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1) Fleur-de-lis
Author
Series
Gents volume 3
Publisher
Covenant Communications, Inc
Language
English
Description
Thirteen years ago, Henri Fortier left a tumultuous life in France to begin anew in England. His adopted country has become home, and his dearest friends, the Gents, are family. Unfortunately, ties to the past still plague him, and he's forced to live in near destitution. Henri secretly publishes his poetry to supplement his meager income, but it is both insufficient and risky. A house party with the Gents promises a welcome distraction until he realizes...
Author
Language
English
Description
A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history. Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of...
3) Nigeria
Author
Publisher
Our World My Roots
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Join Abiola, Adedayo, Nkechi, and Halima on an exciting journey across land and sea, as they take you on an adventure to Nigeria to explore the country's geography, people, traditions, culture and beyond!
4) Ghana
Author
Publisher
Our World My Roots
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Join Kobe, Adwoa, and Kwame on an exciting journey as they take you on an adventure to Ghana to explore the country's geography, people, traditions, and cultures! Get ready to learn some everyday words and phrases in both Asante Twi and Fanti, plus meet some super-inspiring Ghanaian people.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Brimming with stunning photos of lei--the famous flower garlands of Hawai'i--in dreamy island settings, Lei Aloha tells the story of the flowers, craftsmanship, and community of lei culture, offering a window into this beautiful world where life moves a little slower, flowers are abundant, and personal connections fun deep.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Lady Charlotte Darrington's path in life is clearly laid out before she will select a suitable husband, marry, and one day inherit her father's Scottish dukedom. But a growing restlessness has her desperate for a bit of freedom before her all-too-certain future closes in. When the opportunity to travel to America arises, Charlotte leaps at the chance and soon finds herself across the Atlantic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her American hosts and their...
10) Antarctica
Author
Publisher
Grove Press
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Sixteen tales which range from Ireland to the southern United States. In "Antarctica", a married woman travels out of town to see what it's like to sleep with a man other than her husband. In "Love in the tall grass", on the last day of the twentieth century Cordelia keeps a date with her lover that has been nine years in the waiting. "Stay close to the water's edge" tells of a young Harvard student who is pitilessly humiliated by his homophobic stepfather...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Kids, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title is complete with historical and modern illustrations and photographs, as well as a glossary and a look at the Chinese Zodiac. Learn all about the history and cultural significance that the exciting Taiwan Lantern Festival event holds around the world today.
12) Venezuela
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title highlights major destinations within Venezuela and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Venezuela, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
13) The wreath
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Originally published in Norwegian in 1920 and set in fourteenth-century Norway, The Wreath chronicles the courtship of a headstrong and passionate young woman and a dangerously charming and impetuous man. Undset re-creates the historical backdrop in vivid detail, immersing readers in the day-to-day life, social conventions, and political undercurrents of the period. Her prose combines the sounds and style of Nordic ballads, European courtly poetry,...
14) Innards: stories
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
This incendiary debut of linked stories narrates the everyday lives of Soweto residents, from the early years of apartheid to its dissolution and beyond.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title is complete with historical and modern illustrations and photographs, as well as a glossary and a closer look at the parts of a dragon boat! Learn all about the history and cultural significance that the exciting Dragon Boat Festival event holds around the world today.
16) Zimbabwe
Author
Publisher
Our World My Roots
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Join Tendai, Ranga, and marvelous on an exciting journey across land and sea, as they take you on an adventure to Zimbabwe to explore the country's geography, people, traditions, culture and beyond!
17) Ancient Romans
Author
Series
Would you rather? volume 3
Publisher
Red Shed
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Journey back in time to the stately, splendid and sometimes stinky world of ancient Rome -- and decide what you would rather do there. Meet emperors, soldiers, priestesses and everyday Romans, and discover their palaces, jobs, gods and much, much more. Packed with fascinating and hilarious facts. --
18) Day of the dead
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Day of the Dead, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including setting up altars, making sugar skulls and papel picado, and visiting cemeteries and graves of loved ones, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Appears on list
Description
Item by item, a family assembles a Day of the Dead altar to honor the memory and welcome the spirit of a loved one. Award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh draws on his own life experiences to create this bilingual counting book.
Pieza por pieza, un a familia crea un altar de Día de Muertos para honrar la memoria y acoger el espíritu de un ser querido. El galardonado autor e ilustrador Duncan Tonatiuh se inspira en su propria vida para...
20) Kenya
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title highlights major destinations within Kenya and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Kenya, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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