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65 Titles in this Series
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When Pemba, an African-American teen, moves from Brooklyn to Connecticut, she sees the ghost of a slave who once lived in her home. “Beautifully written, richly historical.”—Kirkus. Mature content |
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When Captain John Smith and his “Coatmen” arrived to settle Virginia, 11-year-old Pocahantas longed for understanding and played a fateful role in the destinies of two peoples. |
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Global warming, Iraq, China's growing influence—find out what is going on behind the headlines of today's most pressing issues! |
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Paulsen, an experienced Iditarod racer, brings readers inside the emotionally rich, sometimes frightening process of racing and raising his beautiful, unpredictable dogs. “Nonstop action.”—NY Times. Mature content |
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Action, romance, power struggles—no, it's not reality TV! Greek mythology meets the modern age in this riveting (and educational) series complete with profiles, headshots, sidebars and more! |
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Tree-ear, a young orphan in 12th-century Korea, accidentally breaks a pot, and his servitude to the potter begins a journey that changes his life. “A timeless jewel.”—Kirkus. Mature content |
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A Wall Street Journal bureau chief combines compelling stories and archival photos with solid financial and historical information for a story that echoes recent events. “Fast-paced, gripping.”—Publishers Weekly |
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The chilling story of how the Mississippi government and its spies worked tirelessly to undermine the Civil Rights movement throughout the 1950s and 60s. “Compelling and enlightening.”—VOYA |
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Lincoln is torn when his new, affluent, suburban basketball team faces off against his old friends from the barrio. “Masterfully conveys the Hispanic-American experience.”—Publishers Weekly |
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Fifteen remarkable short stories with stunningly unique illustrations present a world strangely like—and also very unlike—our own. “Overflows with human warmth and childlike wonder.”—NY Times |
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Ten creepy tales from the master of the genre, including classics “The Telltale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” “The Purloined Letter” and more. |
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Hilarious and action-packed, this third adventure in the series finds Percy faced with his most dangerous challenge so far: the chilling prophecy of the Titan's curse. |
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Cole is an extremely troubled Native American boy, who is banished by his tribe for a year for a horrible crime. “A realistic portrait of an unlikable young punk.”—Kirkus. Mature content |
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The Newbery Honor author vividly portrays the Christmas tale of two World War I armies that defied their leaders and laid down arms for the day. “Spectacular.”—Kirkus, starred review |
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When Zebby and Amr start a school website in hopes of creating honest dialogue, it devolves into cyberbullying that goes beyond their control. “Sheds light on a growing problem.”—Children's Literature. Mature content |
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A kid-friendly overview of the two world wars, this short history examines the different mental and physical factors that twice led to the decimation of Eurasia. Readers will learn about what the different warring nations had at stake, how and why they failed to resolve their differences peacefully, the tactics generals employed in battle, and the ensuing global polarization that led to the Cold War. |
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The hugely popular, genre-bending tales of Greg Heffley, a new kind of hilarious, conflicted anti-hero whose observations on life are hysterically funny—and more than a bit profound. |
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A rich sociological history of cotton, told through the voices of children who raised the cotton crops, brought it to market, and made it into cotton. “Skillfully distilled.”—Booklist |
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Serving as a nurse in Civil War-era Washington, Walt Whitman treated all soldiers who needed his aid—Union and Confederate, black and white. In time, Walt saw that his writing could give these men a voice and capture the true spirit of America. “The brilliantly inventive paintings add vibrant testimonial to the nuanced text.”—SLJ |
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With their own planet doomed for destruction, the Martians prepare to invade. Their weapons are ready and their aim is ruthless. The war of the worlds is about to begin. |
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