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Cover: Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots
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Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots

In December 2015, the Pentagon changed a rule to allow American women to serve for the first time ever in front-line ground combat troops. Women have fulfilled many military roles throughout… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1100
  • Dewey: 355.0092/520973
  • Copyright: 2019
Cover: Girls on the Line
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Girls on the Line

A powerful, dual-narrative coming-of-age story set in 2009 China. Luli has just turned sixteen and finally aged out of the orphanage where she's spent the last eight years. Her friend Yun has Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018
Cover: The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
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The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just

"A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers."—School Library Journal (starred review) Extraordinary illustrations and lyrical text… Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 570.92 [B]
  • Copyright: 2018
Cover: I, Claudia
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I, Claudia

A 2019 Michael L. Printz Honor Book Disaffected teen historian Claudia McCarthy never wanted to be in charge of anything at the elite Imperial Day Academy. She never even wanted to be… Read More →

  • Lexile: 940
  • ATOS: 6.6
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018
Cover: The Flight of Swans
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The Flight of Swans

Based on the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale Six Swans, The Flight of Swans follows Ryn's journey to save her family and their kingdom. Princess Andaryn's six older brothers have always been her Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018
Cover: Inside the Villains
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Inside the Villains

Internationally bestselling, oversized lift the flap book that reveals the secrets of the most famous fairytale villains. Explore if you dare! Take a look inside and discover the villainous… Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018

The Magic of Melwick Orchard

After more moves than they can count, Isa's family finally puts down roots. People in town are afraid of the abandoned orchard behind their home, but Isa and her sister Junie are happy to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018
Cover: Peace and Me: Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
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Peace and Me: Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

What does peace mean to you? This beautifully-illustrated collection of inspirational ideas about peace is based on the lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates of the 20th and 21st centuries,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1090
  • ATOS: 6.5
  • Dewey: 327.1
  • Copyright: 2018

All Eyes on Alexandra

Alexandra Crane is terrible at following her family in their flying Vee. She can't help it that the world is so full of interesting and distracting sights! When it's time for the Cranes to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2018
Cover: Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Upsets, Comebacks, and Finishes in Sports History
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Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Upsets, Comebacks, and Finishes in Sports History

From the Series Spectacular Sports

The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here… Read More →

  • Lexile: 980
  • ATOS: 6.4
  • Dewey: 796.0973
  • Copyright: 2019

Death Eaters: Meet Nature's Scavengers

What happens to the bodies of animals and humans after death? Nature's army of death eaters steps in to take care of clean up. Without these masters of decomposition, our planet would be… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1060
  • ATOS: 6.9
  • Dewey: 591.7/14
  • Copyright: 2019
Cover: Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy
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Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy

From the Series Detective Gordon

The final story in this big-hearted series takes on the most important case ever investigated in Detective Gordon's forest—where is Buffy's mother? Gordon faces his old nemesis, the fox, in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018

Diet for a Changing Climate: Food for Thought

The United Nations supports a compelling solution to world hunger: eat insects! Explore the vast world of unexpected foods that may help solve the global hunger crisis. Weeds, wild plants,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1080
  • Dewey: 613.2
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Earth

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

With a focus on STEM and late-breaking information, this book shows how scientists have made discoveries about Earth throughout history and how they will continue to do so in the future. Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • Dewey: 525
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Jupiter

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

With up-to-date scientific information on scientists' latest discoveries and a focus on STEM, this engaging title shows readers what we already know about Jupiter and what scientists hope to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • Dewey: 523.45
  • Copyright: 2019
Cover: Discover Mars
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Discover Mars

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

Vivid photos and up-to-date information teach readers about Mars, including details on climate and geography, how scientists have explored the planet, and what they hope to find out about… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • Dewey: 523.43
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Mercury

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

Young readers will explore Mercury and learn what scientists hope to discover about it in the future. Engaging text discussing up-to-date scientific information paired with photos from NASA… Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • Dewey: 523.41
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Neptune

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

How have scientists explored Neptune? What do they hope to discover about the planet in the future? Through vibrant photos and STEM highlights on geography, climate, and more, readers will… Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • Dewey: 523.48
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Saturn

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

Informative text filled with STEM highlights teaches readers about Saturn, including recent discoveries made by the Cassini spacecraft and information about how scientists' ideas about the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • Dewey: 523.46
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Uranus

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

Read about scientists' recent discoveries about Uranus and what they hope to find out about the planet in the future. Up-to-date information and a focus on STEM will keep readers engaged and informed. Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • Dewey: 523.47
  • Copyright: 2019

Discover Venus

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Discover Planets

Up-to-date scientific information will engage readers as they learn about Venus. With a focus on STEM and new discoveries, this informative text examines the planet Venus and discusses what… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • Dewey: 523.42
  • Copyright: 2019
Cover: Eavesdropping on Elephants: How Listening Helps Conservation
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Eavesdropping on Elephants: How Listening Helps Conservation

Deep in the Central African Republic, forest elephants trumpet and rumble along with the forest’s symphony. And scientists are listening. Scientist Katy Payne started Cornell University’s… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1080
  • ATOS: 7.0
  • Dewey: 599.67/4
  • Copyright: 2019
Cover: Jane Austen: Her Heart Did Whisper
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Jane Austen: Her Heart Did Whisper

In a time of formal dances, courtyard courtships, and strict ideas about a woman's role in the world, Jane Austen looked at the England around her and created unforgettable art. Before she… Read More →

  • Lexile: 250
  • Dewey: 823/.7 [B]
  • Copyright: 2018
Cover: My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
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My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder

A 2019 Batchelder Honor Book Yu'er and her grandpa live in a small neighborhood in Beijing—and it's full of big personalities. There's a story around every corner, and each day has a hint of Read More →

  • Lexile: 240
  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 741.5/973
  • Copyright: 2018