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Bajo la misma estrella

Sixteen-year-old Hazel, a stage IV thyroid cancer patient, has accepted her terminal diagnosis until a chance meeting with a boy at cancer support group forces her to reexamine her perspective on love, loss, and life.

How deep sea divers use math

Looks at some of the many ways in which deep sea divers use math on a daily basis to determine how long they can stay in cold water, determine how much air is left in an oxygen tank, and more.

How baseball managers use math

Looks at some of the many ways in which baseball managers use math on a daily basis to calculate batting averages, figure out standings, decide which combination of players to put on the field, and other tasks.

How to read a story

"A picture book celebration of the act of exploring--and sharing--a book"--Provided by publisher.

Danger in Ancient Rome

The mysterious box that Ranger the golden retriever found in the garden transports him back to first century Rome, where he must rescue Marcus, a young servant boy, and Quintus, a volunteer gladiator, from the brutal world of the Colosseum.

Manhunt

Henry, Anna, and Jose, the junior members of the Silver Jaguar Society, are on a mission in Paris to recover the Mona Lisa--but when senior members of the Society are taken hostage, it is up to Henry to rescue them while continuing to pursue the missing masterpiece.

Every falling star

how I survived and escaped North Korea
This is the intense memoir of a North Korean boy named Sungju who is forced at age twelve to live on the streets and fend for himself. To survive, Sungju creates a gang and lives by thieving, fighting, begging, and stealing rides on cargo trains.

The giver (graphic novel)

Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.

Jovita wore pants

The story of a Mexican freedom fighter
The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights! * "Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Gorgeous...hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding." - School Library Journal , starred review * "Exquisite prose. . . . stunning spreads." - BookPage , starred review Jovita dreamed of wearing pants! She hated the big skirts Abuela made her wear. She wanted to scale the tallest mesquite tree on her rancho, ride her horse, and feel the wind curl her face into a smile When her father and brothers joined the Cristero War to fight for religious freedom, Jovita wanted to go, too. Forbidden, she defied her father's rules - and society's - and found a clever way to become a trailblazing revolutionary, wearing pants! This remarkable true story about a little-known maverick Mexican heroine is brought vividly to life by her great-niece and Am?ricas Award-winner Aida Salazar, and Eisner Award-honoree Molly Mendoza.

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