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Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery: Book 2 (Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valour)

by Ally Carter

FIVE EXTRAORDINARY ORPHANS. ONE INCREDIBLE MYSTERY.UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF THE WINTERBORNE HOME FOR VENGEANCE AND VALOUR.April is one of five foster kids living at Winterborne Home, a sprawling mansion full of secrets. The biggest secret is that Gabriel Winterborne, their reclusive millionaire guardian, is actually The Sentinel, a masked vigilante tasked with protecting the city.When Gabriel goes missing (again!) it's up to the kids to find him before his enemies do. And when April's past catches up with her, she will have to decide how hard she's willing to fight to hold on to her new-found family when everyone seems determined to tear them apart ...Join April and her ragtag group of friends as they unravel family secrets, creepy legends and mysterious identities in the second book in the captivating new middle-grade series from the bestselling author of Gallagher Girls.

Wish Upon a Stray: A Wish Novel

by Yamile Saied Méndez

A heartwarming and authentic immigration story about a stray dog, the power of music, and celebrating old traditions along with new beginnings, by Pura Belpré Award-winning author Yamile Saied Méndez.María Emilia's life turns upside-down when she and her family immigrate from Argentina to the US. How can she make new friends when simply speaking English all day is exhausting?Luckily, she has the company of a stray dog in the neighborhood, who happens to look and act just like her beloved pet cat back home. Eventually, it turns out the pup isn't a stray after all -- she belongs to María Emilia's new neighbor, Donovan. In order to spend more time with the dog (who totally isn't her reincarnated cat... right?), she agrees to sing in Donovan's band. But can Emilia find her new voice without losing herself?

Witches Steeped in Gold

by Ciannon Smart

This Jamaican-inspired fantasy debut about two enemy witches who must enter into a deadly alliance to take down a common enemy has the twisted cat-and-mouse of Killing Eve with the richly imagined fantasy world of Furyborn and Ember in the Ashes.Divided by their order. United by their vengeance.Iraya has spent her life in a cell, but every day brings her closer to freedom—and vengeance. Jazmyne is the Queen’s daughter, but unlike her sister before her, she has no intention of dying to strengthen her mother’s power.Sworn enemies, these two witches enter a precarious alliance to take down a mutual threat. But power is intoxicating, revenge is a bloody pursuit, and nothing is certain—except the lengths they will go to win this game."A thundering waterfall of magic, vengeance and intrigue." —Samantha Shannon, New York Times & Sunday Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree and The Bone Season.

Witches of Brooklyn: (A Graphic Novel) (Witches of Brooklyn #2)

by Sophie Escabasse

Effie returns in this spellbinding sequel: a middle-grade graphic novel about found family, friendship, and learning to embrace who you are!Could there be even MORE witches in Brooklyn?! Effie is EXCITED to meet so many witches, but what is going on with her friends? Suddenly Effie is no longer the newest kid in school, and it seems like her friends are happy to grow their little group, but Effie isn't so sure. On top of that, learning magic is HARD WORK! Effie just wants to have fun being a witch, but her life in Brooklyn is about to get weird(er). The bewitching second book in the Witches of Brooklyn series captures what it means to be a friend, and how growing up can be a little less scary if you throw some magic in the mix.

World Champions! A Max Einstein Adventure (Max Einstein #4)

by James Patterson Chris Grabenstein

Max finally meets her hero, Albert Einstein, as she dashes across glaciers, visits the Great Barrier Reef, and flies a solar-powered jet in a race to stop Global Warming—before it&’s too late for Planet Earth.World Champions . . . GET OUTDOORS From racing across glaciers in Greenland and flying in a super fancy solar-powered jet to Hawaii, to visiting the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia and hanging out with a robot named Leo, twelve-year-old genius Max and her friends live for adventure. TAKE ACTION Whenever there's a problem to solve, the kids work better together. So does an evil group of the rich and powerful, who will do whatever it takes to split the kids up—even as the planet is changing before their eyes. NEVER GIVE UP Max has one more surprise in her playbook, and if she's going to pull it off, she needs her team around her. Whoever said that kids can't save the world?

