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The Merciless King of Moore High

After adults morph into monsters and everyone under eighteen barricades themselves inside their schools to survive, a political exile seeks asylum from her magnet schoolÎs hard-partying crosstown rival, which has adopted the neo-feudal trappings of a popular video game and all the competing factions, love triangles, and palace intrigue that go with it.

The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery

Why are monarch butterflies disappearing? Scientists are racing to find answers. These iconic orange, black, and white butterflies flutter across much of the North American continent, and are a familiar summer sight in many backyards. But in the last twenty years, the monarch butterfly population has been decreasing. Why? Skilled science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch takes readers on a quest to discover what scientists already knowÑand what they're hoping to learn. In addition, she offers tips about what monarch lovers can do to make a difference, from planting a butterfly garden to getting the word out about harmful pesticides to taking part in citizen science projects.

The Moon Files (Alternator Books®)

Explore every side of the moon in this exciting series! From traveling to the moon to what living on the moon would be like, this series gives readers an in-depth look at this popular space topic.

The Power of Music: Healing and Health

Numerous experiments and studies in recent years have shown conclusively that music, especially playing an instrument and/or singing on a regular basis, has many concrete health benefits. This volume first explains music3s varied effects on the human brain, then looks at how music helps people with movement disorders such as Tourette3s syndrome and Parkinson3s disease. Research also has demonstrated that anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues can be partially alleviated by music therapy.

The Power of Perseverance

The Power of Positivity (Blue Owl Books)

What effects can positivity have? With a reader-friendly and interactive approach, The Power of Positivity helps readers understand the mental and physical benefits of positive actions, thoughts, and outlooks. Each title empowers readers, detailing the neurology and psychology of positive mindsets, such as gratitude and kindness, and how these mindsets can counteract negative emotions or responses, such as stress and anger. Utilizing infographics and diagrams to aid in understanding, these STEM and SEL books will help readers learn to recognize what happens in their brains.

The Ramadan Drummer

One night during Ramadan, Adam startles awake. BANG! BANG! BANG! ItÎs the Ramadan Drummer, wandering the streets to wake everyone up for a meal before the dayÎs fast. As Adam explores the dark streets with the drummer, he learns that every act of kindness is rewarded tenfold during Ramadan. This heartwarming tale teaches how community and giving are central to the spirit of the holiday.

The Right to Vote (Pogo Books)

Voting is an essential part of U.S. democracy, but throughout history, many U.S. citizens have encountered barriers when voting. Women, Black Americans, Asian Americans, and American Indians have all struggled to gain voting rights and make their voices heard at the polls. The Right to Vote explains democracy, the voting process in the United States, the history behind each groupÎs struggle to participate in this essential practice, and what issues each continues to face today.

The Rock in My Throat

At first, no one noticed when I stopped talking at school. In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making their best efforts at speaking English, she no longer speaks at school. Kalia feels as though a rock has become lodged in her throat, and it grows heavier each day. Although the narrative is somber, it is also infused with moments of beauty, love, and hope.

The Science Behind the Athlete (Crabtree Crown)  

The Science Behind the Athlete series introduces the reader to different sports and explains the innovations that help athletes succeed.