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Sophia Alexander, the beautiful daughter of a famous surgeon in Berlin, has had to grow up faster than most young women. When her mother falls ill, Sophia must take charge of her younger sister, Theresa, and look after her father and the household, while also volunteering at his hospital after school. Meanwhile, Hitler’s rise to power and the violence in her very own town have Sophia concerned, but only her mother is willing to share her fears openly.
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2) The heist
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Series
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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"Detective Isaac Bell faces an attack on the Federal Reserve in this all-new adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Clive Cussler"--
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Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
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xxvi, 288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
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English
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"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 23
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English
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A Yorkshire veterinarian describes the adventures and experiences of his career as he tends to sick cattle, pregnant ewes, ailing dogs, and their eccentric owners, in a celebration of the relationships between human and animal.
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Publisher
Berkley
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
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324 pages ; 21 cm
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English
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"With the Great War finally behind them, thousands of civilians and business moguls alike flock to South Florida with their sights set on making a fortune. When wealthy industrialist Robert Barnes and his wife, Anna, build Marbrisa, a glamorous estate on Biscayne Bay, they become the toast of the newly burgeoning society. Anna and Robert appear to have it all, but in a town like Miami, appearances can be deceiving, and one scandal can change everything....
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xvii, 444 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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English
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Drawing on 150 interviews and extensive archival research, this definitive biography of the most successful female broadcaster of all time, who gave women a permanent place on the air, reveals the woman behind the legacy-one who broke all the rules to tell viewers what they deserved to know.
7) Outlander
Author
Series
Outlander volume 1
Language
English
Description
Hurtled back through time more than two hundred years to Scotland in 1743, Claire Randall finds herself caught in the midst of an unfamiliar world torn apart by violence, pestilence, and revolution and haunted by her growing feelings for James Fraser, a young soldier
8) Allergic
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!
At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with getting ready for a new baby, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic...
9) Prankster
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Series
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 9
Physical Desc
194 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Standing up for yourself can be hard... Jeremiah decides he's done being the butt of his coworker's jokes at their small game studio. Joel is counting the days until he can quit his family's garden center and hit the road to a new life. Aimee finally works up the courage to ditch her loud-mouthed, annoying friend at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. But when it comes to Five Nights at Freddy's, even the most well-meaning actions can reap horrible consequences....
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Lake Union Publishing
Edition
First edition.
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443 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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Two 1990s Ugandan teens are kidnapped and forced into the Lord's Resistance Army where they dream of surviving their captivity and their intent to remain good people.
11) Friendly Face
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Series
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 8
Physical Desc
244 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
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Act in haste, repent at leisure... After losing his friend in a terrible accident, Edward can't spend his money fast enough on a happy companion guaranteed to keep his friend's memory alive. Mott quickly flushes his brother's creepy new pets, but the creatures have other plans. Eager to put her classmates in their place, homecoming queen Jessica doesn't stop to double-check her homework... reprogramming a defunct animatronic.
In this tenth volume,...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
195 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Now," continued the cat, "there is nothing more difficult than changing an animal's mind. But I will say, in case I can change yours: humans are more useful to us outside our bellies than in."
Perhaps.
After the Calamity, the animals thought the humans had managed to do themselves in. But, it turns out, a few are left cowering in makeshift villages. So the animals have selected ambassadors to vote on whether to help the last human stragglers......
13) Lost Man's Lane
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Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First Emily Bestler Books/Atria Books hardcover edition.
Language
English
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For a sixteen-year-old, a summer internship working for a private investigator seems like a dream come true--particularly since the PI is investigating the most shocking crime to hit Bloomington, Indiana, in decades. A local woman has vanished, and the last time anyone saw her, she was in the backseat of a police car driven by a man impersonating an officer. Marshall Miller's internship puts him at the center of the action, a position he relishes...
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Physical Desc
371 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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Working in secret for years to solve the puzzle in the writings of the 17th-century astronomer Johannes Kepler, Ivan Volkov, after the loss of his son and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, makes the fraught decision to contact the CIA, risking his life to help stop the Doomsday clock.
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Series
Publisher
Arcadia Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Andrew Carnegie's vision of transporting iron ore from his boats on Lake Erie to his Pittsburgh steel mills was realized when he obtained ownership of a series of railroad companies in the region. In 1900, these companies became the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad, which connected the Lake Erie ports of Erie, Pennsylvania, and Conneaut, Ohio, south to North Bessemer near Pittsburgh. Through vintage photographs, Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad highlights...
16) Military Robots
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Series
Publisher
Searchlight Books, Lerner Publications Company, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Robots are used in all branches of the military. They help service members with all sorts of jobs on land, in the air, and underwater, and help keep everyone safe. Discover the history of military robots and how robots such as the Fly Eye, Global Hawk, and robot dogs make a difference in the military.
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Publisher
Zest Books, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
It can be hard to find the words to describe the icky feelings that seem to come from nowhere and sap all your joy and energy. You can tell that your brain just isn't pulling off the same tasks as others, and you're constantly bouncing between feeling nothing and feeling the weight of everything. It's hard enough to admit that you're struggling, but how do you even begin to navigate getting help when it feels like there's an enormous gap between you,...
18) Robots at Home
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Series
Publisher
Searchlight Books, Lerner Publications Company, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Domestic robots, or robots that work in the home, have many jobs. Cleaning robots like Roomba help tidy the house. Robotic pets like Aido and Paro reduce stress and keep people company. Discover the history of domestic robots and how people use them in their daily lives to do chores, watch over their homes, and more.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 7
Physical Desc
238 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Packed with anecdotes and sidebars, a timeline of the advancement of women's rights, and humorous illustrations and portraits, A Kids' Guide to America's First Ladies brings vividly to life the women who paved the way for America in times of change.
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Series
Publisher
Searchlight Books, Lerner Publications Company, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Robots help search and rescue teams take quick action during disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Search and rescue robots can crawl through small spaces, fly high over forests, and go into areas unsafe for first responders. Learn about robots such as Spot, micro-VGTV, and EMILY, and meet the creators of these amazing robots.