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Follow along on Stanley Yelnats's adventure at a boy's detention center in which he begins to uncover what is really going on at the camp. This Newbery Medal winner keeps readers on the edge of their seats with every turn of the page. Throughout the story, Stanley develops a stronger sense of identity and self-confidence that I can also see in you. Your pride in being yourself and your selflessness are two character traits that stand out for Stanley as well.

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER * NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER * ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME

Dig deep in this award-winning, modern classic that will remind readers that adventure is right around the corner--or just under your feet!

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes.

It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment-and redemption.

"A smart jigsaw puzzle of a novel." - New York Times

*Includes a double bonus: an excerpt from Small Steps, the follow-up to Holes, as well as an excerpt from the New York Times bestseller Fuzzy Mud.

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Holes (Holes Series) [Louis Sachar, Vladimir Radunsky, Bagram Ibatoulline] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Holes (Holes Series)

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Dozens of children respond to an ad looking for gifted children and are put through puzzling tests. Four children, Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance, succeed and are tasked with a secret mission. To accomplish it, the kids must go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, finding mystery and secrets around every corner. The Society's story continues over the additional three books in the series. The children, especially Reynie, display attributes similar to your own as they are extremely logical, kind, and trustworthy. Plus the puzzles and secrets throughout the book provide another way for you to engage with the story as you can try to complete them alongside the characters.

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Amazon.com: The Mysterious Benedict Society (Audible Audio Edition): Trenton Lee Stewart, Del Roy, Listening Library: Books

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This contemporary classic is the first book in the series, Brian's Saga. In this page-turning adventure Brian is the lone survivor of a plane crash, stuck in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothes and a hatchet. Slowly Brian must learn survival skills and find the courage to keep going as he hopes for rescue. Brian's persistence and his skill for embracing innovation as he waits for rescue reminds me of your inventive mind. Brian's journey, developing patience and maturity along the way, could also relate to your experience of growing up and slowly beginning to gain a better understanding of yourself.

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This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared-and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.

Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, haunted by his secret knowledge of his mother's infidelity, is traveling by single-engine plane to visit his father for the first time since the divorce. When the plane crashes, killing the pilot, the sole survivor is Brian. He is alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present.

At first consumed by despair and self-pity, Brian slowly learns survival skills-how to make a shelter for himself, how to hunt and fish and forage for food, how to make a fire-and even finds the courage to start over from scratch when a tornado ravages his campsite. When Brian is finally rescued after fifty-four days in the wild, he emerges from his ordeal with new patience and maturity, and a greater understanding of himself and his parents.

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Amazon.com: Hatchet: 9781416936473: Paulsen, Gary: Books

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In this Newbery Medal winning book brothers Josh and Jordan navigate through growing up both on and off of the basketball court. The themes of family and brotherhood provide an engaging connection for readers. We began reading this book together this year and the character Josh Bell is caring, determined, and smart, just like you! This story emphasizing his family and brotherhood could relate to your experience with your siblings.

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"A beautifully measured novel of life and line." -The New York Times Book Review

"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering," announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood, he's got mad beats, too, that tell his family's story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from Kwame Alexander.

Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story's heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family.

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The Crossover (The Crossover Series) [Alexander, Kwame, Anyabwile, Dawud, Herrera, Juan Felipe] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Crossover (The Crossover Series)

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This is the first installment of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. This is a light-hearted fantasy about a young boy who learns his father is Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. Percy and his friends must set out on a quest to find the entrance to the Underworld to save his family and stop a war between the Greek Gods. This is a thrilling adventure book and the main character, Percy is a lot like you! He is friendly, funny and puts his family above all else.

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Lightning Thief, The (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)

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Lightning Thief, The (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) - Kindle edition by Riordan, Rick. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Lightning Thief, The (Percy Jackson and the Olympians,…

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When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop by Laban Carrick Hill

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When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop by Laban Carrick Hill

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This book tells the story of Clive Campbell and his journey from Jamaica, to the Bronx as he became a DJ called Kool Herc. He had a unique way of spinning records to make breaks longer for dancing. The story depicts how kids in gangs stopped fighting to breakdance and how the music he invented impacted culture and the world. The focus on the life of a DJ could be interesting as the music production elements could align with your interests and hobby of making music.

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Before there was hip hop, there was DJ Kool Herc.

