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  The Sounds of the ‘50s

  Editors Charles River

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  Born in Mississippi, a young kid named Elvis Presley came to Memphis as a teenager and changed music forever. Fusing country and rhythm and blues with rock, Elvis brought traditional African-American sounds to the forefront of music in the 1950s, but he did so as a handsome white man before the height of the Civil Rights Movement. On top of that, his famous stage fright led to the hip gyrations that would make him the envy of young girls and the scorn of their parents. What followed was rock music’s perfect storm. Managed by Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis became the biggest music act in the world, producing holiday classics, love ballads, and up-tempo rock songs that all hit the top of the charts in the late ‘50s. Elvis merged the quintessential rock star looks with success, scoring nearly 20 #1 singles. With live broadcasts on TV appearances and movie roles, Elvis became a pop culture fixture and a music icon that made even The Beatles giddily nervous to meet him. 
  America has always celebrated its star entertainers, but Frank Sinatra remains a unique American legend. A pop culture fixture for over half a century, Sinatra’s music is still cherished, and his persona remains its own archetype of the quintessential American star. Sinatra transcended genres to the extent that his music stands alone as its own kind of American music, with songs like “New York, New York,” “Chicago,” and “Come Fly With Me” instantly recognizable among all Americans. Of course, there was also the life that went with the music. The cultural identity of the Rat Pack, epitomized in the 1960 film Ocean’s Eleven, further contributed to his fame, and everyone knows and appreciates the image of easy living, smooth voice and exuberant starpower that Sinatra represents.

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  A Tail of Friendship

  Jamie Emlyn

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  Dennis has everything, except a friend. 
  Life is full of belly rubs, tasty treats, and snuggles with Mya and Dan. But when they're busy, Dennis the cockerpoo finds himself wishing for someone to play with. That all changes the day Rosie arrives, a graceful, serious Rottweiler who doesn't seem interested in fun. 
  Dennis tries everything to win her over: toys, treats, silly dances... but nothing works. Just when he's ready to give up, something surprising happens. Could Rosie become the friend Dennis has been waiting for? 
  Full of heart, humour, and beautiful illustrations, Dennis and Friends is a joyful celebration of patience, kindness, and the power of connection, no matter how different we are. 
  A perfect pick for dog lovers, young readers aged 4-8, and families who know that true friendship comes in all shapes and sizes.

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  Bubonic Panic - When Plague...

  Gail Jarrow

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  Uncover the true story of America's first plague epidemic in 1900 in this book is perfect to share with young readers looking for a historical perspective of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic that recently gripped the world. 
   
  In March 1900, San Francisco's health department investigated a strange and horrible death in Chinatown. A man had died of bubonic plague, one of the world's deadliest diseases. But how could that be possible? Acclaimed author and scientific expert Gail Jarrow brings the history of a medical mystery to life in vivid and exciting detail for young readers. She spotlights the public health doctors who desperately fought to end it, the political leaders who tried to keep it hidden, and the brave scientists who uncovered the plague's secrets. This title includes photographs and drawings, a glossary, a timeline, further resources, an author's note, and source notes.

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  Rieden Reece and the Dark Shadow...

  Matt Guzman

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  The return to reality has got his head spinning. Can this junior high hero find his balance before he falls victim to a sinister scheme? 
    
  Rieden Reece wishes the universe would cut him some slack. Suffering from unrelenting headaches after his last adventure, the plucky teen can’t shake the feeling that the answers are stashed inside his body. So when his shadow turns sentient, the curious thirteen-year-old tails it to a nightmarish mansion… and discovers a hidden alien AI network. 
    
  Hooking up to tech that claims it will bring endless harmony, Rieden struggles to adjust to the bossy new voice in his brain. And as he delves into the mind-melding supercomputer's motives, the snarky teenager suspects one wrong move could doom planet Earth.  
    
  Is he about to achieve world peace or leave the globe in pieces? 
    
  Rieden Reece and the Dark Shadow is the stimulating sixth novel in the Rieden Reece Middle Grade science fiction series. If you like brilliantly defiant protagonists, rapier wit, and eerie adventures, you’ll love this thrilling addition to Matt Guzman’s fantastical saga. 
    
  Buy Rieden Reece and the Dark Shadow to choose a side today! 
   

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  Create Your Bright Ideas - Read...

  Jess Ekstrom

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  Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive intro and extra reflection prompts! 
  This interactive book for energetic, creatively minded 8- to 12-year-olds from entrepreneur Jess Ekstrom uses inspiring stories, journaling prompts, coloring pages, and creative ideas to show kids that if they want something to be different in the world, they can do something about it today!  
  Water the seeds of creativity in your child through this engaging book about having a positive growth mind-set. In?Create Your Bright Ideas, Jess motivates kids to be creators and ambitious doers who know they are never too young to change the world.?Create Your Bright Ideas?helps kids discover their passions by offering journaling prompts to bring out your child's bright ideas; personal stories about entrepreneurship and perseverance; and practical advice for discovering and using their unique gifts  
    
  Jess never predicted that her time selling cookies and lemonade as a kid was foreshadowing founding her company Headbands of Hope, which helps millions of kids with illnesses. It wasn't always smooth sailing, but each obstacle she faced put her on an unexpected path of inspiration, helping her discover the amazing things she could become and do, like starting multiple businesses, writing a book, and helping millions of people feel more confident in their story. Now Jess shows kids how to channel their own energy and unique interests to create something meaningful. With inspiration from Jess's bestselling book?Chasing the Bright Side, this jump-right-in guide created just for kids and tweens is a great gift for Christmas and birthdays; elementary- and middle-school graduations; and young world changers who want to do something lasting but don't know where to start.  
    
  Create Your Bright Ideas?is a great listen while waiting for the bus, for reading time at school, or right before bed. A powerful and fun reminder that many CEOs and nonprofit leaders started their careers with a lemonade stand,?Create Your Bright Ideas?takes kids on an exciting journey of purpose, self-discovery, and bold action.  
  Coloring pages, journaling prompts, and interactive exercises are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Baseball Buddies: Building a Team

  Aaron Derr

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  The "Baseball Buddies" series offers young readers heartwarming stories filled with friendship, sportsmanship, and life lessons, all centered around America’s favorite past-time. Meet the Baseball Buddies, a diverse group of young boys and girls who come together to form a baseball team. Each team member has their unique strengths and personalities. With the help of their enthusiastic coach, Coach Joe, they embark on an exciting journey to learn the basics of baseball and how to approach life's challenges with courage, determination, and teamwork.In Book 1: Building a Team Luis joins his new baseball team, the Manatees, where things seem hopeless at first. Some of his new teammates— including “loud and obnoxious” home-run slugger Jimmie—are mean to him or to each other. His new coach doesn’t tell the players everything to do like his old coach did. And some of the Manatees seem more interested in goofing off than in working hard. Then Coach Joe makes Luis team captain. Will Luis rise to the challenge? Can he get the Manatees to balance working hard and having fun? Will he help his teammates learn to be friends rather than compete? Baseball Buddies explores the power of working together, what it takes to build a team, and the lasting friendships that form on the baseball field.

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