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Finding your stride is harder when the ground keeps shifting. Jack Hurd fights to keep his family together while navigating the heavy miles of grief and cross-country racing. This emotional companion to Orbiting Jupiter is a simple, powerful exploration of what it means to be a brother and a protector.
It sounds like a horror movie: microscopic vampires entering your feet and stealing your strength. Gail Jarrow uncovers the medical mystery of the hookworm parasite that devastated the American South. Blending gross-out science with fascinating social history, this book reveals how one scientist’s discovery fought both a disease and a deadly stereotype.
Bayview’s secrets are finally catching up. The original Bayview Four and the new generation must team up to survive one last “game.” This thriller is a masterclass in shifting perspectives.
Balancing Filipino customs, Egyptian traditions, and American high school is no easy feat. Follow a funny, endearing journey of self-discovery. Perfect for middle schoolers, this interactive book which is complete with zines and games and it is a brilliant tool for discussing identity, code-switching, and microaggressions.
Every teacher is a reading teacher. An essential, battle-tested guide for educators struggling to reach adolescents who have fallen behind. From actionable strategies for word recognition to techniques for boosting student motivation, this handbook offers concrete solutions that work across all subjects.