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"On the eve of China's Cultural Revolution and her sixteenth birthday, Mei dreams of becoming a model revolutionary. When the Communist Party recruits girls for a mysterious duty in the capital, she seizes the opportunity to escape her impoverished village. It is only when Mei arrives at the Chairman's opulent residence--a forbidden city unto itself--that she learns that the girls' job is to dance with the Party elites. Ambitious and whip-smart, Mei makes a beeline toward the Chairman. Mei gradually separates from the other recruits to become the Chairman's confidante--and paramour. As he fends off political rivals, Mei faces down schemers from the dance troupe who will stop at nothing to take her place, as well as the Chairman's imperious wife, who has schemes of her own. When the Chairman finally gives Mei a political mission, she seizes it with fervor, but the brutality of this latest stage of the revolution makes her begin to doubt all the certainties she has held so dear. Forbidden City is an epic yet intimate portrayal of one of the world's most powerful and least understood leaders during the most turbulent period of modern Chinese history"--Provided by publisher.

In 1817 England, teenagers Thalia, Charis, and Kallie navigate a London Season gone awry.

Set during the controversial 2017 Honduran presidential election, seventeen-year-old Libertad finds purpose writing political poetry as she navigates her sexuality and concerns for her activist brother's safety.

"From watching wildlife in El Yunque National Forest to exploring Old San Juan, Puerto Rico is full of adventures. This title introduces the US territory's people, culture, and places to visit"--Amazon.

"Readers will journey from Ancient China to the global trade centers of Shanghai and Beijing. Uncovering the traditions and philosophies of the past will allow readers to understand China's culture today, including the wisdom of Confucius and the importance of family. This book celebrates exciting festivals such as Chinese Lunar New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival, as well as daily life through food, arts, and language. Readers will gain a deep understanding of China's geography, history, and government, and how those things affect many parts of Chinese culture"--Provided by publisher.

"The book covers China's geography, capital and largest cities, and its famous landmarks"--Provided by publisher.

"Brazil is an exciting and diverse country that's home to many peoples and animals. This book introduces readers to the amazing Amazon Rain Forest, as well as the challenges Brazilians face in protecting it. Readers will learn about the history of Brazil and how that's affected the government and lifestyles of people today. Readers can explore the colorful festival of Carnaval, and the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro. This book uncovers the special arts, celebrations, and traditions of Brazilian people"--Provided by publisher.

In 1932, twelve-year-old Cal must stop being a hobo with his father and go to a Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding school, where he begins learning about his history and heritage as a Creek Indian.

Seventeen-year-old Mormon girl Elizabeth is torn between becoming an astronomer and familial duties and faith when she navigates a whole new world of possibility, in this sweeping adventure set in Colorado in the late nineteenth century.

"Unwrap the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian mummies in this . . . illustrated book, created in consultation with . . . Egyptologists from the British Museum. Filled with . . . detail, uncover secrets of the embalmers, tales of the tomb robbers, and even how pets were mummified"--Dust jacket.