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"A powerful, revealing story of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading by a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit"--
In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama. It was a case of mistaken identity, and Hinton believed that the truth would prove his innocence. Sentenced to death by electrocution, he spent his first three years at Holman State Prison full of...
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2018
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English
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Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 Selection
The Instant New York Times Bestseller
A powerful, revealing story of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading by a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit.
"An amazing and heartwarming story, it restores our faith in the inherent goodness of humanity."
—Archbishop Desmond Tutu
In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged
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Pub. Date
2022.
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xii, 272 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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Adapted for young readers, this true story follows a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit and how he transformed not only his own spirit, but those of his fellow inmates, until his release in 2015.
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[2023]
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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"In this book, early readers will learn about what makes the sun shine. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how the sun creates heat and light and supports life on Earth. A picture diagram shows how the sun's rays reach Earth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sun and our planet online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
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"An introduction to the sun and other stars for primary and intermediate grade students with information about their features and exploration. Includes charts and diagrams, a list of highlights for each chapter, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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2010.
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64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm.
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English
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"An introduction to stars with information about their age, size, colors, and other characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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After his last run-in with Vince the Funnel and the mystery of the missing chicks, J.J. the search-and-rescue dog is ready for some much-needed R & R. But just when he thinks he has everything under control, there's a new problem to worry about: Diamond Lil, a new show dog who's taken up residence next door. Suddenly Moosh and her chicks are spending an awful lot of time with their fancy friend, talking about weird things like feathers and good posture....
10) Sun
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[2016]
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31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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"There are no clouds in the sky. The sun is shining! How does the sun bring us such warm, bright days? Just open this book and read about the wonders of the sun."--
11) Better day
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[2011]
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1 sound disc (43 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
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English
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2021.
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20 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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"Where does a snowman go when he melts? Where does he go when the sun shines bright and hot? Does he go far away? And will he ever come back? The Snowman and the Sun is a modern-day fable about how our attachments to people and things live on, though they change and sometimes disappear." --Page 4 of cover.
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[2024]
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32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 cm.
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English
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"Discover the different habitats of Earth, and learn what animals do as the day goes by, with this new series of books!"--
"How are day and night different in each of the main habitats on Earth? Discover it with this series of books! The rainforest is always hot and wet. During the day, the tops of the trees receive the light of the sun. At night, everything turns dark. How does this change affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such...
14) Insomnia
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[2002]
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1 videodisc (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Crime never sleeps and neither does the veteran LAPD homicide detective invited to Nightmute, Alaska to head a murder investigation there. He finds the investigation disrupted by an ever-shining midnight sun that wreaks sleep-depriving havoc on his body clock. As his consciousness becomes more unstable, he is nagged by a sense of personal guilt over a second crime that might just be real.
15) Ocean
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[2024]
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32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 cm.
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English
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"Discover the different habitats of Earth, and learn what animals do as the day goes by, with this new series of books!"--
"How are day and night different in each of the main habitats on Earth? Discover it with this series of books!The ocean can be bright and warm or dark and cold. During the day, the sunlight heats the water surface. At night, everything turns dark. How does this change affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such...
16) Arctic
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2024.
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32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 cm.
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English
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"Discover the different habitats of Earth, and learn what animals do as the day goes by, with this new series of books!"--
"How are day and night different in each of the main habitats on Earth? Discover it with this series of books!The Arctic is a cold and unusual place. There are six months of daylight and six months of darkness. How does this affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as polar bears, walruses, and reindeers do...
17) Desert
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Pub. Date
2024.
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32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 cm.
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English
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"Discover the different habitats of Earth, and learn what animals do as the day goes by, with this new series of books!"--
"How are day and night different in each of the main habitats on Earth? Discover it with this series of books!The desert is a dry place with little rain. Days can be very hot, while nights can be extremely cold. How does this affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as meerkats, camels, and lizards do as they...
18) Seb and the sun
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2018.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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"Seb is determined to find some light for his sleepy coastal town. It is so far north, the sun does not shine in winter and the days are cold, dreary, and dark as night. So Seb embarks on a mission to find the sun. Along with his friend Walrus, he makes a plan, collects supplies, and rows far out to sea. Will Seb be able to find the sun and bring its light and warmth back to his town?"--
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Sam Clair novels volume 2
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
310 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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"Summer in London-the sun is finally shining, the flowers are in bloom, and life is humming merrily along for book editor Samantha Clair, off to lunch with her old friend, art-dealer Aidan Merriam. Humming merrily until she learns that his partner has just been found dead in their gallery, slumped over his desk with a gun in his hand. Could anything be worse? Oh yes, the police investigation is being led by Inspector Jake Field, who just happens to...
20) The bigger bang
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2000.
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ix, 134 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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