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Finding Refuge: Real-Life Immigration Stories from Young People

Rouse, Victorya


When you read about war in your history book or hear about it in the news, do you ever wonder what happens to the families and children in the places experiencing war? Many families in these situations decide that they must leave their homes to stay alive. What happens to them? According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 70.8 million people around the world have been forced to leave their homes because of war or persecution as of 2019. Over fifty percent of these people are under the age of eighteen. English teacher Victorya Rouse has assembled a collection of real-world experiences of teen refugees from around the world. Learn where these young people came from, why they left, and how they arrived in the United States. Read about their struggles to adapt to a new language, culture, and high school experiences, along with updates about how they are doing now and what they hope their futures will look like. As immigration has catapulted into the current discourse, this poignant collection emphasizes the United States’ rich tradition of welcoming people from all over the world.
Date Published:2021

When you read about war in your history book or hear about it in the news, do you ever wonder what happens to the families and children in the places experiencing war? Many families in these situations decide that they must leave their homes to stay alive. What happens to them? According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 70.8 million people around the world have been forced to leave their homes because of war or persecution as of 2019. Over fifty percent of these people are under the age of eighteen. English teacher Victorya Rouse has assembled a collection of real-world experiences of teen refugees from around the world. Learn where these young people came from, why they left, and how they arrived in the United States. Read about their struggles to adapt to a new language, culture, and high school experiences, along with updates about how they are doing now and what they hope their futures will look like. As immigration has catapulted into the current discourse, this poignant collection emphasizes the United States’ rich tradition of welcoming people from all over the world.

Date Published:2021

The One (Reality Show

Ainslie, Claire,


Her friend signed her up for a reality dating show as a joke, but when Charlotte is selected, she decides to go ahead with it, in the hopes of winning a scholarship. The four contestants have to win over Dominic, and at first he is exactly like she expected him to be—an arrogant player. But when she gets to know him behind the scenes, he seems like a great guy. As she develops feelings for him, she begins to question her motivations. Maybe true love really can be found, even in the middle of a fraud.
Date Published:2019

Her friend signed her up for a reality dating show as a joke, but when Charlotte is selected, she decides to go ahead with it, in the hopes of winning a scholarship. The four contestants have to win over Dominic, and at first he is exactly like she expected him to be—an arrogant player. But when she gets to know him behind the scenes, he seems like a great guy. As she develops feelings for him, she begins to question her motivations. Maybe true love really can be found, even in the middle of a fraud.

Date Published:2019

The Island (Reality Show)

Graham, D.A.


When you love a show, you jump at the chance to be on it, right? That's how Ethan felt when he signed up for a survival reality TV competition. But once he and the other nine contestants are left on an uninhabited island with no technology to help them, he realizes he's in over his head. The contestants must find food and shelter as well as compete in a series of tasks. In a show that's based on ruthless competition, he will somehow have to befriend some other contestants to help him if he wants to make it to the end.
Date Published:2019

When you love a show, you jump at the chance to be on it, right? That's how Ethan felt when he signed up for a survival reality TV competition. But once he and the other nine contestants are left on an uninhabited island with no technology to help them, he realizes he's in over his head. The contestants must find food and shelter as well as compete in a series of tasks. In a show that's based on ruthless competition, he will somehow have to befriend some other contestants to help him if he wants to make it to the end.

Date Published:2019

Treasure Hunt (Reality Show)

Smith, Nikki Shannon,


When Jazmine and Jason's younger brother's bike gets stolen, they team up to compete in a treasure hunt TV competition so they can use the prize money to replace it. But when they realize they have different strengths and different competing styles, the treasure hunt becomes more challenging than they ever imagined. Will they be able to work together long enough to take home the prize?
Date Published:2019

Warrior Zone (Reality Show)

SaBerre, Kristen


When Fiona enters a physical feats TV competition, she is excited to see how she matches up against other athletes from around the country. She works hard and beats out many of her competitors. But when she reaches the final round, she finds that the show has been rigged all along. The producers take her off-screen to tell her that one of the other contestants has been chosen to win and that she needs to pretend to lose—or she won't win any money. Fiona must choose between competing fairly or playing by the producers' rules.
Date Published:2019

When Fiona enters a physical feats TV competition, she is excited to see how she matches up against other athletes from around the country. She works hard and beats out many of her competitors. But when she reaches the final round, she finds that the show has been rigged all along. The producers take her off-screen to tell her that one of the other contestants has been chosen to win and that she needs to pretend to lose—or she won't win any money. Fiona must choose between competing fairly or playing by the producers' rules.

