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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson's two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine's own personal experiences throughout her historic career.
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Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz,...
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Heroes are all around us. They may be famous for their deeds, or they could be our friends and neighbors. What sets heroes apart from the crowd is courage. It takes courage to save a life, help others, or fight for what you believe in. How have heroes made an impact on your life? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each...
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The U.S. criminal justice system is designed to convict criminals, but sometimes innocent people are wrongfully accused and sentenced. Some are cases of mistaken identity. Others are due to police work. Many of these individuals live for years behind bars before being freed. Tragically, some have died before having their names cleared. What would you do if you were wrongly accused? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an...
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Six million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust. Children were not spared. But some managed to survive. Large numbers were sent to concentration camps. Others were hidden by friends and neighbors. Some were smuggled across borders. Many lost their families. Still, they did not give up. These are their stories of survival. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest...
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Survival in extreme conditions is difficult. Still, there are many heroic tales of people who survive against all odds. These stories of extreme survival are gripping and inspiring. From professional outdoorsmen to young people in challenging situations, the will to live is strong inside us all. How would you survive an extreme event? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest...
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This book is a fictionalized non-fiction novel exposing the story of an artist and how he relates to the last draft lottery (Vietnam War Era) of the United States. It depicts real accounts of true-life experiences coming from the San Joaquin Valley of California to the Monterey Peninsula along the West coast of the old Fort Ord Military facility, California, which is currently now the California State University of Monterey Peninsula. The Iron Grains...
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There's a lot a guy needs to know as he grows up and makes his way in the world. And a lot of it, he wouldn't necessarily want to have to ask about because then, well, people would know he didn't know what he was doing! For all the guys out there who want to have it all together, Jonathan Catherman offers this collection of one hundred step-by-step instructions on almost everything a guy needs to know, including how to · wear cologne correctly ·...
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First published in 1529, Martin Luther's "The Small Catechism" was written for the education of children in religious doctrine. It reviews The Ten Commandments, The Lord's Prayer, the Sacraments of Baptism, the Alter and the Eucharist, along with other important religious and biblical tenets in a clear, concise and easy to understand format. It has long been considered as one of Martin's most important writings and is seen as an authoritative text...
10) Learning to Lead
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There's a lot more to being a good leader than standing in front of a group and telling them what to do. Effective leadership includes communication skills, confidence, compassion, discipline, and the ability to connect with your audience. This guide discusses the characteristics a leader needs and suggests ways for readers to reach their goals. Readers will also understand why it's important to treat group members with respect and compassion,
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Children's book about the importance of learning new languages and basic introduction to Hindi alphabets. The Author invites you to dive into the sea of the Hindi language along with the Little boy and his Nani in this heartwarming tale of the Little boy's quest tot learn the Hindi alphabet.
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Information technology professionals are in high demand in today's job market, and there are no signs of that demand abating. Much of the focus in IT is on software developers and security specialists, but a need also exists for technical quality assurance engineers. These professionals devise and run the tests that check programs and digital infrastructure for problems and flaws. This title provides teens with an in-depth look at the ins and outs...
13) Illegal Drugs
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In 2015, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that more than 1 million American youths between the ages of 12 and 17 had a dependence on illicit drugs or alcohol. It is a part of their lives, unfortunately. This essential volume helps readers to use critical thinking to create informed opinions on where they stand on the issue of illegal drugs. Chapters present the impact of drug use, American attitudes toward it, and whether the flow...
14) Liver Cancer
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Liver cancer is a cancer arising from the liver or a cancer that has spread to the liver, having originated in other organs (such as the colon, stomach, pancreas, breast, and lung). Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world. Even when treatments fail to provide much improvement in the liver cancer itself, pain and other signs and symptoms caused by liver cancer can be aggressively treated to improve quality of life. Liver cancer is...
15) Galileo Galilei
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Beginning in the fifteenth century, the Scientific Revolution transformed the way humans viewed the natural world. Galileo Galilei, sometimes called "the father of modern science," was one of the towering intellectual figures of this time. Remembered today as the astronomer who discovered the moons of Jupiter, Galileo was also a mathematician, philosopher, and inventor. His dedication to scientific truth led him into conflict with doctrines of the...
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For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its inevitable effects on work, life, health, and many other aspects of human society. Rooted in history and science, this book provides an inside look at a...
17) Mr. Book
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The story of Mr. Book will transport you to the small world of Mr. Book and his two cats-all living in a tiny house surrounded by books, books of all kinds. One day, a knock on his door will lead him to change his life forever and open his mind up to the world that is outside his front door and down the road and off in the distance and with a mission-to give joy and happiness to others and to share his love of books with hundreds of kids. And still...
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The assassination of President John F. Kennedy was a horrific event that stunned the world and left Americans deeply shaken. There are many conspiracy theories surrounding this crime and its aftermath, but readers will discover the facts as they take a closer look at the shooting and the events that followed with the help of fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and primary source photographs. Essential historical information is presented in an engaging...
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Beginning in 2011, the Syrian Civil War has become one of the most pressing crises facing the world today. Fighting has left millions displaced, killed thousands, and destabilized the Middle East. It has also left minorities in the country vulnerable to terrorist organizations like ISIS and other armed groups. This book will provide students with the context they need to understand the ethnic and religious tensions at play in Syria, the growth of...
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At its peak in the early fifteenth century, the Inca Empire consisted of approximately twelve million people and stretched from the northern border of Ecuador to central Chile. In 1532, the Spanish arrived and invaded Inca territory, setting off a genocide. By 1535, the empire was destroyed. In this book, readers can learn about the accomplishments of the Inca people, their network of roads, irrigation systems, and hidden city of Machu Picchu, and...
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