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• Above the Rim

  How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

  Bryant, Jennifer,

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  In the midst of the civil rights movement, NBA star Elgin Baylor’s courageous actions changed the game of basketball. From Baylor’s boyhood playing basketball in segregated parks to his days fighting segregation and racial discrimination…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Así crezco

  Michels, Dia L.,

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  ¿Sabías que los seres humanos también somos mamíferos? Los mamíferos les dan leche a sus hijos cuando son pequeños. Muchos animales son consideraros mamíferos también. Ve como muchas de las mamas alrededor del mundo hacen para que sus…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Bowl Full of Peace

  a True Story

  Stelson, Caren, 1951-

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  On August 9, 1945, America dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, killing thousands and destroying the city, forcing survivors to seek refuge elsewhere. Two years later, after losing several family members in the original blast and to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity

  a Tale of the Genius Ramanujan

  Alznauer, Amy

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  Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in a small village in India. From a young age, Ramanujan seemed to be in his own world - fascinated by the idea of making something infinitely smaller and then putting it back together. School bored him…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box

  the Story of Video Game Inventor Ralph Baer

  Wessels, Marcie,

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  From a young age, Ralph Baer had an interest in tinkering and inventing. He began making practical inventions to help his family, learned how to build his own radio, and eventually got a job designing televisions. It was then that he had…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cat Man of Aleppo

  Latham, Irene,

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  When the city of Aleppo in Syria was devastated by war, many fled seeking safety elsewhere. For the city’s cats that was not an option. One man, who had often helped others through his work as a paramedic, saw that many cats had also lost…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Crossings

  Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals

  Duffield, Katy,

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  Roads and highways make traveling much easier for humans, but what impact do they have on the wildlife that live in the habitats they cut through? This title explores how humans have been working to create crossings for animals that allow…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Drawing on Walls

  a Story of Keith Haring

  Burgess, Matthew,

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  “One day in the subway, Keith noticed blank panels where advertisements used to be. Suddenly, he zipped up to the street, bought a box of white chalk, dashed back downstairs...and began drawing on the walls. People paused as they rushed…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Exquisite

  the Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks

  Slade, Suzanne,

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  Gwendolyn Brooks was an award winning poet whose work captured both the struggles and the hopes of people living in Chicago. Heavily inspired by her Bronzeville neighborhood, Brooks was a lifelong lover of poetry who found inspiration…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Facts Vs. Opinions Vs. Robots

  Rex, Michael,

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  What is a fact, what is an opinion and why is t so important to know the difference? Through clever and often hilarious interactions, colorful and charismatic robots debate whether their statements are facts or opinions. Important concepts…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fauja Singh Keeps Going

  the True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon

  Singh, Simran Jeet,

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  When Fauja Singh was young his mother told him, “You know yourself, Fauja, and you know what you’re capable of. Today is a chance to do your best.” At 81, Singh decided that the very best thing he could do was start running. This is the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Forest Man

  the True Story of Jadav Payeng

  Matheson, Anne,

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  On a river island in India, monsoons washed away all the trees. Without trees, the island slowly began to erode away and the animals had no branches for shade or for nesting. Aware of the dangers the island faced, a young man who lived…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Girl Like Me

  Johnson, Angela, 1961-

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  This inspiring picture book combines empowering poetry with photocollage illustrations to create an imaginative story about a group of diverse girls who are equally imaginative, adventurous, and inventive. Among doubting onlookers, the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grow

  Secrets of Our DNA

  Davies, Nicola, 1958-

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  “All living things grow. Plants...animals...and humans.” Learn about DNA – the code that connects us all – and guides us as we grow and change.

• Honeybee

  Fleming, Candace,

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  If you’ve ever heard the phrase “busy as a bee” but weren’t sure why we say it, you’ll know exactly why after reading this book! A honeybee, or apis mellifera, lives for just over a month but it’s life is full of many different jobs that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If You Take Away the Otter

  Buhrman-Deever, Susannah,

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  With clear text and bright, bold illustrations, this book explores the interconnection of species, the detrimental effects of the fur trade on otters, and the importance of supporting ecosystems.  The stories of the otters will inspire…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lift as You Climb

  the Story of Ella Baker

  Powell, Patricia Hruby, 1951-

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  Ella Baker grew up with strong messages from church and family, telling her how important it is to listen, to stand up for yourself and bring others with you—to lift as you climb. This biography shares Ella’s own repeated question: what do…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Love Your Body

  Sanders, Jessica,

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  Girls of all different races, abilities and body types joyfully pack the pages of this body positivity primer. Filled with positive affirmations, self-esteem building suggestions and plenty of helpful resources, readers can’t help but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mamie on the Mound

  a Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues

  Henderson, Leah,

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  At age 6, Mamie Johnson knew she loved baseball even though it was for boys. But other women didn’t want to play with her because of the color of her skin. See how Mamie persisted and found a way to play professional baseball in this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children

  Winter, Jonah, 1962-

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  This biography shares the inspiring story of Mother Jones and the fight to end child labor. The bold text and detailed illustrations are a great introduction to this powerful and important woman.