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Who Was Harvey Milk?
Learn about one of the most influential leaders in the fight for gay rights. Although he started out as a teacher without aspirations to be an activist or politician, Harvey Milk found himself captivated by the history-making movements of the 1960s. He would eventually make history of his own by becoming the first openly gay elected politician in California. While in office, Harvey Milk advocated for equal rights for the gay community. Even though Harvey's life and career were cut short, he is still seen by many as one of the most significant and influential LGBTQ+ officials ever elected in the United States. His life and legacy continue to inspire and unite the community. -
Ice Apprentices (Reprint)
Perfect for fans of Skandar and Wilderlore, this "chilling page-turner" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) follows a magical apprentice in a land of ice and snow who must uncover why strange monsters are attacking his fellow apprentices...or else suffer the tragic consequences. Tundra is the last settlement in a world of ice. Oswin Fields is its only stray--a foundling rescued from the ice who many think is a drain on scarce resources meant for Tundrans. Then Oswin is summoned to Corridor by Grandmaster Yarrow to learn magic, finally giving him a chance to prove his worth. But Oswin barely has time to embrace his new role before his fellow apprentices start being attacked by monsters. Perhaps even worse, he learns his deceased adopted uncle is considered the most infamous Tundran to ever have lived and might have left followers behind who want to destroy the settlement. Now grappling with an unwanted legacy and mysterious foes, Oswin must look deep inside himself for the strength to prove he belongs in Tundra. -
Who Was Wilma Mankiller?
Learn about the life and legacy of the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation! Wilma Mankiller's struggle for political change throughout her life will be sure to inspire readers in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Wilma Mankiller grew up immersed in the Cherokee community and culture of Oklahoma. When her family moved to San Francisco as part of the Indian Relocation Program, she had to quickly adjust to city life. Along the way, Wilma never lost her dedication to her people and their centuries-old traditions. She grew up to become a major political activist. From aiding the Occupation of Alcatraz in 1969 to making history as the first woman principal chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1985, Wilma never wavered in her support for her community. She spent her life fighting for the rights of Native Americans and inspires political activism to this day. -
Stranger Things, Season One: The Junior Novelization
This expanded junior novelization retells the first season of Netflix's iconic series Stranger Things--and includes 8 pages of full-color images from the show! Hawkins is a quiet town where nothing exciting seems to happen--until one night when a boy named Will Byers vanishes. Follow his friends Mike, Lucas, and Dustin as they search for him and uncover a world of secret experiments and terrifying supernatural forces. Is Eleven, a girl with incredible psychic powers, the secret to the mystery? This 320-page junior novelization, which includes eight pages of full-color images from the show, retells the landmark first season of Stranger Things and is sure to thrill kids ages 7 to 10 as well as fans of all ages. Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins. -
Humble Pie
Serve up the eighth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald!
The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it!
But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn't always as sweet as pie. Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake!
Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!
Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald's other funny bestselling books for kids ages four to eight and anyone who wants a laugh:
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The Bad SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couch PotatoThe Smart CookieThe Sour GrapeThe Big CheeseThe Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky!The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets!The Big Cheese Presents: Have Yourself a Cheesy Little ChristmasThe Bad Seed Goes to the LibraryThe Good Egg and the Talent ShowThe Cool Bean Makes a SplashThat's What Dinosaurs Do
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Mini Pops: In the Jungle!: Mini Pop-Up Board Book
Introduce your little one to the wonders of the jungle with Mini Pops: In the Jungle!, a delightful mini pop-up board book designed to captivate babies and toddlers. Every page turn brings a fun surprise, as vibrant 3D pop-ups spring to life, making storytime an engaging and interactive adventure. Key Features: Exciting Pop-Up Surprises - Each spread features dynamic pop-up elements that move and pop, sparking curiosity and enhancing early learning. Bright & Bold Illustrations - Eye-catching jungle animals keep little readers engaged while fostering visual development. Simple, Engaging Text - Encourages early language development with playful, easy-to-follow narration. Compact & Lightweight - The sturdy mini board book format is perfect for small hands and easy to take on the go, making it a great choice for travel and on-the-go entertainment. Encourages Interactive Play - Helps develop fine motor skills as children turn the pages and explore the 3D effects. Whether at home or on the move, Mini Pops: In the Jungle! is a charming first book that brings the magic of the jungle to life in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for babies, toddlers, and parents who love engaging, hands-on storytime experiences! -
Basher Science: The Complete Periodic Table
You might've heard about the elements, but have you ever met them?
