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Archery

2023
"This title explores the sport of archery by looking at its history, techniques, equipment, and how people compete in the sport"--Provided by publisher.

If these walls could talk: Buffalo Bills

stories from the Buffalo Bills sideline, locker room, and press box
2023
"Bills announcer John Murphy provides insider stories about the Buffalo Bills"--.

Biased science

2023
Ideally, science would indeed be focused entirely on facts, truth, and objectivity. But the reality is different. Science cannot be separated from the human experience. As long as science is a human endeavor, it will carry with it the biases of society.

Rocket men

the Black quarterbacks who revolutionized pro football
2023
"Sportswriter John Eisenberg offers the history of Black quarterbacks in the league--men who not only shaped the history of football, but made indelible contributions to the cause of civil rights in America. Drawing on exclusive interviews with dozens of Black quarterbacks and the players, coaches, and managers who work alongside them, 'Rocket Men' is a reminder of how much Black quarterbacks have had to overcome to gain a space in pro football, and a celebration of the athletes and activists who paved the way for today's Black quarterbacks to triumph"--Provided by publisher.

Prequel

an American fight against Fascism
2023
A noted MSNBC anchor traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis.

Who was accused in the Salem witch trials?

2023
"Follow the terrifying events of the 1692 Salem witch trials from the perspective of Tituba, an enslaved woman who was accused of bewitching two girls, Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams, during this harrowing, historic period. A story of speculation, mass hysteria, and survival, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into this haunting moment in American history - brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"--Provided by publisher.

Dolly Parton behind the seams

my life in rhinestones
2023
Showcasing the music legend's most unforgettable looks from the 1960s until now, this . . . book displays Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style along with entertaining personal anecdotes that, for the first time, reveal the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion.

LGBTQ+ pride

how you can make a difference
2024
"Many people around the world face discrimination and even violence just because of their sexuality or their gender identity. LGBTQ+ people are treated unfairly in schools and colleges, at work, and in healthcare and housing. Activists for LBGTQ+ rights campaign for everyone to be treated equally. Could you be one of them? Read this book to find out how to be a LBGTQ+ rights campaigner"--Amazon.

The bodyguard unit

Edith Garrud, women's suffrage, and jujitsu
2023
A nonfiction graphic novel which examines the life of British martial artist and suffragist Edith Garrud.

Timelines of science

2022
"… takes [the reader] on an astonishing journey back through the ages, showing how dedication, disasters, and eureka moments have brought us antibiotics, electricity, space exploration, and so much more"--Back cover.

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