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  I Funny: School of Laughs

  Anonymous

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  In this hilarious story from the world’s #1 bestselling author, in order to save his school library, Jamie Grimm teaches other kids how to tell jokes in a comedy class—but it's tougher than he expects in this funny book for kids of all ages. Teaching other kids how to be funny is the toughest gig that Jamie Grimm has ever had, and with the highest stakes. If he fails, his school library will be shut down for good! Even though he has a national contest trophy and a TV show under his belt, Jamie Grimm isn't one to sit back and relax. When his school has a major funding crisis, Jamie hits on a bright idea to save the day—a comedy class for the other students. Little does he know that making jokes and teaching jokes are two very different things ... and he's only good at one of them. With the fate of his school's library on his shoulders, Jamie has to dig deep to see if he has what it takes to succeed at his most difficult challenge yet.

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  Himmler's Secret Desire - Gender...

  Davis Truman

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  In the whirlwind of early 20th-century Germany, Heinrich Himmler grapples with questions of masculinity and identity amidst a society in flux. Denied the opportunity to prove himself in war, Himmler is forced to confront his own biases when faced with the complexities of homosexuality. 
  Coming from a conservative background, Himmler's beliefs clash with the realization that masculinity can manifest in diverse ways, including within the LGBTQ+ community. As he ascends to power, his inner struggle reaches a climax with the notorious Bad Tölz speech of 1937, marking a dark chapter in Nazi history. 
  "Himmler's Secret Desire" delves deep into Himmler's journey, offering insights into Nazi attitudes towards gender and sexuality. It serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers of prejudice and the ongoing pursuit of acceptance and understanding. 
   

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 51 thru 60

  Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury,...

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 51 thru 60 - Ten Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 50s and 60sSmall Town by Philip K. Dick - The theme of "the man who played God" has been used many ways, never with more tense and chilling effect than by the very able Mr. Dick.Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury - The Morgue Ship had knowledge that would end the war and defeat the Martians.Until Life Do Us Part by Winston Marks - What's it like to be immortal? To retain sanity you've got to be unemotional and you can't fall in love.Planet of Doom by C.H. Thames - Jane knew she had the biggest story of the year; thousands of people were soon to die on this Planet Of DoomThe Last Plunge by S.J. Sackett - A man who needs money will do any job that comes along even air lion diving off Uranus!Prominent Author by Philip K. Dick - Terran Development was ready to market a fourth dimension "vehicle" which afforded al­most instantaneous travel. Henry Ellis commuted 160 miles to work in five steps and a few seconds. Then, one morning, he met some people.The Monster Maker by Ray Bradbury - "Get Gunther," the orders read. They were marooned on the pirate's asteroid—their only weapons a gun and a news-reel camera.Fee Of The Frontier by H.B. Fyfe - They had a job to do. If they had to give up money, or love or life itself—that was the Fee of the FrontierMonster by William Morrison - Colonizing Mars was hell, because of one thing—large, hungry critters. They flew, crawled, snarled, howled, burrowed up under the floors.The Planet of Illusion by Millard V. Gordon - A phantom land and a phantom folk, Come sailing out of the deep unknown, With a soundless roar and a lightless flash.

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  Doubles Disaster (Tennis Camp...

  Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey

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  Welcome to the secret diary of future tennis star Ash Barty and her adventures at Tennis Camp! By Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin - the team behind the bestselling Little Ash series! 
    
  TOP SECRET! This is the PRIVATE diary of Ash Barty, future tennis SUPERSTAR! So don't tell anyone what I'm about to tell you... Okay?! 
  Ash's dreams have come true - she's going to TENNIS CAMP for TWO WHOLE WEEKS! It will be so much FUN. On the first day, Ash meets her friend Zia, the coaches are great, and she's having the BEST time UNTIL the end-of-camp competition is announced. It's a DOUBLES tournament. Who will Ash get paired with? But that's not her only worry: there's a mean kid, plus a talent show to deal with! 
  Will Ash's tennis camp DREAM turn into a DISASTER? 
  AWARDS: 
  Kzone and Total Girl Toy Awards, Best Inspirational Sports Read, 2024

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  Why Do We Sing?

  Sam Tsui, Casey Breves

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  From YouTube creators and married musicians Sam Tsui and Casey Breves comes an adventure around the world to celebrate the role of music throughout cultures after one girl asks, Why do we sing? 
  Lullabies, love songs, caroling, karaoke— 
  have you ever wondered . . . why do we sing? 
  Travel the world and learn about the reasons we sing—to have fun and share our stories; to pass the time and remember times past; and to come together and celebrate! 
  With gentle rhyming text, this musical adventure around the globe is the perfect introduction to the magical world of singing—from Bollywood to Broadway to your own backyard.

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  Pangolina

  Jane Goodall

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  Friendly, curious Pangolina—a member of the only mammalian species with scales—spends a blissful babyhood being cared for by her loving mother. As a pangolin, though, she is in danger as she grows up and ventures out alone into the forest, because her scales are prized by humans who believe they have curative powers. 
   
  One day cruel hunters trap Pangolina, putting her into a cage along with her animal friends, and bringing them to a market to be sold. To the rescue comes a small girl who knows that pangolins are friendly fellow creatures who have feelings too. Legendary naturalist Jane Goodall’s many followers and  
  all animalloving children will be riveted by this suspenseful and heartwarming fictional story set in China and including informational material about pangolins and suggestions for how to help fight animal trafficking.

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