Noah
1) It's Trevor Noah: born a crime : stories from a South African childhood ; adapted for young readers
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2022 Caudill Award Nominees
Black Authors: Youth Biographies (SCPL-YS)
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"Trevor Noah, the funny guy who hosts The Daily Show on Comedy Central, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child to exist. But he did exist--and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humor to navigate a harsh life under a racist government. This fascinating memoir blends drama,...
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2023 Read Widely: Sub-Saharan Africa
Absolutely Hilarious Reads
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Noah's path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother, at the time such a union was punishable by five years in prison. As he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist, his mother is determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life. With an incisive...
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After falling through the refrigerator into the Land of Fake Believe, Princess meets a girl named Moldylocks who takes her to the home of the Three Beards for chili--but when the Beards capture her friend, Princess must come up with a plan to save her.
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In her second adventure in the Land of Fake-Believe, Princess Pink meets Scaredy-Pants Wolf, a baker whose business has been robbed by Little Red Quacking Hood--and to save the bakery Princess must figure out why the ducks are suddenly so interested in pies.
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It is scary movie night at Moldylocks' house; the guests are Princess Pink and Moldy's cousin Jack, who has brought some nasty-tasting jelly beans for a snack--but when the beans sprout into a pillar of snacks the three friends climb up and find themselves sharing a tasty but dangerous adventure in Snackland.
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In the Land of Fake-Believe the Three Little Pugs' used car business has sold Scaredy-Pants Wolf a lemon (literally) instead of a delivery van, so Princess Pink gets an opportunity to use her karate moves to get Wolf's money back--and set the Pugs on the straight-and-narrow path to business success.
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“I want everyone to know about the history of the United States and about important political events and issues and how they work.”
–Noah McCullough, age ten, 2032 presidential hopeful
Noah McCullough may just be this country’s youngest presidential historian ever–and in this delightful volume he gives us hours of entertainment with an illustrated tour of America’s forty-three presidents, from George Washington...
–Noah McCullough, age ten, 2032 presidential hopeful
Noah McCullough may just be this country’s youngest presidential historian ever–and in this delightful volume he gives us hours of entertainment with an illustrated tour of America’s forty-three presidents, from George Washington...
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Despite being known as the Low Countries, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands are far from insignificant. The Benelux Economic Union, which sought economic integration between the three countries, in fact served as the model for the European Union. Additionally, each of the three boasts rich histories, and what they lack in size or population, they make up for in thriving cultural climates. This absorbing volume pays each country its due, surveying...
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For centuries islands of the Mediterranean served as a cultural crossroads, with the Phoenicians, Romans, and Arabs variously settling and colonizing the area. Cyprus, Greece, and Malta in particular were subject to the influence of foreign powers, and remained so for much of their histories. Today, each has gained its independence and gone on to become an active member of the European Union. This lively volume examines the historical events that...
11) Stunt magicians
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"Get ready for some fantastic magic! From sawing someone in half to impaling swords, stunt magic makes the impossible seem possible. Explore the secrets behind these dangerous tricks. Then, learn about one of the greatest stunt magicians in history. Simple text and captivating photos makes learning about stunt magic fun. Abracadabra!"--
12) Magic illusions
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"Get ready for some fantastic magic! Explore the skills you'll need to put on a magic show of illusions. Then learn three fantastic tricks that are sure to amaze your family and friends. Simple text and accompanying photos make becoming a master illusionist easy and fun. Abracadabra!"--
13) Punished!
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Logan and his friend Benedict are playing tag in the library. Logan gets caught when he runs into a mysterious man. When Logan doesn't apologize sincerely, the mysterious gentleman punishes him by causing him to speak in puns. Only finding seven examples each of oxymorons, anagrams and palindromes within the time limits will return Logan to normal.
14) Master magicians
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"Get ready for some fantastic magic! Dive into a world of magical secrets with real-life magicians and their greatest tricks in the world. Then, learn your own fantastic trick that is sure to amaze your family and friends. Simple text and accompanying photos make learning about magic easy and fun. Abracadabra!"--
15) Card magic
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"Get ready for some fantastic magic! Explore the card skills you'll need to know to put on a show. Then learn two fantastic tricks that are sure to amaze your family and friends. Simple text and accompanying photos make becoming a card magic master easy and fun. Abracadabra!"--
16) Dad Has to Go
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Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their life. - Proverbs 22:6 (GNT)
Have you ever had trouble finding words to address hard questions and emotions? That is what this book is about. It is about peeling back the onion and addressing emotions and complex feelings that we do not often talk about. The heart of this book is training the next generation. It is rooted in teaching them that having honest and vulnerable discussions...
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Endlich ist mal was los in Nicks Heimatort: Ein Spion geht um und in einer Computerfirma wurden die Pläne für einen neuen Laptop gestohlen. Ausgerechnet Nicks Nachbarn trifft es besonders hart. Und das so kurz vor Weihnachten. Klar, dass sich die Bussard-Bande darum kümmert. Jetzt können die vier Freunde endlich ihren ersten Fall aufnehmen! Wer hat hier was zu verheimlichen? Was hat es mit der neuen Mitschülerin auf sich? Und warum geraten sie...
18) Magic with coins
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"Get ready for some fantastic magic! Explore the coin skills you'll need to put on a show. Then, learn two fantastic tricks that are sure to amaze your family and friends. Simple text and accompanying photos make becoming a coin magic master easy and fun. Abracadabra!"--
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"Get ready for some fantastic magic! Explore the skills you'll need to use the power of your mind to put on a mentalist show. Then, learn two fantastic tricks that are sure to amaze your family and friends. Simple text and accompanying photos make becoming a master mentalist easy and fun. Abracadabra!"--