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Seventeen-year-old Maverick "Mav" Carter begins dealing drugs for the King Lords as a way to help support his family while his father is in jail. When he learns that his girlfriend is pregnant, his focus shifts and he tries to make a clean break from drug dealing. However, a loved one's murder makes it difficult to forget his old ties, and he must figure out for himself the meaning of loyalty, manhood, and responsibility.

When Lenny, a mentally retarded migrant worker, accidentally commits a murder, his friend George must decide what is the right thing to do. There must be justice, but Lenny will not understand what is going on, and must be protected.

Recruited to Super Hero High by Supergirl, intelligent Barbara Gordon trains for her new role as Batgirl alongside some of the most powerful teenagers in the galaxy.

"Instructs readers on several painting techniques using nail polish. Also includes step-by-step projects for decorating various items in the home and office"--.

Introduces the science of chemistry and the scientific method, shows how chemistry is used in developing health and beauty products, and suggests related experiments.

An introduction to taking old toys apart and building new toys with the parts.

Jamal, who will be in the fifth grade, and his little sister Nina, who is going into first grade, go shopping for school supplies.

Introduces the science of chemistry and the scientific method, shows how chemistry is used in developing health and beauty products, and suggests related experiments.

Describes the features, sounds, and role of each musical instrument in the orchestra.

Photographs and text trace the process by which a car is made, from the mining of the iron ore, until the vehicle hits the road.