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The women

Hannah, Kristin,

Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, When her brother is sent to fight in Vietnam, twenty-year-old Frances "Frankie" McGrath, filled with the freedoms and beliefs of 1965, signs up for the Army Nurse Corps and follows him into war, ill-prepared for war's realities. Soon overwhelmed by the destruction and chaos, the gamble between life and hope versus death and betrayal, Frankie becomes one of the lucky veterans to survive, her bravery unquestioned, her soul broken and lost. Now, Frankie finds herself caught up in the struggle of herself and her veteran friends to return home after the war, where their country would much rather forget Vietnam, and they, ever existed.

Date Published:2024

Winter whiteouts

Bolte, Mari,

"Master morphology skills." Mastering morphology -- Vocabulary list -- Storm of the century, 1993 -- The Yungay avalanche, 1970 -- The children's blizzard, 1888 -- Discussion questions -- The truth behind the tale. Presents three historical fiction survival stories in which young protagonists confront extreme winter disasters, including the Children's Blizzard of 1888, the Yungay Avalanche of 1970, and the Storm of the Century in 1993. Includes black and white illustrations throughout, with decodable Hi Lo text designed to help learning readers practice adjective and adverb suffixes as well as superlatives and comparatives.

Date Published:2026

What it's like to be a bird : from flying to nesting, eating to singing--what birds are doing and why

Sibley, David, 1961-,

"Adapted for young readers." Portfolio of birds -- Birds in this book -- What to do if ... -- Becoming a birder. Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Provides an encyclopedia of information about birds with illustrated spreads that focus on different species' characteristics and anatomy, and how and why they behave the way they do. An introductory section extends information about their evolution, their feathers, senses, behaviors, and how they fly, while back matter covers how to help birds in need and how to become a birder. Includes activities.

Date Published:2023

War games

Gratz, Alan, 1972-,

Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Twelve-year-old Evie travels to Berlin for the 1936 Olympics where she witnesses Hitler's terror on the German people and plans to steal from a Nazi bank with two fellow Olympic athletes.

Date Published:2025

Uprising

Nielsen, Jennifer A.,

Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, Twelve-year-old Lidia's life is forever changed by the Nazi occupation of Poland, leading her to join the resistance movement to fight against the Nazis and aid Jewish people in the Warsaw Ghetto during WWII.

Date Published:2024

Unreasonable hospitality : the remarkable power of giving people more than they expect

Guidara, Will,

Library Journal, Offers leadership and business advice from restaurateur Will Guidara, based on his experiences turning New York City's Eleven Madison Park from a struggling restaurant to one of the best restaurant in the world. Explores his philosophy of over-the-top hospitality and genuine partnerships and how it can be used to transform any business.

Date Published:2022

The tractor and equipment encyclopedia

McKinney, Donna B. (Donna Bowen),

History of farm equipment -- Tractors -- Tractor manufacturers -- Equipment. Provides an illustrated encyclopedia of tractors and tractor equipment that describes the history and development of tractors, profiles various tractor manufacturers, and highlights the parts, functions, and duties of tractors and other types of farming equipment. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Date Published:2025

They battled in blizzards

Hopkinson, Deborah,

Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, An account of Allied soldiers' experiences during the Battle of the Bulge that emphasizes combat under extreme winter conditions and surprise attacks in the Ardennes. Draws on firsthand recollections and contemporary reports to detail their struggle to hold their battle lines until reinforcements could arrive. Includes black and white photographs and timelines.

Date Published:2025

Teen guide: Social Anxiety. Social anxiety /

Gerard, Mary,

"Content warning: this book describes suicide and suicidal thoughts, which may be triggering to some readers"--Table of contents page. At a glance -- Introduction : gridiron star grapples with social anxiety -- What is social anxiety? -- Effects of social anxiety -- Finding support for social anxiety. School Library Journal, Provides teens with a guide to social anxiety disorder (SAD) that explains what it is, how it is diagnosed, what life is like for teens who have the condition, and ways to get help. Includes color photographs, a list of facts, a glossary, and further resources.

Date Published:2026

Teen guide: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Obsessive compulsive disorder /

Murrell, Diana,

At a glance -- Introduction : sudden scary thoughts -- What is OCD? -- Living with OCD -- Finding help. School Library Journal, Provides teens with a guide to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) that explains what OCD is, how it is diagnosed, what life is like for teens who have the condition, and ways to get help. Includes color photographs, a list of facts, a glossary, and further resources.

