Showing 101–150 of 867 books
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Boho Fashion
Fashion advice for the eclectic girl.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2015
- ISBN: 9781467714709
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Bomb: The Race to Build- and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents.- Nonfiction
- Margaret A. Edwards Award 2020, Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9781596434875
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Boo: The Life of the World's Cutest Dog
Boo's Pomeranian life in pictures.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2012
- ISBN: 9781452103068
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Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition
For more than a decade starting in 1920, millions of regular Americans ignored the law of the land. Parents became bootleggers, kids smuggled illegal alcohol, and outlaws became celebrities. It wasn't supposed to be that way, of course. When Congress passed the Eighteenth Amendment, prohibiting the sale and manufacture of alcohol in the United States, supporters believed it would create a better, stronger nation.
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Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam
A chronological account of the Vietnam War as experienced at home and in the field, from a wide variety of perspectives. Stories of eight young soldiers are highlighted by means of personal interviews and thoughtfully chosen photographs.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2019
- ISBN: 9780670785063
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The Borden Murders: Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century
A modern-day investigation of one of the most infamous murders of the 20th century.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2017
- ISBN: 9780553498080
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The Born Frees: Writing with the Girls of Gugulethu
In the South African township of Gugulethu, young women from the first generation born post-apartheid explore the challenges that they and their community face, including sexism, classism, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS, and poverty.- Nonfiction
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Nonfiction 2016
- ISBN: 9780393239164
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Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
The author shares the stories of his years in stand-up comedy in a humorous memoir that recalls a first job selling guidebooks at Disneyland, his early magic and comedy act, his years of honing his craft, and the sacrifice, discipline, and originality it took to take him to the top.- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2009
- ISBN: 9781416553656
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Bossypants
How did one of the funniest women in the world get to where she is? In Fey's own words, “you have to go down the chute.”- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2014
- ISBN: 9781609419691
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The Botany of Desire: A Plant's Eye View of the World
An Idaho farmer cultivates Russet Burbank potatoes so that a customer at a McDonald's half a world away can enjoy a long, golden french fry. A gardener plants tulip bulbs in the fall and, come spring, has a riotous patch of color to admire.- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2009
- ISBN: 9780375501296
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The Boxer: The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Harry Haft
Harry Haft overcomes extreme odds during the Holocaust to become a famous boxer in America.- Nonfiction
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2015
- ISBN: 9781906838775
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The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible . . . on Schindler's List
This memoir chronicles the survival of one of the youngest children on Schindler's list through his adult life in America. Danny Burstein's understated yet powerful narration connects contemporary listeners to the horrific events of WWII and its aftermath.- Nonfiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2014
- ISBN: 9781471119675
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The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible… on Schindler's List
Ten-year-old Leon watched as the Nazis took over his hometown of Krakow. Forced with his family to move to the ghetto, they were ultimately saved – on Schindler's List.
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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Building to the suspense of a race won by seconds, this tale follows the nine young men who traveled from Seattle to Berlin to compete in crew at the spectacular and infamous Nazi Olympics.- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2014
- ISBN: 9780670025817
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The Boys of Baraka
Follows a group of 12-year-old boys from the most violent ghettos of Baltimore to the Baraka School, an experimental boarding school in rural Kenya, where children live by strict guidelines, yet are given the freedom to grow.- Nonfiction
- Fabulous Films for Young Adults 2009
- ISBN: 9780978014124
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Braids, Buns, and Twists!: Step-by-Step Tutorials for 82 Fabulous Hairstyles
Chic styles for curly or straight hair.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2015
- ISBN: 9781452124841
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Branded by the Pink Triangle
Jews were not the only ones persecuted and executed by the Nazis in World War II. Instead of a Star of David, homosexual men were marked with a pink triangle, which now stands as an international symbol for gay rights. -
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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Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World
Some of history's most spirited and inspiring women overcome difficult odds in this graphic novel representation of girl power at its best. -
Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard
The memoir of a young woman who at age 15 was living on the streets but survived to make it to Harvard. Murray's story was featured in the Lifetime Original Movie "Homeless to Harvard."- Nonfiction
- Alex Awards 2011
- ISBN: 9780786868919
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Breakthrough
Teen scientist Jack Andraka's journey through middle and high school is replete with homophobic persecution at school and skepticism from the scientific community. Between developing an early and inexpensive test for pancreatic cancer and establishing his own sense of self-worth, Jack's story is a beacon of inspiration and hope- Nonfiction
- Rainbow Book List - Young Adult Nonfiction 2016
- ISBN: 9780062369659
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The Bride was a Boy
The heartwarming transgender love story, based on true events! Drawn in the style of diary comics with an upbeat, adorable flair, this is a charming tale about Chii, a woman assigned male at birth. Her story starts with her childhood and follows the ups and downs of exploring her sexuality, gender, and transition -- as well as falling in love with a man who's head over heels for her. Now they want to get married, so Chii's about to embark on a new adventure: becoming a bride!- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel, Memoir
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2019, Rainbow Book List - Graphic Novels 2019
- ISBN: 9781626928886
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Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein—Colossal Mistakes from Great Scientists that Changed Our Understanding of Life and the Universe
Even the greatest scientists had bad days. In this book, Livio explores how some of the world's greatest scientific minds missed the mark, but led to greater discoveries.- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2014
- ISBN: 9781439192368
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Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History (In That Order).
