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  Andrew Jackson

  Teri Kanefield

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  This biography for young readers explores the life of the controversial seventh U.S. president, as well as his successes, failures, and legacy. 
   
    
   
  Born in the Carolina backwoods, Andrew Jackson joined the American Revolutionary War at the age of thirteen. After a reckless youth of gunfights, gambling, and general mischief, he rose to national fame as the general who defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans.  
   
    
   
  Jackson ran for president as a political outsider, championing the interest of common farmers and frontiersmen.  Determined to take down the wealthy, well-educated East Coast “elites,” he pledged to destroy the national bank—which he believed was an engine of corruption serving the interest of bankers and industrialists.  A staunch nationalist, he sought to secure and expand the nation’s borders. Believing that “we the people” included white men only, he protected the practice of slavery, and opened new lands for white settlers by pushing the Native people westward. 
   
    
   
  Jackson, a polarizing figure in his era, ignited a populist movement that remains a powerful force in our national politics.  
   
  The book includes selections of Jackson’s writings, endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.  
   
  “A concise profile that successfully reveals Jackson’s personal complexities and contradictions and his controversial legacy as a public figure.” —Kirkus Reviews

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  Extreme Ironing 101 - A Quick...

  HowExpert, Marie Claire Medina

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  The world of extreme sports is evolving every day. Many of us are reinventing the parameters of tradition and creating new ways to do things. In 2016, skateboarding was among several new sports added to the 2020 Olympic Games, which is quite impressive if you think about the startup days of skateboarding. In the late '40s, surfers wanted a way to "ride the waves" when there weren't any. Now, it is a new Olympic sport. Extreme ironists all around the world have the same aspiration for their sport. 
  Extreme Ironing 101: A Quick Guide on How to Extreme Iron Step by Step from A to Z delves into what extreme ironing really is and the history behind this up-and-coming sport. The sport has already created quite a following, with thousands of extreme ironists worldwide. Ironists all over the world continue to invent new purposes for this extreme sport. Some are searching for exhilarating connections with the forces of nature, while some want to send a message that they know how to iron. Other extreme ironists are examining and altering the framework of convention. And there are those that have made it their mission to get more people involved and make this the next Olympic sport. 
  What makes extreme ironing so unique is that it has become a limitless extreme sport. It is about taking ironing outside the traditional setting of indoors, and there are no rules. The rules of engagement are not defined, and this is exactly how ironists want it. Ironists continue to push the limit with this sport by learning from each other and consistently challenging each other to conquer life outside of the existing parameters. The list has no end! You can take part in extreme ironing on your surfboard while catching some waves, on a motorcycle, cycling, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, skiing, scuba diving, parasailing, skiing, snowboarding... 
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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  Bear Cubs

  Genevieve Nilsen

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  In Bear Cubs, emergent readers learn about baby bears in the forest. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren’t facing too many challenges at once.  Bear Cubs includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index. Bear Cubs is part of Jump!'s Forest Babies series.

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  Sharks and Dolphins

  Kevin Kurtz

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  Sharks and dolphins both have torpedo-shaped bodies with fins on their backs. They slice through the water to grab their prey with sharp teeth. But despite their similarities, sharks and dolphins belong to different animal classes: one is a fish and gets oxygen from the water and the other is a mammal and gets oxygen from the air. Marine educator Kevin Kurtz guides early readers to compare and contrast these ocean predators through stunning photographs and simple, nonfiction text.

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  Battlesong

  Lian Tanner

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  The thrilling conclusion to the Icebreaker trilogy, an acclaimed middle-grade fantasy-adventure.  
  Gwin is a Fetcher. With her papa and twin brother, Nat, she travels West Norn, bringing joy to its downtrodden people through song and story. But ever since Mama died, it's been hard to keep the joy alive.  
  Proud and defiant, Fetchers have always been hunted by the Devouts for preserving the old ways. So when devious Brother Poosk captures Papa, Gwin must rescue him - whatever the cost. Meanwhile, the Oyster's crew and the Sunkers lay siege to the Citadel. But without their Sleeping Captain, can they ever win against the ruthless Devouts? Can Petrel, Fin, Sharkey, and Rain ever bring light back to such a dark world?

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  Bear Feels Scared

  Karma Wilson

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  Karma Wilson's Bear books, featuring a heartwarming reading by series stalwart John McDonough, are endearing short tales cher-ished by young listeners. Here, Bear goes out for a walk only to quickly get hungry and start back to his lair for a snack. Soon he becomes lost in the dark, cold, and windy woods. Good thing he has a number of woodland friends to rescue him and get him back home safely.

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