Young Adult Nonfiction

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by Simon Jimenez (Author)A "highly imaginative and utterly exhilarating" (Thrillist) debut that is "the best of what science fiction can be: a thought-provoking, heartrending story about the choices that define our lives" (Kirkus Reviews, Best Debut Fiction and Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year). FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TORDOTCOM AND KIRKUS REVIEWS A mysterious child lands in the care of a solitary woman, changing both of their li...

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by Francisco Jiménez (Author)The third book in Francisco Jiménez's powerful and acclaimed memoirs about his childhood and adolescence as the son of Mexican immigrants in California. "In this eloquent, transfixing account, Jiménez again achieves a masterful addition to the literature of the memoir." --Smithsonian MagazineLeaving his home in Bonetti Ranch, a migrant community of dilapidated army barracks with no indoor plumbing or drinkable water, Francisco Jiménez sets off for college. He leav...

Everything I Learned about Racism I Learned in School - Hardcover

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by Tiffany Jewell (Author)From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Book Is Anti-Racist and The Antiracist Kid, Tiffany Jewell, this YA nonfiction book, highlighting inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college, is the most important, empowering read this year.From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of th...

Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States - Hardcover

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by J. Albert Mann (Author)For readers of Stamped and An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People, Albert J. Mann's Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States is an accessible and comprehensive YA history of the way the labor movement has shaped America and how it intersects with many of the major issues facing modern teens."Mann explores the often oppressive, abusive, and bloody history of labor conditions and the merciless rise of capitalism with wit, s...

50 Black Inventors...Not Recognized: Unsung Heroes Creative Inventions World Changers. - Paperback

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by Puddy Phatt Publishing (Author)How many black inventors are there? How many do you know?These are some of the unsung heroes throughout history that have changed the world. Whether in technology, medicine or science. These Inventors have paved the way for exploration and progression for the human race. Inventors like: BOOKER T WASHINGTON DR. PATRICIA ERA BATH MARTHA JONES HAROLD AMOS... Find the answers to WHO invented the carbon filament? WHO invented the closed circuit television securit...

Valentine Coloring Book: Relaxing Designs: Happy Valentine's Day! Detailed Hearts To Say I Love You; Anti-Stress Complex Patterns For Relaxation - Paperback

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by Art Therapy Coloring (Author)Valentine Coloring Book: Relaxing DesignsValentine Coloring Book: Relaxing Designs coloring book contains over 35 coloring pages to color and enjoy. This adult coloring book incorporates a variety of detailed heart and valentine designs and creates hours of coloring fun for the color enthusiast! Featuring a variety of illustrations that are ready to color, this coloring book for adults is sure to satisfy anyone who likes to color. Valentine Coloring Book: Relax...

Puzzle Pack: Anne Frank Diary of a Young Girl - Paperback

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by William T. Collins (Author)Each Puzzle Pack contains a variety of puzzles, worksheets, and games to reinforce important content like characters' names, places, symbols, and important details as well as vocabulary words within the text. Includes: Crosswords - Word Searches - Matching - Fill In The Blanks - Juggle Letters - Magic Squares - Bingo Cards - Answer Keys. Puzzle Packs are also useful as fun, quick assessments, activities for students who finish work early, things to fill in odd am...

Litplan Teacher Pack: Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl - Paperback

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by Mary B. Collins (Author)Essentially a complete teacher's manual for the novel, this LitPlan Teacher Pack includes lesson plans and reproducible resource materials for Ann Frank: Diary Of A Young Girl. It includes: Daily Lessons, Short answer study questions, Multiple choice quiz questions, Vocabulary worksheets for each reading assignment, 3 detailed writing assignments, Individual and group activities, Critical thinking discussion questions, 5 unit tests (2 short answer, 2 multiple choice...