Historically, major women artists have been excluded from the mainstream art canon. Aligned with the resurgence of feminism in pop culture, Broad Strokes offers an entertaining corrective to that omission. Art historian Bridget Quinn delves into the lives and careers of 15 brilliant female artists in text that's smart, feisty, educational, and an enjoyable read. Replete with beautiful reproductions of the artists' works and contemporary portraits of each artist by renowned illustrator Lisa Congdon, this is art history from 1600 to the present day for the modern art lover, reader, and feminist.- Nonfiction
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Nonfiction 2018
- ISBN: 9781452152363
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The Brontë Sisters: The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne
Most widely known for their classic 19th century novels Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre, sisters Charlotte and Emily Bronte helped to pioneer the literary industry for women. Reading like a fascinating novel, this biography highlights the romance and tur
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The Brontë Sisters: The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne
The Brontë sisters rocked Victorian society with their progressive and unconventional writing.- Nonfiction
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Nonfiction 2014
- ISBN: 9780547579665
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Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded
Candid and thoughtful, Hart's memoir details her difficult childhood and rise to internet fame.- Nonfiction
- Alex Awards 2017
- ISBN: 9780062457516
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The Burn Journals
At 14, Brent Runyon set himself on fire; this is the true story of his emotional and physical recovery from that darkness. The pain, joy and fear of Brent's ordeal are flawless in Christopher Evan Welch's narration.- Nonfiction
- Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2009
- ISBN: 9781436138765
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The Butterfly Mosque
Taking an Islamic Studies course changes Wilson's life forever when she converts and moves to Cairo to teach English, submerging herself in her new culture. When she meets and falls in love with Omar, she's forced to question and strengthen her position as a woman embracing both Western and Eastern identities.- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2014
- ISBN: 9780802118875
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Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong
I paid for this?!- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2011
- ISBN: 9780740785375
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California Dreamin': Cass Elliot Before the Mamas & the Papas
Told through anecdotes of her family and friends, this detailed look at singer Mama Cass Elliot, of The Mamas and the Papas fame, traces her life from early childhood through to the formation of the band.- Nonfiction
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2018
- ISBN: 9781626725461
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Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir
When a psychic reveals that her father, long believed dead, is still alive, Nicole struggles with her identity and personal relationships with family, friends and lovers.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel, Memoir
- Rainbow Book List - Graphic Novels 2014
- ISBN: 9780547615592
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Can I See Your I.D.?: True Stories of False Identities
Ten stories of men and women who created false identities for a variety of reasons invite readers delve into the deceptions, including Ellen Craft who escaped slavery by pretending to be a white man. Graphic panels introduce each chapter together with a detailed bibliography for each person. -
Candyfreak: A Journey through the Chocolate Underbelly of America
Almond's obsession with candy blends family memoir, reporting, and travelogue in a hilarious, unflinching examination of the world of sweets.- Nonfiction
- Alex Awards 2005
- ISBN: 9780156032933
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CBLDF Presents: She Changed Comics: The Untold Story of the Women Who Changed Free Expression in Comics
SHE CHANGED COMICS celebrates the women who changed free expression in comics, with profiles of more than sixty groundbreaking female professionals and interviews with the women who are changing today's medium, including RAINA TELGEMEIER, NOELLE STEVENSON, G. WILLOW WILSON, and more! SHE CHANGED COMICS also examines the plights of women imprisoned and threatened for making comics and explores the work of women whose work is being banned here in the United States. A must for readers of all ages, students, and educators.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novel
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Nonfiction 2017
- ISBN: 9781632159298
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Chang and Eng
Conjoined brothers, Chang and Eng, were sideshow celebrities. Eng tells the stories of their lives, both as individuals and as one entity. The emotional as well as the physical effects on the brothers is fascinating.- Nonfiction
- Alex Awards 2001
- ISBN: 9780525945123
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Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
After creating a list of the pros and cons of marriage, science-minded Charles Darwin chooses to marry his strictly religious first cousin. Little does he know that he is about to embark upon the most loving, creative, and intellectually important relationship of his life.
