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"Focus Readers is distributed by North Star Editions"--T.p. verso.

"Focus Readers is distributed by North Star Editions"--T.p. verso.

"Explores the roles of wolves in ecosystems, including wolves' importance to ecosystems, threats to wolf populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

"Explores the roles of sharks in ocean ecosystems, including sharks' importance to ecosystems, threats to shark populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

"Explores the roles of prairie dogs in grassland ecosystems, including prairie dogs' importance to ecosystems, threats to prairie dog populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

"Explores the roles of butterflies in ecosystems, including butterflies' importance to ecosystems, threats to butterfly populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

"Explores the roles of bees in ecosystems, including bees' importance to ecosystems, threats to bee populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

"Explores the roles of bats in ecosystems, including bats' importance to ecosystems, threats to bat populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

"Explores the roles of African rhinos in savanna ecosystems, including rhinos' importance to ecosystems, threats to rhino populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

In this mesmerizing sequel to "Lament," music prodigy James Morgan and his best friend, Deirdre, join a private conservatory for musicians. James' musical talent attracts Nuala, a soul-snatching faerie muse who fosters and feeds on the creative energies of exceptional humans until they die.

To save her kidnapped best friend and crush, Zadie must complete an enchanted deadly labyrinth riddled with illusions. Her only hope of survival depends on forming an alliance with the only person who knows the safe path through--a murderous boy she can't trust.

This title examines the STEM concepts that make snowboarding so thrilling. From the physics of friction and gravity to the technology of smart helmets, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources.

The Water Cycle introduces readers to water in its various states and to the water cycle. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers.

Adopted teen Leila discovers that her connection to nature and passion for environmental activism are part of her unique and magical genetic makeup, and a grove of trees that holds a mythical secret.

The Godfather meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this crazy-ass adventure set on Viridian, a prison planet full of aliens...who want to eat you. Tig, the only human, is thrust into a lose/lose/lose situation when the mob boss he works for asks him to pick up and deliver a package that the Fed--the governing body of the known universe--also wants. To make matters worse, the "package" has curves for days, an attitude to match, and her own agenda for how this is all going down.

Teenager Cason Martin is the youngest ballerina in the Atlanta Ballet Conservatory. She never really had a choice of whether she learned to dance or not. Her mother, the conservatory''s artistic director, has made all the decisions in Cason''s life. But that''s about to change. Cason has been hiding an injury, and it''s much worse than anyone imagines. Davis Channing understands all too well what it''s like to give up control of your life. He''s survived cancer, but his drug addiction nearly killed him. Now he''s been sober for seven months and enjoying his community service at the hospital. But just when he thinks he''s got it together, Davis''s ex-girlfriend, who is still battling her addiction, barrels back into his life. Cason and Davis are not friends. But, as their worlds collide, they will start to depend on one another. Can they both be brave enough to beat the odds?

Explore the past, present, and future of the Sahara Desert. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

Explore the past, present, and future of the Amazon Rainforest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

Dealing with the death of her brother, teenager Scarlett Stiles joins a rock band and falls hard for the band's lead singer and local "bad boy."

Eighteen-year-old Cas Leung struggles with her morality and her romantic relationship with fellow pirate Swift as she and the Minnow crew work to take down wild sea monsters, dubbed Hellbeasts, who are attacking ships and destroying the ocean ecosystem.

Told in waves of poetry, Dating Down is a portrait of the exhilaration and pain of a fractious first love.

Earth is under attack by the alien Authority from the planet Haven. Cassius and his brother Jesse are the keys to defending Earth. But the enemy's new weapon sends the resistance into turmoil. Alliances shift, traitors are revealed, and soon Earth's last chance at salvation lies in the hands of one brother who must make the ultimate sacrifice.

"This is Beautiful Music for Ugly Children, on community radio 90.3, KZUK. I''m Gabe. Welcome to my show." My birth name is Elizabeth, but I''m a guy. Gabe. My parents think I''ve gone crazy and the rest of the world is happy to agree with them, but I know I''m right. I''ve been a boy my whole life. When you think about it, I''m like a record. Elizabeth is my A side, the song everybody knows, and Gabe is my B side--not heard as often, but just as good. It''s time to let my B side play. .

Ever since becoming an IWP--Individual with Powers--Marvin Maywood has dreamed of joining the Core, a group of gifted heroes who save lives and stop crimes. But because he's a homeless teenager who is forbidden to use his amazing powers, wanting and achieving that dream are two very separate things.

Bickering frenemies Meg and Shar are doing some serious damage at a midnight sample sale when they find themselves arguing over a pair of shoes - with fatal consequences. One innocent bystander later, the girls are suddenly at the mercy of Hades - the god of the underworld - himself.

After the fall of South Vietnam, fourteen-year-old Mai is forced to flee across the South China Sea to a refugee camp near Malaysia. But when an accident forces Mai to flee the camp, she meets a half-American boy named Kien, who might be the only person who can keep her alive until she's sent to the US.

After high school senior Asha Jamison gets called a "towel head, the racist insult gives Asha and her best friend Carey a great moneymaking idea. They'll sell T-shirts promoting the Latte Rebellion, a club that raises awareness of mixed-race students.