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by Richard J. Jensen (Editor), John C. Hammerback (Editor)César Chávez's relentless campaign for social justice for farm workers and laborers in the United States marked a milestone in U.S. history. Through his powerful rhetoric and impassioned calls to action, Chávez transformed as well as persuaded and inspired his audiences. In this first published anthology, Richard J. Jensen and John C. Hammerback present Chávez in his own terms. Through this collection and through his own words and ana...

Holocaust Survivors: Holocaust Survivor Accounts And Holocaust Rescuers: Surviving The Holocaust Stories - Paperback

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by Cyrus J. Zachary (Author)Holocaust Survivor Accounts And Holocaust Rescuers: Surviving The Holocaust StoriesGet Your FREE BONUSES When You Get This Book The Holocaust has no other comparison in the annals of human history because of the sheer extent of the terror it spread. In 1933 the population of Jews in Europe was about nine million. After Adolf Hitler came to power on a campaign of aggressive foreign policy, focus on domestic unification and the idea of racial superiority - nearly two...

Little Women Louisa May Alcott - Paperback

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by Paula Benitez (Editor), Louisa May Alcott (Author)Little Women or, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888). Written and published in two parts in 1868 and 1869, the novel follows the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March - and is loosely based on the author's childhood experiences with her three sisters. The first part of the book was an immediate commercial and critical success and prompted the composition of the book's second part, ...

Holocaust Survivor Accounts: True Stories Of Prisoners Surviving The Holocaust: Holocaust Survivor Stories And Heroes Of Auschwitz - Paperback

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by Cyrus J. Zachary (Author)True Stories Of Prisoners Surviving The Holocaust: Holocaust Survivor Stories And Heroes Of Auschwitz The Holocaust, (called Ha-Shoah in Hebrew) refers to the state sponsored murder and persecution of about six million Jews by the German Nazi regime and its collaborators, leading into and during the Second World War. The word itself means, "Sacrifice by fire". In 1933 the population of Jews in Europe was about nine million. After Adolf Hitler came to power on a cam...

Holocaust Survivor Accounts: Incredible True Holocaust Survivor Stories From World War 2: Accounts Of Holocaust History - Paperback

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by Cyrus J. Zachary (Author)Incredible True Holocaust Survivor Stories From World War 2: Accounts Of Holocaust History If there is one thing that can be said about humanity, it is that we are true survivors. From wars to natural disasters, man has managed to bring himself back from the brink of destruction. Of these many disasters we have faced head on, none can be more telling than the two World Wars. As the names suggest, the whole world felt the impact of these wars, shook from the intangi...

Auschwitz And The Holocaust: The Disturbing And Amazing Stories And Accounts From Survivors And Victims Of Auschwitz: Auschwitz And The Holocaust Seri - Paperback

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by Wilbur Chindler (Author)The Disturbing And Amazing Stories And Accounts From Survivors And Victims Of Auschwitz You're about to discover the terrible acts of Auschwitz and the effects it had on people of the generation. Every war waged, every triggered gun, every nuclear bomb dropped, and every genocide committed stand testimony to the statement that man brings about the destruction of his own race, whatever the underlying reason be behind such atrocious acts of violence. We hardly find th...

Irma Grese & Auschwitz: Holocaust and the Secrets of the The Blonde Beast - Paperback

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by Raymond Jennings (Author)Learn the Secrets of the Holocaust and the Blonde Beast! Do you want to know more about the Holocaust? Are you fascinated by this dark chapter in human history? Do you find it hard to understand?If so, then Irma Grese: Secrets of Irma and the Holocaust is the book you've been looking for. It gives you an overview of the Second World War, and describes the experience of the Holocaust. You'll learn about Irma Grese, a female concentration camp guard who was notorious...

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by Cengage Learning Gale (Author)A Study Guide for Lois Lowry's "Number the Stars," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs. Number of Pages: 58 Dimensions: 0.12 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: July 28, 2017

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by Unknown (Author)?I haven't written for a few days, because I wanted first of all to think about my diary. It's an odd idea for someone like me to keep a diary; not only because I have never done so before, but because it seems to me that neither I ? nor for that matter anyone else ? will be interested in the unbosoming of a thirteen-year-old schoolgirl. Still, what does that matter? I want to write, but more than that, I want to bring out all kinds of things that lie buried deep in my hear...

