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  Equal

  Joyce Moyer Hostetter

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  In this fifth and final title in the popular Bakers Mountain Stories, the Honeycutt  
  family are wrestling with monumental changes taking place at the end of 1959.  
  The world is at odds with the Soviet Union, and the Honeycutts are worried about  
  the threat of communism. Unrest is also erupting throughout the country and  
  close to home as African Americans fight for acceptance and equality. 
  The youngest Honeycutt, Jackie, absorbs all these changes and tries to find his  
  way to what he believes is right. Jackie’s journey begins when he bumps into  
  Thomas Freeman fishing on the riverbank. He hopes the two of them can be  
  friends, but he quickly learns that racial inequalities and Jackie’s own behaviors  
  make the prospect of friendship challenging.  
  Amid community pushback to racial integration, bullying at school, and turmoil  
  within his family, Jackie struggles to free both his conscience and his voice and to  
  secure his friendship with Thomas.

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  The Hunt for Scarface

  Lane Walker

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  *** 2014 Winner Bronze Moonbeam Award: Best Chapter Book Series *** A thunderous sound echoes through the stormy Nebraska countryside. The hair on the backs of their necks stood up. But it wasn't lightning. For twins Kent and Kyle Morris, there was only one creature who could make such a loud noise--it was Scarface! When the set out on an adventure to discover the secrets of the huge thunder chicken and finally bag him, another surprising opportunity arose that could change the fortune of their family forever.

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  How to Win A Slime War

  Mae Respicio

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  Two kids face off in an epic battle to see who can sell the most slime, while navigating sticky situations with friends and family. 
   
   
   
  Alex Manalo and his dad have just moved back to Sacramento to revive their extended family's struggling Filipino market. While Alex likes helping at the store, his true passion is making slime! He comes up with his own recipes, playing with ingredients, colors, and textures that make his slime truly special. Encouraged by a new friend at school, Alex begins to sell his creations, leading to a sell-off battle with a girl who previously had a slime-opoly. Winner gets bragging rights and the right to be the only slime game in town. 
   
   
   
  But Alex's dad thinks Alex should be focused more on "traditional" boy pastimes and less on slime. As the new soccer coach, Dad wants Alex to join the team. 
   
   
   
  Alex is battling on multiple fronts—with his new friends at school and with his dad at home. It will be a sticky race to the finish to see who oozes out on top.

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  Days of the Week

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Kids will love this playful story as they learn the days of the week. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will encourage young children to fall in love with learning to read.  Kids will enjoy following along word-for-word with the recorded story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills.  This reader features adorable art showing diversity to help children form a sense of acceptance and understanding of different races and individual differences.

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  Sharks Forever - The Mystery and...

  Mark Leiren-Young, Paul Watson

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  Explore the latest science about sharks. Did you know that some sharks have friends? Or that there are sharks small enough to swim in a soup can? There are sharks who walk on land and others who make their own light. There are ancient sharks in the oceans millions of years ago, and new species who have just been discovered. Most importantly, did you know that most sharks are fighting for their survival? 
  A deep dive into the lives of sharks––their habitat, biology, habits and personalities. It also looks at the biggest threats to their existence from marine pollution and overfishing to bycatch and shark-fin soup. It goes beyond the bites and shares stories about people who swim with sharks and call them friends. 
  “An important book that’s fun to read... This is the shark book the world needs.”– Julia Barnes, filmmaker 
  “Sharks Forever is informative and offers fascinating insight into not only the science of sharks but their undeniable impact on the human race.”– Madison Shark Girl Stewart, filmmaker 
  “A wealth of fascinating research about sharks...If you weren’t a fan of sharks before reading Sharks Forever, you will undoubtedly come away with a new perspective. This up-to-date and comprehensive book will go a long way in convincing readers of the value of one of the world’s top predators and its rightful place in ocean ecosystems. Highly Recommended.”– Canadian Review of Materials 
  “A passion for sharks shines through… A great addition to a unit on ocean life, ecosystems, apex predators, or conservation.”– Children's Literature 
  “Dramatic photos, real-life stories, surprising facts, and ideas of how to help save sharks keep kids engaged... a fascinating introduction to an awe-inspiring animal that should be revered not feared."– Hakai

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  Sleeping Beauty

  Charles Fromme

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  Beautiful music and fun sound-effects help tell the classic tale of “Sleeping Beauty.” Find out what happens when a king and queen hold a special feast to celebrate the birth of their baby girl named Briar Rose. As each fairy presents special gifts to Briar Rose, the king and queen are delighted. But when the thirteenth fairy storms into the castle, because she was not invited to the celebration, she casts a wicked spell on Briar Rose. Will the spell be broken by a handsome prince? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.

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