Date Published:2019

The Right Note

Graham, D.A.


Eve and Ryan have been a music duo ever since they were little. Eve's voice contrasts with Ryan's creative and edgy musical style, making them a perfect pairing. They decide to audition for The Right Note, a reality music competition, hoping to get their big break. But when the show starts and they are forced to compete against each other, their relationship is tested and they begin to question their musical skills. Will either of them be strong enough musicians to compete on their own? And will they still be a duo at the end of the show?
Date Published:2019

Eve and Ryan have been a music duo ever since they were little. Eve's voice contrasts with Ryan's creative and edgy musical style, making them a perfect pairing. They decide to audition for The Right Note, a reality music competition, hoping to get their big break. But when the show starts and they are forced to compete against each other, their relationship is tested and they begin to question their musical skills. Will either of them be strong enough musicians to compete on their own? And will they still be a duo at the end of the show?

Date Published:2019

Escape! (Reality Show)

LaRoche, Jannette


Four high school friends sign up for a TV escape-room competition, but they're assigned to a set that's actually a series of rooms. They have twelve hours to find a way out, but the faster they're able to do it, the higher their prize money will be. As the clues get harder and the time ticks by, tensions run high and confrontations occur. Soon the prize money isn't the only reason they're all desperate to escape.
Date Published:2018

Four high school friends sign up for a TV escape-room competition, but they're assigned to a set that's actually a series of rooms. They have twelve hours to find a way out, but the faster they're able to do it, the higher their prize money will be. As the clues get harder and the time ticks by, tensions run high and confrontations occur. Soon the prize money isn't the only reason they're all desperate to escape.

Date Published:2018

Marie Curie A Life of Discovery

Milani, Alice


In her intensely researched, inventively drawn exploration of Marie Curie’s life, artist Alice Milani follows the celebrated Polish scientist from Curie’s time as a struggling governess to her years in France making breakthrough discoveries. Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences. With skill and care, Milani traces Curie’s flight from Russia-controlled Poland, her romance with fellow scientist Pierre Curie, and Marie and Pierre’s stunning discoveries of the elements radium and polonium. Throughout this distinctive graphic work, Curie defies doubt and double standards to make an enduring impact on the scientific world.
Date Published:2019

In her intensely researched, inventively drawn exploration of Marie Curie’s life, artist Alice Milani follows the celebrated Polish scientist from Curie’s time as a struggling governess to her years in France making breakthrough discoveries. Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences. With skill and care, Milani traces Curie’s flight from Russia-controlled Poland, her romance with fellow scientist Pierre Curie, and Marie and Pierre’s stunning discoveries of the elements radium and polonium. Throughout this distinctive graphic work, Curie defies doubt and double standards to make an enduring impact on the scientific world.

Date Published:2019

The Spy Who Raised Me

Anderson, Ted


Some parents want their children to turn out just like them. Only a few secretly turn their kids into elite special operatives. Josie Black can infiltrate any building, speak a dozen languages, and fight like a martial arts master. But no one told her that. After J.B. detects gaps in her memory, her mom reveals the truth: she works for a covert agency, and she’s given J.B. the skills of a super spy.
Date Published:2021

Some parents want their children to turn out just like them. Only a few secretly turn their kids into elite special operatives. Josie Black can infiltrate any building, speak a dozen languages, and fight like a martial arts master. But no one told her that. After J.B. detects gaps in her memory, her mom reveals the truth: she works for a covert agency, and she’s given J.B. the skills of a super spy.

Date Published:2021

Bubonic Plague and the Black Death

Nardo, Don


Between 1347 and 1350 a horrifying disease spread by fleas and rats emerged in Asia and raged eastward. Encircling Europe in a deadly noose, the most lethal pandemic in world history killed untold millions of people. Bubonic Plague and the Black Death explores the causes, the spread, the effects on people's lives, as well as efforts to treat the disease and halt its spread.
Date Published:2022

The Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918


The Spanish flu, which spread worldwide from 1918 to 1920, remains the deadliest pandemic in history. Emerging in the last year of World War I, it killed tens of millions and spurred major changes in how societies protect public health. The Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918 explores the causes, the spread, the effects on people's lives, as well as efforts to treat the disease and halt its spread.
Date Published:2022

Teen Guide to Managing Stress and Anxiety

Sheen, Barbara.


