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  The Hoover Dam

  Jeffrey Zuehlke

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  The Hoover Dam is one of the largest dams in the world! It provides power and water to people in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California. Just how does the Hoover Dam work? And how many people did it take to build this amazing structure? Read this book to find out! Learn all about some remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

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  Raiko's Run

  John Heffernan

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  He was unbeatable. Out in front and unbeatable. It was the most wonderful feeling, and all he wanted to do was keep going. 
  Raiko is a runner, and he's come a long way since he arrived with his mother from their war-torn homeland.  
  The memory of his father spurs him on. He runs for his father, and in his mind he even runs with him. He runs for Jay, his best friend and personal trainer. He runs for his mother, and for the small town that has made them both feel so welcome. And he dreams that one day he will run for the country that has become his new home. 
  A young refugee's tale that will touch your heart. 
  A compelling story of friendship, family, courage and determination.

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  The Only Road

  Alexandra Diaz

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  Twelve-year-old Jaime makes the treacherous and life-changing journey from his home in Guatemala to live with his older brother in the United States in this gripping and realistic middle grade novel. 
  Jaime is sitting on his bed drawing when he hears a scream. Instantly, he knows: Miguel, his cousin and best friend, is dead. 
  Everyone in Jaime's small town in Guatemala knows someone who has been killed by the Alphas, a powerful gang that's known for violence and drug trafficking. Anyone who refuses to work for them is hurt or killed—like Miguel. With Miguel gone, Jaime fears that he is next. There's only one choice: accompanied by his cousin Ángela, Jaime must flee his home to live with his older brother in New Mexico. 
  Inspired by true events, The Only Road is an individual story of a boy who feels that leaving his home and risking everything is his only chance for a better life. It is a story of fear and bravery, love and loss, strangers becoming family, and one boy's treacherous and life-changing journey.

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  Diary Of A Zombie Alex Book 5 -...

  MC Steve

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  *In a world turned upside down by enchantment, is magic always a bad thing?* 
  Plucky young Zombie Alex finds herself in another adventure after reuniting with good-natured friend Steve. They are accompanied by the mysterious Antonio, another human turned zombie in their mission to save the Overworld. 
  Fighting zombies all the way, Alex finds time to teach Steve and Antonio some of the magic she picked up from the time she spent with her friend the witch and an evil wizard who had captured her. Steve shrugs off the magic lessons, *wondering if magic could possibly be a good thing. *Antonio however, takes a keen interest in learning the spells and picks up Alex’s lessons quickly. 
  After a harsh battle with even more zombies,* Antonio seems to have disappeared*. Worried that he is in harm’s way, Alex goes back to try to locate him, only to face a new and daunting surprise. Why is Antonio so enamored with magic? Can magic only be a bad thing? Will Steven and Alex ever meet again? Time will tell when you read “Tragic Magic.” 
  Tragic Magic is an endearing children’s book that will have any child jumping for joy as they read, even the ones who don’t like to.

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  Risen from the Ranks - Harry...

  Jr. Horatio Alger

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  Inspiring stories of honesty, generosity, industry, thrift, temperance, ambition, bravery, and devotion to family and education. Written by Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), #19 on Wikipedia’s “List of best-selling fiction authors” in world history. Narrated and very slightly edited by Christopher Crennen. 
  Reviews of Alger's work: “causes the sympathetic tear”, “entertaining”, “thrilling episodes”, “bright and lively”, “exciting and interesting”, “spirited adventures”, “stirring”, “pure and simple”, “a delight”, “commendable”, “spirited and inspiring”, “most heartily recommend”, “admirable”, “excellent”, “phenomenal”, “swell”, “rattling good”, “bully”, “full of inspiration to honesty and industry”, “virtue rewarded and evil punished”, “hard work, ambition, and high moral character”, “cheerfulness, honesty, and good deeds”, “self-reliance, self-discipline, decency”, “full of excellent lessons”, “impressive and wholesome”, “good practical advice”. 
  Alger's books:Campaign Series: Frank’s Campaign, Paul Prescott’s Charge, Charlie Codman’s Cruise.Ragged Dick Series: Ragged Dick, Fame and Fortune, Mark the Match Boy, Rough and Ready, Ben the Luggage Boy, Rufus and Rose.Luck and Pluck Series: Luck and Pluck, Sink or Swim, Strong and Steady, Strive and Succeed, Try and Trust, Bound to Rise, Risen from the Ranks, Herbert’s Carter’s Legacy.Tattered Tom Series: Tattered Tom, Paul the Peddler, Phil the Fiddler, Slow and Sure, Julius, The Young Outlaw, Sam’s Chance, The Telegraph Boy.And many more. 
  HoratioAlgerAudiobooks.com

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  Jean Angel: The Dawn of A New...

  Atul Arjun Mohite

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  Has the prophecy led Jean to many misconceptions over time, triggering his illness and false hope? Or there really was some greater truth behind what the nature had arranged for him? Who will help him beside his mere delusion? Read this one to find out more.

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