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This adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi's "Stamped From the Beginning" explores the history of racist ideas in America by examining the lives of notable historical figures, from Cotton Mather and Thomas Jefferson to W.E.B. Du Bois and Angela Davis. Discusses how racist ideas spread and how they are also discredited.
2) Hey, water!
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"Splashy illustrations and simple text explore water in its many shapes and forms"--
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Autism is usually portrayed as a checklist of deficits, including difficulties interacting socially, problems in communicating, sensory challenges, and repetitive behavior patterns. This perspective leads to therapies focused on ridding individuals of "autistic" symptoms. Now Dr. Barry M. Prizant, an internationally renowned autism expert, offers a new and compelling paradigm: the most successful approaches to autism don't aim at fixing a person by...
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"The Noom Mindset, created by the leading digital health company that has helped millions achieve their weight and health goals, deconstructs habits around the core drivers of body weight: what we eat and how much we move. You'll discover how your habits around eating and weight management are impacted by your own self-confidence, stress, habits, lifestyle choices, and the rollercoaster of motivation (yes, it's supposed to go up and down). Best of...
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Nonfiction picture book explores the form, color, pattern, and nature of frogs.
"Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore form, color, and pattern, and capture the very unique nature of frogs in this brilliantly illustrated picture book. Perfect for fans of The Beetle Book, and young readers looking for nonfiction about this perennially fascinating animal. Long legs, sticky tongues, big round eyes, and other dazzling features--what's...
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"An informative and project-filled book for middle graders to explore the meaning and history behind LGBTQ rights movements, including biographies of key figures in gender and gay/lesbian history, the context behind today's transgender "bathroom wars" and dozens of activities and research ideas for perspectives and further learning." --Amazon.com.
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"Amazing visual timelines take readers through the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Under appreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an...
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"Get your sketchbook ready--it's time to take your drawing skills to the next level with Drawing spooky chibi! A comprehensive guide with easy to follow instructions, useful tips, and handy practice pages, this latest installment in the Drawing chibi series will have you oohing and awwing at a number of creepy creatures and malicious monsters, including: black cats, killer clowns, scary dolls, Frankenstein's monster, witches and wizards, Cthulu. Whether...
10) Cat
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Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
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Yellow and red, orange and brown-- fall is full of color! But why do leaves change color? Illustrated with gorgeous watercolor and collage artwork, this nonfiction picture book introduces young readers to the science behind the many colors of leaves. With a glossary and hands-on experiments.
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"There's no getting around it. You need to know how to manage money to know how to manage life - but most of us don't! This illustrated guidebook from New York Times bestselling author and financial expert Jean Chatzky, Kathryn Tuggle, and their team at HerMoney breaks down the basics of money - how to earn it, manage it, and use it - giving you all the tools you need to take charge and be fearless with personal finance. How to Money will teach you...
15) New Mexico
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""Engaging images accompany information about New Mexico. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--
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Presents the story of whale sharks-- the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Despite the marine sanctuaries set aside to protect whale sharks, their population is still decreasing. These gentle giants may be accidentally caught in fishing nets, fished by poachers, or hit by a ship's propeller. But new conservation methods, which include enlisting...
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Everyone is affected by climate change. Reading Climate Action: What Happened and What We Can Do is the perfect introduction not only to the dramatic effects of climate change, but to the solutions. Learn how our behavior and actions have led us to this point, hear from kids around the world dealing with extreme storms, wildfires, and sea level rise, and discover what scientists, youth activists, and ordinary citizens are doing to protect their communities....
18) Ohio
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"Engaging images accompany information about Ohio. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"
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Passionate about art from an early age, Gonzales didn't get serious about painting until after she had raised her family and worked "a real job." Now she offers an engaging approach for any beginner, but especially those who have been postponing their artistic aspirations. Gonzales includes strategies for gathering inspiration, as well as practical advice on materials, and a selection of projects to ease your way.
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