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When his father is killed fighting for the Union in the War Between the States, thirteen-year-old Tom Carroll must take a job to help support his family. He manages to find work at a bustling ironworks in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, where dozens of men are frantically pounding together the strangest ship Tom has ever seen. A ship made of iron.
Tom becomes assistant to the ship's inventor, a gruff, boastful man named Captain John Ericsson....
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The Tale of HiberNation, the Odd Chipmunk deals with problems encountered in life due to one being "different." This was the case of HiberNation, a chipmunk who was shunned and laughed at becuase of his habit of sleeping almost all of the time. Becoming lonely and depressed, HiberNation started to withdraw from the the world. He started to hate school. He didn't want to participate in any activities.
But, life, being life, came to his assistance...
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Nahyr, who was very observant, felt it was strange to see only a few cars on the street, unlike before; plus, the people at the supermarket all walked quickly without stopping to talk to each other, and they all wore a mask on their face, just like he and his mother did.
"They look funny," he thought, "but I don't understand. What is this game about?"
Little Nahyr didn't understand why he couldn't go out to do all the things he enjoyed anymore:...
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Returning to class after a case of the chicken pox, Zoë Costello-known to her many "clients" as the Zoë Lama-is certain the halls of Allencroft Middle School will be a disaster zone after a week without her confident advice. To her shock, everything is running smoothly. Someone has stepped up to take her place, and that girl is Devon Sweeney: tall, blond, pretty, impeccably dressed and a year younger than Zoë. What's worse, thanks to a classroom...
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This is a story of diversity, acceptance, and self-love. Deeva the dog is going to spend the day playing at the dog park. When she gets to the dog park, she find Jack outside of the park crying because the other dogs were not letting him play with them because he was different. Deeva decides to take her new found friend, Jack, on an adventure across town. While on this adventure, they meet other dogs who, like Jack, have been bullied for just being...
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Cloe tiene 6 años y una pasión desmedida por Spiderman, le encanta el fútbol y también las construcciones. Este es su diario, donde describe la realidad que le rodea con la mirada libre y asombrada de los niños, todavía alejada de los prejuicios: las reacciones de los adultos, las caras de los profesores, las burlas de los compañeros... Pero también la atención y el cariño de los padres, que acompañan a Cloe en la construcción de su propia...
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Almost a teenager, Claire finds it really difficult to make friends because she doesnt care about anything. She also has a secret that she finds embarrassing. To make matters worse, since Claire is really smart in school, she is being accelerated from grade-five to grade-seven. Making friends will be a real problem now especially since Kenna, a notorious bully, will be in her Junior High class.
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The Adventures of Mark Johnson was written for parents and young children. It places focus on our society and how to deal with social issues. This book is about a child who grows up in a good environment with loving parents and a caring teacher who tries to impact their values of what is important and good.
91) All The Way Home
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After the fire that destroyed the family's barn, Nat's mother sells the house to keep Smokey, the pony that has changed their lives, at a nearby stable. Nat is thrilled, but the apartment that is their new home has brought change. His older sister, Cid, is hanging out with tough new kids. His younger sister, Queenie, is caught up in learning English riding at Smokey's stable. And Nat still feels the sting of his father's abandonment five years earlier....
93) I Am Loved
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Kevin lost his father in an accident and began to question if God really loves him. I Am Loved is an honest conversation between Kevin, Rich, Will, Rock, and the girls about hate, bullying, and doubt. Kevin reveals that he is tired of feeling empty and ashamed. The children tackle some big questions like "Why am I allowing Satan to encourage me to doubt God's love," and "Why am I allowing shamers to speak into my life?" Discover as you read how the...
94) Rafael
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En troisième secondaire, Rafael sait depuis longtemps qu'il est autiste. Cette différence ne l'a cependant jamais empêché de mener une vie relativement normale.
Assez pour passer une nuit à l'extérieur de chez lui lors d'une classe neige? Pas sûr... Heureusement, il a toute l'année scolaire pour se préparer.
Aussi, Rafael entreprend les démarches pour l'obtention de la garde d'un chien d'assistance. Grâce au Programme d'aide canine, Rafael...
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Tulu lives between forest and farmland. He is a friend of the animals, of the plants and of the surrounding nature. But everthing changes when clearcutting fires engulf the forest. In this book Tulu discovers that it is not just the animals and the forest that are in danger...This book includes two songs for you listening pleasure (available via QR code).
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This novel is about a particular horse name Tucker. The horses in this book are real; Tucker is the author's personal horse. She writes about several incidents with the horses that are exaggerated but brings to life the challenges that youth face today in their everyday lives. She uses comical illustrations with the animals to better demonstrate her points; her desire is to give positive solutions to the youth to resolve today's challenges when encountering...
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Holly's family lives a simple life in northern Michigan, enjoying the bounty of the earth and very much in step with the rhythm of the changing seasons. But times are hard and a cold winter is coming. Without a warm coat, Holly might not be able to start school. Readers will delight in Mama's solution to Holly's predicament.
99) Take the Stairs
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Behind each tightly locked apartment door at rundown 64 Wilnut Street lie the hidden stories of the inhabitants. There is David, who tries to talk to his father's ghost, and Jennifer, who flirts with men she does not want. Asim, who faces hatred directed
100) Operation Tiger
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Aaron Haberman is having the best day of his life. After his sixth-grade teacher assigns his crush Kristin Kramer to his project group, he can hardly believe his luck. This is the moment he has been waiting for since fourth grade. Unfortunately, he has no clue how to even talk to her. Aaron is a regular kid who likes basketball, goofing around with friends, and avoiding homework, but the idea of approaching Kristin, a cute and competitive soccer player,...
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