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Joy

2020
"A lively kitten is full of joy until she takes a tumble. Can a little comfort from someone special help her feel happy again?"--Provided by publisher.

The space shuttle Challenger

2020
Chronicles the history of events surrounding the space shuttle Challenger disaster.

The right crew

2018
"Sam is spending the summer working for his dad's construction company, a business he is supposed to be a part of after graduation. This is not what Sam wants, but it is what his family expects. Will an accident on the construction site change things?"--Publisher's web site.

Underground

terrifying true stories
2020
"Being trapped in a cave or mine is terrifying. It can be cold, wet, and completely dark. Even worse, you don't know if anyone will ever find you. Read the true stories of Jessica McClure, Randal McCloy, the 33 Chilean miners, and others to discover how they survived being trapped far below the earth's surface"--Provided by publisher.

The Challenger disaster

tragedy in the skies
2020
". . . turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what would be a routine mission. All eyes and cameras were on crew member Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher, who was set to become the first private citizen in space. Excitement filledthe air as the clock counted down to lift off. But at T-plus seventy-three seconds after launch, the unthinkable happened . . . What caused the midair explosion? In Pranas T. Naujokaitis's . . . tale, set in a far-off future, a group of curious kids investigate the hard questions surrounding the Challenger explosion"--Provided by the publisher.

Who broke the vase?

2017
A little dog accidently breaks a vase and struggles to tell the truth.

The 75-cent son

2010
Chi-Chi's resolved to working with his abusive father on their boat until a terrible accident causes him to rethink his life.

What does it mean to be safe?

a thoughtful discussion for readers of all ages about drawing healthy boundaries and making safe choices
Simple text and illustrations define what it means to be safe and describe ways to make healthy decisions and ask for help when needed.

Staying safe on the street

Simple text and color photos show how to stay safe on the street, covering such topics as sidewalks, crossing the street, and strangers.
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It wasn't my fault

When accidents happen to Murdley Gurdson, they are usually his own fault, but when a bird lays an egg on Murdley's head one day, he tries hard to find someone else to blame.
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