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The Need to Know Library

Life is full of unexpected challenges, and practical, sound advice can be difficult to come by. This series responds to this need, offering readers judgment-free, vetted information on the subjects most pertinent to young people today. These accessible books tackle timely cultural topics ranging from sexuality to drug use to race relations. Each volume provides the facts and offers sound guidance in an empathetic tone, so readers feel both informed and empowered to confront these problems in the

The Next Generation: NFL Star Quarterbacks­

Patrick Mahomes, Brock Purdy, and C.J. Stroud are among the NFLÎs top young quarterbacks who are already breaking records and changing the game. And while their on-field achievements are remarkable, their off-field stories are just as inspiring. Read about these superstars, and others, like Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow to understand how they reached the top of the football world.

The Normal Kid

From the first day of school, Sylvan knows he doesn't want to hang out with weirdoes like Charity or Brian. He'd rather just be a normal kid. But when the principal gets ready to fire their favourite teacher, Sylvan, Charity, and Brian have to find a way to work together.

The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions

The Observologist is a highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. An observologist is someone who makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants, and fungi. An observologist knows that there are extraordinary things to be found in even the most ordinary places.The Observologist puts more

The Paranormal Throughout History

Society has always been fascinated by the unexplained. Nothing seems more like a real-life fantasy or horror film than the idea that aliens, demonic possessions, reincarnation, and ghosts exist. It seems like the stuff of folklore and fable, but each has its roots in ancient history leading up to modern day. This captivating set explores bizarre and engrossing accounts of the paranormal in depth, allowing readers to get swept up in the unexplained. Accounts of incidents throughout time, many of

The Quilt Walk

Encountering Indians, rattlesnakes, death, and friendship, a 10-year-old, coming-of-age girl and her family from Illinois travel west to Colorado.

The Reimagined Masterpiece

The Rise of Anime and Manga: From Japanese Art Form to Global Phenomenon

Manga and anime have risen from obscure art forms with cult followings to mainstream cultural forces. This book traces the development of manga and anime from their roots in medieval Japanese artwork to their record-shattering success on bestseller lists and in box office receipts. It also discusses their impact beyond the page and screenÑin conventions, cosplay, toys, games, apparel, and accessories.

The Rumor

News travels quickly through a small village when a wolf is seen in the hills, compelling friends to warn one another and, in the process, turn hearsay into an increasingly inaccurate rumour.

The Science Behind

This series poses and answers intriguing and curious SCIENCE questions that children often ask. Each book takes one theme or topic and presents information via 13 engaging question-and-answer spreads. Information is highly visual and engaging, to assist understanding of sometimes quite complex concepts and processes.