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Middle Grade Non-Fiction
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The amazing story of the thirteen-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack but never lost her faith -- and of her triumphant return to competitive surfing.They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the tremendous passion that drives her...
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Is there a geographical centre of Islam? What was Australia’s political crisis in 1975? Are swinging seats found in a playground or in Australian politics? And why is gravity so heavy, man? John Marsden, Australia’s bestselling writer for teenagers, turns his attention to the inside of the human brain...
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Fashion is more than the right pair of jeans or a cool micro-mini; it is a potent vehicle of self-expression. It is everywhere around us, yet as elusive as the perfect shade of lip-gloss. So what is style? Where does it come from? And which one suits you best?...
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Saving up for a snowboard? Need some cash to pay that cell phone bill? This book shows kids how to increase their bank balance while doing the things they love! It's money-management for the next generation; an excellent tool for kids interested in business and finance. Educators can use...
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The Moon that inspires Betsy Byars's memoir isn't the one in the sky, but a huge, harmless blacksnake she finds in the rafters of her porch. This meeting begins an exploration of the writing process. With energy, wit, and delight, the Newbery medalist shows how "the good scraps" of...
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This book is a small sampling of the poetry of Jeffrey Michael Miller, who has written hundreds of poems. It is his first book, and the poetry featured covers numerous topics. All the poetry featured is to the point and understandable, unlike some of the incomprehensible poetry found today....
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Fifteen-year-old Jeff believes strongly that his seven-year-old brother Scotty, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, should be told the truth about his disease and his expectations for the future.
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Pop quiz, hotshot: How is life like a Clikit? #1: Your life's got a ton of different parts - friends, family, school, a million other things. And it's up to you to fit them all together. #2: All those pieces jumbled together can get a little complicated...
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Welcome to Pop Star Planet! This pink, au courant manual to stardom will bring out the star in every tween with pop music dreams. Full of advice on how to scare off stage fright, design your first CD cover, and do your makeup, as well as tips from experts...
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At sixteen, Melissa Austin has always worked hard to make things go her way. As the school year begins, her grades are up and she's even landed a coveted spot on the high school Brain Bowl team. She and her best friend, Jory Delaney, are determined to have...
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Photographs and text chronicle the history of the Ringling Brothers Circus which toured the United States until 1956, describing such acts as the Flying Wallendas and the Elephant Ballet.
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This fast-paced, fun-to-read guide to the Beatles is ideal for the new generation of fans. Written by a father for his teenaged daughter, this book is more than just a biography. The author explores the Beatles phenomenon and the reasons for the band’s success. Probing into many of the...
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God's Eternal Love offers a collection of thoughts positing oneas faith as a means by which one might overcome even the most daunting of obstacles. It shows the personal observation with scriptural interpretation in a series of expressions addressing the subject matter from many different angles. The poetry renders...
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Thirteen-year-olds Paige and Kate find themselves competing for the same worship-music contest and the same $500 prize. Each girl is so sure she will win that each has already promised the prize money to a favorite worthy cause. Via the contest's Web site, Paige and Kate meet and begin...
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In 1984, a new wrestling league was created on a cable television channel in Minnesota. "The Kids Pro Wrestling Show" started out as fun and games, but was soon seen in the living rooms of thousands across the country via cable television, and the National Wrestling Federation (NWF) was...
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