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The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta Achilles: Book 1

From the Series A House Divided

"Beautifully drawn, great facial expressions, great humor and mystery and fun, all the things you want an adventure fantasy comic to be!" —Kate Beaton The life of Henrietta Achilles is about… Read More →

  • Lexile: 250
  • Dewey: 741.5/973
  • Copyright: 2020
Cover: The Wide World of Coding: The People and Careers behind the Programs
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The Wide World of Coding: The People and Careers behind the Programs

The best part about coding is that anyone with a computer can learn how to do it. From education to healthcare to entertainment, software touches almost every aspect of twenty-first century… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1210
  • Dewey: 005.1023
  • Copyright: 2020
Cover: Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
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Apollo 13: A Successful Failure

"Houston, we've had a problem." On April 13, 1970, the three astronauts aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft were headed to the moon when a sudden explosion rocked the ship. Oxygen levels began… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1000
  • Dewey: 629.45/4
  • Copyright: 2020

Distant Stars: Book 3

From the Series Life on Earth

In the final volume of the Life on Earth trilogy, celebrated cartoonist MariNaomi concludes her tale of growing up, falling in and out of love, and possible alien interventions. Shy,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 420
  • Dewey: 741.5/973
  • Copyright: 2020
Cover: Earth Day and the Environmental Movement: Standing Up for Earth
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Earth Day and the Environmental Movement: Standing Up for Earth

On April 22, 1970, an estimated twenty million people held in a teach-in to show their support for environmental protections. This new celebration, Earth Day, brought together previously… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1190
  • Dewey: 394.262
  • Copyright: 2020
Cover: Open Fire
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Open Fire

A dramatic page-turner that captures the devastating toll of war and the impact of women's struggles and solidarity, through the lens of a little-known slice of history. In 1917, Russia is… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020
Cover: Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
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Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections

Every two years, media coverage of American elections turns into a horse-race story about who's leading the polls and who said what when. Give young adult readers clear explanations about… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1310
  • Dewey: 324.60973
  • Copyright: 2020
Cover: If I Go Missing
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If I Go Missing

If I Go Missing is derived from excerpts of a letter that went viral and was also the basis of a documentary film. In her letter, Jonnie calls out the authorities for neglecting to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1100
  • Dewey: 346.15
  • Copyright: 2020

Theodosia Burr: Teen Eyewitness to the Founding of the New Nation

Theodosia Burr, daughter of Vice President Aaron Burr, came of age in New York City when the New Nation was growing up. She attended the inauguration of President George Washington in 1789,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1110
  • Dewey: 973.4/6092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020
Cover: Where Have All the Bees Gone?: Pollinators in Crisis
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Where Have All the Bees Gone?: Pollinators in Crisis

Apples, blueberries, peppers, cucumbers, coffee, and vanilla. Do you like to eat and drink? Then you might want to thank a bee. Bees pollinate 75 percent of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1060
  • ATOS: 7.3
  • Dewey: 595.79/9
  • Copyright: 2020

Powwow Summer

River is teased about her Indigenous heritage as a young girl, and she struggles with her identity. When she travels to spend the summer with her Indigenous father and grandmother, she finds… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020

Where's My Stuff? 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide

A comprehensive guide for young adults on how to organize schoolwork, lockers, bedrooms, and even schedules. Take a quiz to identify your organizing style and get great advice about making… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1060
  • Dewey: 640
  • Copyright: 2020

Heat Wave

From the Series Road Trip

When their road trips takes a turn for disaster, these teens must rely on their instincts to survive. Marissa's favorite singer is coming to a nearby music festival, and Marissa can't wait… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020

Off Course

From the Series Road Trip

When their road trips takes a turn for disaster, these teens must rely on their instincts to survive. Nora and her twin sister Livi are road tripping down the Pacific coast—Livi to interview Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020

Spinning Out

From the Series Road Trip

When their road trips takes a turn for disaster, these teens must rely on their instincts to survive. CJ and Leo can't wait to spend their winter break skiing and snowboarding with their… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020

Stranded

From the Series Road Trip

When their road trips takes a turn for disaster, these teens must rely on their instincts to survive. Kevin and Jesse have different ideas of how to spend their weekend at Jesse's cabin.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020
Cover: Body 2.0: The Engineering Revolution in Medicine
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Body 2.0: The Engineering Revolution in Medicine

Scientists are on the verge of a revolution in biomedical engineering that will forever change the way we think about medicine, even life itself. Cutting-edge researchers are working to build Read More →

  • Lexile: 1170
  • ATOS: 8.7
  • Dewey: 610.28
  • Copyright: 2020

Breaking Out the Devil: Book 3

From the Series The Stone Man Mysteries

The blazing conclusion to the Stone Man Mysteries trilogy. In the climactic final volume of the Stone Man Mysteries series, the demon-turned-gargoyle Silex and his human helper Craig make the Read More →

  • Lexile: 380
  • Dewey: 741.5/973
  • Copyright: 2019
Cover: Fugly
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Fugly

A wrenchingly honest, thought-provoking exploration of a girl judged and dismissed by society who must break the cycle of shaming that traps her in her real life and comforts her in her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2019
Cover: You Do You: Figuring Out Your Body, Dating, and Sexuality
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You Do You: Figuring Out Your Body, Dating, and Sexuality

Teen sex. STIs. Sexting. Rape. Sexual harassment. #MeToo and #YesAllWomen. Today's teens launch into their sexual lives facing challenging issues but with little if any formalized learning… Read More →

  • Lexile: 950
  • Dewey: 306.70835
  • Copyright: 2020

Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants

Quietly, without most people noticing, the population of giraffes in the wild has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985. Giraffes have disappeared entirely from seven countries where they Read More →

  • Lexile: 1120
  • ATOS: 8.1
  • Dewey: 599.638
  • Copyright: 2020

Gun Violence: Fighting for Our Lives and Our Rights

In early 2018, teen-led March for Our lives events across the United States protested gun violence, demanded change to save lives, and registered voters toward that end. This authoritative… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1080
  • ATOS: 7.9
  • Dewey: 363.330973
  • Copyright: 2020

Hack Your Cupboard: Make Great Food with What You've Got

It's not always easy to try out a new recipe, but sticking to what you know and love can get pretty boring. After a discussion of what food storage areas typically have (and what they ought… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1020
  • Dewey: 641.5/52
  • Copyright: 2019

Panic

A page-turning story about a teen's struggle to overcome her fears on her quest for truth, strength, and stardom. Madelaine loves music, loves the stage, and loves performing. When she finds… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2019