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Madam C.J. Walker

the beauty boss
2023
"A biography series highlighting the work and social impact of BIPOC inventors"--.

James Harden

basketball sharpshooter
2022
"James Harden was a top pick in the 2012 NBA draft, but he wasn't an instant superstar. Harden worked tirelessly to improve his skill. His dedication paid off, both for him and the ... [teams he played for.] Readers will learn how James Harden used determination and hard work to take him to the top!"--Provided by publisher.

Breanna Stewart

pro basketball MVP
2022
"Breanna Stewart is a basketball superstar! She dominated in high school. Stewart then went on to play college ball for the UConn Huskies. From there she got the opportunity to play for Team USA in the Olympics-where she scored the winning shot! Readers will learn how Breanna overcame a difficult childhood to go onto achieve her dreams"--Provided by publisher.

Power on

the history of gaming
2022
"Are you ready to get a high score in video game history? Travel back in time to discover the very first video games, consoles, and characters. This is the story of how today's most popular video games and eSports got their start"--Provided by publisher.

The Greely Expedition's fatal quest for Farthest North

2023
"In 1881, U.S. Army Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his crew set sail for the Arctic. Their mission was to collect scientific data on the polar climate. They also had a second, secret goal: to achieve Farthest North, the record for highest latitude reached by explorers. But when resupply ships failed to arrive two years in a row, the team's dreams of glory turned into a nightmarish fight for survival in one of the most remote and harshest regions in the world. Told through the . . . graphic novel format, this . . . tale transports readers back in time to uncover what became of the stranded voyage"--Provided by publisher.

Standing in the need of prayer

a modern retelling of the classic spiritual
"From an award-winning author and critically acclaimed artist comes a stunning and deeply moving picture book based on the popular spiritual "Standing in the Need of Prayer." The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American history"--.

Trolls

2023
"This title introduces trolls by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are represented in current times. Back matter shows modern trolls that kids might recognize, like the trolls from Frozen, and explains how they are based in mythology"--Provided by publisher.

Elves

2023
"This title introduces elves by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are represented in current times. Back matter shows modern elves that kids might recognize, like Dobby from Harry Potter, and explains how they are based in mythology"--Provided by publisher.

Army night stalkers

captured!
2021
The night stalkers are some of the most elite members of the U.S. Army. Their dangerous missions frequently take them behind enemy lines.
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Jukebox

"A mysterious jukebox, old vinyl records, and cryptic notes on music history, are Shaheen's only clues to her father's abrupt disappearance. She looks to her cousin, Tannaz, who seems just as perplexed, before they both turn to the jukebox which starts...glowing? Suddenly, the girls are pulled from their era and transported to another time! Keyed to the music on the record, the jukebox sends them through decade after decade of music history, from political marches to landmark concerts. But can they find Shaheen's dad before the music stops?"--.
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