World History for Kids: Powerful Leaders, Mysterious Empires, and Exciting Explorations—from Ancient Egypt to the Americas (500 Facts)

by Brooke Khan

Incredible world history facts for curious kids ages 8 to 12Kids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history! Starting in 4000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, World History for Kids helps them explore the past through interesting and memorable facts that they can share with their friends and family.Help kids discover the story of the world with:500 facts—This book teaches kids about many of the incredible things that have happened over the course of history, one informative tidbit at a time.A world of info—Kids will learn about people and places from all over the globe as this book takes them from ancient Mesopotamia to 20th century America.Middle school essentials—This top choice in history books for kids provides a head start on the topics they'll cover in class, plus things they might not learn in school.Bring history to life with the fascinating facts inside World History for Kids.

World War II Q&A: 175+ Fascinating Facts for Kids (History Q&A)

by R. Kent Rasmussen

Interesting facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 all about World War IIWas the Second World War a continuation of the First World War? How did children in the United States contribute to the war effort? Help young learners find the answers to these questions and more in this close-up look at the largest conflict the world has ever known. They'll learn how it began, who fought in it, and the ways it affected lives all around the globe—one unbelievable fact at a time.Go beyond other World War 2 books with:175+ amazing things to know—Kids will step back in time and explore the history of World War II with Q&As, true or false questions, and more.Easy-to-share facts—Provide kids with bite-sized facts that are simple to remember and exciting to tell their friends and family.A complete overview—Young learners will examine how the war started, the new ways it was fought, the effects it had on the lives of ordinary people, and more.Make learning about history easy with this top choice in books about World War 2.

Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition: Hilarious Scenarios & Crazy Competition for Kids, Teens, and Adults (A\laugh And Think Book Ser.)

by Lindsey Daly

From the best-selling author of Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition, a hilarious new collection of thought-provoking questions for all ages. Can you beat everyone in your family at this awesome &“Would You Rather&” game? Can they beat you? Share some giggles with 160+ silly, fun questions that make you think, learn, and laugh while trying to come out on top of the competition. Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition features: • Exercise for your brain. Kids and adults alike will exercise their brains with these either/or scenarios that make them think creatively, use their imagination, and pull together facts quickly. • Family time away from screens. 160+ questions, ranging from the mind-bending to the &“eww&” factor, that will give everybody a break from technology. • Lots of laughs for all ages! The questions are funny; kids, teens, and adults can make the answers even funnier! • An exciting game for competitive types. Try to outsmart family members with the most creative answer. • Conversation starters for road trips, camping trips, sleepovers, restaurants, and more. Whether a gift for yourself, a family member, or a good friend, Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition will keep everyone entertained for hours!

Wow in the World: From Your Tongue to Your Toes and All the Guts in Between (Wow in the World)

by Mindy Thomas Guy Raz

Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the human body—covering everything from our toes to our tongues to our brains and our lungs! <P><P>WHY in the world do I have a belly button? <P><P>And WHAT in the world does it do? <P><P>WHEN in the world will my nose stop growing? <P><P> And HOW in the world does my pee keep flowing? <P><P>The human body is a fascinating piece of machinery. It's full of mystery, and wonder, and WOW. And it turns out, every single human on the planet has one! Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular Wow in the World podcast, as they take you on a fact-filled adventure from your toes and your tongues to your brain and your lungs. Featuring hilarious illustrations and filled with facts, jokes, photos, quizzes, and Wow-To experiments, The How and Wow of the Human Body has everything you need to better understand your own walking, talking, barfing, breathing, pooping body of WOW! <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>

Yet Another Dreadful Fairy Book (Those Dreadful Fairy Books)

by Jon Etter

War is coming to Elfame! The uneasy truce between the Seelie Court and the Sluagh Horde is in trouble as nobles on both sides push King Julius and Queen Modthryth to attack while amongst the common fairy folk the Brother/Sisterhood of Afflicted and Repressed Fairies (B.A.R.F.) plans a revolution.The one chance Elfame may have to maintain the peace is a fairy raid organized by Prince Beow of the Sluagh and Princess Viola of the Seelie. But when the two are kidnapped, it's up to Shade, Ginch, and the Professor to save them and prevent the fairy lands from descending into chaos. Can a junior librarian and a pair of con artists stop a civil war? (Seems like a pretty tall order.) Will Elfame see a final, epic showdown between the Seelie and Sluagh? (Well, this is the third book in a fantasy series, so it's kind of required, but then again this is also dreadful fantasy series, so...?) Will Quacksworth and Etter finally get along? (The Magic 8-Ball says, "Outlook not so good."

