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The Spanish Flu was the worst epidemic in this country's history, and the search for its cause is still one of science's most urgent quests. In this riveting account, acclaimed nonfiction author David Getz tells young readers the story of the mysterious flu known as the Purple Death-the virus responsible for the worst epidemic in American history.It was 1918, the last year of World War 1. Thousands of men lived in the crowded army training camps that were scattered all across the United States. That spring, a strange flu struck the soldiers at a camp in the Midwest. Healthy young men went to the hospital complaining of sore throats and fevers. Within hours they had suffocated, their skin taking on a terrible purplish hue.The devastating flu spread like wildfire across the country, infecting soldiers and civilians alike. It killed more than half a million people in a matter of months, then disappeared as suddenly as it had come.To this day, no one knows what caused a common flu to become so deadly, but scientists are still searching for answers. What they discover could save millions of lives if another common flu virus suddenly turns into a killer. Praise for Purple Death: The Mysterious Spanish Flu of 1918:"Combining cogent accounts both of a worldwide tragedy and some classic medical detective work, this is certain to please and to sober a wide audience." -Kirkus Reviews"Illustrated with riveting black-and-white photographs as well as haunting pencil sketches, this short and easily accessible book traces the desperate search for the cause of and cure for the flu. Especially intriguing are the descriptions of efforts to obtain 'live' samples of the virus." -VOYA"Soft, charcoal-pencil drawings capture the somber mood. . . . The painstaking and heroic deeds scientists must take on in order to identify a disease and develop a cure will be interesting to budding scientists." -School Library Journal"With the same mysterious, intriguing style of his previous books about frozen mummies, the author tells a gripping story of the influenza pandemic of 1918 that infected two billion people." -Children's Literature"[Getz] writes clearly and dramatically, whether he's describing how vaccines work, how pneumonia was treated before the discovery of antibiotics, or what today's researchers are doing to find the flu virus preserved in the lungs of frozen bodies. . . . And always there's the question, What if there's a pandemic today?" -Booklist

A fascinating glimpse into the life of the first American woman in space, with gorgeous black-and-white and color photographs.Years before millions of Americans tuned in to watch her historic space flight aboard the Challenger in 1983, Sally Ride stayed up late to watch Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. The next morning, she woke up to win her first round singles match at a national junior tennis tournament.Sally Ride: A Photobiography of America's Pioneering Woman in Space, is an intimate journey from her formative years to her final moments. Before she was an astronaut, Sally was a competitive tennis player who excelled at the game to such an extent that Billie Jean King told her she could play on the pro circuit. Before she earned a Ph.D. in physics, she was called an underachiever by her high school classmates. After her first historic space flight-she took a second in 1984-Sally continued to break ground as an inspirational advocate for space exploration, public policy, and science education, who fought gender stereotypes and opened doors for girls and women in all fields during the second half of the twentieth century. This vivid photobiography, written by Sally's life, writing, and business partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, offers an intimate and revealing glimpse into the life and mind of the famously private, book-loving, tennis-playing physicist who made history. Praise for Sally Ride: A Photobiography of America's Pioneering Woman in Space:Selected for the 2016 National Science Teachers Association's Outstanding Science Trade Books ListSelected for the 2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People List"Eye-opening and inspiring . . . irresistible photos and appealing page layouts make it an especially good pick for reluctant readers." -Booklist"Sally Ride's life will be most fascinating and inspiring to young scientists, space enthusiasts, and feminists." -Children's Literature

A boy. A game. A dream. Will a false accusation crush all his hopes or will the Mighty Dynamo live up to his nickname? More than anything, Noah Murphy wants to be a professional soccer player-and participating in the Schools' World Cup qualifiers might be just what he needs to get scouted. But when he's suspiciously banned from his school team for something he didn't even do, all his dreams come crashing down. Determined to live up to his reputation as a dynamo, Noah must find his own way to enter the contest no matter what it takes. With his best friend Stevie on tactics, and the skills of some unlikely new teammates, he's soon ready to take on the world-just as long as no one plays foul.A chapter book that will delight reluctant readers and sports fans of any gender.Praise for The Mighty Dynamo:"There is enough breathless action and strong, believable sports flavor to this effort to make it an easy sell to those (male and female) that enjoy the sport. Go team!" -Kirkus Reviews"It tackles issues of bullying, sexism, and corruption without ever losing focus on Noah and his mates. Noah and his friends are well-crafted, multidimensional characters, as are the caring adults who try to help out Noah and his fledgling team." -Booklist"The writing is funny and characters well-developed... A true underdog story that will appeal to sports fans." -School Library Journal