Experimenting on a Small Planet: A History of Scientific Discoveries, a Future of Climate Change and Global Warming - Paperback

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by William W. Hay (Author)This book is a thorough introduction to climate science and global change. The author is a geologist who has spent much of his life investigating the climate of Earth from a time when it was warm and dinosaurs roamed the land, to today's changing climate. Bill Hay takes you on a journey to understand how the climate system works. He explores how humans are unintentionally conducting a grand uncontrolled experiment which is leading to unanticipated changes. We follow ...

Happy Easter Activity Book: Easter Activity Book for Kids, Easter Word Search, Sudoku Easter for Kids, Easter Dot to Dot, Easter Mazes, Easter Activit - Paperback

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by Lee Stanny (Author)The Happy Easter Activity Book is a collection of fun and engaging activities for kids to enjoy during the Easter season. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and exciting challenges that are sure to keep children entertained for hours.Inside the book, kids will find a variety of activities to choose from, including Easter egg coloring, bunny hop dance game, egg hunt scavenger hunt, Easter word search puzzle, and more.The book is designed to be both educational...

Hey Sky, I'm On My Way: A Book About Influential Women - Hardcover

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by Ilu Ros (Author)Hey Sky, I'm On My Way is a book featuring influential women throughout history. In this gorgeously illustrated book artist Ilu Ros takes readers on a journey spanning several centuries. Some of the featured women are well-known, some women are lesser-known. Their stories are transformative and intensely moving. From human rights activists to athletes and artists, and from scientists and pioneers in medicine to some of the world's greatest explorers and risk takers, Ilu Ros...

Not A Wake: A dream embodying (pi)'s digits fully for 10000 decimals - Paperback

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by Diana Keith (Illustrator), Michael Keith (Author)"Not A Wake" is a collection of poetry, short stories, a play, a movie script, crossword puzzles and other surprises, constructed according to a unique principle: counting the number of letters in successive words of the text (the first word has 3 letters, the next word has 1 letter, the next word has 4 letters, and so on) reveals the first 10,000 digits of the famous mathematical number pi (3.14159265358979...). Fans of the number pi, const...

The Righteous: The Unsung Heroes of the Holocaust - Paperback

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by Martin Gilbert (Author)With The Righteous, an eminent historian presents the unsung heroes of the Holocaust.Drawing from 25 years of original research, Sir Martin Gilbert re-creates the remarkable stories of non-Jews who risked their lives to help Jews during the Holocaust. According to Jewish tradition, Whoever saves one life, it is as if he saved the entire world. Non-Jews who helped save Jewish lives during World War II are designated Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem, the Holo...

St Patrick's Day Activity Book: Kids workbook including coloring pages, mazes, word search, games and more - Paperback

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by Mj Designs (Author)Learn about St. Patrick's Day by playing games and coloring pages. This fun activity book includes: coloring pages mazes word search crossword puzzle tic tac toe word games and story telling This activity book includes more than 30 pages and will keep the kids busy for a long time writing stories, drawing pictures, coloring and solving puzzles. It is printed on one side of the paper to avoid bleed through if using markers, but crayons or colored pencils are recommended....

Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games - Hardcover

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by Samuel Sattin (Author), Steenz (Illustrator)For fans of dungeon crawls and dice rolls--and anyone wanting to know more about them--Side Quest is a stand-alone graphic novel history of roleplaying games (RPGs), from ancient games to those played today, with personal stories from creators throughout!With a meld of history, fantasy, and memoir, Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games gives existing fans of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) insight into the history of the medium--a...

