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  The Other Side of the River

  Alda P. Dobbs

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  From the acclaimed author of Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, comes the compelling story of one girl’s quest for a better life in a new country. 
   
  Petra Luna escaped the terror of the Mexican Revolution to come to America.  
   
  Now that they are safe, Petra and her family can begin again in this country that promises so much. Still, twelve-year-old Petra knows that her abuelita, little sister, and baby brother depend on her to survive. She leads her family from a smallpox  
  stricken refugee camp on the Texas border to the buzzing city of San Antonio, where they work hard to build a new life. And for the first time ever, Petra has a chance to learn to read and write. 
   
  Yet Petra also sees in America attitudes she thought she’d left behind on the other side of the Río Grande—people who look down on her mestizo skin and bare feet, who think someone like her doesn’t deserve more from life. Petra wants more.  
   
  Isn’t that what the Revolution is about? Her strength and courage will be tested like never before as she fights for herself, her family, and her dreams.

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 121 thru 130

  Robert Silverberg, Robert...

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 121 thru 130 - Ten Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s 
  Seventh Victim by Robert Sheckley - The most dangerous game, said one writer, is Man. But there is another still more deadly! 
  The Turning Wheel by Philip K. Dick - If, after a great struggle, the East were to prevail over the world, what sort of civilization would be imposed by the victors?  
  Let's Get Together by Isaac Asimov - A kind of peace had endured for a century and people had forgotten what anything else was like.  
  Planet of the Angry Giants by Robert Silverberg - The inhabitants of Dunhill V were gigantic. They were peaceful and good natured until something happened to upset them—and then their wrath was truly terrific! 
  Escape by Paul Ernst - A brief weird tale about the escape of a madman! 
  Survey Team by Philip K. Dick - A brave new world or was it the long way home for these men? 
  Second Childhood by Clifford D. Simak - Achieving immortality is only half of the problem. The other half is knowing how to live with it once it's been made possible—and inescapable! 
  The Wall of Darkness by Arthur C. Clarke - Ages ago the First Dynasty had walled up half the planet, and let no hint of their terrible reason... Only Shervane dared to surmount that mile-high barrier and learn the mind-shattering truth that lay beyond. 
  The Plattner Story by H. G. Wells - ...Two of the boys, gesticulating, walked one after the other clean through him! Neither manifested the slightest consciousness of his presence. 
  Spacemen Die at Home - Edward W. Ludwig - One man's retreat is another's prison, and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home!

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  Hidden Creature Features

  Jane Park

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  Some animal features are easy to see—long tails, large wings, patterned fur, or sharp beaks. But look closer—you might be surprised by what you find!
   
  A penguin’s sharp beak hides a textured tongue that helps it grip fish. A red-eyed tree frog has a golden eyelid that covers its eyes so it can see predators while it sleeps. A platypus fends off predators with a venomous spur. Rhyming text and eye-catching photos offer an up-close look at lots of fascinating hidden creature features!

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  Keep Your Ears Wide Open

  Céline Claire

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  A touching portrayal of a young visually impaired boy who opens his heart to others. Knock! Knock! Choo! Choo! Vroom! Vroom! As Russell awaits a visit from his brother, with every sound he wonders: Is Angus here? No, not yet. But with his ears — and his heart — wide open, Russel responds to the calls of a series of strangers who become his friends. Good thing because... Ting-a-ling! Ting-a-ling! Did you hear that? It sounds like Angus needs to be rescued!

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  Beyond The Breaking Point - The...

  Davis Truman

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  Welcome to the captivating world of "Beyond The Breaking Point: The Tragedy of Climate Changes"!  
  Get ready to dive into the heart of pressing environmental issues in a friendly, approachable tone that welcomes readers from all walks of life. We'll sail through rising sea levels and coastal erosion, witnessing the power of nature and the resilience of communities facing this challenge head-on. 
  As we delve into extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, and droughts, we'll be amazed by how nature adapts and how the human spirit perseveres. You'll find yourself empowered to take on these challenges with newfound determination. 
  But it's not just about the environment; we'll also explore the delicate balance between biodiversity and ecosystem collapse. Prepare to be captivated by the wonders of our planet's diverse life forms and the urgency of protecting them. 
  As we shift our focus to human societies, we'll face the heart-wrenching reality of displacement and climate refugees. Yet, in this struggle, we'll discover the resilience and compassion that bind us together as a global family. 
  But don't worry, it's not all heavy topics! We'll also explore positive initiatives and success stories, illuminating the hope and potential within us all. From grassroots movements to youth activism, you'll be inspired by the incredible work being done to combat climate change. 
  Get inspired and motivated to adopt responsible consumption and production practices, embrace sustainable agriculture, and advocate for climate-resilient cities. 
  Join us in cultivating a sustainable mindset where every choice becomes a powerful action toward a brighter future. From personal lifestyle changes to the role of businesses and corporations, we'll unveil the potential for change within us all.

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  Super Joe Mulloy

  Scott F. Grenville

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  Super Joe Mulloy by Scott F. Grenville - If Joe Mulloy was perfect—and he was—then beyond his perfection there only could be ... Super Joe Mulloy 
  Joe Mulloy lounged in the plushest chair in his luxurious office. All around him, on the walls, on the ceiling, even in strategic spots all over the floor, there were mirrors. Joe sneered at the place where the mirrors were most profuse; twenty or thirty perfectly identical Joes sneered back at him. He admired his sneer from every angle, shaping and changing the contemptuous look on his face with his hands, stroking it, much as other young men in a far earlier age had stroked and twisted their fine mustachios. 
  As usual, Joe Mulloy was engrossed in his two favorite hobbies: narcissism and indolence. 
  Joe's friends, of which there were very few, could have given you a fairly accurate resume of his character in five words, his sneer and his indolence. 
  In the first respect they would have been right. Joseph Mulloy had been born with a sneer on his face. His whole early life had been centered around that sneer. It had enraged his father, distressed his mother, driven his teachers to tears, his playmates to tantrums. He stopped doing homework at the age of eight, but the teachers passed him on anyway to avoid complete mental breakdown. 
  Gradually, Joe Mulloy began to get his way in everything by virtue of his sneer. It was not merely openly supercilious; that was the beauty of it. It was so subtle, so faint, and yet such an open avowal of contempt for the entire human race, that try as the people he tormented would, to find something in his sneer to charge him with, they never found anything.

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