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  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down

  Jeff Kinney

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  The pressure’s really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his “creative side.”As if that’s not scary enough, Halloween is just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle.When he discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can Greg get his mom off his back by making a movie … and will he become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg’s troubles?

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  The Boston Tea Party

  Rod Espinosa

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  Boston, 1773.  On a rainy night on December 16, 150 men climbed aboard three English cargo ships from Great Britain.  The men were angry at the excessive taxes on tea, so they disguised themselves and threw crate upon crate of tea into the harbor.  Come along on the act that would lead to the American Revolution in this astounding graphic novel. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom discussion.

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  Ada Lovelace and the Start of...

  Jordi Bayarri Dolz

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  Ada Lovelace turned her powerful imagination into a vision of the future, predicting the impact of computers on human life. Lovelace had a unique education and embraced mathematics. She became one of the biggest believers in engineer Charles Babbage's ideas for calculation machines. This graphic biography shows how Lovelace helped spread awareness of what an early computer could do and how she became one of the first computer programmers. It also shows how Lovelace pushed back against doubts about calculation machines and against her own self-doubt.

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  Keep Calm and Do the Snoopy Dance

  Charles M. Schulz

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  Bring to your heart the joy Snoopy feels when he dances with this collection of uplifting quotes and comics starring everyone’s favorite beagle. Snoopy is the quintessential cartoon dog smile-bringer. From his bantering with Woodstock to his fantasy life, it’s no wonder that he’s the most popular Peanuts cartoon character! And he’s never more endearing than when he’s expressing his ultimate joy of life by doing his happy dance (much to Lucy’s dismay!).  In the Keep Calm and Carry On tradition of keeping a stiff upper lip, Keep Calm and Do the Snoopy Dance urges you to maintain peace by celebrating the happiness of dance and being grateful for all the joys that there are in life.  More than 100 quotes and sayings are included in this charming book, highlighted with cartoons showing Snoopy in all his dancing splendor.  Quotes include: “To those of us with real understanding, dancing is the only pure art form!” —Snoopy “I want women to be liberated and still be able to have a nice ass and shake it.” —Shirley MacLaine “Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, will you join the dance?” —Lewis Carroll “Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances.” —Maya Angelou  

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  Introducing Philosophy of...

  Ziauddin Sardar

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  What do scientists actually do? Is science "value-free"? How has science evolved through history? Where is science leading us? "Introducing Philosophy of Science" is a clear and incisively illustrated map of the big questions underpinning science. It is essential reading for students, the general public, and even scientists themselves.

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  The Mother-Daughter Dance

  Cathy Guisewite

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  America’s favorite comic strip heroine and her mother star in this hilarious and heartfelt celebration of the bond between mother and daughter. 
   
  A modern Everywoman, Cathy endeared herself to millions of fans who share her struggles with the four basic guilt groups: food, love, mother, and career. This comic page heroine blazed a trail for single working women and for her pursuit of perfection against all odds. 
   
  The most beloved mother-daughter duo is back with their comic take on the difficult, wonderful, one-of-a-kind relationship between neurotic daughter Cathy and her caring, comforting, slightly interfering mother. Insightful observations, amusing advice, and comical proclamations are paired with Cathy Guisewite’s distinctive illustrative style.  
   
    
   
  Cathy’s comics continue to be a cartoon icon and a familiar, yet fresh voice for females of all ages. A perfect Mother's Day gift or a great present to celebrate how glorious, complex, intense, entwined, and amazingly beautiful bonds between mothers and daughters can be.

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