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Modern Russia: From Revolution to the Invasion of Ukraine

There have been many Russias throughout history: the opulent era of the czars, the communist nation ruled by terror, and the Cold War superpower. After its communist ideology failed in 1991, Russia struggled to find a place in the modern world. With the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become a key factor in shaping a future of world peace or escalating conflict.

Money and Finance Guide

The Money and Finance Guide series helps teens learn the basics of money and money management. Books in this series discuss personal finance, budgeting, finding a job, thinking about college, and more. The books also help teens consider their strengths and weaknesses to better position themselves for making important financial decisions today and for their future. Quotes from teens and adults who have struggled or succeeded in personal money management are featured throughout the series. All boo

Monsters and Mythical Creatures

To satisfy the fascination teens have with all kinds of monsters, from the mythological to the could-be-real varieties. Books in this series include lots of stories and personal accounts.

Monsters Growling in the Background

This collection of classic and contemporary poems will send shivers up and down the spine of any reader brave enough to open the book.

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Moth and Wasp, Soil and Ocean: Remembering Chinese Scientist Pu Zhelong's Work for Sustainable Farming

The narrator is a composite of people Pu Zhelong influenced in his work. With further context from Melanie Chan's historically precise watercolours, this story will immerse young readers in Chinese culture, the natural history of insects, and the use of biological controls in farming. Backmatter provides context and background for this lovely, sophisticated picture book about nature, science, and Communist China.

Move: How Physical Activity Helps Maintain Mental Health

Millions of young people face mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and even everyday stress. Regular physical activity can promote the release of natural "feel good" chemicals in the brain, boost energy levels, improve self-esteem, make you feel more connected to others, and help ease the types of stress we all experience from time to time. This book shows how physical activity helps reduce mental health risks and maintain overall well-being.

Movements and Moments That Changed America

Striking images and fascinating details will enthrall readers as they travel back to an event or era in American history that made the nation what it is today. Comprehensible language that recounts the circumstances surrounding these movements will help readers understand the connections among events in broader political, social, and cultural contexts so that students can explain the different causes and effects of these historical moments.

Murder at Minnesota Point: Unraveling the captivating mystery of a long-forgotten true crime

Billed as the crime of the century in 1894, Murder at Minnesota Point tells the twisted, sensational true story of a young, unidentified woman found slain on the isolated sandy shores of Minnesota Point, Duluth, Minn.For two weeks, her corpse was displayed for public viewing in hopes of discovering her identity. After she was buried in an unnamed pauper's grave, her assailant breathed a temporary sigh of relief. Over the next two years, city detectives pursued numerous suspects from every corner

Music Scene

The Music Scene series focuses on what today's new musicians are doing, what they seek to convey through their music, and how they are using new techniques and technology to create and promote their work. Each book introduces readers to influential musicians and presents brief historical background as well as highlighting the work of a variety of contemporary musicians and their music.