Young Trailblazers: The Book of Black Inventors and Scientists

by M. J. Fievre

Learn about the amazing lives of Black trailblazers, inventors, and scientists, and their impactful achievements in this fun history for kids.From Black Inventors to Black Scientists. Take your child on an adventure and travel through time to meet famous black inventors who changed the game. Countdown to liftoff with Katherine Johnson, who helped pioneer U.S. crewed space missions. Safely cross the street with Garrett Morgan, who invented the traffic signal—or even sing your heart out with James West&’s invention of the microphone. All these inventions by Black people have, in one way or another, shaped the past and present through trailblazing creativity and resilience; these stories are sure to inspire every child. Experience an array of rich Black history. In this book, there are Black scientists and Black in-ventors we all know, such as Lewis Howard Latimer and Sarah Boone. There are also dozens of Black trailblazers that we don&’t, all of whom have accomplished remarkable things in literature, entertainment, education, STEM, business, military and government services, politics and law, activism, sports, spirituality, and more. Inside this book of inventions by Black people, you&’ll find: A fun and engaging introduction to Black inventors for kids Essential Black history for kids to learn about Interesting fun facts and beautiful illustrations If you enjoyed Black Women in Science, Black Inventors, or Black Heroes, then you&’ll love Young Trailblazers.

Your Pal Archie Vol. 1

by Dan Parent

Classic-style Archie makes his return in this ALL-NEW, ALL-AGES collection from Ty Templeton and Dan Parent!Join Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and all your favorite characters from Riverdale as they embark on fun-filled adventures and highschool hijinks! Fans of all ages can enjoy this new take on a classic style that's fresh and vibrant.

Yummy: A History of Desserts (A Graphic Novel) (Yummy)

by Victoria Grace Elliott

Cake is delicious, and comics are awesome: this exciting nonfiction graphic novel for kids combines both! Explore the history of desserts through a fun adventure with facts, legends, and recipes for readers to try at home.Have you ever wondered who first thought to freeze cream? Or when people began making sweet pastry shells to encase fruity fillings? Peri is excited to show you the delicious history of sweets while taking you around the world and back! The team-up that made ice cream cones! The mistake that made brownies! Learn about and taste the true stories behind everyone&’s favorite treats, paired with fun and easy recipes to try at home. After all, sweets—and their stories—are always better when they&’re shared!

Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero

by Saadia Faruqi

At a time when we are all asking questions about identity, grief, and how to stand up for what is right, this book by the author of A Thousand Questions will hit home with young readers who love Hena Khan and Varian Johnson—or anyone struggling to understand recent U.S. history and how it still affects us today. <p><p> Yusuf Azeem has spent all his life in the small town of Frey, Texas—and nearly that long waiting for the chance to participate in the regional robotics competition, which he just knows he can win. Only, this year is going to be more difficult than he thought. Because this year is the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an anniversary that has everyone in his Muslim community on edge. With “Never Forget” banners everywhere and a hostile group of townspeople protesting the new mosque, Yusuf realizes that the country’s anger from two decades ago hasn’t gone away. Can he hold onto his joy—and his friendships—in the face of heartache and prejudice?

Zeb Bolt and the Ember Scroll (The Unmapped Chronicles #3)

by Abi Elphinstone

In the thrilling finale to bestselling author Abi Elphinstone&’s The Unmapped Chronicles, a young orphan rises up to stop the evil harpy Morg once and for all.Eleven-year-old Zebedee Bolt is on the run. Again. Only this time, it&’s not the police who find him. It&’s an evil harpy called Morg. And when she hauls him into Crackledawn, an Unmapped kingdom that conjures sunlight for our world, Zeb discovers running away only gets you so far. When magic&’s involved, you&’ve got to pick a side. And though Zeb vowed he wouldn&’t trust anyone ever again, he didn&’t expect to stumble aboard The Kerfuffle, an enchanted boat belonging to a girl called Oonie and her talking chameleon, Mrs. Fickletint. Suddenly, Zeb finds himself on a voyage complete with silver whales, fire krakens, and underwater palaces. Can he muster up enough trust in others, and in magic, to summon a dragon, find the Ember Scroll, and defeat Morg once and for all? This is a story about saving the world but it&’s also a story about trusting friends—and chameleons—even when kingdoms are falling apart.

