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These feathered flames volume 1
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English
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"When twin heirs are born in Tourin, their fates are decided at a young age. While Izaveta remained at court to learn the skills she'd need as the future queen, Asya was taken away to train with her aunt, the mysterious Firebird, who ensured magic remained balanced in the realm. But before Asya's training is completed, the ancient power blooms inside her, which can mean only one thing: the queen is dead, and a new ruler must be crowned. As the princesses...
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Yen On
Pub. Date
2018
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English
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"After discovering that Megumin's home is in danger, Kazuma and crew rush to protect the fabled Crimson Magic Village, home to powerful wizards, mysterious secrets, and world-ending weapons--along with a plethora of definitely-not-fake tourist destinations! But Kazuma's adventures are never this straightforward, and he has his hands full just survivng his Arch-wizard's kin, much less saving them!"--Cover, page 4.
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The odd 1s out volume 2
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English
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"The sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Odd 1s Out, with all new and never-before-seen content featuring opinions, stories, and signature characters from YouTube phenomenon James Rallison. James Rallison has always felt like he was on the outside looking in. His YouTube videos are all about his "odd" behavior, and with over 13 million subscribers and millions more followers on social media, these animations have found their way into the...
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Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"Whether you already have some cooking know-how or your kitchen skills are limited to pressing buttons on the microwave, now you can create your own flavor-packed, homemade meals--without a hassle. The Super Easy Teen Cookbook is filled with recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacktime--all of which you can easily prepare without any cooking experience. The recipes in this teen cookbook have detailed, step-by-step instructions and...
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The young adult adaptation of the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestseller Just Mercy—now a major motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan, Jaime Foxx, and Brie Larson and the subject of an HBO documentary feature!
In this very personal work—adapted from the original #1 bestseller, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so"—acclaimed lawyer and social...
In this very personal work—adapted from the original #1 bestseller, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so"—acclaimed lawyer and social...
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"The dynamic world of reading and writing has changed greatly over the past few years. Writers are pitching their ideas online, exchanging works in progress with critique partners and forming street teams to promote their work. The online community of writers is a fast-paced and often confusing place. In the publishing world today, writers need to direct online traffic to their book and stimulate sales. In addition to the tried and true advice author...
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"Can We Talk About Consent? breaks down the basics of how to give and get consent in every aspect of life for readers aged 14 years and older. It's a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means. This stylish guide explains clearly why consent matters--for all of us. With honest explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock, you'll learn how consent is a vital part of how we connect with ourselves and...
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Ten Speed Press
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English
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"Today's adolescents face unprecedented challenges. As a teenager, how do you pick a great-for-you job or college major that will finance your future? You need a plan! The proven exercises in WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? FOR TEENS help uncover what matters most to you, what you love to do, the kinds of people you work best with, and how to use the skills and interests you already have-on social media and elsewhere-to choose a major or career path...
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English
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"Want to try your hand at coding but need help getting started? Then JavaScript Coding for Teens is the book for you! It doesn't matter if you aren't sure what a variable is, are stumped about syntax, or don't even know how to use JavaScript on your computer! This simple guide walks you through every part of the process with easy-to-understand language and straightforward directions, ensuring you feel confident about your newfound coding knowledge....
10) Lady smoke
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Ash princess novels volume 2
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English
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"After fleeing Astrea and regaining her freedom, Theo searches for new allies to help her reclaim her throne, although that comes at a steep price. And with her enemies closer than she thinks, Theo's fight to win back Astrea may prove not only impossible, but deadly"--
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English
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A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Booklist Editor's Choice
On the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor comes a harrowing and enlightening look at the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II— from National Book Award finalist Albert Marrin
Just seventy-five years ago, the American government did something that most would consider unthinkable today: it rounded up over...
A Booklist Editor's Choice
On the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor comes a harrowing and enlightening look at the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II— from National Book Award finalist Albert Marrin
Just seventy-five years ago, the American government did something that most would consider unthinkable today: it rounded up over...
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QEB Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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From the icy poles to the evergreen rainforests, life has found a way to flourish in nearly every environment on Earth. This book explores the startling discoveries of new life forms in extreme environments, such as the strange worlds of the ocean depths. Whilst marvelling the world around us, it also confronts the human impact on the environment. The mounting evidence for global warming is explored and challenges us to work towards a more sustainable...
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Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
2007.
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English
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Presents lists of recommended book titles for children and teenagers divided into three age groups and then further subdivided into more than 118 categories, including animals, folktales, girl power, autobiographies, comic books, and many others.
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Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"The #1 New York Times bestseller that sparked international dialogue is now a book for young adults! Based on the adult bestseller by Ibram X. Kendi, and co-authored by bestselling author Nic Stone, How to be a (Young) Antiracist will serve as a guide for teens seeking a way forward in acknowledging, identifying, and dismantling racism and injustice"--
We can let racism stand, or we can stand against it. Readers will follow a young Kendi as he learns...
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English
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After losing his brother, mom, and most of his friends, Aaron Stein is left with his shambolic father alone in their moldering secondhand bookstore, but just when he considers selling the store he meets new people and takes on new challenges, helping him come to terms with what he has lost and who he wants to be.
Aaron Stein's friends have gone to college and moved on with their lives, while he has been left behind in the Cascade Mountains of Washington...
16) White fragility: why understanding racism can be so hard for white people : adapted for young adults
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Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"A reimagining of the best-selling book that gives young adults the tools to ask questions, engage in dialogue, challenge their ways of thinking, and take action to create a more racially just world"-- Provided by publisher.
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ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"When someone you know -- when someone you love -- dies from suicide, the sense of loss and guilt can be overwhelming and it is natural to wonder how you can ever come back from that pain. This book offers a deeply personal look at the thoughts, feelings, and grieving process in the aftermath of suicide. It shows that there is no magic elixir, no ideal path to feeling okay again but that the way back includes accepting how you feel, talking to people...
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"How many female Viking warriors does it take to make a fact? When archaeologist Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson discovers that the bones contained in the most significant Viking warrior grave ever opened are in fact female, she and her team upend centuries of historically accepted conclusions and ignite a furious debate around the reality of female Viking warriors and the role of gender in both ancient and modern times. In The Bones of Birka, author...
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Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Racism is resilient, duplicitous, and endlessly adaptable, so it is no surprise that America is again in a period of civil rights activism. A significant reason racism endures is because it is structural: it's embedded in culture and in institutions. One of the places that racism hides -- and thus perhaps the best place to oppose it -- is books for young people. Philip Nel presents five serious critiques of the history and current state of children's...
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