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2) James Harden
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden lit up scoreboards with more than 25 points per game in 2014-2015, making him one of the best scorers in the league. Read all about James's journey to NBA stardom.
4) Castle
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In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.
5) The Leather Apron Club: Benjamin Franklin, his son Billy, and America's first circulating library
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"Billy Franklin discovers a love of learning and books through the Leather Apron Club library, run by his father, the famous Benjamin Franklin."-- Provided by publisher.
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A critical, unflinching cultural history and fierce beacon of hope for a better future, America Redux is a necessary and galvanizing read. What are the stories we tell ourselves about America? How do they shape our sense of history, cloud our perceptions, inspire us? America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we’ve been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases...
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"A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book debut by Hannah Moushabeck. With heartfelt illustrations by Reem Madooh, Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine is a love letter to home, to family, and to the persisting hope of people, which transcends borders"-- Provided by publisher.
11) Delaware
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An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Delaware.
12) Philippines
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"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of the Philippines. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"-- Provided by publisher.
13) Nevada
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Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Nevada, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
14) Guatemala
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"Colorful. Busy. Warm. Welcome to Guatemala! Look insided to learn about the land, cities, food, holidays, and wildlife of this incredible country."--Page [4] of cover.
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This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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2015.
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"On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market the system that controls money in America plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called Hoovervilles named for the president at the time of the crash. By 1933, many banks had...
19) Mexico
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Presents information about Mexico, discussing its geography, weather, wildlife, cities, history, languages, jobs, holidays, and food.
20) Hola, Venezuela
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"A land of Amazonian jungles, Caribbean beaches, and hectic cities, Venezuela is a country of many contrasts. ... Readers will explore the country's love of sports like baseball, learn about its wild animals, and discover more about its complicated political history."--Provided by publisher.
