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Publisher
Scholastic Focus
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Author Neal Bascomb chronicles Gandhi's arguably most famous, and effective, campaign in his fight for India's independence: the Salt March. This campaign would kickstart the first and biggest nonviolent protest movement the world had ever seen, making history"--
"The dramatic story of Gandhi and India's long march to freedom by award-winning author Neal Bascomb.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Seven Stories Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A brilliant schoolboy in 17th-century Amsterdam, Bento Spinoza-formally Baruch and later Benedict de Spinoza-quickly learns to keep his ideas to himself. When he is 23, those ideas prove so scandalous to his own Jewish community that he is cast out, cursed, and effectively erased from their communal life. The scandal shows no sign of waning as his ideas spread throughout Europe. At the center of the storm, he lives the simplest of lives, quietly...
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Publisher
Welbeck Children's Books, an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Who are the top basketball players ever to grace the court? Here we profile 50 of the biggest names--past and present--who have lit up the game with their supreme skills, signature moves, and awesome achievements. Profiles the all-time leading players in the NBA and WNBA--from centers to guards. Incisive statistics offer a snapshot in numbers of each player's career. Stunning action photography captures basketball stars in the heat of battle.
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Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
"Borrowing money and getting a credit card can be scary. But there are simple steps everyone can take to build good credit. Learn the risks and rewards of borrowing responsibly through simple strategies and engaging examples"--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
This eye-opening and engaging history of the worker actions that brought us weekends, pay equality, desegregation, an end to child labor and more documents how the labor movement has shaped America and how it intersects with many of the major issues facing modern teens.
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"After millions of people died during World War I and from the 1918 influenza pandemic, the popularity of spiritualism soared. Desperate to communicate with their dead loved ones, the bereaved fell prey to extortion by fraudulent mediums and fortune-tellers. But magician Harry Houdini wasn't fooled. He recognized the scammers' methods as no more than conjurer tricks. Angered by the way people were exploited, Houdini set out to expose the ghost hoaxes....
Author
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"From the campfire to the digital rumour mill, urban legends have flourished wherever we tell stories. Whether once true, sprouted from half remembered facts or entirely fictional, we have scrutinized these legends for centuries. This book will ferry you across a river of uncanny tales, from classic folklore to contemporary urban legend. So, check the closet, make sure the skies are clear and delve in if you are ready to imagine the strange" --
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Publisher
David & Charles Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Poǩmon Knitting provides detailed step-by-step instructions so you can create 20 different Poǩmon. It's a varied selection, with plenty of interesting colors and shapes to ensure hours of knitting fun. The Poǩmon will be instantly recognizable to fans of the phenomenally popular Japanese game and TV series. In all their colorful and wonderful shapes, these soft toys are as true to the craft of knitting as they are to the Poǩmon universe.
Author
Publisher
Library Tales Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The 2nd Book in the "How to Draw Cool Stuff' series. From basic shapes to realistic drawings, mastering shading, texture, and illusions. A must-have for artists of all levels. Inside this book, you will find simple illustrations that cover the necessities of drawing cool stuff. Specific exercises are provided that offer step-by-step guidelines for drawing a variety of subjects. Each lesson starts with an easy-to-draw shape that will become the basic...
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Series
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In no more than 6 simple stages, Susie Hodge shows you how to draw and color 30 dogs and puppies. Create your own kennel of canine companions - from an endearing chocolate Labrador puppy to a rascal of a Jack Russell terrier; a pocket-size chihuahua to a mammoth Great Dane!
Author
Publisher
Agate
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Get inside the head of LeBron James: basketball superstar, cultural icon, and community activist. This collection of quotes has been curated from his many public statements--interviews, social media posts, press conferences, and more"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Alfaguara
Pub. Date
2024
Language
Español
Description
"En este segundo tomo de Lugares asombrosos. Traves̕as ins̤litas y otras maneras extrąas de conocer el mundo podr̀s viajar una vez m̀s con Luisito como compąero y gu̕a a nuevos e impresionantes lugares del mundo: sitios repletos de animales con dimensiones inexplicables; regiones con paisajes que le robar̀n el aliento a cualquiera; camposantos interminables donde descansan miles de centenares de personas; enormes urbes milenarias destruidas...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest, and most remote part of the world. No one owns it; only peaceful and scientific endeavours are permitted. Henry delves into the geography, biodiversity, and exploratory history of the world's coldest continent through the diary entries of George W. Gibbs Jr., the first Black person to set foot on Antarctica-- and her father. Henry shares the importance of protecting and understand the landscape and ecosystem...
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Publisher
Versify, HarperAlley, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
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--and provides a gateway for anyone new to the phenomenon.
18) Athletic trainer
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
"Athletic trainers are the unsung heroes of sports organizations-from juvenile all the way to professional. They help kids play sports safely and get your favorite professional players back on the field to help their team win the championship. Athletic trainers are employed in all sorts of settings from schools, to sports clubs, to performing arts venues. So what does it take to have a career in this exciting and varied field? This book details the...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Meet the dedicated people working to help turtles worldwide! Turtles are among the most beloved but endangered animals on the planet. There are more than 300 species worldwide and half of these are threatened with extinction. Freshwater, marine and land turtles all face the same threats, whether it is habitat loss, pollution, harvesting by the pet trade, or road and fishing fatalities. In this fully illustrated book, veterinarian Dr. Sue Carstairs...
Author
Publisher
Insight Editions
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
From Vernestra Rwoh's unique lightwhip and Stellan Gios' ornate crossguard lightsaber to Burryaga's broadsword-like hilt, the signature weapon of the Star Wars galaxy has never looked so elegant as it does during the prosperous era of the High Republic. Star Wars: The High Republic: The Lightsaber Collection is an essential visual guide and exploration of the numerous lightsabers found within The High Republic saga, featuring hilts from publishing,...
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