On a hot day at the end of summer in 1973 Cindy Campbell threw a back-to-school party at a park in the South Bronx. Her brother, Clive Campbell, spun the records. He had a new way of playing the music to make the breaks―the musical interludes between verses―longer for dancing. He called himself DJ Kool Herc and this is When the Beat Was Born . From his childhood in Jamaica to his youth in the Bronx, Laban Carrick Hill's book tells how Kool Herc came to be a DJ, how kids in gangs stopped fighting in order to breakdance, and how the music he invented went on to define a culture and transform the world.

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When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop (Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent)

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Amazon - When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop (Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent): Hill, Laban Carrick, Taylor III, Theodore: 9781596435407: Books

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This picture book is full of lyrical and poetic text expressing a call to action for everyone to make a difference. The book follows a young girl that leads characters on a musical journey, displaying that anything is possible when our voices join together. This book combines your interests of helping others with music by using music to express the unity and power that can be used to have a positive impact in your life and community.

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Amanda Gorman (Author, Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)

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Amazon.com: Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem (Audible Audio Edition): Amanda Gorman, Amanda Gorman, Listening Library: Audible Books & Originals

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The book follows Nate Foster, a kid from Pennsylvania who dreams of being a Broadway star. With his friend he plans an overnight escape to New York to audition for E.T.: The Musical! This hilarious and heartwarming story is full of the adventure of growing up which you could relate to while also demonstrating the ability for music to make you feel at home.

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Soon to be a Disney+ Original movie!, and Nate knows this could be the difference between small-town blues and big-time stardom.

"The Nate series by Tim Federle is a wonderful evocation of what it's like to be a theater kid. Highly recommended." -Lin-Manuel Miranda, star and creator of the musical, Hamilton A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Slate Favorite Book of the Year A small-town boy hops a bus to New York City to crash an audition for E.T.: The Musical in this winning middle grade novel that The New York Times called "inspired and inspiring." seeing a Broadway show.) But how is Nate supposed to make his dreams come true when he's stuck in Jankburg, Pennsylvania, where no one (except his best pal Libby) appreciates a good show tune? With Libby's help, Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York. There's an open casting call for E.T.: The Musical Publishers Weekly ) is full of broken curfews, second chances, and the adventure of growing up-because sometimes you have to get four hundred miles from your backyard to finally feel at home.

Nate Foster has big dreams. His whole life, he's wanted to star in a Broadway show. (Heck, he'd settle for

Tim Federle's "hilarious and heartwarming debut novel" (

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Amazon - Better Nate Than Ever: Federle, Tim: 9781534429130: Books

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The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman by Ben H Winters

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The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman by Ben H Winters

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While completing a project, a seventh grader discovers her Music Fundamentals teacher used to be a rock star. Soon, the whole school is going rock crazy and a giant concert is being planned, led by none other than timid Ms. Finkleman, the Music Fundamentals teacher! This funny and exciting book centers on your interest, music, while also depicting middle school and unexpected friendships in a relatable way.

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For seventh grader Bethesda Fielding, one mystery is too tempting to ignore. She's convinced that her mousy Music Fundamentals teacher is hiding a secret life. But no one is prepared for what she discovers. Ms. Finkleman used to be . . . a rock star? Soon the whole school goes rock crazy, and a giant concert is in the works, led by none other than timid Ms. Finkleman!

But is the case really closed or could there be even more to the story of Ms. Finkleman? With the help of her rock-obsessed classmate, Tenny Boyer, Bethesda won't stop until she solves this mystery once and for all!

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The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman [Winters, Ben H.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman

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This is an autobiographical tale of a young man who started making music at a young age. In his book, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews recounts growing up in New Orleans, where he heard music everywhere. Readers follow Andrew's story as he fulfills his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, and becomes an international star. The lyrical and adventurous life of Andrews could be inspiring for young readers like yourself, providing motivation to continue with your hobbies and pursue your dreams.

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"Who's that playing out there?" Bo Diddley asked the New Orleans crowd. It was a small child who'd been nicknamed "Trombone Shorty" because his trombone was twice as large as he was. Trombone Shorty was lifted in the air and carried through the audience until he reached the stage with Bo Diddley. He has been onstage ever since.

Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, where music always floated in the air, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews didn't always have the money to buy an instrument, but he did have the dream to play music. This is the story of how he made his dream take flight.

