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The True Story of the Edelweiss Pirates, Teenagers Who Resisted the Nazis

by Gaddy, K. R.

Downloadable Audiobook - 2020

The true stories of three teens (Gertrud, Jean, and Fritz) in Nazi Germany who, after witnessing senseless brutality decide to fight back against the Nazis. The true stories of three teens (Gertrud, Jean, and Fritz) in Nazi Germany who, after witnessing senseless brutality decide to fight back against the Nazis. Show less

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Shout

A Poetry Memoir

by Anderson, Laurie Halse

eBook - 2019

From bestselling author, Laurie Halse Anderson, a poignant memoir exploring her own personal experiences while taking a look at the failings of society. From bestselling author, Laurie Halse Anderson, a poignant memoir exploring her own personal experiences while taking a look at the failings of society. Show less

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Blood, Bullets, and Bones

The Story of Forensic Science From Sherlock Holmes to DNA

by Heos, Bridget

eBook - 2016

Follow the evolution of forensic science through the ages while exploring famous murder cases and the investigation methods. Follow the evolution of forensic science through the ages while exploring famous murder cases and the investigation methods. Show less

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Hey, Kiddo

by Krosoczka, Jarrett

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

Jarrett Krosoczka takes readers on a raw and sometimes troubling trip down memory lane, reflecting on his life growing up with a mother experiencing addiction while living with grandparents who never thought they would be raising a child again. Jarrett Krosoczka takes readers on a raw and sometimes troubling trip down memory lane, reflecting on his life growing up with a mother experiencing addiction while living with grandparents who never thought they would be raising a child again. Show less

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Symphony for the City of the Dead

Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad

by Anderson, M. T.

eBook - 2015

In this narrative nonfiction Anderson explores the world of composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his beloved Leningrad at the height of World War II. In this narrative nonfiction Anderson explores the world of composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his beloved Leningrad at the height of World War II. Show less

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The (other) F Word

A Celebration of the Fat & Fierce

eBook - 2019

A collection of essays, illustrations, poems and letters celebrating all body types while presenting a positive message about acceptance and self-love. A collection of essays, illustrations, poems and letters celebrating all body types while presenting a positive message about acceptance and self-love. Show less

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Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse

by Burcaw, Shane

eBook - 2019

Shane Burcaw shares hilarious essays about his every day life as a wheelchair user with a degenerative disease. Shane deals with the awkward with grace and humor, even when people mistake his girlfriend for his caretaker. Shane Burcaw shares hilarious essays about his every day life as a wheelchair user with a degenerative disease. Shane deals with the awkward with grace and humor, even when people mistake his girlfriend for his caretaker. Show less

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They Called Us Enemy

by Takei, George

eBook - 2019

Actor George Takei shares his story of when he and his family were sent to an internment camp in 1943. Told in graphic novel format, this story explores topics such as immigration, citizenship, and patriotism. Actor George Takei shares his story of when he and his family were sent to an internment camp in 1943. Told in graphic novel format, this story explores topics such as immigration, citizenship, and patriotism. Show less

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Samurai Rising

The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune

by Turner, Pamela S.

Downloadable Audiobook - 2016

The true story of the greatest Samurai in Japanese history. Despite all odds, Minamoto Yoshitsune became a formidable warrior. The true story of the greatest Samurai in Japanese history. Despite all odds, Minamoto Yoshitsune became a formidable warrior. Show less

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Phineas Gage

A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science

by Fleischman, John

eBook - 2002

A railroad accident changed the life of Phineas Gage forever, turning him into a different person. The accident and his subsequent death has lead to many discoveries in neuroscience. A railroad accident changed the life of Phineas Gage forever, turning him into a different person. The accident and his subsequent death has lead to many discoveries in neuroscience. Show less

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The Borden Murders

Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century

by Miller, Sarah

eBook - 2016

Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her father forty whacks...or did she? Delve deep into the true story of the Borden Murders and subsequent trial of Lizzie Borden. Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her father forty whacks...or did she? Delve deep into the true story of the Borden Murders and subsequent trial of Lizzie Borden. Show less

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Things That Make White People Uncomfortable

Adapted for Young Adults

by Bennett, Michael

eBook - 2019

Bennett uses humor to discuss racism, police violence, black athletes and the history of protest in this hilarious look at current culture in America. Bennett uses humor to discuss racism, police violence, black athletes and the history of protest in this hilarious look at current culture in America. Show less

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