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by John David Anderson
When cell phones are banned at their school, Frost and his friends start communicating through sticky notes left all over the school before other kids start following their example, triggering a wave of bullying activities in the wake of a new girl's arrival.
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| Amina's Voice by Hena KhanSixth grade may be a tough year for Amina: her best friend Soojin is changing in ways that Amina doesn’t understand, and her Pakistani-American parents have entered her in a Quran recitation competition even though her real talent is singing. You'll be rooting for Amina as she finds her confidence in this warm-hearted and authentic book that's just right for fans of Sherri Winston's The Sweetest Sound. |
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| The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre by Gail Carson LevinePrickly 15-year-old Peregrine has always believed that her people, the Latki, are better than their Bamarre servants -- until a magical visitor delivers some shocking news that forces Perry to face who she really is and decide what she's willing to fight for. You don't need to have read The Two Princesses of Bamarre to savor the fairy-tale feel of this page-turning prequel. |
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| We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler by Russell FreedmanHow far would you go to stand up for what's right? Siblings Hans and Sophie Scholl put their very lives on the line as members of the White Rose, an anti-Nazi student resistance group in 1940s Germany. Filled with quotes and photos, this account of their bravery is both haunting and inspiring. For another look at daring young people during World War II, try Phillip Hoose's The Boys Who Challenged Hitler. |
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| The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan MealerBottle caps, a broken bike, old tractor parts, and some library books about electrical engineering: with these tools, inventive 14-year-old William Kamkwamba began building the windmill that would power irrigation in his tiny farming village of Masitala, Malawi, and help them survive a deadly drought. Holding special appeal for young scientists, this gritty yet hopeful memoir may encourage you to create change in your own community. |
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| Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy MontgomeryDr. Temple Grandin is an animal scientist, a bestselling author, a college professor, one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people...and she has autism. This captivating authorized biography tells the story of her struggles and accomplishments, including her groundbreaking work for humane treatment of livestock. It also features a foreword by Temple herself, plus a special section of "Temple's Advice for Kids on the Spectrum." |
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Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas
by Jim Ottaviani; illustrated by Maris Wicks
This vibrant biography offers fascinating peeks into the lives of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas, three of the most famous scientists to study great apes. The distinct, first-person narration draws you into the perspective of each remarkable woman, helping you understand where she came from, why she loved primates, and why her discoveries were important. The lively, clean-lined illustrations add to the cozy, personal feel of the book, capturing the excitement and quiet wonder of being in the jungle, close enough to touch a gorilla. For another highly visual biography of trailblazing women, check out Tanya Lee Stone's Almost Astronauts.
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