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The Cuban Missile Crisis in American history

Brubaker, Paul.


School Library Journal, July 2001. Catholic Library World, December 2001. Examines the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a brief period in the fall of 1962 during which the United States came very close to engaging in nuclear war with the Soviet Union.
Date Published:2001

Of thee I sing : a letter to my daughters /

Obama, Barack.


School Library Journal, January 2011. Horn Book, May 2011. Wilson's Children, September 2011. Library Media Connection starred, August 2011. In a letter to his daughters, Barack Obama reflects on the traits of thirteen groundbreaking Americans, such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackie Robinson, and George Washington, and shares how children embody them.
Date Published:2010

Jay's journal


Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2010. Presents the diary left behind by sixteen-year-old Jay after he committed suicide, revealing his involvement with drugs and witchcraft.
Date Published:1979

Things that make white people uncomfortable : adapted for young adults /

Bennett, Michael, 1985-


Professional football player Michael Bennett discusses his views on issues of racism and police violence, Black athletes and their relationship to powerful institutions like the NCAA and the NFL, the role of protest in history, and the responsibilities of athletes as role models to speak out against injustice.
Date Published:2019

Yellowstone National Park

Frisch, Nate,


A geological wonderland -- Keeping the west wild -- A century of trial and error -- Something for everyone -- Yellowstone notes. Animals ; Itinerary ; Side trips ; Safety. Library Media Connection, School Library Journal, Examines the history and geological features of Yellowstone National Park, and discusses the park's ecosystem, issues, and animals. Includes an itinerary for visiting, safety tips, color photographs, a glossary, and a map of the park.
Date Published:2014

A geological wonderland -- Keeping the west wild -- A century of trial and error -- Something for everyone -- Yellowstone notes. Animals ; Itinerary ; Side trips ; Safety. Library Media Connection, School Library Journal, Examines the history and geological features of Yellowstone National Park, and discusses the park's ecosystem, issues, and animals. Includes an itinerary for visiting, safety tips, color photographs, a glossary, and a map of the park.

Date Published:2014

El libro de Marvel

Wiacek, Stephen.


Translation of: The Marvel book. Includes index. Explores the characters and storylines of the interconnected Marvel Comics Multiverse, including superheroes such as the Avengers, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Black Panther, and villains such as Thanos and Loki.
Date Published:2020

Do you have a friend who is suicidal?

Wahl, Elizabeth, 1961-


Suicide in the news -- Suicide through the ages -- The faces of suicide -- Resons for self-harm -- Unthinkable act -- The death with dignity debate -- Left behind -- Prevention and treatment. "Describes the political, social, and emotional difficulties with suicide"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

Tower of god.

SIU, (Comic book writer and artist),


Translation of: Sin ui t'ap. "The digital version of Tower of god was originally published on Webtoon.com in 2010"--Title page verso. "This volume collects episodes 1-11 of the ... comic Tower of god"--Cover page [4]. Publishers Weekly, The twenty-fifth bam journeys to a mysterious, floating tower in the sky to reunite with Rachel, his friend, risking his own death to do so. Climbing higher in the Tower, Bam faces dangers at all turns, making enemies and allies on each new level. On each new level, also, Bam learns new revelations about his friendship with Rachel, all building to a dark secret.
Date Published:2022

Translation of: Sin ui t'ap. "The digital version of Tower of god was originally published on Webtoon.com in 2010"--Title page verso. "This volume collects episodes 1-11 of the ... comic Tower of god"--Cover page [4]. Publishers Weekly, The twenty-fifth bam journeys to a mysterious, floating tower in the sky to reunite with Rachel, his friend, risking his own death to do so. Climbing higher in the Tower, Bam faces dangers at all turns, making enemies and allies on each new level. On each new level, also, Bam learns new revelations about his friendship with Rachel, all building to a dark secret.

Date Published:2022

I'm suicidal, now what?

Peterson, Judy Monroe.


Presents an understanding of suicide, risk factors, and ways of getting treatment.
Date Published:2016

Slasher girls & monster boys


School Library Journal, July 2015. Publisher's Weekly, May 2015. Horn Book, April 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2015. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2015. Kirkus Review, June 2015. Library Media Connection, February 2016. Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Collects fourteen horror stories from young adult authors including Carrie Ryan, Jonathan Maberry, and A.G. Howard.
Date Published:2015

School Library Journal, July 2015. Publisher's Weekly, May 2015. Horn Book, April 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2015. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2015. Kirkus Review, June 2015. Library Media Connection, February 2016. Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Collects fourteen horror stories from young adult authors including Carrie Ryan, Jonathan Maberry, and A.G. Howard.