Date Published:2026

Teen guide: Helping Someone In Crisis. Helping someone in crisis /

Wolny, Philip,

"Content warning: this book describes suicide and suicidal thoughts, which may be triggering to some readers"--Table of contents page. Introduction -- Introduction : finding ways to help -- Identifying a mental health crisis -- Engaging someone in crisis -- Long-term help and healing. School Library Journal, Provides teens with a guide to helping someone in a mental health crisis. Discusses how to recognize someone in crisis, engage them, and get them help. Includes color photographs, a list of facts, a glossary, and further resources that include organizations, national hotlines, and phone apps.

Date Published:2026

Teen guide: Depression. Depression /

Bates, Mary,

"Content warning: this book describes suicide and suicidal thoughts, which may be triggering to some readers"--Table of contents page. At a glance -- Introduction : Sam's story -- What is depression? -- The impacts of depression? -- Treatment and support. School Library Journal, Provides personal stories of teens struggling with depression, explains what depression is, what life is like for teens who have the condition, and ways to get help. Includes photographs, a list of facts about depression, a glossary, and further resources.

Date Published:2026

Teen guide : ADHD

Cornell, Kari A.,

At a glance -- Introduction : struggling to focus -- What is ADHD? -- Living with ADHD -- Finding support. School Library Journal, Provides teens with a guide to ADHD that explains what ADHD is, how it is diagnosed, what life is like for teens who have the condition, and ways to get help. Includes color photographs, a list of facts about ADHD, a glossary, and further resources.

Date Published:2026

Sunrise on the reaping

Collins, Suzanne,

Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, It's the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, which means twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes in the districts of Panem in honor of the Quarter Quell. Haymitch Abernathy is chosen as one of the four tributes from District 12 and soon finds himself in a deadly game, one he knows he is destined to lose. But as the games begin, Haymitch realizes that he doesn't want to die, and he must decide how far he is willing to go to survive.

Date Published:2025

Snoop

Korman, Gordon,

Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, After Carter breaks both his legs in a ski accident with his brother, he finds himself stuck at home for weeks, with both his legs in casts. Bored, he starts watching the live feeds from police cams around his town, observing his neighbors and classmates, and soon his snooping turns to spying. But when he starts seeing unusual and endangered animals around town and spots the work of a possible criminal, Carter realizes he's the only one who can stop it if he can get the police to believe him.

Date Published:2025

San Francisco earthquake 1906

Surprenant, Krista,

"Master morphology skills"--Cover. School Library Journal, A fifteen-year-old Chinese boy named Chen and his younger sister Jing survive the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, but become separated from their parents. Chen protects his sister as they try to find their parents in the dangerous conditions. Includes discussion questions.

Date Published:2025

The rock encyclopedia

Buckey, A. W.,

What is a rock? -- How rocks form -- Geologic timescale -- Igneous rocks -- Sedimentary rocks -- Metamorphic rocks -- Rocks formed outside the rock cycle. Explores the characteristics of rocks, and explains how they form. Profiles the physical features and uses of different types of rocks, minerals, fossils, crystals, and gemstones and where they are commonly found. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and additional resources.

Date Published:2026

The reality of recycling

Kallen, Stuart A., 1955-,

Promises and pitfalls of the recycling process -- The benefits of recycling -- Facilities facing problems -- The problem with plastic -- E-waste overload -- Innovative solutions. Kirkus Reviews Starred, Explores the benefits and challenges associated with recycling, the particular challenges involved in recycling plastic and e-waste, and innovative solutions to the problem. Includes photographs, sidebars, and further resources. Presents an overview of recycling systems and their practical limits, describing collection, sorting, and market factors that influence whether materials are reprocessed. Surveys environmental and economic challenges tied to current recycling practices and summarizes policy and technological responses that aim to improve material recovery and waste reduction. Includes photographs and further resources.

Date Published:2026

The power of music : healing and health

Nardo, Don, 1947-,

Introduction. The onrush of music therapy -- The Brain and Music -- Music Therapy for Movement Disorders -- Music and Mental Health -- Benefits for Young and Old Alike -- Improving Life and the Community. Explores the benefits of music for a variety of health conditions. Examines the connection between the brain and music, and explains why music is a effective treatment for movement disorders, mental health issues, and substance abuse. Also discusses the general health benefits of music, including increasing social connections and physical fitness. Includes photographs, sidebars, and further resources.

Date Published:2025

Pompeii

Cardell, Eleanor,

"Master morphology skills"--Cover. School Library Journal, Thirteen-year-old Fabia and her brother Titus race to escape the destruction of Pompeii as Mount Vesuvius erupts. Includes discussion questions and historical information.

Date Published:2025