Perfect for home and school, Basher Science: The Periodic Table gives a face, voice and personality to the chemical elements, making learning chemistry easier and a whole lot more fun. Do you confuse boron with barium or chlorine with fluorine? Fear not! Basher Science has come to the rescue by combining science and art to create a unique periodic table. From unassuming oxygen to devious manganese, the incredible elements show you the periodic table as you've never seen it before. This original book makes difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. The vibrant illustrations from Simon Basher, combined with engaging text written by Dan Green and Adrian Dingle, transform complex topics into fascinating and accessible facts. There's even more to discover with the Basher Science series, including: Chemistry, Rocks and Minerals, Physics and Biology. -
Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Final Face-Off: A Graphic Novel
In the third and final installment of the heartfelt Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series by Molly Knox Ostertag and Xanthe Bouma, the club battles new monsters--both real and imaginary--as their first campaign comes to an epic conclusion.
Tyler has a secret--Sunny, the imaginary friend he had when he was younger, hasn't gone away. Not only that, she now acts as his butt-kicking character in his after-school D&D club, too. Whether it's helping him deal with his rowdy cousin, Luis, or avoiding his archnemesis, Kelly, at school, Sunny always has his back, often encouraging soft-spoken Tyler to be a little more...bold.
Until one day Sunny pushes Tyler a little too far and he unexpectedly confesses his feelings to Sam, his outspoken and dreamy crush. Instead of a happily ever after, Tyler's confession turns into gossip fodder for the entire school. Hurt and angry, Tyler banishes Sunny from his mind.
But the silence afterward is louder than Sunny's presence ever was, and Tyler must look to the people in his real life to discover who he truly is--and who he wants to be.
Praise for Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club
A Harvey Award-Nominated series
"An absolutely wonderful story that exemplifies the joys, challenges, and lifelong memories forged between friends in the creative furnace of role-playing games. The vibrant, energetic art further elevates the beautiful dichotomy between epic, fantasy adventures and finding one's place in those awkward teenage years. I couldn't help but see much of myself and my own youth in parts of each character as they find their companions in real life through their imaginary adventures, and the sense of unparalleled bonding one finds within a good game group resonates deeply throughout this story. I absolutely loved it." --Matthew Mercer, creator of Critical Role
"The power D&D has to help you explore and express yourself is on full display in this lovely story of friendship and growing up." --Kat Leyh, author of Snapdragon
"Perfectly captures the magic when the world you create with your friends becomes as real as the world around you." --Tim Probert, author of the Lightfall series
"A thrilling and gorgeous adventure that goes straight for your heart." --ND Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Nimona
"What Molly Ostertag and Xanthe Bouma pull off in Dungeon Club is nothing short of astounding. Contained within these magical pages are not one but two amazing stories: fantasy and reality woven masterfully together by Ostertag's spellbinding storytelling. An adventure filled with fun, magic, and deep insight into the trials and tribulations of high school, Dungeon Club is what we in the D&D world would call a 'Critical Hit'! To everyone who knows that there's always adventure and a little bit of magic just around the corner, this book will be a treasured artifact for years and years to come!" --Brennan Lee Mulligan, creator of Dimension 20
"Middle grade readers intrigued by the cult classic RPG and fans fond of popular campaigns like Adventure Zone and Critical Role will enjoy the message of this series opener: 'Monsters are easier to fight when you've got people by your side.'" --ALA Booklist (starred review)
"Scoring high on charisma, this tale of personal growth is bound to win many a curious young fan over to D&D's allure." --Kirkus Reviews
"For readers who are fans of or are curious about role-playing games, or those seeking heartwarming stories about friendship and imagination." --School Library Journal
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Witches of Brooklyn: Curse and Reverse: (A Graphic Novel)
Effie, a tween-witch in training, navigates the highs and lows of coming of age in Brooklyn from this smash hit graphic novel series! This time she must uncover a local witch playing with teens emotions. Being a teenager is hard -- and twelve-year-old Effie's about to find that out for herself! When a witch targets the emotions of teenagers, Effie and fellow witch-in-training Garrance have to go undercover as teenagers themselvesn--luckily it's nothing magic can't do! But this witch might be more than Effie can handle and Effie finds herself in the middle of a duel! Will her friends and family help her through? Don't miss out on the latest Witches of Brooklyn graphic novel! This series continues to grow along with our favorite witch, Effie! "Charming beyond belief." -Entertainment Weekly -
Basher Science: Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction [With Poster]
Basher Science: Chemistry, Getting a Big Reaction created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green:
Discover the secrets of chemistry, and learn about the properties of matter and the ways in which they interact, combine and change. Chemistry is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up everything around us. -
Fear Street Collection (Boxed Set): The Perfect Date; Secret Admirer; Runaway (Boxed Set)
