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| The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander; illustrated by Kadir NelsonWhat it is: a celebration of the African American artists, athletes, leaders, and survivors -- some famous and some unknown -- who’ve changed America, written by the author of The Crossover.
What’s inside: soul-stirring poetry that begs to be read out loud, plus bold artwork that demands a second look.
Don’t miss: the final pages, which contain fast facts about the people and events shown in the book. |
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| Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret DillowayWhat it’s about: Twelve-year-old Cady is surprised to find that her next foster home will be with Shell, the aunt she never knew she had. Baking at Aunt Shell’s pie shop and meeting her small-town neighbors makes Cady feel like she’s home for the first time...which also makes her worry that it’s too good to last.
Why you might like it: Cady’s fight for a place to belong is honest and moving, and her recipes might inspire you to bake some pies of your own. |
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| The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles; illustrated by Dapo AdeolaStarring: skillful sleuths Otto and Sheed, the Legendary Alston Boys of Logan County, Virginia.
What happens: extraordinary events are nothing new in Logan County, but even adventurers like the Alston Boys have their hands full when their town is frozen in time and troubled by inter-dimensional invaders.
Try this next: Sarah Cannon’s Oddity, another zany fantasy set in an unusual town and starring a brave African American kid. |
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Beach battle blowout
by Chris Grabenstein
Resolving to win a best-on-the-beach contest, Wonderland contestants P. T. and Gloria use their sleuthing skills to identify secret contest judges and devise winning attractions. By the best-selling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library. Simultaneous eBook
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The Hamilton-Burr duel
by Dan Gutman
Complemented by historical photos, a conclusion to the popular series finds a disgraced Miss Z's work taken over by a top-secret agency that sends the Flashback Four on a final mission to record the fateful duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Out-of-This World Nonfiction
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| Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 by Brian FlocaWhat it is: a dramatic, up-close look at the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon, tracing each step from liftoff to moon landing to returning home.
Why you might like it: large, super-detailed illustrations let you discover not only the facts of the mission, but also the thrilling sense of adventure.
Try this next: If you’re curious about the other Apollo missions, check out Jeffrey Kluger’s To the Moon! Or Suzanne Slade’s Daring Dozen. |
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Just right : searching for the Goldilocks planet
by Curtis Manley
Lyrical text and engagingly detailed illustrations combine in a celebration of the mysteries of the universe that finds a young girl exploring fascinating scientific questions as they have been shaped by the effort to locate an Earth-like planet.
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The National Air and Space Museum by Megan Cooley PetersonHighlights some of the exhibits at the National Air and Space Museum, including Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the space shuttle Discovery, and the 1903 Wright Flyer.
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The International Space Station by Allan Morey"Engaging images accompany information about the International Space Station. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7."
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Our universe by Giles SparrowExplores the celestial objects, heavenly bodies, and other phenomena in the universe, including the Big Bang, the Milky Way, and dark matter.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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Avon Lake Public Library 32649 Electric Blvd. Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 440-933-8128alpl.org |
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