May 2017 list by Angie Wager
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Death on the River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure
by Samantha Seiple
In October 1913, Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a tour of South America. The thrill-seeking adventurer had no idea that he would soon receive an offer hecouldn't refuse: the chance to lead an expedition deep into the Amazon jungle to chart an unmapped river.
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Beastly Brains: Exploring How Animals Think, Talk, and Feel
by Nancy F. Castaldo
An introduction to how animals communicate, express feelings, use tools and work in social groups draws on scientific interviews and historical anecdotes to share related insights into the work of famous animal researchers and how modern understandings are revolutionizing old theories.
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Being a Girl
by Hayley Long
Answers questions many girls have about daily life, from mean girls and periods to fashion tips and relationship advice.
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The Science of Science Fiction
by Matthew Brenden Wood
Uncovers the real science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, exploring such topics as time travel, cloning, artificial intelligence, and life on other planets
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Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
by Steve Sheinkin
An astonishing underdog sports story--and more. It's an unflinching look at the U.S. government's violent persecution of Native Americans and the school that was designed to erase Indian cultures. It's the story of a group of young men who came together at the school, the overwhelming obstacles they faced both on and off the field, and their absolute refusal to accept defeat.
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