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Charles Dickens and the Street Children of London
This biography shows how Dickens's childhood experiences with poverty shaped his writing and career by showing the parallels between his life and plots. It gives particular emphasis to how he used his wealth, fame, and platform to help England's neediest people. Including many period illustrations, the text brings alive to horrors of the workhouse and shows readers why Dickens was so popular in his time and why he continues to be read and studied.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9780547395746
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A Child Called "It"
Real life, real abuse.- Nonfiction
- Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781558743663
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Child Soldier: When Boys and Girls Are Used in War
Michel describes his experiences being kidnapped to be a child soldier, escaping, and continuing to live in fear in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo.- Nonfiction
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2016
- ISBN: 9781771381260
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Chuck Close Face Book
Chuck Close Face Book is a deceptively simple book, less in-depth biography than his life as a painter. Close overcame physical illness to become an inspiration for artists; the sections on his creative process and technique will give teen artists insight and ideas for their own craft.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9781419701634
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The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby
Learn about another perspective on the Civil War from the graphic novel adaptation of a New Hampshire teacher's Civil War memoir.- Nonfiction
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2017
- ISBN: 9780982415351
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Clarina Nichols: Frontier Crusader for Women's Rights
Everyone knows about the ''Votes for Women'' campaign that led to the 19th Amendment in 1920. Few know just how long the struggle really was. Decades earlier, brave women began breaking the taboo of remaining silent at gatherings that included men. They began signing their names to petitions, flexing political muscle long before they had the vote. They wrote millions of words and published some of the most influential books and journals of their day. No one represents this early struggle -- the small triumphs and discouraging setbacks -- better than Clarina Howard Nichols (1810-1885), the Vermont newspaper publisher whose speeches made a powerful case for equality. Nichols, herself the victim of a failed marriage, was a magnet to abused and mistreated women and was their advocate at a time when her sex was just beginning to speak up. And when she felt progress wasn't coming soon enough, she moved west, to Bleeding Kansas, where she would make history and show the world that feminism could thrive on the frontier.- Nonfiction
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Nonfiction 2017
- ISBN: 9780966925883
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Class Pictures
Accompanied by essays on the photographer's work and an interview, presents sixty color portraits taken from 2003 to 2006 of students at high schools across the United States who are from different economic, social, and ethnic groups, along with a brief autobiographical statement by each student written at beginning of the sitting.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2008
- ISBN: 9781597110433
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The Closer: Young Readers Edition
The legendary relief pitcher tells his story of going from a small fishing town in Panama to the New York Yankees.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2015
- ISBN: 9780316404808
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Coal to Diamonds
Beth Ditto, feminist punk lead singer of Gossip, shares her journey from humble and troubled beginnings in Arkansas to a member of a world-renowned band.- Nonfiction, Memoir
- Amelia Bloomer List - Young Adult Nonfiction 2013
- ISBN: 9780385525916
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Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
Talks about the mysterious collapse of past civilizations - and what this means for the future.- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2009
- ISBN: 9780143117001
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Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges
Profiles of forty colleges that offer something different- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2009
- ISBN: 9780143122302
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Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Comebacks, Upsets, and Finishes in Sports History
Doeden shares some of the most exciting moments in sports, from the most remarkable plays to the most heartbreaking mistakes.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2019
- ISBN: 9781512427561
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The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale
Combined for the first time here are Maus I: A Survivor's Tale and Maus II - the complete story of Vladek Spiegelman and his wife, living and surviving in Hitler's Europe.- Nonfiction
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners 2009
- ISBN: 9781559406505