined together to strike against the grape growers in Delano, California. The farmers left the fields to demand better wages and benefits. Led by Larry Itliong, Cesar Chavez, and Dolores Huerta, the two groups created a union called the United Farm Workers of America. For five years, UFW brought attention to their cause through boycotts, a 300-mile march, and other nonviolent efforts...
4) Pop-up peril
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A worker in the Library of Doom is bored while shelving books. So the boy takes a peek at a cute pop-up one. What can be the harm? But the cover springs open. Pages start unfolding. A huge castle rises out! The paper building will keep growing till it crushes everything in its path. With help from the mighty Librarian, can the boy focus enough to shut down this pop-up peril? In graphic novel format.
5) Online battle arena esports: the competitive gaming world of League of legends, Dota 2, and more!
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With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and great teamwork, players of League of Legends, Dota 2, and other multiplayer online battle arena games can hit the big-time on the esports scene. Championship titles, fame, and enormous cash prizes await the very best players. But it takes a lot of hard work to become the best. Learn all about MOBA game esports leagues and what it takes to compete full-time as a professional esport gamer.
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In the past video games have gotten a bad reputation for having a negative effect on players. But many studies have proven the opposite! From improved hand-eye coordination and better eyesight to increased socializing and fitness, discover the many ways video games are good for you.
8) Ooze escape!
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Thirteen-year-old Kendall's favorite game is Ooze Escape, but he has never managed to make it to the top level, so when he is invited to participate in an eSports tournament, Kendall knows he has to step-up his game and learn some strategy before he embarrasses himself.
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Francis is spending the week at an esports camp, with the hopes of becoming even better at Red Card Racers, his best and favorite game. But it doesn't take long for Francis to realize that the camp competition is tough. Frustrated by his game performance, Francis struggles to make progress and even has to deal with a bad-mouthing competitor. Will Francis find a way to move past his early losses to take advantage of all that camp has to offer?
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After Ivette is gifted an old game console, she becomes interested in speedrunning an old game called The Shattered Blade. So interested, in fact, that she enters an amateur speedrunning contest. As Ivette travels to the competition, news breaks that online gamer Quick Silver has broken the speedrun record once again. Can Ivette discover the glitches and techniques to put her in competition with the best?
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Twins Domingo and Carmen Rivera are ready for the big Camp Rivals Race, when the four camps compete in an annual cross-country running competition, but this year there are problems: in the boys' race there is a pile-up, and Andy, Domingo's old friend, manages to prevent him from winning--but when Andy sends a text warning Carmen to watch out in the girls' race the twins become convinced that some of the other kids are cheating by working together...