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"Juliette, now mayor of Silo 18, doesn't trust Silo 1, especially its leader, Donald. But in the world of the Silos, there is no black and white -- everything is shades of gray. Donald may not be the monster Juliette thinks he is, and may in fact be key to humanity's continued survival.But can they work together long enough to succeed?"--Provided by publisher.

In a toxic world, a community lives underground, when Sheriff Holston asks to leave and go outside, mechanic Juliette is appointed as the new sheriff and learns how badly her world is broken.

"For millennia, humanity has sought to understand and transmit to future generations not just the 'know-how' of life, but the 'know-why'--the meaning and purpose of our existence, as expressed in art, architecture, religion, and philosophy. This crucial passing down of knowledge has required the radical integration of insights from the past and from other cultures. In [this book], . . . author, professor, and public intellectual Martin Puchner takes us on a . . . tour through pivotal moments in world history, providing a global introduction to the arts and humanities in one . . . volume"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the possible political consequences of a decline in the Islamic civilization.

From fighting bloodthirsty battles through being sacrificed to the gods, daily life in the Viking world was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the Viking world in this fascinating history title.

"The story of a nameless father and son trying to survive with their humanity intact in a postapocalyptic wasteland where Earth's natural resources have been diminished, and some survivors are left to raise others for meat"--OCLC.

"Deep under our feet, our planet is full of history. Fossils can teach us a lot about Earth. Look inside to find out what fossils are, how they are formed, and where you can find real-life fossils!"--Provided by publisher.

"An . . . artist offers a[n] . . . exploration of human existence from the dawn of history to the present through art and patterns that aim [to] unite readers in their shared motivations [and] challenge each to create new stories for a better future"--BTCat.

From fighting as a gladiator through being fed to the lions, daily life in the Roman Empire was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the ancient Romans in this fascinating history title.

Provides children with illustrated overviews for each country in the world, organized by continent. The entries explore the countries' cultures, landscapes, sights, foods, and flags. Includes an introduction to Antarctica, a glossary, and a section of statistics.