Showing 1–20 of 20 books
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The Brave Escape of Edith Wharton
A look into the extravagant life and times of the famous writer, Edith Wharton- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780547236308
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The Dark Game: True Spy Stories
From clothesline codes to surveillance satellites and cyber espionage, Janeczko uncovers two centuries' worth of true spy stories in U.S. history.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780763629151
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Every Bone Tells a Story: Hominin Discoveries, Deductions, and Debates
When did language begin? How did early humans populate the globe? By looking closely at four of the most significant hominins ever discovered, the authors explain how Turkana Boy, Lapedo Child, Kennewick Man, and Iceman have influenced debates about the nature of the earliest members of the family Hominidae.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781580891646
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FDR's Alphabet Soup: New Deal America, 1932-1939
Explanation of the circumstances that led up to FDR's election and the creation of programs to help put people back to work and save the economy- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780375852145
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Frederick Douglass: A Noble Life
The appended timeline, extensive notes, illustration information, bibliography and index all add appreciably to this exemplary presentation of Douglass' life and legacy- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780823420568
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Frozen Secrets: Antarctica Revealed
In a book that captures the heart of the fascination with Antarctica, Frozen Secrets reveals the fascination, past and present, scientists have had for the continent of Antarctica- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781580136075
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Get Real: What Kind of World Are You Buying?
Highly illustrated and conversational, the short personal stories interspersed with down-to-earth information about workers' conditions and environmental impact.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780762437450
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The Good, the Bad and the Barbie: A Doll's History and Her Impact on Us
Stone provides a thoughtful, readable history of Barbie, from her introduction in 1959 up to the present.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780670011872
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Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing
This book examines the life and musical career of Janis Joplin.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780810983496
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Lost Boy, Lost Girl: Escaping Civil War in the Sudan
Enter the world of civil war in Sudan through the eyes of John and Martha, two children living in separate villages when the fighting broke out.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781426307089
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The Rise and Fall of Senator Joe McCarthy
Here is the life of Joseph McCarthy, from his humble beginnings on a small Wisconsin farm to his ascendancy to the United States Senate- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780618610587
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Sex: A Book for Teens: An Uncensored Guide to Your Body, Sex and Safety
All aspects of sex for teens, from the basics to beyond, done with a sense of humor and without condescension -
Simeon's Story: An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till.
With a fresh perspective and never before been told details, Simeon Wright, the cousin of Emmett Till, offers a first hand account of the famous kidnapping and murder found in every American history textbook.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781556527838
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Sir Charlie: Chaplin, the Funniest Man in the World
The funniest man in the world did not lead a very humorous life. Fleischmann ably chronicles the life and time of Charlie Chaplin.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780061896408
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The Smart Aleck's Guide to American History
This title makes history come alive by adding a little silliness and a lot of sarcasm and humor- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780385736503
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Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network that Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission compiled secret files on more than 87,000 private citizens in the most extensive state spying program in U.S. history. Its mission: to save segregation.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781426305955
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Teen Cyberbulling Investigated: Where Do Your Rights End and Consequences Begin?
Using real life cases, Judge Jacobs examines what is cyberbulling and how it is sometimes defined by the courts- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781575423395
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They Called Themselves the K.K.K.: The Birth of an American Terrorist Group
Documents the history and origin of the Ku Klux Klan from its beginning in Pulaski, Tennessee, and provides personal accounts, congressional documents, diaries, and more- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780618440337
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Watch This Space: Designing, Defending and Sharing Public Spaces
With excellent color visuals, readers gain an understanding of the role urban planning can play in creating a sense of community and are assisted in thinking deeply about the world around them.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781554532933
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We Are Not Beasts of Burden: Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike
Traces the history of California farmworkers fighting for better working and living conditions.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780761346082