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The Hate U Give

Thomas, Angie,


"Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does or does not say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life"--
Date Published:2017

"Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does or does not say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life"--

Date Published:2017

Steve Jobs And Apple

Shea, Therese.


Childhood : Apple's seeds -- The two Steves -- Growing Apple -- A changing Apple -- NeXt and pixar -- A warm welcome -- The always innovating Apple Inc. Examines the life of Steve Jobs and his work with Apple, and his contributions to technology.
Date Published:2013

Quiet : the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking /

Cain, Susan,


Publishers Weekly, Explores how introverts have been overlooked in our society while extroverts have become the ideal in the twentieth century and discusses the research that has been done in the fields of psychology and neuroscience which reveals the differences between these two types of people. Includes chapter notes and an index.
Date Published:2012

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid : hard luck

Kinney, Jeff,


"Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?"--
Date Published:2013

The Long Haul

Kinney, Jeff.


The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns, with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls, but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
Date Published:2014

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (2): Rodrick Rules

Kinney, Jeff,


Booklist, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocates, Middle schooler Greg Heffley tells his diary how excited he is to start school this year because his summer vacation was so horrible. In fact, one incident was so terrible that if his older brother Rodrick ever tells anyone, Greg would be the laughing stock of the school. Despite catering to Rodrick's every demand, the embarrassing secret is revealed with surprising consequences.
Date Published:2008

Booklist, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocates, Middle schooler Greg Heffley tells his diary how excited he is to start school this year because his summer vacation was so horrible. In fact, one incident was so terrible that if his older brother Rodrick ever tells anyone, Greg would be the laughing stock of the school. Despite catering to Rodrick's every demand, the embarrassing secret is revealed with surprising consequences.

Date Published:2008

The Oresteia

Aeschylus.


Translation of: Oresteia. Originally published: The Oresteia of Aeschylus. Cambridge [Eng.] : The University Press, 1938. Agamemnon -- Choephoroe -- Eumenides. Presents an English translation of the ancient Greek trilogy which traces the chain of murder and revenge within the royal house of Artreus.
Date Published:2004

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid : the ugly truth

Kinney, Jeff.


Publisher's Weekly, November 15, 2010. Horn book guide, Best books for children : preschool through grade 6 : supplement to the 9th edition. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.
Date Published:2010

Publisher's Weekly, November 15, 2010. Horn book guide, Best books for children : preschool through grade 6 : supplement to the 9th edition. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.

Date Published:2010

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Old School

Kinney, Jeff,


"Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?"--
Date Published:2015

Monstaboo.

Takahashi, Yuya,


Translated from the Japanese. Printed manga-style; book opens from left to right; pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2020 by Square Enix Co., Ltd."--Copyright page. Honor student Maruka Suzuki knows the world is full of monsters disguised as adults, and all she wants is for one to kill her. But when she encounters a rabbit-like being named Mochizuki who saves her life, Suzuki falls in love with him. Then, Suzuki encounters Emma, another girl at school who knows about "Groan-Ups," or adults who have been turned into monsters. Suzuki and Mochizuki save Emma from a Groan-Up, and they learn that Emma's family hunts Groan-Ups. Emma transfers to a different middle school where she meets another hunter.
Date Published:2022

Translated from the Japanese. Printed manga-style; book opens from left to right; pages are read from right to left. "First published in Japan in 2020 by Square Enix Co., Ltd."--Copyright page. Honor student Maruka Suzuki knows the world is full of monsters disguised as adults, and all she wants is for one to kill her. But when she encounters a rabbit-like being named Mochizuki who saves her life, Suzuki falls in love with him. Then, Suzuki encounters Emma, another girl at school who knows about "Groan-Ups," or adults who have been turned into monsters. Suzuki and Mochizuki save Emma from a Groan-Up, and they learn that Emma's family hunts Groan-Ups. Emma transfers to a different middle school where she meets another hunter.

Date Published:2022

Plumber

Klatte, Kathleen A.


Plumbers are valued members of any construction crew. They're also the repair person you call in an emergency- such as no water in a plumbing fixture or too much water someplace it doesn't belong. Today's plumbers must be familiar with the most up-to-date trends in building and renovations. This includes many new high-efficiency fixtures, designed to waste less water. This book explores the training needed to become a plumber and the sort of pay a novice can expect in direct language chosen to appeal to young people. Sidebars explore career options for plumbers and full color photos showcase the equipment and tools plumbers use.
Date Published:2024

Plumbers are valued members of any construction crew. They're also the repair person you call in an emergency- such as no water in a plumbing fixture or too much water someplace it doesn't belong. Today's plumbers must be familiar with the most up-to-date trends in building and renovations. This includes many new high-efficiency fixtures, designed to waste less water. This book explores the training needed to become a plumber and the sort of pay a novice can expect in direct language chosen to appeal to young people. Sidebars explore career options for plumbers and full color photos showcase the equipment and tools plumbers use.