Today, Troy Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He continues to inspire hope for the next generation in New Orleans and for music lovers everywhere.

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Trombone Shorty: Andrews, Troy, Collier, Bryan: 9781419714658: Books: Amazon.com

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Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi

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Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi

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This is the first of an award winning fantasy graphic novel series that features the adventures of Emily and her younger brother, Navin. The siblings must overcome a variety of challenges as they enter the fictional world of Alledia. They must battle the unknown and along the way, readers see them begin to grow up. This book provides a combination of illustrations, similar to your interest in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, with fantasy, similar to the advent of the Harry Potter books.

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Amulet Book #1: The Stonekeeper [Kazu Kibuishi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Amulet Book #1: The Stonekeeper

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This is an uplifting story that brings Korean folklore to life. Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother and is approached by a magical tiger. The tiger offers Lily a deal, for her to return something stolen from the tigers in exchange for her grandmothers health, Lily has a decision to make. She must lean on her family and friends to find the courage to face the tiger. This story stood out as it is a story largely centered on family, which you placed great value in. It is a heartfelt and moving story filled with action that will keep you engaged on every page.

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WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSome stories refuse to stay bottled up... !
WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother. The Science of Breakable Things , shares a sparkling tale about the power of stories and the magic of family. Think

When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal--return what her grandmother stole in exchange for Halmoni's health--Lily is tempted to agree. But deals with tigers are never what they seem! With the help of her sister and her new friend Ricky, Lily must find her voice...and the courage to face a tiger.

Tae Keller, the award-winning author of Walk Two Moons meets Where the Mountain Meets the Moon --Booklist , Starred Review

"If stories were written in the stars ... this wondrous tale would be one of the brightest."

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When You Trap a Tiger: (Winner of the 2021 Newbery Medal)

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When You Trap a Tiger: (Winner of the 2021 Newbery Medal) [Keller, Tae] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. When You Trap a Tiger: (Winner of the 2021 Newbery Medal)

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Livy and her family are visiting her grandmother in Australia. At her grandmother's house Bob, a creature dressed in a chicken suit, is hiding, waiting for Livy to return. Bob does not remember who he is or where he came from and it is up to Livy to help him find his way back home. This might peak your interest as it is a story that combines elements of fantasy and humor while demonstrating the power of imagination as the characters uncover the mystery of where the creature "Bob" comes from.

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Bob [Mass, Wendy, Stead, Rebecca, Gannon, Nicholas] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bob

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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

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This fantasy novel includes a large cast of characters. The book follows the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also about a rat called Roscuro, who lives in darkness but covets a world filled with light. And it is about Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl with a simple, impossible wish. These characters embark on a journey that leads them through a dungeon, castle, and into each other's lives. The enchanting storytelling and overlapping storylines make for an engaging read that aligns with your interest in fantasy while discussing themes of empathy, forgiveness, and kindness.

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This is the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in darkness but covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl with a simple, impossible wish. These characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and ultimately, into each other's lives.

And what happens then?

Listener, it is your destiny to find out.

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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread

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Amazon.com: The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread (Audible Audio Edition): Kate DiCamillo, Graeme Malcolm, Listening Library: Audible Books & Originals

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Mr. Shaha's Marvellous Machines by Alom Shaha

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Mr. Shaha's Marvellous Machines by Alom Shaha

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In this book readers can learn about science topics, such as gravity or electromagnets, from their own homes using hands on activities described in the text. The book provides engaging ways to participate in engineering with everyday materials, making science more accessible and relatable. This gives you the opportunity to engage in engineering at your own kitchen table!

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Learn about the centre of gravity by making a balancing bird, create a toroidal vortex with a smoke-ring machine, and turn a spoon into an electromagnet. Chances are you won't need to buy the materials required for these machines because they're all in your house right now. Every child can be an engineer with the help of Mr Shaha and his marvellous machines.

Written by a science teacher and dad, Mr Shaha's Marvellous Machines is the highly anticipated sequel to Mr Shaha's Recipes for Wonder . This book gives clear, step-by-step instructions for over 15 projects. Whether you're a master engineer or a total beginner, it will spark inspiration for fun activities to engage young people in the marvels of machinery.

