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"'New York Times' bestselling author, explorer, journalist, and geologist Simon Winchester who's been shaken by earthquakes in New Zealand, skied through Greenland to help prove the theory of plate tectonics, and even charred the soles of his boots climbing a volcano looks at the science, technology, and societal impact of these inter-connected natural phenomena"--
2) Football
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"This book explores how the mind works together with muscle strength and memory to create football players . . . Readers are introduced to the basics of the game, learn their favorite players' strategies and tips, and discover . . . mental toughness"--Amazon.com.
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Provides a guide for those struggling with eating disorders and body image problems to achieve health and wellness. The author draws on her own journey through an eating disorder, and provides practical advice on topics such as how to seek help, common myths and pitfalls, and how to navigate society, family, and peer pressure. Includes a list of scholarship funds for treatment and an extensive list of recommended resources.
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How are you feeling today? Content, stressed, miserable, in love -- or a million things in between? Fortunately, there's music to match any mood you can think of. This book has collected together a library of music's finest artists to get you through the good, bad, and sad times. Whatever you are feeling, these artists, have been there and played about it. Dip into the library, organized by mood, to fall in love with Elvis, shout about it with Lizzo,...
8) Food freak
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Dani's dad is known around town for his rants over the evils of processed foods. So when Dani starts a new school, she avoids making friends, hoping no one will connect her to the local food freak. But one boy she meets will change her perception.
10) Buzzer beater
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"Keith Evans is a talented player on Peabody's basketball team. His father was a great player too. When Keith stops applying himself on the court, his father scolds hims. Is Mr. Evans pushing Keith to achieve his glory days? Or is it something else?"--Back cover.
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Keith Evans is a talented player on Peabody's basketball team. His father was a great player too. When Keith stops applying himself on the court, his father scolds him. Is Mr. Evans pushing Keith to achieve just to relive his glory days? Or is it something else? Includes discussion prompts, a basketball quiz, and fun facts about basketball.