Date Published:2024

Spoken From The Heart

Bush, Laura Welch, 1946-


In a captivating and compelling voice that ranks with many of the greatest memoirists, Laura Bush tells the story of her unique path from dusty Midland, Texas, to the world stage as First Lady. She captures presidential life in the frantic and fearful months after 9/11, and humorously lifts the curtain on what really happens inside the White House.
Date Published:2010

The Uprising

Stasse, Lisa M.


"Alenna Shawcross fights to stay alive after she discovers the secrets of the wheel where she has been exiled"--
Date Published:2013

Becoming

Obama, Michelle.


Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world s most famous address.
Date Published:2018

English For Everyone : Everyday English.


Speak English with confidence in a wide range of everyday situations, from making small talk to booking a trip abroad. With more than 1,500 of the most useful phrases and common expressions, English for Everyone: Everyday English gives you all the English conversation skills you need to get by in the real world.
Date Published:2024

Michelle Obama : 44th first lady and health and education advocate

Endsley, Kezia.


Includes chronology. Includes glossary. Growing up in Chicago -- New experiences at Princeton -- Harvard Law School -- Life after law school and meeting Barack Obama -- Careers and passions -- Road to the White House and her legacy as first lady. "Throughout her life, Michelle Obama has shown a commitment to human rights. Growing up on Chicago's South Side, she was exposed to the injustices that plague millions of Americans. A self-made woman, she looked to correct those wrongs, earning a law degree from Harvard and providing free legal aid to her community. While her husband, Barack Obama, has served as president, Michelle Obama has worked to better the country, supporting veterans and encouraging children and adults to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives"--Back cover.
Date Published:2015

Includes chronology. Includes glossary. Growing up in Chicago -- New experiences at Princeton -- Harvard Law School -- Life after law school and meeting Barack Obama -- Careers and passions -- Road to the White House and her legacy as first lady. "Throughout her life, Michelle Obama has shown a commitment to human rights. Growing up on Chicago's South Side, she was exposed to the injustices that plague millions of Americans. A self-made woman, she looked to correct those wrongs, earning a law degree from Harvard and providing free legal aid to her community. While her husband, Barack Obama, has served as president, Michelle Obama has worked to better the country, supporting veterans and encouraging children and adults to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives"--Back cover.

Date Published:2015

Getting To Know Lego Mindstorms

Shea, Therese.


Includes glossary. The toy of the century - Body builders - Be the software engineer - Meeting of the mindstormers - Evolving with the EV3. "Makerspaces are community workspaces where people can build projects, and Lego Mindstorms is among the most cutting-edge technologies used. Lego Mindstorms are software-hardware kits that allow virtually anyone to build programmable robots. Best of all, these robots are built out of Legos, feeding into any young person's childlike sensibilities. Lego Mindstorms also taps into curriculum-based STEM learning by teaching students the science, technology, engineering, and math skills needed for many of tomorrow's careers. Lego Mindstorms is the perfect bridge between play and education, and can fuel a young person's knowledge and creativity"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2015

Includes glossary. The toy of the century - Body builders - Be the software engineer - Meeting of the mindstormers - Evolving with the EV3. "Makerspaces are community workspaces where people can build projects, and Lego Mindstorms is among the most cutting-edge technologies used. Lego Mindstorms are software-hardware kits that allow virtually anyone to build programmable robots. Best of all, these robots are built out of Legos, feeding into any young person's childlike sensibilities. Lego Mindstorms also taps into curriculum-based STEM learning by teaching students the science, technology, engineering, and math skills needed for many of tomorrow's careers. Lego Mindstorms is the perfect bridge between play and education, and can fuel a young person's knowledge and creativity"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2015

Nyxia Uprising

Reintgen, Scott.


Desperate to return home to Earth and claim the reward Babel promised, Emmett and the Genesis team join forces with the Imago. Babel's initial attack left their home city in ruins, but that was just part of the Imago's plan. They knew one thing Babel didn't. This world is coming to an end.
Date Published:2019

Uprising

Stasse, Lisa M



Date Published:2014

Accountable : the true story of a racist social media account and the teenagers whose lives it changed /

Slater, Dashka.


When a high schooler started a private Instagram that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as "edgy" humor. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew.
Date Published:2023