Date Published:2015

Can I tell you about autism? : a guide for friends, family and professionals /

Welton, Jude,


Introducing Tom, who has autism -- Mind blindness -- Listening -- Talking -- Body language -- Playing -- Routines and repetition -- Preparing for change -- Hidden rules -- Sounds, sights, touch, tastes and smells -- Body movements -- Daily life -- Special interests -- How adults can help -- More about autism. A young boy named Tom explains what it is like to have autism from his perspective, such as not being able to pick up social cues as easily or feeling overloaded by loud sounds and crowded environments. Explores ways readers can help kids like Tom cope with their autism issues and feel supported by those around him.
Date Published:2014

Introducing Tom, who has autism -- Mind blindness -- Listening -- Talking -- Body language -- Playing -- Routines and repetition -- Preparing for change -- Hidden rules -- Sounds, sights, touch, tastes and smells -- Body movements -- Daily life -- Special interests -- How adults can help -- More about autism. A young boy named Tom explains what it is like to have autism from his perspective, such as not being able to pick up social cues as easily or feeling overloaded by loud sounds and crowded environments. Explores ways readers can help kids like Tom cope with their autism issues and feel supported by those around him.

Date Published:2014

Here lies Olive

Anderson, Kate, 1985-,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, When sixteen-year-old Olive summons a ghost to find out what happens after people die, she unleashes an otherworldly danger that threatens everyone she loves.
Date Published:2023

Here, and only here

Dabos, Christelle, 1980-,


"First published in French by Gallimard Jeunesse ... Original title: Ici et Seulement Ici"--Title page verso. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, The School of Here is an unsettling and peculiar place that's governed by bizarre social rules and supernatural machinations. But a new school year brings changes the students never could have imagined.
Date Published:2023

Aquatic invaders


Originally released as a segment for the television program, Techno 1999. Examines the threats posed by aquatic nuisance species-- such as the sea lamprey, zebra mussel, round goby, mitten crab and Eurasian ruffe-- to aquatic environments of North America, using the Great Lakes and the San Francisco Bay as case studies. Also looks at how scientists, policymakers, and the public are working to prevent the spread of these invaders.
Date Published:2002

Originally released as a segment for the television program, Techno 1999. Examines the threats posed by aquatic nuisance species-- such as the sea lamprey, zebra mussel, round goby, mitten crab and Eurasian ruffe-- to aquatic environments of North America, using the Great Lakes and the San Francisco Bay as case studies. Also looks at how scientists, policymakers, and the public are working to prevent the spread of these invaders.

Date Published:2002

Naruto.

Kishimoto, Masashi, 1974-


Translated from the Japanese. "First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--P. facing t.p. "This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. [4]. Naruto impresses the Allied Shinobi Forces with his newfound strengths and allies like Sakura rush to stand by his side against the forces of Tobi. Meanwhile, Sasuke returns, determined to take Naruto out once and for all.
Date Published:2013

The Great Wall of China

O'Neill, Joseph R.


Land of achievements -- Ancient China -- Imperial and modern China -- Unifying a nation -- Building the Wall of Quin -- The Wall after Qin : 206 BCE-1368 CE -- The Ming Dynasty -- A final great expansion -- The Wall today. Horn Book, October 2009. A comprehensive history of the Great Wall of China, begun during the reign of China's first emperor, Shi Huangdi, around the fifth century B.C., the continuation of the wall throughout succeeding dynasties, and the maintenance of the wall in the modern era.
Date Published:2009

Land of achievements -- Ancient China -- Imperial and modern China -- Unifying a nation -- Building the Wall of Quin -- The Wall after Qin : 206 BCE-1368 CE -- The Ming Dynasty -- A final great expansion -- The Wall today. Horn Book, October 2009. A comprehensive history of the Great Wall of China, begun during the reign of China's first emperor, Shi Huangdi, around the fifth century B.C., the continuation of the wall throughout succeeding dynasties, and the maintenance of the wall in the modern era.

