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"In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people--both seasoned and new--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit." Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly...
2) Knight owl
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2023 ALA Children's Award Winners and Nominees
2023 Caldecott & Newbery Awards (SCPL-YS)
Best Picture Books & Readers 2022
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2023 Caldecott & Newbery Awards (SCPL-YS)
Best Picture Books & Readers 2022
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After achieving his dream of becoming a knight, a small owl protects the castle from a hungry dragon.
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K&T - National STEM/STEAM Day
National Picture Book Month - November 2022
OBD Books for Second and Third Graders - YOUTH
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National Picture Book Month - November 2022
OBD Books for Second and Third Graders - YOUTH
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Where some people see rubbish, Rosie Revere sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie's gizmos would astound - if she ever let anyone see them. Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose who shows her that a first flop isn't something to fear - it's something...
4) Plunked
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Sixth-grader Jack Mogens loses his nerve after getting hit by a pitch, and has to dig deep within himself to avoid giving up the sport he loves.
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A retelling of a traditional folktale, in which Shaina finds Izzy Pippik's hen and decides to care for the animal until its owner comes to get it, but after dozens of eggs begin to hatch and the chicks run amok throughout the town, Shaina will have to fight to protect the birds.
6) Perseverance
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By the bestselling author of; Leadership and the New Science and Turning to One Another. Thoughtful, compassionate reflections on how we can carry on with joy despite difficulties, challenges, and disappointments. Illuminated by both; beautiful original paintings and by poems and quotations from a variety of traditions and cultures. In this inspiring and beautifully illustrated book, bestselling author Margaret Wheatley offers guidance to people everywhere...
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Questioneers (Chapter books) volume 1
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Rosie Revere is no stranger to flops and fails, kerfuffles and catastrophes. After all, engineering is all about perseverance! But this time, Rosie has a really important project to tackle--one that feels much bigger than herself. Rosie's beloved Aunt Rose and her friends, the Raucous Riveters--a group of fun-loving gals who built airplanes during World War II--need help inventing something new. And Rosie is just the engineer for the job! After one...
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Brothers Conn and David Iggulden present their big book of heroes: the men and women who have shaped our lives and inspired generations. From George Washington and Scott of the Antarctic to Sitting Bull and the passengers of Flight 93, this dangerous book is dedicated to those who dove headfirst into battle, those who made amazing discoveries, and those who moved boundaries in their lifetimes.
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"Kimmy has gumption--not that she knows that. What Kimmy knows is she wants to make her very own kite, even though everyone around her says she can't do it. Kimmy cuts and pastes with paper and ribbons all morning long until at last her creation is complete. But will it fly? And what will her friends think if it doesn't? Despite any doubt, Kimmy sets her sights as high as the sky"--Book jacket.
13) Grit
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Explains what grit is, why it is important, and names a few important people who achieved their goals because they had grit.
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When a cold north wind blows away the flour carried by the baker's young son, the boy sets out on a journey to insist that it be returned. This tale demonstrates the value of never giving up and appreciating the gifts of nature. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Norway.
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Day after day, a poor young girl discovers a lion who needs her help. In time, her care for the wounded lion and dreams of a better life intersect in a most unusual way. This Spanish folktale is about perseverance and compassion. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Spain.
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Isaiah Dunn volume 1
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"Isaiah is now the big man of the house. But it's a lot harder than his dad made it look. His little sister, Charlie, asks too many questions, and Mama's gone totally silent. Good thing Isaiah can count on his best friend, Sneaky, who always has a scheme for getting around the rules. Plus, his classmate Angel has a few good ideas of her own--once she stops hassling Isaiah. And when things get really tough, there's Daddy's journal, filled with stories...
17) Wizard's hall
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A young apprentice wizard saves the wizard's training hall by trusting and believing in himself.
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Gym shorts volume 3
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Rita tries to improve her times and flip turns as she struggles to decide whether to remain the best swimmer on the Dolphins team or the worst on the Sharks team, where she could be with her friends.
20) When Rubin plays
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"Rubin loves the beautiful sounds that are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the violin and make his own music. But when Rubin plays, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should. Rubin goes into the forest to practice alone and despite only getting the violin to screech, he finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style"--
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