Stress and anxiety are common mental health issues in teens. Teen Guide to Managing Stress and Anxiety explores the causes and effects of stress and anxiety on teens' lives. It provides practical, easy to follow strategies on managing these emotions, with personal accounts and advice from experts.
Date Published:2022

The Dark Side of Social Media

Steffens, Bradley.


Social media outlets can strengthen ties between friends and family, but they can also be used for nefarious purposes—from inciting insurrection to shaming, bullying, and spreading hatred. Using personal stories, academic studies, and current events, this book explores the ways in which social media platforms are empowering dark forces to tear at the fabric of society.
Date Published:2022

The Asian Flu Pandemic of 1957

Lundquist-Auora, Stephanie


The Asian Flu Pandemic of 1957, killing between 76,000 and 116,000 people in the United States alone, had a mortality rate three-times higher than that of the seasonal flu. Without the expertise and efforts of virologist Maurice Hilleman, many more would have died. The Asian Flu Pandemic of 1957 explores the causes, the spread, the effects on people's lives, as well as efforts to treat the disease and halt its spread.
Date Published:2022

The Asian Flu Pandemic of 1957, killing between 76,000 and 116,000 people in the United States alone, had a mortality rate three-times higher than that of the seasonal flu. Without the expertise and efforts of virologist Maurice Hilleman, many more would have died. The Asian Flu Pandemic of 1957 explores the causes, the spread, the effects on people's lives, as well as efforts to treat the disease and halt its spread.

Date Published:2022

Pandemic, Protest, and Politics: A Look Back at 2020

Marcovitz, Hal


For Americans, 2020 was a year in which hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives in a deadly pandemic. Meanwhile, protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against racial injustice, terrible storms and wildfires swept across the country, and a divisive and caustic campaign for the presidency dominated life. Pandemic, Protest, and Politics: A Look Back at 2020 examines these issues and their impacts on life in America.
Date Published:2022

For Americans, 2020 was a year in which hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives in a deadly pandemic. Meanwhile, protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against racial injustice, terrible storms and wildfires swept across the country, and a divisive and caustic campaign for the presidency dominated life. Pandemic, Protest, and Politics: A Look Back at 2020 examines these issues and their impacts on life in America.

Date Published:2022

Patrick Mahomes: New NFL Superstar

Gallagher, Jim.


In his first few seasons, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has taken the NFL by storm, electrifying fans with no-look passes and an amazing ability to win games. The young superstar has won the league's Most Valuable Player award and led the Kansas City Chiefs to two Super Bowls. Mahomes is a leader off the field as well, being involved in social justice efforts and charitable causes.
Date Published:2022

Teen Guide to Financial Literacy

Ferry, Joe


Money management is an essential skill for young people. From learning how to build a budget and use a credit card to applying for a car loan and renting an apartment, teens will get a valuable introduction to the information they need to be successful later in life.
Date Published:2022

Turmoil in America: The 2020 Election

Marcovitz, Hal



Date Published:2022

Quick Guide to Anime and Manga

Henderson, Robert M.


Anime and manga are surging in popularity, creating legions of new fans and bringing in billions of dollars in revenue. This quick guide covers all the essential titles and artists while exploring the reasons why these uniquely Japanese art forms have captured the imagination of so many different types of people throughout the world.
Date Published:2022

The Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020

DuVall, Kathleen


In 2020, the SARS-COV-2 coronavirus emerged to cause a deadly infectious disease, COVID-19. Even with all the advantages of 21st-century science and medicine, human beings were unprotected, and COVID-19 caused illness, death, and economic destruction in pandemic proportions. The Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 explores the causes, spread, and effects of COVID-19 on people's lives, as well as efforts to treat the disease and halt its spread.
Date Published:2022

In 2020, the SARS-COV-2 coronavirus emerged to cause a deadly infectious disease, COVID-19. Even with all the advantages of 21st-century science and medicine, human beings were unprotected, and COVID-19 caused illness, death, and economic destruction in pandemic proportions. The Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 explores the causes, spread, and effects of COVID-19 on people's lives, as well as efforts to treat the disease and halt its spread.

Date Published:2022