Harris, Duchess

Summary: Modern presidents face resistance from a split nation. Political Resistance in the Current Age covers movements that resisted recent presidential administrations from George W. Bush to Donald Trump, what inspired the movements, and the change they brought about. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J909.83 HAR

Harris, Duchess

Summary: "Growing Up LGBTQ explores what life is like for adolescents in the LGBTQ community, including topics like coming out, bullying and discrimination in school, and mental health. It also examines the creation of community and found family for LGBTQ people. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 306.76 HAR

Thermes, Jennifer

Summary: "A Place Called America takes the long view of the land's history from its earliest formation and inhabitants up through today. Meet those indigenous to the deserts, prairies, forests, and shores of the land called Turtle Island and their relatives who contributed to World War II and whose ideas founded the basis of the Constitution. Meet immigrant communities, who came to the land from all...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 THE

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 THE

Phillips, Katrina M.

Summary: "Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, an imprint of Capstone 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.264 PHI

Woolley, Katie

Summary: "'Stranger danger' is a phrase many readers have most likely heard before, but what steps should they take prior to and after encountering a dangerous situation? This volume helps readers to identify an unsafe situation, both in-person and online, and the crucial ways they can take action to protect themselves. Young readers discover age-appropriate methods of understanding that the world...

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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.6 WOO

Thielges, Alissa

Summary: "Are pet snakes dangerous? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Do snakes ever blink? Slow slithering and heat basking behaviors make snakes fascinating to watch. What's it like to own one? Nine questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with a snake, including pet care and handling...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.396 THI

Summary: Illustrations and text in question and answer format provide miscellaneous information about world history.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Teach Ask