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As people began to see how pollution and industry could damage the environment, they began to seek change. Environmental Protests explores the research that revealed how common practices harmed the environment, the events people held to raise awareness, and the tactics protesters use to protect nature and change laws.
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Relates a historical account of the lives of Richard and Mildred Loving and their marriage that led to the landmark Loving v. Virginia case, which legalized interracial marriage. Outlines the legal arguments on both sides of the case, expounds on its effects in the case for gay marriage, and includes photographs.
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"The day of her high school graduation, Riley realizes two things: One, that she has spent the last four years trying so hard to be a Good Kid for her mom that she has no idea who she really is anymore, and two, she has no idea what she wants because of it. The solution? Pack her bags and move to New York for the summer, where her childhood best friend Tom and co-creator of The Getaway List -- a list of all the adventures they've wanted to do together...
46) The Gray
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Thirteen-year-old Sasha suffers from bullying and extreme anxiety, which he calls the Gray, and when things hit a breaking point, his parents send him to stay with his Aunt Ruthie in upstate New York, where Sasha's aunt and uncle used to run a Jewish summer camp. There, Sasha begins to explore and even make some new friends, and things start to look up when he meets a horse nicknamed the Gray at a local ranch. But when one of his new friends disappears,...
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"How do you pick soccer's GOATs? Pelé and Marta get a lot of GOAT nods. But is Nadine Angerer the greatest goalkeeper? And what about recent World Cup champion Lionel Messi? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of soccer and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time."--
49) The bad ones
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Teenage Nora uncovers dangerous secrets and eerie local lore surrounding disappearances in her small town, where a teacher and three high school students, including her best friend, go missing.
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Examines a wide number of racial stereotypes spoken about different sports, such as basketball being a black man's sport since white men can't jump, or else Asian athletes being too small or too slow to compete with athletes of other races, and profiles players who have broken those stereotypes. Includes a glossary.
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Just after World War II, the people of McCall, Idaho, found themselves with a problem on their hands. McCall was a lovely resort community in Idaho's backcountry with mountain views, a sparkling lake, and plenty of forests. People rushed to build roads and homes there to enjoy the year-round outdoor activities. It was a beautiful place to live. And not just for humans. For centuries, beavers had made the region their home. But what's good for beavers...
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Explores the complex relationship between African American boxer Muhammad Ali and Islamic leader Malcolm X. Discusses their personal and public lives, how Malcolm X influenced Muhammad Ali, their separation, Malcolm X's assassination, and the men's impact on the civil rights movement.
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During each new year, a monster attacks Jia and Deshi's village. This year, they decide to fight back and confront the monster. When their initial encounter with the monster doesn't go well, Jia and Deshi will have to turn to a mysterious stranger to banish the monster once and for all.
58) The vampyre
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One of the first vampire stories, a wealthy young gentleman named Aubrey travels to Rome with the mysterious Lord Ruthven. In the course of their travels, Ruthven is mortally wounded when they are attacked by bandits and makes Aubrey swear to keep his death a secret for a year and a day. Aubrey returns to London and is amazed when Ruthven appears and begins to seduce his sister, despite Aubrey's futile attempts to prevent it.
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"In the late 1970s, grain prices had tanked, farm auction notices filled newspapers, and people had forgotten that food didn't grow in grocery stores. So, on February 5, 1979, thousands of tractors from all parts of the US flooded Washington, DC, in protest. Author Lindsay H. Metcalf, a journalist who grew up on a family farm, shares this rarely told story of grassroots perseverance and economic justice. In 1979, US farmers traveled to Washington,...
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"This nonfiction book for middle readers profiles twenty environmental activists of colour from around the world. Their individual stories show that the intersection of environment and ethnicity is an asset, not an obstacle, to helping the planet. Illustrated with photos of each of the people profiled."--