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Crispin : the cross of lead
"Asta's Son" is all he's ever been called. The lack of a name is appropriate, because he and his mother are but poor peasants in 14th century medieval England. But this thirteen-year-old boy who thought he had little to lose soon finds himself with even less - no home, no family, or possessions. Accused of a crime he did not commit, he may be killed on sight, by anyone. If he wishes to remain a…
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- 0439574684
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- 262 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- A
Immigration
With special interest panels that will encourage debate, this series increases young readers' awareness of current affairs and helps them understand complex world issues.
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- 9781596041424
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 29 cm
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- Talking Points
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- 304.8 WIL
The technology tail : a digital footprint story
A cute, creative story about children and their texts, tweets, posts and pics. Don’t be mean and irresponsible! That’s the straight-to-the-point advice “Screen” has for young readers who are active on social media. Whether tapping out messages on their computers, tablets or phones, Screen wants kids to know their words – the kind and the cruel – will follow them for life, creating a…
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- 9781944882136
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- 31 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 031 COO
If you lived at the time of the Civil War
If you lived at the time of the Civil War --Would you have seen a battle? --Did you continue to go to school? --Was it hard to get food? This book tells you what it was like to live at the time of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865.
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- 0590454226
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- 64 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
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- 973.7 MOO
You say you want a revolution?
V&A Introduces: You Say You Want a Revolution is beautiful mini-hardback introducing the swinging sixties to audiences both young and old. Filled with brilliant illustrations, fascinating facts and engaging infographics, this is the perfect gift for children and adults alike.
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- 9780141374130
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- 28 pages : illustration ; 17 cm
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- 909.826 WAL
A Book of Bridges : here to there and me to you
Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape, and they come in all forms. From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together. This is perfect for budding architects, as well as reade…
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- 9781585369966
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 624.2 KEE
Music
Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to elements of our global community. In this title, children learn about music around the world, including different types of music, ways people play music, and why music is important.
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- 9781403494061
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
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- Our Global Community
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- 780 EAS
Goodnight iPad : a parody for the next generation
In a bright buzzing room, in the glow of the moon-and iPhones and Androids and Blackberries too-it is time to say goodnight... Modern life is abuzz. There are huge LCD WiFi HD TVs and Facebook requests and thumbs tapping texts and new viral clips of cats doing flips. Wouldn't it be nice to say goodnight to all that? Like the rest of us who cannot resist just a few more scrolls and clicks, yo…
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- 9780399158568
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- 30 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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If you give a mouse an iPhone
The parody of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie that every parent will relate to. If you give in to temptation and give a bored little mouse your iPhone, even for ten minutes, he’s probably going to beam to some faraway place beyond time, space, and the sound of your pleading voice. And if he’s that far gone, he won’t have any idea what’s going on around him, and he might end up missing o…
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- 9780399169267
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- 38 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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