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  Wonderful Words That Tell a Tale...

  Tom Read Wilson

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  From famous wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story.Did you know, for example, that:The word 'astronaut' means 'star sailor' in Ancient Greek?Or that the word 'fart' comes from the world's oldest language, Sanskrit, in the form of 'pard'?Or, that the word 'volcano' comes from the Roman god of fire Vulcan?Unlock a whole new side to language in this abundant literary adventure. The etymological route, definition, and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet, unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales. One word per letter is brought to even more life with an extended poem that can be read or enjoyed aloud, making this a wonderful book to read alone or share with friends and family.Wonderful Words to Tell a Tale is a journey into the English language, a venture to be dipped into and enjoyed over and over again.

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  Active Minds Kids Ask About...

  Lisa McClatchy

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  Ever wonder how high off the ground baby giraffes are born? Or how baby zebras recognize their mothers? Or which safari fathers take care of their babies? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked.

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  Deephaven

  Ethan M. Aldridge

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  From Ethan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged, comes a gothic middle grade prose novel that follows a nonbinary student who is drawn to their boarding school’s forbidden east wing, where something stalks the shadowy corridors. Perfect for fans of J. A. White and Mary Downing Hahn! 
  When Guinevere ""Nev"" Tallow receives an acceptance letter to the exclusive Deephaven Academy, they know it’s the fresh start that they’ve been looking for. 
  But things are strange from the moment they arrive—the house itself seems to breathe, students whisper secrets in dark corridors, and the entire east wing of the academy is locked away for reasons no one wants to explain. And Nev knows something ragged stalks the shadowy corridors, something that sobs quietly and scratches at the walls, waiting to be released. 
  With the help of another first-year student, Nev takes it upon themself to unravel the mysteries hidden in Deephaven's halls. But will they risk their fresh start to bring the academy’s secret to light?

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  Game of Freedom - Mestre Bimba...

  Duncan Tonatiuh

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  A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú. Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the roda. Bimba wanted to play too. Although it is debated when and where capoeira—an art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality—originated exactly, one thing is certain: in the early 20th century, Brazil was the only country in the world where capoeira was played, and it was mainly practiced by people of African descent. In 1890, two years after Brazil officially abolished slavery, the game was outlawed. Wealthy, lighter-skinned society feared and looked down on capoeira, seeing it as a game for malandros—what people in power called the poor Black communities they disdained. But in the early 1920s in the city of Salvador, a man called Bimba would advocate for capoeira, and those who practiced it, to be treated with dignity and the respect it deserved. Inspired by pre-Columbian codices, Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of arguably the greatest capoeirista of all time, who fought to turn a misunderstood, persecuted Afro-Brazilian activity into a celebrated art practiced by millions around the world.

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  Forest Animal Mandala -...

  Linda Maureen Loewer

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  Forest Animal Mandala - Audiobook Poetry Version is a beautifully immersive journey through a poetic and metaphoric forest landscape. This audiobook blends vivid storytelling with deep imagery, guiding listeners through a world where trees whisper, rivers sing, and fireflies carry forgotten secrets. Each moment unfolds like a dream, filled with curiosity, wonder, and a touch of mystery. 
  Designed as an artistic and meditative experience, this audiobook invites listeners to lose themselves in nature’s timeless rhythm. Ideal for those who love atmospheric storytelling, poetic narratives, and tranquil nature-inspired reflections. 
  Step into the forest, follow the fireflies, and let the whispers of the woods awaken your imagination. 
  Self-published by Linda M. Loewer.

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  A Vanishing of Griffins

  S.A. Patrick

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  Having upset the Hamelyn Piper’s dastardly plan to build an army through Songs of mind control, 13-year-old Piper, Patch Brightwater, must foil the escaped villain’s next sinister plot: assembling a suit of immortal armor. Accompanied by  
  Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff, Patch seeks the aid of old friends, legendary heroes, and a near-dead sorcerer. 
   
  Embark on another adventure with the motley trio as they clash with pirates of the Eastern Sea, uncover secrets of the griffins, and dabble with magic to undo past wrongs and forge their own offense before it’s too late.

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