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After the Clotilda : Africatown's hidden history
by Anitra Butler-Ngugi
"In 2019, the remains of the Clotilda were discovered in the Mobile River. The discovery of the last slave ship helped document the history of Africatown-a community built by Africans who had been illegally brought to Mobile, Alabama, on that ship in 1860 and enslaved. But for more than 160 years, the people of Africatown have been preserving their own history and culture-and fighting for a hard-won community that has been encroached upon for decades. In this book, students will learn about the survivorsof the Clotilda, the community they built, and the people's resilience in the face of environmental racism"
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Discover the Compsognathus
by Jennifer Zeiger
"Meet the small but mighty Compsognathus as it hunted in the Late Jurassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago"
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Making a difference with the YMCA
by Katie Marsico
"The YMCA is dedicated to supporting communities and bringing people together. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how its services help community members learn, grow, and thrive together"
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Counting at the game
by Rosie Banks
"If a budding mathematician can connect math to an activity they love, they're certain to succeed in the classroom! In this fun book, sports are a way for readers to practice their counting skills. Accessible text is crafted to be achievable and encouraging, while bright, action-packed photographs provide visual clues. Simple text and interesting images help emerging readers exercise not only their number sense but also their reading fluency. Sports are a high-interest and motivating tool to engage younglearners"
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Area 51, lizard people, and more conspiracy theories about the unexplained
by Jose Cruz
"Did an alien spacecraft crash near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947? Is the U.S. government hiding alien secrets at Area 51? Could lizard people be in positions of power around the world? Conspiracy theories about the paranormal and other unexplained eventsgo hand in hand. Get details about the theories to find out why people believe them and what experts say. Then put the conspiracy theories to the test. Can they be debunked, or is the truth still out there?"
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Amelia Earhart crosses the Atlantic
by Janie Havemeyer
"Cross the Atlantic Ocean with Amelia Earhart! In this title, early fluent readers travel back in time to follow pilot Amelia Earhart as she embarks on a dangerous mission to become the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. Read along as Amelia overcomes life-threatening obstacles on her journey from Canada to Europe. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive and educational reading experience. Children can learn more about Amelia Earhart using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, an index, a table of contents, a timeline of Amelia Earhart's life, and a map showing her flight path across the Atlantic Ocean. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun narrative nonfiction for emerging readers. Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic is part of Jump!'s Adventurers in History series"
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Baby forest animals
by Rachael Morlock
"Whether they begin their life in dens, nests, or burrows, baby forest animals are some of the cutest creatures on Earth. In this book, young readers glimpse the earliest days of baby forest animals in the wild as they learn to move, find food, and take shelter. Absorbing facts about animal life are presented in simple text that engages early readers. Full-color photographs closely correspond with the text and zoom in on adorable baby forest animals in their natural habitat"
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Spy communication
by Elsie Olson
In this title, readers will learn how spies used covert communication techniques such as secret codes, invisible ink, and tiny cameras to pass intelligence to their handlers. Real-life spies and missions are explored. Readers can also try making their own invisible ink, dead drops, and secret codes. --from Amazon
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