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The story of the 1961 Freedom Rides of the Civil Rights Movement viewed through the experiences of two student leaders: a black man from Alabama and white man from Wisconsin. Includes archival photographs, an illustrated timeline of the Civil Rights Movement, resource guide, and suggested readings.

Teenager Kip Russell dreams of space travel, but what happens when alien “Wormfaces”, hostile to Eerth and humanity, kidnap him and force him to stand trial for humanity’s disregard for peace and the environment?

Thirteen-year-old Scott has learned a lot from his Dad — an ace pilot and flying instructor. When Scott adeptly lands a damaged plane on his own, NASA thinks he might just be the ideal candidate for a practice mission to space. Will Scott become the first teenager in space?

A behind-the-scenes look at the people on the ground — engineers, safety inspectors, seamstresses, painters, doctors, electricians — who helped get a man on the moon. Also includes many fascinating photos.

A graphic-novel-style history of the Cold War competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to succeed in manned space flight, filled with detail on the success and failure of individual mission attempts.

In this book, we’ll explore seven wonders of space technology. Scientists and engineers have built vehicles and equipment to explore the farthest reaches of the solar system. Orbiting satellites and telescopes have given us everything from more accurate weather reports to glimpses back to the beginning of the universe. International teams have built an orbiting space laboratory and are working on plans for human lunar settlements and missions to other planets. Learn about the people and the science behind these amazing advances in space technology.

The history of the telescope and telescopic discovery from Galileo to Hubble with fantastic, high-quality color photographs.

The history and more of a modern American classic by well-known historian of children’s literature publishing is just in time for its 50th anniversary (and the 50th Anniversary edition).

Polls of readers about home & school, friends & family, sports & more lets young people know if they’re ‘normal’ or ‘weird’ while affirming that they are unique.

Nate’s prominence in his scout troop is threatened by a newcomer with hilarious results.

Before Briony’s stepmother died, she made sure Briony blamed herself for all the family’s hardships. Now Briony has worn her guilt for so long it’s become a second skin. She often escapes to the swamp, where she tells stories to the Old Ones, the spirits who haunt the marshes. But only witches can see the Old Ones, and in her village, witches are sentenced to death. Briony lives in fear her secret will be found out, even as she believes she deserves the worst kind of punishment.

Then Eldric comes along with his golden lion eyes and mane of tawny hair. He’s as natural as the sun, and treats her as if she’s extraordinary. And everything starts to change. As many secrets as Briony has been holding, there are secrets even she doesn’t know.

Caldecott Medalist, Allen Say, tells his own story in words and a variety of images both rendered and photographic. This is more authentic than Say’s fictionalized but equally sophisticated, highly engaging account entitled The Ink-Keeper’s Apprentice.

The elderly Lizzie’s tale of how her mother saved a young elephant from the WWII bombing of Dresden (Germany) unfolds as she gradually reveals it to her nurse.

Silverstein aficionados will delight in these never-before-published poems on a range of familiar topics.

If Isla can save the swans, perhaps she can save her father and the boy she’s met.

This survey of transformative events in American and African American history is presented in an informal text and striking illustrations in an oversized format.

Set in West Africa, this a lyrical story-in-verse is about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, and his father who is left behind to mourn the loss of his son. Here’s a beautiful, powerful, truly unforgettable story about family, memory, and freedom.

This book is part of a series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family. 

When summer comes around, it’s off to the beach for Rosalind … and off to Maine with Aunt Claire for the rest of the Penderwick girls, as well as their old friend, Jeffrey. That leaves Skye as the oldest available Penderwick—a terrifying notion for all, but for Skye especially. Things look good as they settle into their cozy cottage, with a rocky shore, enthusiastic seagulls, a just-right corner store, and a charming next-door neighbor.  But can Skye hold it together long enough to figure out Rosalind’s directions about not letting Batty explode?  Will Jane’s Love Survey come to a tragic conclusion after she meets the alluring Dominic? Is Batty—contrary to all accepted wisdom—the only Penderwick capable of carrying a tune?  And will Jeffrey be able to keep peace between the girls … these girls who are his second, and most heartfelt, family?

An apprentice herbalist, Reveka, figures out how to break the ridiculous curse afflicting 12 princesses in this original and funny fantasy.

Queen Sita tells her version of her faithfulness in the face of a doubting husband, Rama, in this new version of the Hindu epic. The Ramayana is an epic poem by the Hindu sage Valmiki, written in ancient Sanskrit sometime after 300 BC. It is an allegorical story that contains important Hindu teachings, and it has had great influence on Indian life and culture over the centuries.

Young ‘scavs’ (short for scavengers) in a future London seek the treasure before it’s too late in this science fiction adventure.

Fever Crumb returns in the second (but stand-alone) prequel to the Mortal Engines series set in a distant, malfunctioning England.