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Mr Shaha's Marvellous Machines: adventures in making round the kitchen table

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Mr Shaha's Marvellous Machines: adventures in making round the kitchen table [Shaha, Alom] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mr Shaha's Marvellous Machines: adventures in making round the kitchen table

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This book discusses the incredible history of innovation. In the book, Johnson highlights miraculous discoveries in our daily lives and explains how they have set even more ideas into motion. The emphasis on innovation in ordinary circumstances, such as clean drinking water or electricity, display how you can impact innovation and inventions all the time and in all circumstances, making these topics more approachable on your own or at home.

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Did you drink a glass of water today? Did you turn on a light? Did you think about how miraculous either one of those things is when you did it? Of course not - but you should, and New York Times best-selling author Steven Johnson has. This adaptation of his adult book and popular PBS series explores the fascinating and interconnected stories of innovations - like clean drinking water and electricity - that changed the way people live.

Innovation starts with a problem whose solution sets in motion all kinds of unexpected discoveries. That's why you can draw a line from pendulums to punching the clock at a factory, from ice blocks to summer movie blockbusters, from clean water to computer chips.

In the lively storytelling style that has made him a popular, best-selling author Steven Johnson looks at how accidental genius, brilliant mistakes, and unintended consequences shape the way we live in the modern world. Johnson's "long zoom" approach connects history, geography, politics, and scientific advances with the deep curiousity of inventors or quirky interests of tinkerers to explain how innovation truly comes about.

His fascinating account is organized into six topics: glass, cold, sound, clean, time, light. Johnson's fresh exploration of these simple, single-syllable word concepts creates an endlessly absorbing story that moves from lightning strikes in the prehistoric desert to the herculean effort to literally raise up the city of Chicago to laser labs straight out of a sci-fi movie.

In other words, it's the story of how we got to now!

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How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World

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Amazon.com: How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World (Audible Audio Edition): Steven Johnson, Steven Johnson, Listening Library: Books

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer

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This is the true story of survival against the odds. Due to a drought, William's African village has no water, no crops, and no income source. He researches solutions and decides to build a windmill which successfully pumps water to the fields and generates electricity for his family. The tale of necessity and invention could be an inspiring story for your future work as an engineer.

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Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.

When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land.

Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition: Kamkwamba, William, Mealer, Bryan, Hymas, Anna: 9780147510426: Books

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This story follows Matilda, a brilliant young girl, that is quite different from the rest of her family. She feels misunderstood and escapes into the world of reading. The book follows her antics at home and school as she plays pranks on her family and principal while developing telekinetic powers. This is one of my personal favorites and has a nice mixture of magic and humor woven throughout the book, highlighted with occasional heartwarming moments that remind me of the atmosphere created in moments with Harry, Ron, and Hermione in Harry Potter.

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"Roald Dahl sometimes shared a tonal kinship with Ogden Nash, and he could demonstrate a verbal inventiveness nearly Seussian.... [His] stories work better in audio than in print." ( The New York Times )

"The Trunchbull" is no match for Matilda!

Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different, but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves, and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

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Amazon.com: Matilda (Audible Audio Edition): Roald Dahl, Kate Winslet, Listening Library: Audible Books & Originals

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This book shares about the life of the first African American woman to travel in space and will inspire young readers as they learn about young Mae's curiosity, intelligence, and determination that resulted in her success at NASA. The power of curiosity acknowledged in the book is an extremely valuable characteristic to have as you enter the realm of engineering, being open to exploring different problems to work out possible solutions or improvements.

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Mae Among the Stars [Ahmed, Roda, Burrington, Stasia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mae Among the Stars

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Hidden Figures, The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly

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Hidden Figures, The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly

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This book brings light to the lives of four African American women who made enormous contributions to NASA's successes, including the first trips into space. The book describes how these Black women overcame gender and racial barriers, inspiring readers to persevere and reach for the stars. These women were instrumental in the successes of NASA and their experience is inspiring, sharing a message of determination and empowerment that can be a beneficial mindset to have when approaching STEM content.

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Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award-nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers!

Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math... really good.

They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world.

In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career.

"Finally, the extraordinary lives of four African American women who helped NASA put the first men in space is available for picture book readers," proclaims Brightly in their article "18 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018." "Will inspire girls and boys alike to love math, believe in themselves, and reach for the stars."

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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race [Shetterly, Margot Lee, Freeman, Laura] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race