Erin Staley
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IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Using vivid, full-color photographs, this book shows how animals trick the eye by hiding in plain sight by changing their skin texture and color, covering themselves up, or even mimicking other plants and animals. Readers get a close look at sharks that hide using light and shadow, and even some fish that use light to trick their food into swimming nearby. The book is packed with information that will delight and inform young animal and nature lovers....
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The world of mummies, pharaohs, and pyramids leaps off the pages of this upper elementary guide to ancient Egyptian civilization. Readers will discover the history and culture of ancient Egypt, from the earliest settlers of the Nile to the final dynasty of Antony and Cleopatra.
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Misty Copeland is probably the most famous ballerina in the world. She didn't begin dancing until age thirteen, but she quickly surpassed all her peers to be declared a prodigy. Her hard work and talent have landed her the career of a lifetime. Through engaging text and quotes from the dancer, readers will learn about Copeland's life, hardships, and accomplishments. Full-color photos from throughout Copeland's life will give readers insight into the...
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HPV is one of the most common-and yet most widely misunderstood-sexually transmitted infections. Based on the premise that knowledge is power, this informative text presents readers with the facts about human papillomavirus, genital warts, and the types of cancer that certain strands of HPV can cause. The science behind the virus and its transmission are fully detailed alongside a discussion of prevention, screenings, and diagnosis. The pros and cons...
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Life for an undocumented immigrant is often one defined by fear and uncertainty. But this guide takes some of the guesswork out of the experience by answering some of the most basic questions that people might be afraid to ask. How does an undocumented immigrant plan for school and a career? What should he or she do if faced with deportation? This comprehensive guide removes some of the uncertainty, providing practical steps, a support and information...
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Anti-sexual violence movements, such as MeToo and TimesUp, turn much-needed attention to the nonconsensual acts that affect millions around the world. These movements not only inspire social change, but highlight the importance of asking for voluntary, conscious, and enthusiastic affirmatives to expressions of desire and sexual activities. Through this insightful and sensitive resource, readers will discover what it means to survive and heal from...
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Makerspaces are community-based, hands-on workshops in which people of all ages and skill levels come together to learn, work together, and create. Using creativity and collaboration, makerspace science projects are both fun and fulfilling. This guide brings science to life with ten easy-to-follow makerspace activities using sewing machines, laser cutters, 3D printers, electronics, woodworking tools, and metalworking equipment. Makers will develop...
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Maggie Stiefvater's life has been one of excitement, joy, and success as she has grown from an adventurous, imaginative child into a bestselling author. Pulling her influence from great authors such as Jane Yolen, Diana Wynne Jones, and Susan Cooper, Stiefvater has created fantasy worlds and delighted new fans every day. This biography of her life is as quirky and unique as its subject, and includes some reviews of her books and series, giving fans...
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Zappos redefined online shopping when it came on the scene in 1999, founded by Nick Swinmurn and Tony Hsieh. Their savvy approach to customer service and determination to keep their employees happy has resulted in Zappos becoming a multimillion dollar company. This volume is not only an intriguing modern history of an empire, it's a valuable resource for future Internet entrepreneurs.
10) Laverne Cox
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 2
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In 2013, Orange Is the New Black began captivating audiences with its cast of female characters representing diverse strata of society. Perhaps no star on the show has inspired as much as Laverne Cox, who plays the black transgender inmate Sophia Burset. Cox's work, both as an actor and off-screen, has brought attention to the risks faced by vulnerable populations, particularly racial minority transgender individuals. This biography documents Cox's...