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Cover: We Stand as One: The International Ladies Garment Workers Strike, New York, 1909
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We Stand as One: The International Ladies Garment Workers Strike, New York, 1909

From the Series Civil Rights Struggles around the World

"Girls, from the bottom of my heart, I beg you not to go back to work. We are all poor, many of us are suffering hunger, none of us can afford to lose a day's wages. But only by fighting for… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1090
  • Dewey: 331.892'88709747109041
  • Copyright: 2011
Cover: Who Will Shout If Not Us?: Student Activists and the Tiananmen Square Protest, China, 1989
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Who Will Shout If Not Us?: Student Activists and the Tiananmen Square Protest, China, 1989

From the Series Civil Rights Struggles around the World

In this gripping story of a historic clash between repressive government forces and individuals seeking freedom, we'll explore the reasons that led students in China to defy authority. We'll… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1010
  • ATOS: 8.4
  • Dewey: 378.1'981095109048
  • Copyright: 2011

Why Did Cherokees Move West?: And Other Questions about the Trail of Tears

From the Series Six Questions of American History

On May 26, 1838, U.S. soldiers surrounded Cherokee villages across Georgia. The soldiers came to force Cherokee families to move to a new territory in Oklahoma. The Cherokees had little time… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 975.004'97557
  • Copyright: 2011

A Tale of Two Seders

When her parents get divorced, a little girl is worried about many things, including how she will celebrate the Jewish holidays in two different households. The holiday of Passover gives her… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2010

Alien Encounter

From the Series Alien Agent

Zack’s back at work again, as an Alien Agent. His assignment: find an alien kid who hijacked a spaceship to Roswell, New Mexico. Sound easy? Not quite. Because Zack’s dad is going too. And… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: Benno and the Night of Broken Glass
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Benno and the Night of Broken Glass

Benno was the neighborhood's favorite cat. During the week, he napped in a sunny corner of Mitzi Stein's dress shop and begged scrapped from Moshe the butcher. But one night in Berlin, the… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2010

Death: Corpses, Cadavers, and Other Grave Matters

From the Series Discovery!

Everyone dies . . . but what happens inside the human body when death occurs? What body systems are key for holding on to life? And what value does studying death have for those of us still… Read More →

  • Dewey: 616.07'59
  • Copyright: 2010

Dino-Baseball

From the Series Dino-Sports

When the plant-eating Green Sox face the meat-eating Rib-Eye Reds, baseball will never be the same. Tied zip to zip, the game is a pitchers' duel until the Green Sox's hothead manager goes… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.1
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: Garbage Helps Our Garden Grow: A Compost Story
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Garbage Helps Our Garden Grow: A Compost Story

What is that garbage doing next to the garden? It’s not garbage. It’s compost! Amazing things happen inside a compost bin. In go banana peels, grass clippings, and even an old… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 635'.048975
  • Copyright: 2010

Guinea Dog

From the Series Guinea Dog

Rufus has been dreaming of getting a dog. His best friend has one. His worst friend has one. But his dad has a few objections: They whine. They gnaw. They bark. They scratch. They beg. They… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: Hamster and Cheese: Book 1
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Hamster and Cheese: Book 1

From the Series Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye

There's a sandwich thief in Mr. Venezi's pet shop. Everyone is a suspect, from the chinchillas to the goldfish. Never fear! The world's fluffiest detective on the case: Sasspants, PI(G). By Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2010

Raised by Wolves

From the Series Raised by Wolves

From the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games comes a reissue of an exciting paranormal adventure. With a heroine that rivals Buffy, Raised by Wolves will leave you howling for more.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: The Meeting: Book 1
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The Meeting: Book 1

From the Series Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox

Grub, Bristle, and Ginger agree on only one thing: badgers and foxes cannot be friends. But when hunters chase Ginger and her mother out of their den, Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox decide they… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.2
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2010
Cover: Bedtime Without Arthur
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Bedtime Without Arthur

Bella has a bear named Arthur. Like other bears, he's soft and cuddly. Unlike other bears, Arthur knows karate and works tirelessly all night to protect Bella from monsters, dragons, slugs,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2009
Cover: Looking Like Me
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Looking Like Me

When you look in a mirror, who do you see? A boy? A girl? A son? A daughter? A runner? A dancer? Whoever and whatever you see―just put out your fist and give yourself an "I am" BAM! This… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2009

A Savanna Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure in Africa

From the Series Follow That Food Chain

Welcome to an African Savanna! As you walk through the tall grass, the Savanna seems flat and empty. But it is full of life, from a tortoise munching on some green leaves to a lion prowling… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 577.4'8096
  • Copyright: 2009
Cover: Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
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Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal

Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi. Sitting… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 363.28'2092
  • Copyright: 2009
Cover: Candor
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Candor

In the model community of Candor, Florida, every teen wants to be like Oscar Banks. The son of the town's founder, Oscar earns straight As and is student-body president. But Oscar has a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 350
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2009

Colors of India

From the Series Colors of the World

What color is India? It's green like the vegetation that covers India during the monsoon season, white like the Taj Mahal, and blue like the Hindu god, Krishna. Get to know India in this… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.8
  • Dewey: 302.2'223'0954
  • Copyright: 1999
Cover: Count Your Way through Russia
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Count Your Way through Russia

From the Series Count Your Way

If it takes four days to go halfway across the Soviet Union by train, imagine how long it would take on two snowshoes! In this fascinating look at Russian culture, Jim Haskins introduces… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 947
  • Copyright: 1987
Cover: Count Your Way through the Arab World
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Count Your Way through the Arab World

From the Series Count Your Way

Arabic is spoken by nearly two hundred million people throughout the world. It is the official language in nineteen countries, and the co-official language in two other countries. From one… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 909'.0974927
  • Copyright: 1987

Do You Know about Mammals?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups

What do an elephant, a mouse, and a dolphin have in common? They’re all mammals! But do you know what makes a mammal a mammal? Read this book to find out! Learn all about birds, insects,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 460
  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 599
  • Copyright: 2010

How Long or How Wide?: A Measuring Guide

From the Series Math Is CATegorical ®

Brian Cleary and Brian Gable bring their trademark sense of humor to the subject of measuring length. A rhyming text filled with funny examples explains how to use and compare metric and U.S. Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 530.8
  • Copyright: 2007
Cover: How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots: A Swahili Tale of Friendship
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How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots: A Swahili Tale of Friendship

The Guinea Fowl and Cow are best friends. Both of them keep an eye out for Lion. When Lion threatens, each must intervene to save the other. Beautiful watercolors transform this tale into a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 398.24'528618'096
  • Copyright: 1990