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Beyoncé: The Queen of Pop
From the Series Gateway Biographies
From scoring hit after hit on the R & B and pop music charts to slaying it onscreen as an actor, Beyoncé does it all. Explore the personal and professional life of Queen Bey and follow… Read More →
Beyond Crazy
From the Series Lorimer SideStreets
Being in a band is Stelle's salvation. It is her escape from the chaotic clutter at home and her mother's depression. Even though she is able to lose herself for a few hours, pounding away on Read More →
Beyond Distraction: Understanding ADHD
From the Series Healthy Living Library
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the second most impactful condition on young people’s health in the United States. But ADHD is a complex disorder and is often misunderstood Read More →
Beyond Little Women: A Story about Louisa May Alcott
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
More than a century after Louisa May Alcott wrote them, classics such as Little Women, Little Men, and Jo’s Boys continue to be read and treasured by readers around the world. Alcott began… Read More →
Beyond Seven Forests
A blizzard. An oath. A war outside and within. By the winter of 1916, World War I has ravaged the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Eighteen-year-old Renata Zamoyska, Polish countess and… Read More →
Beyond Sex Ed: Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections
From the Series Healthy Living Library
“So much has happened in the years since AIDS first emerged. Whereas once an HIV diagnosis was a death sentence, today patients can live long and full lives. But . . . [AIDS] remains a highly Read More →
Beyond the Solar System: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Outer Space
From the Series Mission: Space Science
Beyond our solar system is an enormous expanse of stars, other solar systems, glittering galaxies, matter-eating black holes, and other fascinating space mysteries. But what do we know about… Read More →
Beyond the Tournament: Book 3
From the Series Magda, Intergalactic Chef
The final battle of the intergalactic cooking tournament is here! Unfortunately, Magda has been eliminated, setting up a showdown between Kourou, the enigmatic girl from Luna, and the… Read More →
Big Cats: And Their Food Chains
From the Series Food Chain Kings
Armed with fearsome fangs, powerful bodies, and supreme senses, big cats are astounding predators! Readers will discover how the apex hunters track down and kill their prey with devastating… Read More →
Big Game Hunting: Bear, Deer, Elk, Sheep, and More
From the Series Great Outdoors Sports Zone
Have you ever perched in a tree stand, watching for big game? Listened to the crackle of branches and brush being trampled as a large buck steps into the clearing? Or have you hunted elk,… Read More →
Big Snakes: And Their Food Chains
From the Series Food Chain Kings
Armed with super senses, a vice-like grip, and incredible strength, big snakes are astounding predators! Readers will discover how the apex hunters track down and kill their prey with… Read More →
Billie Eilish: The Rise of a Superstar
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Growing up with actor parents in Los Angeles, Billie Eilish was surrounded by creativity. After writing her first song when she was four, she took to making music with her older brother. The… Read More →
Billie Eilish, The Unofficial Biography: From E-Girl to Icon
A NUMBER-ONE ALBUM FIVE GRAMMYS OVER SIXTY-FOUR MILLION INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS Thirteen-year-old Billie Eilish uploaded “Ocean Eyes” to SoundCloud for her dance instructor in 2015. Recorded… Read More →
Biohackers
From the Series STEM Body
A woman waves her hand and her car roars to life. She touches her unadorned ear to take a call in the car as she drives to a cryotherapy parlor. She is a biohacker. What other technologies… Read More →
Bioluminescence: Nature and Science at Work
What do giant squids, mantis shrimp, and fireflies have in common? These animals, along with a wide range of creatures, are able to give off light; this is called bioluminescence. Different… Read More →
Biomass Energy
From the Series Energy Evolutions
What is biomass energy and how can it help us power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved through science as the energy… Read More →
Bionic Beasts: Saving Animal Lives with Artificial Flippers, Legs, and Beaks
What happens when a young elephant steps on a buried land mine? What happens when a sea turtle’s flipper is injured by a predator? Thanks to recent advances in technology, we have new ways… Read More →
Biphobia: Deal with it and be more than a bystander
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
Prejudice and discrimination affect people with different sexual identities than the standard poles of "gay" and "straight." This reader-directed exploration of biphobia/bierasure helps… Read More →
Bipolar Disorder
From the Series Dealing with Disorders and Disease
About 45 million people around the world have bipolar disorder. In the United States alone, around seven million adults live with the disorder. That's about 2.8 percent of the population.… Read More →
Black Achievements in Activism: Celebrating Leonidas H. Berry, Marley Dias, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Activism focuses on changing systems. Black activists address injustices in everything from education to the environment. Throughout history, activists have led protests, researched policies, Read More →
Black Achievements in Arts and Literature: Celebrating Gordon Parks, Amanda Gorman, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have… Read More →
Black Achievements in Business: Celebrating Oprah Winfrey, Moziah Bridges, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
All types of businesses can help the economy while uplifting the communities they serve. Black business owners have opened restaurants, started media companies, and more. Their work… Read More →
Black Achievements in Entertainment: Celebrating Hattie McDaniel, Chadwick Boseman, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
The entertainment industry includes TV shows and movies, plays, comedy, and more. New people are always ready to show off their talent. Black entertainers such as Queen Latifah, Donald… Read More →
Black Achievements in Music: Celebrating Louis Armstrong, Beyoncé, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or… Read More →