October 2020 list by L. Buehler
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Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle Against Wounds and Disease
by Gail Jarrow
The Civil War took the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and left countless others with disabling wounds and chronic illnesses. Bullets and artillery shells shattered soldiers' bodies, while microbes and parasites killed twice as many men as did the battles. Yet from this tragic four-year conflict came innovations that enhanced medical care in the United States. With striking detail, this nonfiction book reveals battlefield rescues, surgical techniques, medicines, and patient care, celebrating the men and women of both the North and South who volunteered to save lives.
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Graystripe's Vow
by Erin Hunter
Complemented by an exclusive Warriors manga short story, a latest standalone entry in the best-selling series continues the adventures of fan-favorite character Graystripe, whose uncertainty about the resilience of the Clans prompts a quest in the old forest territories.
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How to Scare a Ghost
by Jean Reagan
A latest series entry by the creators of How to Catch Santa features tongue-in-cheek advice for setting the stage for a “spooktacular” Halloween by carving pumpkins, playing games and reading scary stories.
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton road
by Max Brallier
Equipped with a crucial clue discovered by June on her wild flight, Jack and the gang embark on an epic road trip to stop the villainous Thrull and his skeleton army.
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One Time
by Sharon Creech
Possessing an artistic spirit that makes her feel different from other children, young Gina bonds with a mysterious neighbor who becomes her classmate in a new school year where she seeks advice from an inspiring teacher on how to channel her imagination to discover her true self.
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Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life
by Suzanne Nelson
When her best friend Daniel concocts an elaborate plot to ask the new girl at school to the fall dance, Nadine realizes she has fallen for Daniel herself but fears she does not have the courage to tell him how she feels.
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The Shadow Crosser
by Jennifer Cervantes
When a few Mexica gods try to put their Maya counterparts out of commission, it's up to Zane and some godborns-in-training to save the universe.
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Three Keys
by Kelly Yang
A laugh-out-loud sequel to the award-winning Front Desk finds Mia Tang embarking on a sixth grade year that is complicated by a hard-to-please teacher, financial setbacks at her parents’ motel and a looming immigration law that threatens to derail her entire life.
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Ultimate Shark Rumble
by Jerry Pallotta
This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious sharks. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
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