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Leah Kaminsky
Sometimes there may be more to things than meets the eye.
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The Hollow Bones implores us to pay careful attention to the crucial lessons we might learn from our not-too-distant history.
‘I remember you once told me about mockingbirds and their…
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The Waiting Room captures the sights, sounds, accents and animosities of a country overflowing with stories. Dina is a family doctor living in the melting-pot city of Haifa, Israel. Born…
A joyful book about the necessity of celebrating life in the face of death. The one certainty about life is that everybody is going to die. Yet somehow as a…
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Leah Kaminsky,Meg Keneally
A response to the devastating 2019-20 bushfires, Animals Make Us Human both celebrates Australia’s unique wildlife and highlights its vulnerability.
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Leah Kaminski
Cheerleading professionals perform for thousands of fans. They often attend charity events. Many appear on television shows. Find out more in Professional Cheerleading, one of the titles in the Cheerleading…
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Going to tryouts is a thrilling time of year for many cheerleading hopefuls. Excitement is in the air. There is also a competitive edge. Find out more in Cheerleading Tryouts…
Learn about three life-changing pieces of genetic technology–from therapeutic cloning to embryonic gene editing. By exploring these innovations and how they work, students will expand their learning of biology, genetics…
New breakthroughs in particle acceleration allow tumors to be irradiated in milliseconds. Using genetics, doctors can attack cancers and their causes in ever more targeted ways. Nanoparticles stream through the…
Take an up-close look at three fascinating technologies used by human biohackers. Readers will learn the stories behind chip implants, DIY gene editing, and other strange but true biohacks.
Learn about Mexico, a country famous for its colorful fiestas and its rich history blending Aztec, Mayan, and European influences … Explore Mexico’s traditions in arts and music, including its…
A mesmerizing blend of old and new traditions, Japan is a country of diverse land, climate, and people … Explore Japan’s history and its creation of art forms including origami…
As one of the Earth’s biggest countries and the one with the world’s largest population, China is well-known for its rich history and traditions … Readers will learn about China’s…
Learn about Pakistan’s people, government, and fascinating history, from life under British rule to Pakistan’s independence –
Did you know that 10 players from the Clemson Tigers were drafted by the National Football League (NFL) in 1983? About 200 former Clemson players have gone on to play…
Did you know that the Wisconsin Badgers have won 14 Big Ten titles? The Badgers have won more than 700 games. Learn more about this college team’s history, traditions, uniforms…
Did you know that the West Virginia Mountaineers touch a piece of coal before entering the locker room? This is to honor the miners of West Virginia. Learn more about…
Did you know that the Virginia Tech Hokies have played at Lane Stadium since 1965? Lane Stadium is one of the loudest stadiums in college football. Learn more about this…
Did you know that hundreds of Tennessee Volunteers fans dock their boats outside the stadium before games? These fans are known as the Vol Navy. Learn more about this college…
Cheerleading camps started more than 70 years ago. Since then, they have become popular all over the United States. Find out more in Cheerleading Camps, one of the titles in…
Discover Massachusetts Bay takes readers to the water’s edge, where they will learn about the bay’s atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Surrounded by some of America’s oldest cities, Massachusetts Bay…
A multi-generational novel perfect for fans of The Tiger’s Wife and A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, Leah Kaminsky’s wry fiction debut unfolds over a day in the life of a…
Discover Chesapeake Bay takes readers to the water’s edge, where they will learn about the bay’s atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. These four very different systems create a unique environment…
Compelling, moving and memorable. Graeme Simsion. The Waiting Room captures the sights, sounds, accents and animosities of a country overflowing with stories. Dina is a family doctor living in the…
Discover Grand Traverse Bay takes readers to the water’s edge, where they will learn about the bay’s atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay area is home…
A woman waves her hand and her car roars to life. She touches her unadorned ear to take a call in the car as she drives to a cryotherapy parlor…
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With contributions from such physician-writers as Oliver Sacks, Abraham Verghese, and Pauline Chen, this is a unique and eye-opening collection of fiction and nonfiction on medicine and mortality and everything…
‘I remember you once told me about mockingbirds and their special talents for mimicry. They steal the songs from others, you said. I want to ask you this: how were…
Read about mysterious UFO sightings in Aurora, Texas. Is there an alien graveyard? –
Libraries are a great palce to read, play, and gather. But are some libraries a gathering place for ghosts and spirits? Read this spooky story to find out! –
Many criminals have been imprisoned at Alcatraz. But what else is locked up there? Do the ghosts and spirits of many former prisoners haunted the cells and hallways? Read this…
Jorge, Marcus, and Elena travel to Ottumwa, Iowa, in 1983, to locate a flock of zombies at one of the first video game competitions.
Amusement parks are a place of excited laughter and thrill seekers. Now abandoned and overgrown, explore Lincoln Park and its most terrifying ride –
