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1) The umbrella
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A little girl and her dog find unexpected ways to spread the light in their dreary town where it always rains, showing that happiness is contagious.
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"The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?"--
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2024 ALA Youth Media Awards (SCPL-YS)
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A celebration of Langston Hughes and African American authors he inspired, told through the lens of the party held at the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in 1991.
6) Say my name
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Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names.
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"Yoshi's Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of preparation-and plenty of friendly back scratches for Yoshi-the...
10) Plesiosaurs
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"Plesiosaurs lived more than 200 million years ago! What were their lives like as they swam through the world's ancient oceans? This hi/lo title explores that question through leveled text and colorful illustrations. Readers will learn about Plesiosaurs' body parts, favorite foods, behaviors, and more. Features map the prehistoric world, compare Plesiosaurs' sizes, show off favorite foods, and more."--
11) Baby Hippos
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Baby hippos start out big, and they only get bigger! In this book, young readers get an inside look at the lives of baby hippos, including what they eat, where they live, and how they grow up. A sight word list identifies familiar words found in the book, a picture glossary reinforces terms from the main text, and a fact page puts information in one place. This cute book is sure to delight beginning readers!
12) Baby Goats
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Grown-up goats start as kids! These cute babies have busy lives. Through simple, predictable text and crisp photos, this title for young readers introduces where baby goats live, what they eat, and how they play. A list of sight words helps readers identify familiar words, and a picture glossary reinforces the main text. The book concludes with a fact page that puts the goat's life stages and activities in one place.
13) Simone Biles
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"Simone Biles is an Olympic champion. She has won seven medals, including 4 gold medals. In this fast-paced title, reluctant readers will learn about Simone's storied career."--
14) The Order of Eos
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Discover the profound wisdom of the Second Matriarchy in "The Order of Eos - An Introductory Guide." This transformative book unveils the hidden history, teachings, and power dynamics of the Order, connected to the goddess Eos. Challenge societal norms as you explore the interplay of dominance and submission, the spiritual significance of power dynamics, and the balance of male servitude and female authority. With an authentic portrayal of the Order's...
15) Vox
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Ihr könnt uns die Wörter nehmen, aber zum Schweigen bringt ihr uns nicht!
Als die neue Regierung anordnet, dass Frauen ab sofort nicht mehr als einhundert Wörter am Tag sprechen dürfen, will Jean McClellan diese wahnwitzige Nachricht nicht wahrhaben - das kann nicht passieren. Nicht im 21. Jahrhundert. Nicht in Amerika. Nicht ihr. Schon bald jedoch kann Jean ihren Beruf als Wissenschaftlerin nicht länger ausüben. Schon bald wird ihrer Tochter...
16) Adoption
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Before you spend up to $75,000 in hidden child-adoption fees, adult adoptees worldwide have investigated the history of domestic and international adoption and have started a movement to end the crisis of child trafficking. You can gain a bird's-eye view on adoption secrets before you transfer funds to the adoption agency. This information is available for a short time only.
This research book has been divided into four short, easy-to-read sections,...
17) Founding Mothers
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The life stories of twelve of the most influential women in colonial and early American and Canadian history come together in this fascinating book that will leave you inspired. From first ladies like Abigail Smith Adams and Dolley Payne Todd Madison to writers like Mercy Otis Warren and Margaret Bayard Smith, these twelve ladies will have you rethinking the foundations of the United States and Canada. Jewish Founding Mother Abigail Minis, Thomas...
18) The Beacon
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When you discover a deadly threat to the solar system from your backyard
Peter Kraemer, a physics teacher with a passion for astronomy, makes a discovery that he himself can hardly believe: Stars disappear from one day to the next, with nothing left of them. The researchers he contacts provide reassuring and logical explanations for every single case. But when Peter determines that the mysterious process is approaching our home system, he becomes...
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When the black moon appears in the sky, Death will pay a visit. For years, Lord Death has given his daughter lessons every night. At 03:00, he plans to follow the same routine... until he hears her scream. After eight years of peace, the mortal realm has come to claim his daughter, but he won't allow it to without a fight. Along the way, he discovers he's made a terrible mistake. Sometimes, change is inevitable. In a touching story, an unlikely family...
20) The Dark Spring
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When a space probe returns from the dead, you better not expect good news.
In 2014, the ESA spacecraft Rosetta lands a small probe named Philae on 67P, a Jupiter-family comet. The lander goes radio silent two years later. Suddenly, in 2026, scientists receive new transmissions from the comet. Motivated by findings that are initially sensational but soon turn frightening, NASA dispatches a crewed spacecraft to the comet. But as the ship approaches...
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