Grade 9

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Social Studies

Hostage Takers

This timely and important title examines the motivations, events, and effects of the terrorist practice of taking hostages. From political bargaining throughout history to current activity by More →

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High Interest

Hoteles encantados (Haunted Hotels)

Every state or country has a haunted history. Hotels are where travelers check in for a relaxing vacation. Unfortunately, some of the ghostly guests from long ago never bothered to check out! More →

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Social Studies

Human Rights Journalism

This fascinating book describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about human rights. Stories include journalists exposing slave labor used in other countries More →

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Weather

Hurricane Readiness

We cannot prevent hurricanes, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This detailed book examines what scientists know about hurricanes, how we can predict them, and how we learn… More →

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Weather

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate

The year 2017 saw the most active and costly hurricane season on record. Moving photographs help tell the human stories of Harvey, hitting Texas and Louisiana; Irma, the strongest Atlantic… More →

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High Interest · Sports

Ice Fishing

Gear up and get ready to read about everything you'll need to know to begin ice fishing. You will be planning your icy adventure in no time. More →

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History

Immigration

From about 1820 to its height in the early 1900s, the United States and Canada experienced a huge influx of people from other countries seeking to become citizens. This fascinating book… More →

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Social Studies

Information Literacy and Fake News

In this age of fast-paced social media, news and views are shared throughout the world in seconds. This timely title critically examines the elements of journalism, truth and perspective,… More →

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Health · Social-Emotional Learning

Inhalants and Solvents

A recent survey on drug use recorded 729,000 youths 12 years of age or older who had used inhalants and solvents for the first time within the past year. These substances, along with… More →

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