Grade 8
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All the Things We Never Said
Sixteen-year-old Mehreen is overwhelmed by her anxiety and depression, and she doesn't believe anyone in her life will understand if she tries to talk about it. She's been thinking about… Read More →
All You Are
From the Series The Gift
Da'Quan would do anything to be in with "them"—the ones having the best time at lunch, going to the best parties, and getting the hottest girls, like Ashantay. When the mysterious guy gives… Read More →
A Long Way from Home
Twelve-year-old Abby has a lot to worry about: Climate change. The news. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. And now moving to Florida for her mom's new job at an aerospace company. The Space… Read More →
Alternative Medicine
From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
The increasing cost of health care in the United States and disappointment with conventional, or Western, medical practices has led people to seek different, more natural ways to maintain a… Read More →
Alte Zachen / Old Things
SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIES MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION 2023 A beautifully illustrated and presented intergenerational graphic novel that follows eleven-year-old Benji and his elderly… Read More →
Always Faithful
From the Series Support and Defend
Having a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems. For Rosie, life is nearly perfect. She has the perfect ROTC boyfriend and… Read More →
Aly Raisman: Athlete and Activist
From the Series Gateway Biographies
US Olympian Aly Raisman is a leader on and off the mat. She is an outspoken voice against sexual assault. Learn about the most fascinating details of her life as a gold-winning gymnast. Read More →
Amanda Gorman: Inspiring Hope with Poetry
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Amanda Gorman discovered her love for the written word at a young age. She pursued poetry, using metaphors and other creative language to convey new meanings and speak about social justice… Read More →
A Marked Man: The Assassination of Malcolm X
February 21, 1965. Controversial civil rights leader Malcolm X is gunned down during a speech in Manhattan. Few were shocked by the news of Malcolm X‘s death. Since 1952 the former member of Read More →
A Match Made in Heaven: Book 8
From the Series My Boyfriend Is a Monster
Life isn't exactly paradise for aspiring artist Morning Glory Conroy. Anxious about an upcoming comics festival and worried about her best friend Julia's deteriorating home life, Glory has… Read More →
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Amaterasu: Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
This graphic novel tells the story of Amaterasu, the Japanese Shinto goddess of the sun. Amaterasu’s parents create the first eight islands of Japan. Amaterasu’s father later puts his… Read More →
Amateur Wrestling: Combat on the Mat
From the Series Martial Arts Sports Zone
Did you know that wrestling started out as a deadly sport? Ancient Greeks and Romans used it for self-defense. In modern times, amateur wrestling is still powerful and challenging. But… Read More →
A Matter of Souls
From the shores of Africa to the bowels of a transatlantic ship to a voting booth in Mississippi to the jungles of Vietnam, all human connection is a matter of souls. In this stirring… Read More →
Amazing Animal Anatomies: Biology at Its Most Extreme!
From the Series Life on the Edge
Discover how animals have developed amazing anatomies, engineered to help them survive and thrive in some of the world's most challenging biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore… Read More →
American Country: Bluegrass, Honky-Tonk, and Crossover Sounds
From the Series American Music Milestones
A singer belts out a lonesome song. A guitarist plucks out a twangy lead. A fiddle player brings out a sweet melody. These are the sounds of country. Country music rose out of the folk… Read More →
American Hip-Hop: Rappers, DJs, and Hard Beats
From the Series American Music Milestones
A rapper spits rhymes into a microphone. A DJ scratches a record back and forth against a turntable needle. Fans' feet stomp along to a stiff beat. These are the sounds of hip-hop.… Read More →
American Jaguar: Big Cats, Biogeography, and Human Borders
In the borderlands between the United States and Mexico, America's largest cat—the jaguar—is fighting to regain its kingdom. The jaguar once roamed freely in the southwest desert of the… Read More →
American Latin Music: Rumba Rhythms, Bossa Nova, and the Salsa Sound
From the Series American Music Milestones
The crowd sways to the melodic strumming of a bossa nova guitarist. A vocalist belts out lyrics that blend English and Spanish. Couples dance to salsa's syncopated rhythms. These are the… Read More →
American Pop: Hit Makers, Superstars, and Dance Revolutionaries
From the Series American Music Milestones
Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in… Read More →
American R & B: Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power
From the Series American Music Milestones
A singer calls out to the crowd. An electric bass thumps out a beat. Horns blare and strings swirl. These are the sounds of R & B. Rhythm and blues music evolved from all sorts of… Read More →
American Rock: Guitar Heroes, Punks, and Metalheads
From the Series American Music Milestones
A guitarist fires off riffs. A drummer pounds out primal rhythms. Fans scream along to a booming chorus. These are the sounds of rock. When rock 'n' roll first shook up young audiences,… Read More →
American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
This study of slavery in America balances accounts of oppression with true stories of resistance and resilience, centering on the voices of enslaved people. Page Plus QR codes link readers to Read More →
America's Founding Documents: The Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the Bill of Rights
From the Series First Avenue Classics ™
Soon after the start of the American Revolutionary War in 1775, the Thirteen Colonies proclaimed their independence from British rule and became the United States of America. The written word Read More →
A Midsummer Night's Dream
From the Series First Avenue Classics ™
Hermia's father has given her a seemingly impossible decision: marry Demetrius, a man she doesn't love, or die. Instead, she decides to take fate into her own hands and run off with her true… Read More →