Dare to venture onto Fear Street with this spooky collection of three of the most popular books from R.L. Stine's bestselling series--now with a fresh new look! Welcome to Fear Street... In The Perfect Date, Brady Karlin is getting on with his life. The memory of his girlfriend--killed in a gruesome sledding accident last year--is beginning to fade. Now he's met Rosha Nelson, the girl of his dreams. And he's never been happier. Until a strange figure with a terribly scarred face starts following him everywhere and horrible accidents start happening every time Rosha's around. Has dating Rosha made Brady's dreams come true? Or brought his worst nightmares back to life? In Secret Admirer, Selena has it all. She just scored the lead in her high school play, and everyone adores her. So when she starts receiving dead flowers from a secret "admirer" named The Sun, she just assumes it's a harmless fan. But Selena soon realizes that The Sun is serious...dead serious. Selena doesn't know what this psycho wants. All she knows is that her number-one fan has become her number-one nightmare. And in The Runaway, Shadyside sounded like such a nice town, the perfect place for a runaway like Felicia. Nobody here would know about her dark powers. Nobody would know what she had done. For once, she could be a normal girl. She could be safe. But someone in Shadyside discovered Felicia's secret. Someone found out about the awful things her powers made her do. Felicia doesn't want to run away again. But if she stays, she might lose control. And then people would start to die. This bone-chilling collection includes:
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Basher Science: Biology: Life as We Know It [With Poster]
Basher Science: Biology, Life As We Know It created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green:
Nature's building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA, from viruses to mammals, from chlorophyll to flowers and fruit, and including the human body's parts and systems, Biology is a single volume BIO101 course. Distinctive characters, a creative pallette, and straight- forward text make it all clear--and fun! -
Power of Friendship (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Join Buffy Summers and her friends from the fan favorite TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this adventure-filled Little Golden Book for all ages! Whether it's slaying vampires, fighting monsters, or breaking curses, Buffy Summers and her friends Willow, Xander, and Giles always stick together to save Sunnydale-and the world! This Little Golden Book is perfect for Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans of all ages as well as Little Golden Book collectors. Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow. -
Digging for Dinosaurs
In this uniquely interactive board book series, toddlers will go "digging" for dinosaurs by lifting flaps, discovering many interesting objects hidden in the earth along the way. A delightful introduction to paleontology, young children will enjoy this treasure-hunt approach to storytelling, and their excitement will grow as they get closer to finding the greatest treasure of all: a dinosaur!
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Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel
Laugh out loud with the #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones--now starring in "a dynamic new graphic novel series that stays true to the curious, energetic Junie of years past" (School Library Journal, starred review). "Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun."--Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man Junie B. is NOT happy about a new baby in the family--until her grandma tells her he's the cutest little monkey ever. A monkey brother? Now that's exciting! Junie B. Jones is going to have a new baby at her house. Only that is not a very good surprise. Because babies smell like P.U. (Junie B. smelled one once). But good news! Grandma Miller tells Junie B. the new baby is a little monkey! Now Junie B.'s two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day! With over seventy-five million books sold and more than thirty years as a beloved favorite, Junie B. is coming to graphic novels with fun, full-color adaptations that give kids even more ways to laugh--and read--with Junie B. Jones!
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Mysterious Virginia Hall: World War II's Most Dangerous Spy
How did a young lady from a wealthy family in Maryland end up as the Gestapo's most wanted spy? This YA biography of Virginia Hall, World War II's most successful female spy, will inspire reluctant readers and budding history buffs alike. Virginia Hall, known to her family as "Dindy," was an athletic, outdoorsy girl who dreamed of joining the foreign service and becoming an ambassador. Despite numerous setbacks, including losing her leg to gangrene after an accident, Virginia never wavered in her determination to serve her country. After the outbreak of World War II, a chance meeting on a train changed her life--George Bellows, an agent of the British Special Operations Executive, recruited her as one of its first women agents. Working for Allied intelligence services in France, Virginia Hall organized French resistance fighters, performed daring rescues, and provided the Allies with intelligence that was key for ousting the Nazis and earned her numerous medals, including the US Army's Distinguished Service Cross. With chapters titled for each of the many aliases and nicknames used by Virginia Hall, this book takes readers through her extraordinary life and her evolution as a resistance fighter and intelligence operative. Award-winning author Claudia Friddell brings Virginia Hall's bravery, intelligence, and determination to life in this thoroughly researched and photo-filled biography endorsed by Hall's family.