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Children are taken on a journey into the year 2070, to a world transformed by technology, sustainability, and global initiatives. From traffic-free cities and carbon-free energy to eco-friendly homes and developments in space exploration, readers are invited to imagine the possibilities that lie ahead. Written as a positive exploration of life in the future, the book aims to inspire children to dream of the bright future that they can help create....
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"Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb (or "Dr. Kate," as she was known to her patients) was a doctor in rural northern Wisconsin during the early 1900s, a time when very few women practiced medicine. Because the nearest hospital was over two hours away and the snowy roads were often impassable, Dr. Kate frequently traveled many miles by snowmobile or snowplow in order to reach her patients, which lead to her nickname, the "Angel on Snowshoes." In her years as...
3) I am my name
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"One night, a very young girl was removed from her home during Canada's Sixties Scoop, which tore children from their Indigenous communities. She woke in a new home, with a new family and a new name--her former life fading to a ghost of a memory. The only place she ever felt like she fit in was with her grandmother--her Bubbe--who listened to her and made her chicken soup and wrapped her in her loving arms. Until one day ... the girl discovered the...
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"In the early 20th century, thousands of Jews escaped antisemitic Russia to immigrate to the U.S. through the port of Galveston, Texas, on the Gulf Coast. This poetic non-fiction story chronicles the experience of leaving family behind, traveling across the ocean, creating temporary community, and then settling in the vast Midwest in search of jobs and safer futures"-- Provided by publisher.
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"How does our government actually work? Discover everything you need to know about our democratic republic! This easy-to-read guide explains the history of our government, the responsibilities of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, ad how it all works together to make our nation run!"--Back cover.
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"Take a ride into the world of horses and ponies with this awesome atlas of more than 100 breeds from across the continents. Learn about each horse's characteristics, personality traits and amazing super senses - plus discover how to talk horse! Packed with maps, illustrations and special features, this is the ultimate read for horse and pony fans."-- Lonely Planet.
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Jane Addams ensured that all children in the United States had the right to play. When Jane Addams was a little girl, she had a limp that prevented her from running and playing with the other children in her neighborhood. Eventually her condition improved, and she was able to join in the fun and make new friends. But she never forgot what it felt like to be left out. Jane grew up and moved to Chicago to cofound Hull House, a settlement home for immigrant...
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"Meet Mexico's first woman president. From social justice activist to Nobel-winning scientist to the first woman as well as the first Jewish president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum faces each new challenge by saying, "si!", "yes, I can.""-- Provided by publisher.
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Ulugh Beg's curiosity burned as bright as the stars. He yearned to count every star in the sky, every day in a year, and to know why the seasons change. Fueled by his deep faith, Ulugh Beg's quest for knowledge led to the creation of new schools, the world's largest observatory and star catalog, and innovative tools to better chart the secrets of the skies. Although some doubted him, he never stopped searching for answers. And because of his determination,...
10) To the top of the world: [Barbara Hillary, the first Black woman to reach the North and South Poles]
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"A nonfiction picture book about Barbara Hillary, the first Black woman to reach both the North and South Poles"-- Provided by publisher.
11) Forests
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"The team behind the acclaimed Caves returns with an enchanting exploration of one of Earth's most familiar ecosystems--forests! So much to see, to smell, to hear, to taste, to feel. So much to find ... in the forest. Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross Beckerman leads readers on an exciting adventure through the magic of forests! From kelp forests on the ocean floor to the wonders of the Amazon, Beckerman guides readers through these tree-filled...
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"Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Díaz Merced wanted to study the stars. But when she lost her sight, she had to find a new way to work. Through the use of sonification, which turns data into sound, she was able to make a path for herself and other scientists with disabilities"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Deanne loved being outdoors. With her family, she spent summers sailing the Salton Sea and backpacking the Sierra Nevada Mountains. As she grew older, her love of nature only grew. So when the heat rose each fire season and the blazes burned near and far, she noticed. Deanne knew she had to do her part in fighting the fires. She spent years on woodland crews, clearing brush and branches that could make the fire spread, and on hotshot crews where...
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"Caitlin Clark's college career was so successful that she grabbed the attention of the world--over 14 million viewers tuned in to watch her playoff games in April of 2024. Follow Caitlin's life in this illustrated book in Who HQ's iconic nonfiction style." -- Provided by Amazon.
16) The clock
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"A picture book about the evolution of a clock and the importance of second chances"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Fred was born to be a gymnast! But when he started training with other kids, he began to feel...different. Most of the gymnasts were girls. Fred was a boy, and not just any boy -- he was a boy with skin so black that even his friends joked, 'Where's Fred? He's disappeared into the dark!' How could he complete when he felt so different from everyone else? In his first book, Olympic and World Championship medalist Frederick Richard tells how he overcame...
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"Follow the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all time! Also learn all about Michael Jordan's life and career in this illustrated book! Filled with all the iconic hallmarks of a Who HQ title, sports fans will have a chance to learn new things about their favorite player or discover him for the first time!" -- Provided by Amazon.
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