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From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from "Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?" to "Why is it called a 'traditional Indian fry bread taco'?" to "What's it like for natives who don't look native?" to "Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?", and beyond, Everything...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson's two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine's own personal experiences throughout her historic career.
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This is an epub picture sound book for teenage children. It is for learning the written Chinese characters, pronunciation and pinyin of the commonly-used Chinese words related to the topic of Things in a house Volume 2. Each page in the book groups together a written Chinese word, its English translation, pinyin, sound clip and a picture which is carefully chosen to illustrate the word. The sound clip helps a learner pronounce the Chinese word correctly...
4) Picture sound book for teenage children for learning Chinese words related to Toys, games and hob
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This is an epub picture sound book for teenage children. It is for learning the written Chinese characters, pronunciation and pinyin of the commonly-used Chinese words related to the topic of Toys, games and hobbies Volume 2. Each page in the book groups together a written Chinese word, its English translation, pinyin, sound clip and a picture which is carefully chosen to illustrate the word. The sound clip helps a learner pronounce the Chinese word...
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Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz,...
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Heroes are all around us. They may be famous for their deeds, or they could be our friends and neighbors. What sets heroes apart from the crowd is courage. It takes courage to save a life, help others, or fight for what you believe in. How have heroes made an impact on your life? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each...
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This is an epub picture sound book for teenage children. It is for learning the written Chinese characters, pronunciation and pinyin of the commonly-used Chinese words related to the topic of Things in a city Volume 3. Each page in the book groups together a written Chinese word, its English translation, pinyin, sound clip and a picture which is carefully chosen to illustrate the word. The sound clip helps a learner pronounce the Chinese word correctly...
8) Picture sound book for teenage children for learning Chinese words related to Creatures of the ea
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This is an epub picture sound book for teenage children. It is for learning the written Chinese characters, pronunciation and pinyin of the commonly-used Chinese words related to the topic of Creatures of the earth Volume 2. Each page in the book groups together a written Chinese word, its English translation, pinyin, sound clip and a picture which is carefully chosen to illustrate the word. The sound clip helps a learner pronounce the Chinese word...
9) Picture sound book for teenage children for learning Chinese words related to Body actions and to
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This is an epub picture sound book for teenage children. It is for learning the written Chinese characters, pronunciation and pinyin of the commonly-used Chinese words related to the topic of Body actions and tools Volume 2. Each page in the book groups together a written Chinese word, its English translation, pinyin, sound clip and a picture which is carefully chosen to illustrate the word. The sound clip helps a learner pronounce the Chinese word...
10) Wrongly Accused
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The U.S. criminal justice system is designed to convict criminals, but sometimes innocent people are wrongfully accused and sentenced. Some are cases of mistaken identity. Others are due to police work. Many of these individuals live for years behind bars before being freed. Tragically, some have died before having their names cleared. What would you do if you were wrongly accused? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an...
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Six million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust. Children were not spared. But some managed to survive. Large numbers were sent to concentration camps. Others were hidden by friends and neighbors. Some were smuggled across borders. Many lost their families. Still, they did not give up. These are their stories of survival. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest...
12) Extreme Survival
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Survival in extreme conditions is difficult. Still, there are many heroic tales of people who survive against all odds. These stories of extreme survival are gripping and inspiring. From professional outdoorsmen to young people in challenging situations, the will to live is strong inside us all. How would you survive an extreme event? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest...
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The only way to be the hands and feet of Jesus is to love him and serve others out of our love for him. But to do that we must first be deeply rooted in our life with God. In Thrive, Mark Hall, lead singer for the popular band Casting Crowns, shows us what it really looks like to walk with Jesus. In part 1, Digging Deep, Hall demonstrates how to truly engage with the Word and a community of faith, worshiping and pursuing God wholeheartedly as our...
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This Book Will Save the Planet is a vital and timely illustrated study of the climate crisis that tells us exactly what we can do to help save the world we live in.
15) The Iron Grains
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This book is a fictionalized non-fiction novel exposing the story of an artist and how he relates to the last draft lottery (Vietnam War Era) of the United States. It depicts real accounts of true-life experiences coming from the San Joaquin Valley of California to the Monterey Peninsula along the West coast of the old Fort Ord Military facility, California, which is currently now the California State University of Monterey Peninsula. The Iron Grains...
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Do you take things apart and put them back together just for fun? Do you dream of drone fleets and robot warriors? Does the idea of designing and building robots sound intriguing? If the answer is yes, it's time to start plotting a career in robotics! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book focuses on STEM topics and builds reading skills. It includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,...
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There's a lot a guy needs to know as he grows up and makes his way in the world. And a lot of it, he wouldn't necessarily want to have to ask about because then, well, people would know he didn't know what he was doing! For all the guys out there who want to have it all together, Jonathan Catherman offers this collection of one hundred step-by-step instructions on almost everything a guy needs to know, including how to · wear cologne correctly ·...
19) All In
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Halfway is no way to live. Quit holding back. Quit holding out. It's time to go all in and all out for God. The good news is this: If you don't hold out on God, God won't hold out on you. If you give everything you have to follow Jesus, you'll receive amazing spiritual rewards. But this reality also comes with a deeper truth: Nothing belongs to you. Not even you. In All In: Student Edition, Mark and Parker Batter son explore what going all in can...
20) Learning to Lead
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There's a lot more to being a good leader than standing in front of a group and telling them what to do. Effective leadership includes communication skills, confidence, compassion, discipline, and the ability to connect with your audience. This guide discusses the characteristics a leader needs and suggests ways for readers to reach their goals. Readers will also understand why it's important to treat group members with respect and compassion,
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