Zeus the Mighty: The Trials of HairyClees (Book 3)

by Crispin Boyer

Zeus the hamster and his "god squad" are back to battle for the title of champion in the third title in this series that takes readers on a rollicking romp through Greek mythology.Our story begins with a challenge: The Trials of Hairy-Clees are only for the bravest and most awesome gods of all. Who among them will become the ultimate champion?The pets of Mount Olympus Pet Center are a true team: They conquer epic quests as easily as Ares the pug scarfs down Mutt Nuggets and they vanquish enemies who are pricklier than the spines on Poseidon the pufferfish. But when a chicken named Hermes shows up one day, things take a turn, and before the team knows it, the Oracle has spoken and the mysterious Trials of Hairy-Clees begin! Who will become top god? And can Zeus learn to share the limelight to fight alongside Hermes?Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, and Demeter the loyal cricket on another laugh-out-loud adventure through Greek mythology.

crush stuff. (girl stuff #2)

by Lisi Harrison

Seventh grade besties navigate crushes and friend drama in the second book in bestselling author Lisi Harrison's new middle grade series, Girl Stuff, perfect for fans of The Baby-Sitters Club, Real Friends, and Invisible Emmie.Halloween is just around the corner and with it comes the dreaded overnight class trip at a smelly farm. Fonda has ideas for a way cooler trip but before she can say Catalina Island, other kids (including her best friend&’s crush&’s best friend!) come forward with class trip proposals of their own. There's only one solution: a petition competition, and whoever gets the most signatures wins. Fonda enlists her besties Drew and Ruthie to help, but are they ready to do whatever it takes to win? Between school stuff, girl stuff, and crush stuff, this trio's trip—and hearts—are on the line.

enVision Mathematics [Grade 6], Common Core, Volume 1, Topics 1-4

by Zachary Champagne Eric Milou Robert Q. Berry III

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enVision Mathematics [Grade 6], Common Core, Volume 2, Topics 5-8

by Zachary Champagne Eric Milou Robert Q. Berry III

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enVision Mathematics [Grade 6], Volume 1, Topics 1-4

by Zachary Champagne Eric Milou Robert Q. Berry III

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enVision Mathematics: Volume 2, Topics 5-8

by Zachary Champagne Eric Milou Robert Q. Berry III

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myPerspectives: English Language Arts, Grade 6

by Kelly Gallagher Elfrieda Hiebert Ernest Morrell

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myWorld Interactive: Missouri World Geography

by Gregory H. Chu Susan Hardwick Don Holtgrieve

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myWorld Interactive: World Geography, Western Hemisphere

by Gregory H. Chu Susan Hardwick Don Holtgrieve

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¿Quién es Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? (¿Quién fue?)

by Kirsten Anderson Who HQ

La inspiradora historia de la mujer más joven jamás elegida para el Congreso, contada en el nuevo formato Who HQ Now para temas de actualidad. The inspiring story of the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics.El 26 de junio de 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, una camarera de Nueva York de veintiocho años, se convirtió en la mujer más joven elegida para formar parte del Congreso. Su victoria conmocionó al mundo político y se convirtió en una celebridad de la noche a la mañana. Pronto, todo el mundo la conocía por sus iniciales: AOC. Nada más tomar posesión de su cargo, AOC se convirtió en una firme defensora de la asistencia médica para todos y de la lucha contra el cambio climático. Esta apasionante historia detalla los momentos decisivos que la llevaron a la victoria y todos los eventos importantes que se han producido desde entonces y que la han convertido en una política inteligente, dispuesta a luchar por los demás, por el medio ambiente y por el futuro de Estados Unidos. On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she was sworn into office, AOC became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her victory and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her into a smart politician willing to fight for others, the environment, and the future of America.

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