Date Published:2009

Pacific Ocean

Kopp, Megan,


Includes index. Global ocean -- The Pacific Ocean -- Pacific Ocean currents and climate -- Pacific peoples -- Exploration and trade -- Pacific Ocean ecosystems -- Pacific Ocean life -- Pacific life in danger -- Changing Earth -- Pacific Ocean uses -- Issues -- Protecting the Pacific Ocean -- Looking to the future. Provides a brief overview of various aspects of the Pacific Ocean using illustrations, photographs, maps, and research activities. Includes access to audiovisual online resources, a quiz, and a glossary.
Date Published:2018

Includes index. Global ocean -- The Pacific Ocean -- Pacific Ocean currents and climate -- Pacific peoples -- Exploration and trade -- Pacific Ocean ecosystems -- Pacific Ocean life -- Pacific life in danger -- Changing Earth -- Pacific Ocean uses -- Issues -- Protecting the Pacific Ocean -- Looking to the future. Provides a brief overview of various aspects of the Pacific Ocean using illustrations, photographs, maps, and research activities. Includes access to audiovisual online resources, a quiz, and a glossary.

Date Published:2018

Stamped : racism, antiracism, and you /

Reynolds, Jason,


"A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning." The story of the world's first racist -- Puritan power -- A different Adam -- A racist wonderkind -- Proof in the poetry -- Time out -- Time in -- Jefferson's notes -- Uplift suasion -- The Great Contradictor -- Mass communication for mass emancipation -- Uncle Tom -- Complicated Abe -- Garrison's last stand -- Battle of the black brains -- Jack Johnson vs. Tarzan -- Birth of a nation (and a new nuisance) -- The mission is in the name -- Can't sing and dance and write it away -- Home is where the hatred is -- When death comes -- Black power -- Murder was the case -- What war on drugs? -- The soundtrack of sorrow and subversion -- A million strong -- A bill too many -- A miracle and still a maybe. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection Star, School Library Journal Starred, Voice of Youth Advocates Star, School Library Journal starred, January 2020. Booklist starred, January 2020. Library Media Connection starred, March 2020. Pub Weekly, January 2020. Kirkus Starred, December 2019. New York Times, March 2020. Horn Book, May 2020. This adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi's "Stamped From the Beginning" explores the history of racist ideas in America by examining the lives of notable historical figures, from Cotton Mather and Thomas Jefferson to W.E.B. Du Bois and Angela Davis. Discusses how racist ideas spread and how they are also discredited.
Date Published:2020

"A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning." The story of the world's first racist -- Puritan power -- A different Adam -- A racist wonderkind -- Proof in the poetry -- Time out -- Time in -- Jefferson's notes -- Uplift suasion -- The Great Contradictor -- Mass communication for mass emancipation -- Uncle Tom -- Complicated Abe -- Garrison's last stand -- Battle of the black brains -- Jack Johnson vs. Tarzan -- Birth of a nation (and a new nuisance) -- The mission is in the name -- Can't sing and dance and write it away -- Home is where the hatred is -- When death comes -- Black power -- Murder was the case -- What war on drugs? -- The soundtrack of sorrow and subversion -- A million strong -- A bill too many -- A miracle and still a maybe. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection Star, School Library Journal Starred, Voice of Youth Advocates Star, School Library Journal starred, January 2020. Booklist starred, January 2020. Library Media Connection starred, March 2020. Pub Weekly, January 2020. Kirkus Starred, December 2019. New York Times, March 2020. Horn Book, May 2020. This adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi's "Stamped From the Beginning" explores the history of racist ideas in America by examining the lives of notable historical figures, from Cotton Mather and Thomas Jefferson to W.E.B. Du Bois and Angela Davis. Discusses how racist ideas spread and how they are also discredited.

Date Published:2020

Nuclear power


School Library Journal, May 2007. Discusses the history, safety, and future viability of nuclear power in thirteen essays, and includes a glossary, chronology, and further reading list.
Date Published:2007

Ours to tell : reclaiming Indigenous stories /

Yellowhorn, Eldon, 1956-,


We tell our stories in images and symbols -- Our history is in our poems, songs, and written stories -- Our stories bear witness -- Our hands tell our story -- Our story goes on. Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, Profiles the lives and work of sixteen Indigenous novelists, poets, graphic artists, historians, craftspeople, and mapmakers, featuring stories of traditions, historical events, and lived experiences. Examines the importance of Indigenous creators taking control of the narrative of Indigenous peoples, and explores the impact of these creators on their culture and history. Includes color and black-and-white photographs and additional resources.
Date Published:2025

We tell our stories in images and symbols -- Our history is in our poems, songs, and written stories -- Our stories bear witness -- Our hands tell our story -- Our story goes on. Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, Profiles the lives and work of sixteen Indigenous novelists, poets, graphic artists, historians, craftspeople, and mapmakers, featuring stories of traditions, historical events, and lived experiences. Examines the importance of Indigenous creators taking control of the narrative of Indigenous peoples, and explores the impact of these creators on their culture and history. Includes color and black-and-white photographs and additional resources.

Date Published:2025