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  Lady of the Lines - How Maria...

  Michaela MacColl

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  When scientist and explorer Maria Reiche visited Peru’s Nazca Lines in 1941, she was immediately captivated by the larger-than-life animal carvings. But what were they, and why were they there? This STEAM nonfiction book for young readers reveals the story behind one of the greatest indigenous artworks in the Americas, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
    
  Maria Reiche wanted to put her curious mind to the test. When visiting Peru in 1941, she trekked across the land and discovered hidden lines covered in centuries of clay and sand. Fascinated, she picked up a broom from her tools and began sweeping for miles and miles to uncover more details, taking time to track her movement and sketch out the precise shapes she followed. Her first discovery was a spider-shaped carving spanning hundreds of feet of desert! Sweeping her way across the land, other shapes followed—a monkey, a condor, and a whale. But in the midst of these discoveries, she found out the land was going to be used for farming. She got to work again, this time demanding a press conference to announce her discoveries and stop the destruction of these ancient works of art—and it worked! Her efforts protected the land, which was later named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 thanks to Maria’s tireless efforts. 
    
  Author Michaela MacColl’s lyrical writing and extensive research showcase Maria’s triumphant tale. 
    
  "The engaging narrative is part process story and part biography … an inspiring portrait of scientific dedication."—Kirkus Reviews

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  Game Changer - John McLendon and...

  John Coy

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  When they piled into cars and drove through Durham, North Carolina, the members of the Duke University Medical School basketball team only knew that they were going somewhere to play basketball. They didn't know whom they would play against. But when they came face to face with their opponents, they quickly realized this secret game was going to make history. 
  
  Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes. At a time of widespread segregation and rampant racism, this illegal gathering changed the sport of basketball forever.

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  Invisible Friends

  Rachel Kowert

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  Invisible Friends is a timely and thoughtful picture book that introduces young readers to the importance of online safety. 
  When Winnie visits her friend Yuna for a playdate, she notices something worrying—Yuna is chatting with strangers on the internet. Yuna insists it’s harmless; after all, her older sisters do it. But Winnie knows that not everyone online is who they say they are. With kindness and clarity, Winnie helps Yuna understand why it’s never okay to talk to strangers or share personal information online. 
  Perfect for sparking important conversations at home or in the classroom, Invisible Friends empowers kids to make smart, safe choices in the digital world—because staying safe online is just as important as staying safe offline.

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  Sci-Fi Robots and Androids - 10...

  Philip K. Dick, Harry Harrison,...

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  Some of the earliest science fiction stories featuring robots from some of the best sci-fi authors of the 1950s and 60s.Sales Pitch by Philip K. DickThe Inquisitor by Robert SilverbergThe Robot Who wanted To Know by Harry HarrisonYour Servant Sir by Sol BorenSomeday by Isaac AsimovArm of the Law by Harry HarrisonLet's Get Together by Isaac AsimovProgeny by Philip K. DickSecond Childhood by Clifford D. SimakBeside Still Waters by Robert Sheckley

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  The Purple Sky Lullaby - A dream...

  K.S. Carter

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  The Purple Sky Lullaby is a dream. It is a good dream and in a good dream anything lovely is possible. There are no scary witches or goblins so if that is what you are looking for you will not find it here.  
  Here you will find new friends(people and animals) who like to listen to their feelings inside and decide if they prefer to feel something different. They cleverly use their imagination to create new feeling blends and then give them new names. Once the feeling is named, it is sent out everywhere like a magical mist so that anyone can grab onto it and feel it if they want to. This is the main reason why they focus on creating new, better feelings. They know that as soon as they make them they are also sharing them. Sharing kinder thoughts and feelings makes everything seem bigger as they create their dream world together.  
  Sometimes they do not feel so good, but they know how to turn a thought over or how to step back from it and watch it go by so that another thought can try for their attention. They know not to judge a 'slumpy' feeling but instead, allow it to be there like a friend saying, "Hello there, my name is Slumpy and I'm here to say as long as you think this way, you shall feel this way...and it's OK".  
  We are feeling Humzingy now as we invite you into a world where every friend you meet is the Foreverlong Kind. The kind that creeps right into your heart and leaves you feeling Swoothe. The kind that will fly you to new places and show you color like you have never seen. The kind that will sing you a lullaby or a thank you poem just for being you.  
  This is a good feeling place that might possibly give you a trick or two for how to feel better all by yourself. 
  This is true mastery indeed. 
  Only in a Purple Sky Lullaby. Now what?

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  Tales of World War II - Amazing...

  Dr. Hattie Hearn, Neon Squid

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  This audiobook features sound design and special effects to enhance your enjoyment of Tales of World War II. Listen out for the sounds of fighter jets and music from Eastern Europe. It’s the Second World War as you’ve never seen it before—discover the hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the world’s darkest hour.Everyone knows what Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill were doing during World War II, but what about ordinary people? In this beautifully illustrated book, war historian Dr. Hattie Hearn reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including:•  The Canadian cabin boy who avoided German U-boats crossing the Atlantic•  The Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code to outfox their enemies•  The African-American jazz singer who worked as a spy for the French ResistanceFeaturing stories from all over the world, Tales of World War II also contains jaw-dropping tales including the dog used to find survivors in the London Blitz, the champion cyclist who carried secret messages to help Jews escape the Nazis, and the bear who was recruited by the Polish army!Interspersed throughout the stories are passages explaining the key events of the war—from Pearl Harbor and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust.A Macmillan Audio production from Neon Squid.

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