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Packing themselves into an old jalopy--with Daddy, Uncle Vern, and Mama in the front seat and Cassie and her two brothers in the back--they joined the Great Migration from the impoverished Deep South to Chicago, where there was work to be had in the stockyards. Across the kids' laps lay Daddy's prized possession, a six-string guitar. Daddy worked hard to put food on the table, but what he really loved was playing the blues. This evocative tale of the African-American odyssey in search of a bette
Thirteen-year-old Daisy Woodward loves insects, running track, and hanging out with her older brother, Sorrel, who has Down syndrome and adores men’s fashion. When her social studies teacher assigns each student a project to change the world for the better along with an oral report, Daisy fears the class bully-who calls her Woodworm- will make fun of her lisp. Still, she decides to help Sorrel fulfill his dream of becoming a YouTube fashion celebrity despite their parents’ refusal to allow him o
Most jobs do not involve storms, fires, bombs, or supersonic speeds. Those jobs that do often put workers in extreme danger that could claim their lives. This series explores the most dangerous jobs in the world and how workers train and prepare for the hardships of their chosen careers.
In a world where the Catholic church rules England, a bishop is beheaded, and Frank, a rule-breaking forensic sorcerer, is requested to help solve the case. But the mystery is complicated, which leads Frank to break all the acceptable rules. He ends up using his extraordinary skills to perform dangerous magic, like summoning demons and raising the dead. His actions continually get him in trouble with the authorities who threaten to take him off the case, but Frank is determined to solve the myst
While searching for a beautiful monarch butterfly to bring to his class's show-and-tell, Danny Bundy meets some new friends in the magical forest behind his house. He learns all about different plants and animals, and how to be respectful towards them and their homes.
A beautiful story of nature, family, bravery, and a touch of something magical.
Parachuting into forest fires. Jumping into dark water trying to find survivors. Working under the pressure of a bomb exploding! Do people do daring, dangerous jobs for money, adventure, or simply to help? Or all three? Get the details on what deep sea fishers, rescue divers, and smokejumpers really do, including salaries, safety training, and equipment. Plus, find up-to-date, editor-curated online content including news, live content feeds, and educator resources at 12StoryLibrary.com.
For aspiring teen ballet performers, attending the Dario Quincy Academy of Dance is a dream come true—one that quickly takes a nightmarish turn. This elite performing arts boarding school isn't just cutthroat: it's haunted. Each book reveals a new chapter of the institution's creepy history, as the students dodge the schemes of hyper-competitive classmates, the scrutiny of menacing instructors, and the threats of supernatural sabotage.
Social media outlets can strengthen ties between friends and family, but they can also be used for nefarious purposes-from inciting insurrection to shaming, bullying, and spreading hatred. Using personal stories, academic studies, and current events, this book explores the ways in which social media platforms are empowering dark forces to tear at the fabric of society.
The Data Geek series supports the curriculum standards that focus on understanding, interpreting, and gathering data. Information in each book is designed to help readers explore all kinds of data and data sources in order to objectively understand data in the 21st century. Readers are encouraged to think critically about the ways data is used in their lives and in the media.