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We should all know the name Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, but you probably don't--or at least, you don't yet. Finding Rebecca examines the casual disappearance of America's first Black female doctor from records and memory. But the search for her story and her final resting place, more than one hundred years after her death, turned up a few murky details that author Shani King uses to piece together a picture of the life she led, her hardships, and her many accomplishments. Young readers will discover more about this trailblazing first--and help ensure that she is lost no longer.

English teacher Victorya Rouse has assembled a collection of true stories told by teens who know firsthand it means to leave a beloved but unsafe homeland for a distant place where everyone speaks another language.

I watch you from afar. Roaming lost and alone. I see a crumbling box. Looks like someone lives inside."" This touching and heartfelt story about an unbreakable and life-changing bond between a boy and a dog is full of kindness and hope. This timely story provides an excellent starting point for discussions about welcoming newcomers, especially people in need. The tender, sensitive illustrations evoke the moving relationship of the boy and dog. Watch out for the magical twist at the end!

A police horse named Finnegan and his human partner Officer Fox locate a young girl lost in New York City.

A firebug has woken inside my heart Dark times have fallen on remote Balrog County, and Mack Druneswald, a high school senior with a love of arson, is doing his best to deal. While his family is haunted by his mother's recent death, Mack spends his nights roaming the countryside, looking for something new to burn. When he encounters Katrina, a college girl with her own baggage, Mack sets out on a path of pyromania the likes of which sleepy Balrog County has never seen before. A darkly comic tour-de-force, The Firebug of Balrog County is about legend, small towns, and the fire that binds.


Whether battling a blaze at sea or parachuting out of a plane to a smokey forest below, it3s all in a day3s work for some of the world3s bravest firefighters. Learn all about firefighters who face the most dangerous fires in extreme conditions. Go behind the scenes to learn what they wear, how they get where they need to go, the tools they use, and more. Dynamic photos paired with carefully leveled text celebrate these firefighter heroes!

Musquon must overcome her impatience while learning to distinguish sweetgrass from other salt marsh grasses, but slowly the spirit and peace of her surroundings speak to her, and she gathers sweetgrass as her ancestors have done for centuries, leaving the first blade she sees to grow for future generations. This sweet, authentic story from a Maliseet mother and her Passamaquoddy husband includes backmatter about traditional basket making and a Wabanaki glossary.

Ick and Crud are best buddies. Ick is a little shy and careful about where he sticks his nose. Crud is big, fun-loving, and full of curiosity. Some days the pals like to snooze the day away. On other days they find adventure in everything they do. Join the fun! First Chapters books are easy introductions to chapter books for young readers, ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 words each.

Ick and Crud are best buddies. Ick is a little shy and careful about where he sticks his nose. Crud is big, fun-loving, and full of curiosity. Some days the pals like to snooze the day away. On other days they find adventure in everything they do. Join the fun! First Chapters books are easy introductions to chapter books for young readers, ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 words each.

It's the first day of Zoo School and outgoing Amanda the Panda is ready. She's excited and can't wait to go! But for anxious Alfred the Alligator, the first day fills him with dread. When Amanda gets to school and sees that everyone seems to have a best friend, she decides that Alfred would be the perfect best friend for her. But what does it mean to be a best friend? Does it mean enjoying the same things or feeling the same way? Amanda doesn't notice that Alfred doesn't like sitting at the front of the classroom. And she doesn't notice that Alfred is miserable when she picks him to play Tag. In fact, Amanda doesn't notice much about Alfred at all. She's too busy enjoying everything all around her. And it's up to Alfred to point out to her how he is feeling.