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"The fortieth anniversary edition of an American classic: a 'minority student' pays the cost of social assimilation and academic success with a painful alienation from his past, his parents, his culture. Exquisitely written, poignant and powerful, unsettling, and controversial, Hunger of Memory is both a profound study of the importance of language and an intimate portrait of a Mexican-American boy struggling to become a man. Forty years ago, readers...
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Soon after the fall of the Taliban in 2001, Deborah Rodriguez went to Afghanistan as part of a humanitarian aid group. Surrounded by people whose skills--as doctors, nurses, and therapists--seemed eminently more practical than her own, Rodriguez, a hairdresser and mother from Michigan, despaired of being of any real use. Yet she found she had a gift for befriending Afghans, and once her profession became known she was eagerly sought out by Westerners...
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"Aida Rodriguez has, to put it mildly, lived a whirlwind life. Her rags to-riches story is mind-blowing: She was kidnapped as a child by her mother in the Dominican Republic and brought to the US. She was later kidnapped again by her grandmother and uncle, and moved from New York to Florida. As an adult, she ended a difficult marriage and endured homelessness with her children in Los Angeles. But through it all she never lost her sense of humor. ...
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An engaging history of the beginnings of Lansing's R.E. Olds.
Upon the dedication of a new Capitol building in 1879, the city of Lansing was just beginning to emerge from the swampy wilderness of its recent past. As industry began to take root along the banks of the Grand River, Ransom Eli Olds brought his father's motor shop to national prominence with advancements in gasoline and steam engines, and then horseless carriages. By
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"A young Dominican girl navigates middle school, her strict mother, shifting friendships, and her dream of being an artist in this debut coming-of-age graphic novel inspired by the author’s tween years. Eighth grade in New York City means one thing: It’s time to start applying to high schools! While her friends are looking at school catalogs and studying for entrance exams, Steph is doodling in her notebook and waiting for art class to begin....
10) You are next
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Most people never seize their moment because they are paralyzed by their own thinking.
This book will teach you to let go of your excuses and never miss your moment again.
It's time for a change! It's time to hear the voice of Jesus asking, "Do you want to get well?" And it's time to answer Him with your obedience. Your destiny, future, and family are not controlled by "if only"; they rest in the hands of the One who loves you, saves you, redeems...
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"Join bestselling author and pastor Samuel Rodriguez for 40 hope-infused days that will help you keep your eyes on Jesus, replacing fear with faith as you wait for your breakthrough. Full of life-changing biblical truth, each day immerses you in God's promises, encouraging you to wash away the mud of the past and walk out of your mess--and into God's miracle"--Provided by publisher.
13) Dans un pays
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There are so many interesting countries in every corner of the world! Early readers will enjoy discovering what makes up a country through colorful photographs, simple text, and important sight words. Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
14) Dans un état
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There are so many different states to learn about! Utilizing colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what makes up a state. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
15) All About Chimps
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Updated for 2020, chimpanzees are fascinating to young children. Through the photos and text in this book, young children will learn how chimps can do many of the same things that we can do.
16) Dans une ville
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How big is your city? With colorful photographs alongside simple text and engaging sight words, young readers will discover what they can see in a city. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
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Do you live in a province? Utilizing colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what makes up a province. Included in this book is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
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Every night, twelve llamas get locked away inside their barn…and every morning, they somehow get out! In this imaginative retelling, a farmer asks for help to solve the mystery of how--and why--his llamas keep escaping their barn! Using simple sentences and fun sight words, The Twelve Dancing Llamas is the perfect book to help build confidence in early readers. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
19) Le supermarché
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There is so much to see and do at a grocery store! Utilizing full-page photographs alongside simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what goes on in their local grocery store, while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
20) Dans un village
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How small is your town? Full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early learners discover why a town is different from a city. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.