September 2018 list by K. Pearson
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Adele: The Stories Behind the Songs: The Other Side
by Caroline Sullivan
From humble beginnings, Adele has become one of the most recognizable, well-loved artists in the world, enjoying commercial success unrivalled by any modern-day pop star. Adele: The Other Side reveals the stories behind her hugely popular and iconic songs.
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Make- Design Your Own Circuits: 17 Exciting Design Ideas for New Electronics Projects
by Charles Platt
While basic circuits may be easy to understand, creating a circuit requires a different way of thinking. The purpose of this book is to show how it's done. Being creative, instead of just following instructions, is part of the Maker ethic. This should include designing circuits to do what you want. The hands-on projects in this book progress from simple to complex, breaking circuits into modules to make them easier to understand.
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This is Planet Earth: Your Ultimate Guide to the World We Call Home
by New Scientist
Formed around 4.6 billion years ago from the debris of the big bang and long-dead stars, at first it was nothing special, but somehow it evolved to become the most amazing place in the known Universe. The only living planet we know of, it also has a very unusual moon, a remarkably dynamic surface, a complex atmosphere and a deeply mysterious interior.
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True Teen Stories From Afghanistan and Pakistan: Surviving the Taliban
by Cassandra Schumacher
The Taliban rose to power in the 1990s in Afghanistan and then in Pakistan. Taliban insurgents implement strict Islamic law, and any perceived transgressions are punished swiftly and brutally. Armed insurgents have attacked civilians and are notorious for limiting the rights of women and girls, including restricting access to education. This book tells the stories of teens who lived through the horrors of the Taliban occupation, surviving in the face of fear and resisting injustice.
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Tutankhamun: The Treasures of the Tomb
by Zahi Hawass
The secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt offers an illustrated tour of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, highlighting the most striking artifacts found within and imagines what it was like to discover the tomb in 1922.
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A Visual Guide to Reptiles and Dinosaurs
by Sol90 Editorial Staff
Students will time travel to the Age of Reptiles and discover the world of dinosaurs in this vivid, detailed guide. They will trace the development of reptiles through the prehistoric periods of life on earth and learn different theories for the cause of dinosaurs' mass extinction.
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