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The Electoral College is a complex system influenced by various factors in the United States' rich history. Some of the ideas behind the Electoral College--such as ensuring that smaller states were given a vote--still apply today. However, the Electoral College has changed over the years in ways that the framers of the Constitution did not anticipate. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Electoral College with this full-color informational...
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Publisher Annotation: From celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter Paulina Pinsky comes an entertaining and comprehensive guide to sex, relationships, and consent in today's #Metoo era. Perfect for teens, parents, and educators to facilitate open and positive conversations around the tricky topic of consent. When it comes to sex, relationships, and consent, establishing boundaries and figuring out who you are and what you want is never simple--especially...
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IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 5
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In this book, the acclaimed author of Sniffer Dogs details the successful efforts of scientists to bring threatened animals back from the brink of extinction.
How could capturing the last wild California condors help save them? Why are some states planning to cull populations of the gray wolf, despite this species only recently making it off the endangered list? How did a decision made during the Civil War to use alligator skin for cheap boots nearly...
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The past is not past. We may think something ancient history, or something that doesn't affect our present day, but we would be wrong.
Those Who Saw the Sun is a collection of oral histories told by Black people who grew up in the South during the time of Jim Crow. Jaha Nailah Avery is a lawyer, scholar, and reporter whose family has roots in North Carolina stretching back over 300 years. These interviews have been a personal passion project for...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 8
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"Since 1896, in the landmark outcome of Plessy v. Ferguson, the doctrine of "separate but equal" had been considered acceptable under the United States Constitution. African American and white populations were thus segregated, attending different schools, living in different neighborhoods, and even drinking from different water fountains -- so long as the separated facilities were deemed of comparable quality. However, as African Americans found themselves...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 12
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"This is the story of how the movement that started with a hashtag--#BlackLivesMatter--spread across the nation and then across the world and the journey that led one of its co-founders, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, to this moment. Patrisse Khan-Cullors grew up in an over-policed United States where incarceration of Black people runs rampant. Surrounded by police brutality, she gathered the tools and lessons that would lead her on to found one of the most...
8) All In
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Halfway is no way to live. Quit holding back. Quit holding out. It's time to go all in and all out for God. The good news is this: If you don't hold out on God, God won't hold out on you. If you give everything you have to follow Jesus, you'll receive amazing spiritual rewards. But this reality also comes with a deeper truth: Nothing belongs to you. Not even you. In All In: Student Edition, Mark and Parker Batter son explore what going all in can...
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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
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2022
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There's a lot more to being a good leader than standing in front of a group and telling them what to do. Effective leadership includes communication skills, confidence, compassion, discipline, and the ability to connect with your audience. This guide discusses the characteristics a leader needs and suggests ways for readers to reach their goals. Readers will also understand why it's important to treat group members with respect and compassion,
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With my book, Young and Free, I try to help the younger generations first, but it is not set in stone that forbidden to read for olders, or that it contains no new knowledge for them, and that they cannot learn anything from it. This book, which is unique both in its themes and in its style, is recommended to everyone who still has the youthful drive, the desire to evolve and to learn and the hope for a better and fuller life.In the book, freedom...
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Children's book about the importance of learning new languages and basic introduction to Hindi alphabets. The Author invites you to dive into the sea of the Hindi language along with the Little boy and his Nani in this heartwarming tale of the Little boy's quest tot learn the Hindi alphabet.
13) Business Leaders
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Business leaders come from a variety of backgrounds. Some inherit a family company. Others are entrepreneurs. All have a vision and are driven to achieve success. Find out what it takes to be an influential business leader.
Space 8™, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each book features stories about fascinating people and...
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On the train ride home, Lloyd made a proposal to Chloe, but she declined. They both work for the same company as colleagues at Hub of Technologies.Chloe was then insulted by one of her coworkers, Felisha, who took advantage of Lloyd, and she smacked her until a revolt on the train started. She got off the train to the hiking trail.The private cab came driven by the mother of Felisha, Tamia. The lady with whom she had battled in the train.Chloe brought...
16) Managing Money
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Theme: Hi-Lo, life skills, career, achieve independence, skills, money management, budgeting, Whether you're opening a bank account or taking out a loan, knowing how to manage your money is an incredibly helpful skill. Be smart with your hard-earned income by developing good savings habits and using credit cards responsibly. If you have debt, learn how interest works and create a budget to pay it off. With a few basic money management skills, you...
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Une collègue, un ami ou un parent, nous avons tous une relation qui refuse de penser que le réchauffement climatique a lieu, qu'il a une cause humaine ou que nous pouvons réagir. Alors qu'un consensus scientifique solide existe, certains multiplient les arguments pour nous convaincre que nous ne devons pas nous en faire ou que nous ne sommes pas responsables. Cet ouvrage va à la rencontre de ces arguments. Au départ d'une discussion entre une...
18) First Love
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I am also seriously wondering why I am writing this book on this subject, but what should I say? I also had my first love, and it compelled me to write this book. Love is a natural phenomenon associated with human life. We can't get freedom from love. I think God also can't escape from this. We can say there is a strong relationship between males and females in human life. Scientifically, the particular male and female child so attracted to each other...
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Theme: Hi-Lo, life skills, career, achieve independence, skills, job success, job skills, There's more to finding a job than simply applying. First, figure out what you'd like to do for a living. Think ahead and set career goals. Understand what training and education you'll need to reach your dream. Then begin your job search, looking for work that aligns with your goals. Grab potential employers' interest with a polished cover letter and resume,...
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