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On the Run: True Stories of Legendary Outlaws

ThereÎs something timelessly interesting about the lives of legendary outlaws like Billy the Kid and Bonnie and Clyde. But what part of the story is true and what part has been exaggerated or changed over the years? Readers meet the infamous fugitives of modern myth in this engaging set. Each book includes the necessary background information about where and when these outlaws lived, complemented by historical photographs, illustrations, and quotes.

One Land, Many Nations: Volume 1 Cherokee Nation Pueblo of Laguna Flip Book

The continental United States is one land, but within its borders are many nations-sovereign Native American nations whose citizens have dual citizenship. In Volume 1 of this series, Native Americans Traci Sorell (Cherokee) and Lee Francis IV (Laguna Pueblo) take readers on a contemporary tour of their nation. Readers learn the history of their people, famous citizens, traditional stories, as well as details about tribal life today-including their system of government, education, and commerce.

One Nation

Author Devin Scillian and illustrator Pam Carroll weave their magic around the symbols of Americana that make us proud in One Nation: America by the Numbers, a follow-up to A is for America: An American Alphabet. "I count to THREE just like that/I count the corners on my hat/A THREE-cornered hat from a Boston store/One just like the Minutemen wore/Or count the ships. There's an idea/The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria." More than a counting book, One Nation illuminates the landmarks and

Open Fire

A dramatic page-turner that captures the devastating toll of war and the impact of women's struggles and solidarity, through the lens of a little-known slice of history. In 1917, Russia is losing the war with Germany, soldiers are deserting in droves, and food shortages on the home front are pushing people to the brink of revolution. Seventeen-year-old Katya is politically conflicted, but she wants Russia to win the war. Working at a munitions factory seems like the most she can do to serve her

Opioid Epidemic, The

When synthetic opioids were developed a quarter-century ago, many physicians believed the drugs would help alleviate the pain caused by severe injuries and debilitating diseases. But while the drugs do deaden pain, they can lead to devastating addiction as well as death through overdose. Meanwhile, the natural opioid heroin continues to be a much-abused illegal drug that threatens the lives of its users.

Other Side of the Wall, The

In his debut graphic novel, Simon Schwartz tells the true story of his parents' coming of age in East Germany, their rejection of the communist way of life, and the challenges of leaving that world behind.

Out of Darkness

Out of Darkness is a work of historical young adult fiction, loosely based on an actual school explosion that took place in New London, Texas, in 1937. Ashley Hope has taken the explosion as her backdrop and imagined a diverse cast of characters whose broken lives are utterly captivating and tragically entangled with the school and the explosion. The central story is that of two teenagers: Naomi, who is Mexican, and Wash, who is black. It's a gripping novel about race, segregation, love, and the

Outrageous Animal Adaptations: From Big-Eared Bats to Frill-Necked Lizards

Examine nature's diversity through profiles of twenty-four fascinating animals. This book showcases animals whose survival strategies are among the planet's most extreme. Every creature here shows how, over thousands of generations, a species can transform-size, shape, colour, behaviour, or abilities-to meet the challenges necessary to ensure the future of its kind. The axolotl's "mane" of frilly gills, the naked mole rat's squinty, buck-toothed face, and the proboscis monkey's reddish honker ma

Outrun the Wind

The Huntresses of Artemis must obey two rules: never disobey the goddess, and never fall in love. After being rescued from a disturbing life as a priestess for the Oracle of Delphi, Kahina is glad to be a part of the Hunt. But when Kahina encounters the legendary warrior Atalanta on a routine mission, a dangerous line is crossed and both girls learn that their actions have consequences.

Outstanding African American

The Outstanding African American series examines the experiences, events, and accomplishments of African Americans. Each book explores a theme in African American history. Detailed text and historic photos ensure students will gain a greater respect for and understanding of African American heritage.