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Summary: "Would you have survived in Alcatraz? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: J 365 LOH-HAGANSmith, Emma Bland
Summary: "When prisoner Elliott Michener began tending the gardens at Alcatraz, his thoughts of escape were replaced with new skills and a sense of dignity. Back matter discusses the history of Alcatraz and the US prison system today"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 364.1092 SMITHHerrera, Juan Felipe.
Summary: A bilingual story in English and Spanish in which the author recalls his childhood in the mountains and valleys of California with his Mexican-American migrant farmworker parents who inspired him with poetry and song.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Book Press 1995
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 468 HerCholdenko, Gennifer
Summary: A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister.
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2004
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Summary: While armies of the Shadowrealms gather and Machiavelli goes to Alcatraz to kill Perenelle Flamel, fifteen-year-old twins Sophie and Josh Newman accompany the Alchemist to England to seek Gilgamesh.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2009
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2 available in Fiction, Call number: FIC SCOCopies Available at Kalkaska County Library
1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J FICTION SCOTTLeyson, Leon
Summary: Traces the story of Holocaust survivor Leon Leyson, who was the youngest child in his family and possibly the youngest of the hundreds of Jews rescued by Oskar Schindler.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 940.53 LEYSONHolub, Joan.
Summary: Describes the nineteenth century American gold rush, and includes information on gold rush "boomtowns," relations between Native Americans and gold rush pioneers, and the importance of the gold rush on American history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2013
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 979.4 HOLFradin, Dennis Brindell
Summary: Traces the history of Rhode Island to 1790 when it became the last colony to ratify the Constitution.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Childrens Press 1989
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 974.5 FRAMcMillan, Bruce.
Summary: Tells how one person reestablished a colony of wild eider ducks on a small island off the coast of Iceland.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Company 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 598.415 MCMILLANLewin, Ted.
Summary: Describes the rescue of baby puffins in Heimaey, Iceland, and provides information about the animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lee & Low Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 598.33 LEWINRubin, Susan Goldman.
Summary: Using toolboxes, ambulances, and other ingenious measures, Irena Sendler defied the Nazis and risked her own life by saving and then hiding Jewish children. Her secret list of the children's real identities was kept safe, buried in two jars under a tree in war-torn Warsaw. An inspiring story of courage and compassion, this biography includes a list of resources, source notes, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 940.5318 RUBINGregoire, Caroline.
Summary: Apolo es muy divertido. TambiGen es guapGisimo. Muy amable y listGisimo. Incluso puede enseSnarte a contar a diez. ¦Presta atenciGon! ¦Puedes aprender algo mGas, tambiGen!.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane/Miller Book Publishers 2007
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Summary: Explores examples of escape attempts during wars throughout history, looking at the circumstances that led to the imprisonments and escapes, the methods individuals used to get away, and the bravery exhibited in these situations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2012
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 355.1 GUIKrull, Kathleen.
Summary: A picture book biography highlighting the life and accomplishments of magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker & Co. 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 793.8 KRULLNoyes, Deborah
Summary: "Famed illusionist Harry Houdini embarks on a quest to investigate spiritual phenomena and the possibility of communication with those on the "other side.""--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 793.8092 NOYESPipes, Rose.
Summary: Introduces some notable islands around the world, including Madagascar, Hawaii, and South Georgia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree Steck-Vaughn Pub. 1998
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 577 PIPFleischman, Sid
Summary: A biography of the magician, ghost chaser, aviator, and king of escape artists whose amazing feats are remembered long after his death in 1926. Profiling his early years, personal life, and great accomplishments in show business, the story of the famous magician, Harry Houdini, comes to life through a review of his greatest tricks and most amazing feats, complete with index, photos, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 793.8 FLEISCHMANDean, Karen.
Summary: A family visit to historical sites on Michigan's Mackinac Island including Fort Mackinac, Aron Rock and the Grand Hotel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Proctor Publications 2003
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 917.74 DEAHale, Nathan
Summary: "The Donner Party expedition is one of the most notorious stories in all of American history. It's also a fascinating snapshot of the westward expansion of the United States, and the families and individuals who sacrificed so much to build new lives in a largely unknown landscape. From the preparation for the journey to each disastrous leg of the trip, this book shows the specific bad decisions...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2013
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1 available in Graphic Novels, Call number: T GRAPHIC 979.4Feeney, Kathy
Summary: Presents information about the state of Rhode Island, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hilltop Books 2000
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 974 FEEMaestro, Betsy.
Summary: Traces the history of immigration to the United States and examines the reasons why people chose to move to America.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 1996
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 304.8 MAESummary: In their own words, coupled with hand-painted collage illustrations, immigrants recall their arrival in the United States. Includes brief biographies and facts about the Ellis Island Oral History Project.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books 1997
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 304.8 LAWWarren, Andrea.
Summary: Blends the personal testimony of Holocaust survivor, Jack Mandelbaum, with the history of his time, documented by photos from the archives of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 2001
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 940.53 WarAnderson, Kirsten (Kirsten Stephanie)
Summary: On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021