Writing Magic: : Fantasy writing prompts for teenagers and young writers. - Paperback

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by R. Jordan (Author)Introducing "Writing Magic: Fantasy Writing Prompts for Teenagers and Young Writers" - your passport to the mystical world of fantasy storytelling. Are you ready to embark on a magical journey, filled with dragons, wizards, and extraordinary adventures? Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.13 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: November 04, 2023

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by Sahil Gupta (Author)The Diary of a Young Girl, written by Anne Frank, is a remarkable and poignant literary work that offers an intimate and heartfelt account of a young girl's experiences during one of the darkest periods in human history. With its perfect binding and Matte finish cover, this edition presents Anne Frank's diary in a visually appealing and durable format. The book also features captivating illustrations that bring Anne's words to life, enhancing the reader's connection to ...

The Secret Jewish Sisters: A WW2 Historical Novel, Based on the True Story of a Holocaust Survivor - Hardcover

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by Tikva Rager (Author)Her sister held on to hope. She held on to their secret.Germany, 1939. As the Nazi Party rises to power and hatred fills the streets, sisters Rita and Suzie are sent to live in a small abbey outside Antwerp, Belgium. Under the guise of two Christian orphans, the pair is left in the care of the abbey's Mother Superior, but not before their father entrusts Rita with a task that will forever change her life...Just nine years old, Rita is left in charge not only of her sist...

Death & Diamonds. The Story of Samuel Soldinger. A Legacy of Oskar Schindler. A Holocaust Survivor's Inspiring Journey of Survival Faith, Hope, Luck and the American Dream. - Paperback

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by Laura Soldinger Yotter (Author), Valeria Lee (Author), Tom Rodriguez (Cover Design by)Death & Diamonds. The Story of Samuel Soldinger. A Legacy of Oskar Schindler: A Holocaust Survivor’s Inspiring Journey of Survival Faith, Hope, Luck and the American Dream. "Death & Diamonds" is the inspiring true story of Samuel Soldinger, who survived seven Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust, worked for Oskar Schindler, and was finally liberated from Mauthausen Death Camp in World ...

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by Jillian Danback-McGhan (Author)"Danback-McGhan's exquisite and unforgettable stories reveal the ways that women are made to pay for serving in the military. Heartbreaking, funny, and wise, Danback-McGhan's debut will linger beyond the midwatch hours."-Ivelisse Rodriguez, author of PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction finalist Love War Stories "Jillian Danback-McGhan arrives with a great blend of literary swagger and artistic vision. What a bold, brilliant debut."-Matt Gallagher, author of Daybr...

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by Michael Dominik Tröhler (Author)This book shows a link between "pi" and music; a link between: temperament/tuning, metronome, and pitch A4.Author BiographyMichael Dominik Troehler was born 1962 in Solothurn, Switzerland. He thinks, that the most important subject in music (beside the composition itself, and the quality of the instruments which are used), is it's temperament/tuning (ratios of tone frequencies). Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.08 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: September 27, ...

I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name: Jacksonville's Stories of the Holocaust - Paperback

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by Samuel Cox (Author)A unique approach to Holocaust literature, I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name comprises the compelling stories of eight Jews, a Righteous Gentile, and a liberator, all connected by the Holocaust and Jacksonville, Florida. They experienced the atrocities of the Holocaust in Europe in the 1930s and 40s, surviving multiple concentration and death camps such as Auschwitz-Birkenau, Dachau, and Bergen-Belsen. One escaped from a Soviet gulag, another hid in a hole in the grou...

On Sunny Days We Sang: A Holocaust Story of Survival and Resilience - Paperback

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by Jeannette Grunhaus de Gelman (Author)When the Germans march into their little Polish shtetl at the start of World War II, the Jews of Wlodawa see their lives abruptly torn apart. For Hil and Alexandra it marks the beginning of a struggle to survive during which they will experience ghettos, roundups, hiding places, and false identities, a struggle where the line between life and death will depend on small decisions made along the way.With the story of the destruction of Polish Jewry as a b...