US History

Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment
by Jeanne W Houston

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Wakatsuki was seven years old in 1942 when her family was sent to live at Manzanar internment camp. This is the true story of one spirited Japanese-American family's attempt to survive the indignities of forced detention.... (read more)
 
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Reference

Chew on This: Everything You Don't Want to Know about Fast Food
by Eric Schlosser

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'In the New York Times bestseller Chew on This, Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson unwrap the fast-food industry to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at a business that both feeds and feeds off the young. Find out what really goes on at your favorite... (read more)
 
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General

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide
by Sean Covey

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Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and life-changing decisions they face. In an entertaining style,... (read more)
 
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Math

Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
by Danica Mckellar

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The runaway national bestseller, now in... (read more)
 
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Pacific NW

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout
by Teri Sloat

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A bright, energetic retelling of a beloved children's rhyme, with a Pacific Northwest twist."There was an old lady who swallowed a troutThat splished and splashed and thrashed about."Everyone has heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there is... (read more)
 
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Wild Animals

Time for Kids: Spiders! (Time for Kids Science Scoops)
by Nicole Iorio

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From deserts to forests to inside your living room, spiders are everywhere! You can spot the sticky webs that they weave to catch their dinners. Spiders can be many different colors and move in surprising ways. Some roll across the sand. Others walk on... (read more)
 
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Animals

Gallop!: A Scanimation Picture Book
by Rufus Seder

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A book that will charm and amuse any little one on your list. The horse really gallops; the chimp really swings from a tree — all through the magic of "scanimation." Recommended by Lorraine, Powells.com... (read more)
 
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World History

The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank

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Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic -- a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis... (read more)
 
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Environmental Studies

Sea Otter Rescue
by Roland Smith

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When the Exxon "Valdez" struck the rocks in Prince Williams Sound, Alaska, nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the water, contaminating every aspect of the environment--especially the sea otter. Illustrated by the author's photographs... (read more)
 
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  1. Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
  2. Chew on This by Eric Schlosser
  3. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
  4. A Young People's History of the United States, Vol. 1 by Howard Zinn and Rebecca Stefoff
  5. A Young People's History of the United States, Vol 2 by Howard Zinn and Rebecca Stefoff
  6. The American Heritage Student Dictionary by Houghton Mifflin Company Staff
  7. Math Doesn't Suck by Danica Mckellar
  8. Kiss My Math by Danica McKellar
  9. Children's Illustrated Dictionary by Dk
  10. Children's History of the 20th Century (DK Millennium) by Dk

 



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A Mind with Wings: The Story of Henry David Thoreau A Mind with Wings: The Story of Henry David Thoreau
by Gerald Hausman

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It's July 4, 1845. A soft-spoken young man named Henry David Thoreau has carefully constructed a small, simple cabin in the woods overlooking Walden Pond. For the next two years, his closest companions will be the chickadees, the woodchucks, and the... (read more)
 
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Yes We Can: A Biography of Barack Obama Yes We Can: A Biography of Barack Obama
by Garen Eileen Thomas

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In third grade, Barack Obama wrote an essay titled, “I Want to Become President”—and he is, to this day, determined to show the world that, yes, he can. Born in the U.S.A., the son of an African father and an American mother, a boy who... (read more)
 
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Early Readers

Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark (Step Into Reading: A Step 4 Book)
by Keller And Hurwitz

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When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is finally brought to... (read more)
 
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Sports

Lance in France
by Ashley Maceachern

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Riders, get ready! The biggest bicycle race in the world is about to begin—the Tour de France. Lance Armstrong is the fastest, most famous bike rider in the world, so what could go wrong? Plenty! From rainstorms to crashes to cows in the road... (read more)
 
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Dinosaurs

Big Book of Dinosaurs
by Angela Wilkes

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Here is an enticing collection of dinosaurs sure to excite any child. Packed with full-color photographs of life-like models plus detailed illustrations, the book offers simple text describing interesting features. Questions encourage children to compare... (read more)
 
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World Cultures

Children Just Like Me: In Association with United Nations Children's Fund
by Barnabas Kindersley and Anabel Kindersley

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A photographer and a teacher traveled the world meeting and talking to children for two years. Readers will enjoy learning about the dreams, beliefs, hopes, fears, and day-to-day lives of other children. Over 500 color photos.... (read more)
 
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Geography

Geography of the World
by Dk Publishing

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Presenting the countries of the world in a fact packed book with full color photographs, which will delight and educate young readers, this is an essential geographical guide to our diverse and ever-changing world.... (read more)
 
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Astronomy

Stars : a New Way To See Them ((6TH)76 Edition)
by Augusto Hans Rey

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This is a clear, vivid text with charts and maps showing the positions of the constellations the year round.... (read more)
 
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