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Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants

Without most people noticing, the population of wild giraffes has decreased by nearly 40 percent since 1985, making them an endangered species. Examine the threats giraffes face from humans, and meet the scientists working to save these gentle giants.

GIRL

Chicago Public Library's 2017 Best of the Best Books List for Teen Nonfiction! Welcoming and inclusive of all self-identified girls, GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You is an uncensored, unbiased, and fantastically relevant guide, jam-packed with what you want and need to know. A growing-up guide for the 21st century, GIRL covers what everyone is talking aboutÑhealthy sexuality, loving relationships, and gender fluidity, as well as thornier subjects such as STIs, consent, and sexual assault. Plus you'll find self-reflection quizzes, cool resources, and must-read real-life stories from girls like you!

Girl and the Grove, The

Teenager Leila's life is full of challenges. From bouncing around the foster care system to living with seasonal affective disorder and vitiligo, she's never had an easy road. Leila keeps herself busy with her passion for environmental advocacy, monitoring the Urban Ecovists message board and joining a local environmental club with her best friend Sarika. And now that Leila has finally been adopted, she dares to hope her life will improve.

Girl Code Revolution: Profiles and Projects to Inspire Coders

Part how-to, part profile, and all about leading the girl code revolution! This book contains step-by-step instructions for projects girls will actually want to code and profiles inspirational female coders who are breaking down barriers in the field.

Girl Crafts

Girl in Red, The

The illustrations of award-winning artist Roberto Innocenti offer a modern take on the centuries-old tale of an innocent girl in a red riding hood who meets a wicked wolf in the dark woods.

Girl Like Me, A

Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews's distinctive photocollage illustrations to celebrate girls of colour.

Girl Talk

A BFF series for girls. From style secrets to being comfortable with yourself and self expression, to charting a course through creative diary writing and social media to making crafts, gifts, and glamorous accessories for your wardrobe, these books provide a wide range of fun activities for girls while helping them gain self awareness and confidence in themselves.

Girl Talk  

A BFF series for girls. From style secrets to being comfortable with yourself and self expression, to charting a course through creative diary writing and social media to making crafts, gifts, and glamorous accessories for your wardrobe, these books provide a wide range of fun activities for girls while helping them gain self awareness and confidence in themselves.

Girl Who Couldn't Lie, The

Priya lies a lot. She tells her friends everything3s fine at home when in reality, her parents argue constantly. She tells her parents everything3s great at school even though Katie Wong3s bullying her. She tells her gymnastics coach she3ll happily do whatever it takes to win the upcoming championship, despite being secretly sick of the constant training. She figures this is the only way to avoid disappointing or upsetting others. Priya3s grandmother, who died a year ago, was the only person who knew the real her. When Priya puts on a bangle that her grandmother left her, she suddenly finds herself incapable of telling a lie. She can3t get the bangle off, so she can3t stop spilling truthsCsome that mortify her, some that get her into trouble . . . and some that actually change her life for the better. Can she learn to be honest without hurting the people she loves?