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2) Mary can!
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
From multi-award-winning singer, artist, actress, and icon Mary J. Blige comes a fun and inspirational story that teaches young readers they can be anything, and they are enough.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Young Chris loves pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem-- at night, he's afraid of the dark. Only when he watches the moon landing on TV does he realize how exciting the unknown can be. Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: When Bellen Woodard’s classmates referred to "the skin-color” crayon, in a school and classroom she had always loved, she knew just how important it was that everyone understood that “skin can be any number of beautiful colors.” This stunning picture book spreads Bellen’s message of inclusivity, empowerment, and the importance of inspiring the next generation of leaders. Bellen created the More Than Peach Project and...
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Series
Good Guys Agency volume 1
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"A mix of prose and colorful comic panels make for a fast-moving story affirming the power of kindness and empathy."-Kirkus Reviews The first book in the Good Guys Agency series! Determined to better the world by inspiring boys like themselves, Lucky, Rudy, and Red team up to form the Good Guys Agency. It's not long before trouble at Fort Crumble next door sends the trio on their first back-in-time mission to visit Fred Rogers, the beloved television...
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Ben Franklin loved to swim and, at the age of eleven, he was determined to swim like a fish--fins and all. This ... account of young Ben's earliest invention follows the budding scientist's journey as he tests and retests his swim fins. That first big splash led Ben to even more innovations and inventions. Includes Franklin quotes, a timeline, bibliography, and source notes"--Amazon.com.
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Series
Asha and Baz volume 2
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In this exciting sequel to Caroline Fernandez's Asha and Baz chapter book series, the kids travel throughtime to meet Hedy Lamarr, a famous actress and inventor.
Author
Series
Diary of an awesome friendly kid volume 1
Language
English
Description
In his first journal, middle schooler Rowley Jefferson, Greg Heffley's sidekick, records his experiences and misguided decision to write a biography of Greg, who, in his own mind, is destined to become rich and famous.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Every day Jimmy takes 'Skinny Kid's' lunch at school. No way will he be caught dead standing in that FREE LUNCH line. Even when he's called into the principal's office, Jimmy just shrugs. "Yeah. Whatever." Until a surprising act of kindness stops him in his tracks. For a split second a door cracks open into Jimmy's heart. Who knows? Maybe he'll just kick that door right open.
Author
Series
Good Guys Agency volume 2
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A mix of prose and colorful comic panels make for a fast-moving story affirming the power of kindness and empathy."-Kirkus Reviews?, review of ?Kind Like Fred Rogers (The Good Guys Agency #1) ?The second book in the Good Guys Agency series! Brave Like Jackie The dynamic trio is back, and just in time! When it looks like their friend Marty is about to cave to peer pressure, Lucky, Rudy, and Red take another trip back in time for a courageous adventure...
Author
Series
Good Guys Agency volume 3
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A mix of prose and colorful comic panels make for a fast-moving story affirming the power of kindness and empathy."-Kirkus Reviews?, review of ?Kind Like Fred Rogers (The Good Guys Agency #1) ?The third book in the Good Guys Agency series! everIt's another mission for the Good Guys Agency! Success can be sweet, but for the gang's friend Jalen, it's turned him bitter. Back in time the trio goes, this time to visit renowned entrepreneur Milton Hershey....
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady? In this heart-warming and funny story, Maya discovers the achievements of some amazing Black women... but it's a brave Nigerian princess who really captures her imagination!
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Guido, an Italian monk, invents a method of notating music, but is discouraged by the other monks until he is given the opportunity to share his invention and love of music. Includes information on the song "Do-Re-Mi," a glossary, and Guido's life at Pomposa Abbey.
15) Just Jake
Author
Series
Just Jake volume 1
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Jake and his family have moved to a new state and now Jake must start at the bottom of the social ladder, but he is determined to make friends and get back on top with his box of "kid cards."
Follows the experiences of young Jake, a boy who endures the drama and frustrations of being the new kid in school.
Author
Series
Good Guys Agency volume 4
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The dynamic trio is back! When their friend Gordie is about to give up on math class (what is it with s and Ys, anyway?), Lucky, Rudy, and Red take another trip back in time-this time to meet Ludwig van Beethoven. After all, if anyone can help Gordie persevere, it's the man who composed his greatest music even after losing his hearing. Can Gordie find the perseverance to push through? Find out in Play On Like Ludwig! What is the Good Guys Agency series?...
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Series
Book buddies volume 2
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Marco Polo is a retired Christmas ornament, but in his mind he is a great mouse explorer. Because he's tiny and likely to be lost, he is the least-borrowed of the Book Buddies-toys that children can check out of the library just like a book-and he almost never leaves the library. But the little mouse finally meets the right match in Seth, a boy who is about to attend his first sleepover. If Seth were to bring the stuffed bunny he usually sleeps with,...
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