March 2020 list by B. Goodman
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Close Calls: How Eleven US Presidents Escaped From the Brink of Death
by Michael P Spradlin
Complemented by archival photographs, a collection of accounts documenting presidential near-misses describes JFK’s six-day marooning on a desert island, Lincoln’s travel in disguise to foil an assassin’s plot, Davey Crockett’s heroic rescue of Andrew Jackson and more.
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The History of the World in Fifty Dogs
by Mackenzi Lee
A collection of short illustrated essays interspersed with fascinating facts about dogs, describe beloved canine companions throughout history, including Laika, who went into space; Peritas, who was Alexander the Great’s trusted friend; and Martha, Paul McCartney’s sheepdog.
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How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems
by Randall Munroe
The creator of the web comic xkcd and best-selling author of What If? and Thing Explainer shares inadvisable advice for responding to today’s problems, from using social-media for weather forecasts to powering a home by destroying the fabric of space-time.
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Normal: One Kid's Extraordinary Journey
by Magdalena M. Newman
An uplifting memoir by a boy with Treacher Collins syndrome, the severe craniofacial condition, describes the 67 surgeries he endured before age 15 and his everyday struggles with making friends, moving across the country and participating in childhood activities.
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Where's My Stuff?: The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide
by Samantha Moss
Offers tips for helping teens to become organized at school, at home, and while out, in a guide that shares step-by-step recommendations for decluttering, overcoming disorganized habits, and managing a schedule.
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You Too?
by Janet Gurtler
A timely collection of essays shares the #MeToo experiences of 25 children’s authors, from Patty Blount and Tiffany Brownlee to Nicolas DiDomizio and Amy Zhang, to provide insight into society’s casual acceptance of sexual harassment and abuse.
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