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There's no such thing as a dull day in Elmore! Four self-contained stories chronicle the amusing antics of the Watterson family. Find out how when Gumball, Darwin, and Anais deal with a Battle of the Bands, a "Power suit" that's a little too powerful, a failure to repay favors, and a sick day for Gumball that leaves Darwin and Anais to their own devices!
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"Beloved characters from the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series star in these hilarious and inventive new short stories, each set in a different one of the Nine Worlds from Norse mythology"--
The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds. Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and unforgettable...
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Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were "owned" by four of our greatest presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the role slavery played in the founding of America. From Billy Lee, valet to George Washington, to Alfred Jackson, faithful servant of Andrew Jackson, these dramatic narratives explore our country's great tragedy--that a nation "conceived in liberty" was also born in shackles.
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"We're living in an aha moment. Take 250 years of human ingenuity. Add abundant fossil fuels. The result: a population and lifestyle never seen before. The downsides weren't visible for centuries, but now they are. Suddenly everything needs rethinking - suburbs, cars, fast food, cheap prices. It's a changed world. This book explains it. Using politics, psychology, and history for attitude, Eyes Wide Open shows how to see the principles driving events...
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Panamanian golden frogs aren't just cute, little, and yellow. They're also the national symbol of Panama. But they started to disappear about fifteen years ago. What's killing them? Could it be a change in their habitat? What about pollution? Might it be a result of climate change? Follow a team of scientists working to save these frogs and protect frog populations worldwide in this real-life science mystery.
6) East
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A young woman journeys to a distant castle on the back of a great white bear who is the victim of a cruel enchantment.
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Explores the history and appeal of international soccer and the World Cup championship. Highlights notable moments in past men's and women's World Cups, fan culture, scandals in the sport, and the future of the World Cup. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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Tells the story of how in the midst of World War II a group of Army Air Force medical workers found themselves trapped behind enemy lines after surviving a plane crash and what followed were two months of sheer terror. Vivid details bring to light how they survived and the emotions they faced on a daily basis.
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Recounts the events surrounding the 1957 photograph taken by Will Counts that captured one of nine African-American students trying to enter an Arkansas high school while being taunted by an angry white mob and discusses how the photo brought the civil rights movement to the forefront of the nation's attention.
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Explores a range of animals that use disguises and mimic other things in nature to trick their prey or their hunters and survive, such as a baby bird that mimics a poison caterpillar, a moth that mimics sounds that confuse bats' hearing, and a tiny rainforest spider that creates a "puppet" spider out of dead leaves and twigs.
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"What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least expect them. Not all of them arrive by accident, and some are here to stay. As the human population tops seven billion, animals are running out of space. Their natural habitats are surrounded - and sometimes even replaced - by highways, shopping centers, office...
17) Unfriended
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When thirteen-year-old Truly is invited to sit at the Popular Table, she finds herself caught in a web of lies and misunderstandings, made inescapable by the hyperconnected world of social media.
19) Dragon cowboy
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A teenage cowboy is working at a ranch for the summer as his father said it would be good for him. One night, the horses begin to snort in fear and a strange teenage boy appears where a fire-breathing shadow once stood. The cowboy is afraid, until he sees that the stranger's birthmark is dragon-shaped, just like his.