Two friends embark on a zany misadventure. Will their boldness earn them badges or will their hijinks leave them stuck in a creepy shopping mall? After sleeping off his adventure battling the evil Nightcrawlers, Speed Bump joins Slingshot on a quest to earn their Scavenger Hunt badge. Once they complete their last challenge, they'll no longer be Bird Scouts-they'll be Eagle Scouts! But, as is always the case with these two birds, their adventure turns into a misadventure when they end up at a shopping mall-fun by day, scary by night! Trapped inside, what crazy scheme will they come up with to get out? Here's the much anticipated second book in this fun new chapter book series. Night of the Living Shadows is the much anticipated second book in this fun new chapter book series from Dave Coverly.A Christy Ottaviano Book"Overall a lighter-than-air escapade with just a light wash of satire." -Kirkus Reviews"This misadventure from a bird's perspective is hilarious, light, and clever and may provide fun reading and a new favorite." -Children's LiteratureTitles in the Speed Bump & Slingshot Misadventure series:Night of the Living WormsNight of the Living ShadowsNight of the Living Zombie Bugs

A high-spirited and engaging novel, Mo Daviau's EVERY ANXIOUS WAVE plays ball with the big questions of where we would go and who we would become if we could rewrite our pasts, as well as how to hold on to love across time.Good guy Karl Bender is a thirty-something bar owner whose life lacks love and meaning. When he stumbles upon a time-travelling worm hole in his closet, Karl and his best friend Wayne develop a side business selling access to people who want to travel back in time to listen to their favorite bands. It's a pretty ingenious plan, until Karl, intending to send Wayne to 1980, transports him back to 980 instead. Though Wayne sends texts extolling the quality of life in tenth century "Mannahatta," Karl is distraught that he can't bring his friend back. Enter brilliant, prickly, overweight astrophysicist, Lena Geduldig. Karl and Lena's connection is immediate. While they work on getting Wayne back, Karl and Lena fall in love -- with time travel, and each other. Unable to resist meddling with the past, Karl and Lena bounce around time. When Lena ultimately prevents her own long-ago rape, she alters the course of her life and threatens her future with Karl.

The New York Times crossword puzzle is known for its wit and wordplay. You better be on your game to solve this collection of some of the most fun, punny out-there puzzles ever printed in the Times. Features: - 75 Times crossword puzzles - Portable format is perfect for travel or solving at home - Edited by the biggest name in crosswords, Will Shortz.

Curling up with a sudoku puzzle is the perfect way to spend a snowed-in day!This book features:- 200 Challenging puzzles- Perfect portable trim size for solving anywhere- Edited by puzzlemaster, Will Shortz!

Twelve-year-old Zak Killian is hearing a voice. Could it be a guardian angel? A ghost? No, that's crazy. But sometimes the voice is so real. . . . It warns him of danger.One day Zak is standing on the subway platform when the tunnel starts to fill with water. He sees it before anyone else. The voice warns him to run. His friends Moira and Khalid believe this is more than a premonition, and soon all three find themselves in an alternate universe that is both familiar and seriously strange. As Zak unravels the mystery behind the voice, he faces decisions that may mean the end of their world at home-if they can even get home!Acclaimed author Barry Lyga explores the depths of friendship, the bonds of family, and the nature of the universe itself in The Secret Sea, his most propulsive and heartfelt book yet.Praise for The Secret Sea:"Hold onto your seats. We've got adventure and high-stakes horror here that takes us from our world to another. You did it, Barry. This is the novel you were meant to write." -R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street"Heart-pounding action. Powerful, eye-popping." -Gordon Korman, New York Times-bestsellingauthor of the Masterminds and Swindle series"Readers will love the fast-paced action and terrifying details of the alternate timeline Zak and friends find themselves in, and the satisfying conclusion will leave them considering questions of identity and family." -Publishers Weekly"Lyga returns to middle grade with a darkly compelling... look at family, morality, and the long-term effects even seemingly small choices can have. A thoughtful-and thought-provoking-piece of science fiction." -Booklist"Full of twists and turns. . . . It is in some ways reminiscent of Andrew Smith's The Marbury Lens but not as dark. Science fiction fans of the TV show Fringe will binge read their way through this adventure." -VOYA"The narrative's success ultimately relies on its compelling adventures and character development. This work ultimately delivers the sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopian goods and will draw in middle schoolers with its impressive world-building. A strong choice for many young adult and upper-middle grade collections." -School Library Journal

A long undisturbed bedroom. A startling likeness. A mysterious friend. When twelve-year-old Prince Lev Lvov goes to live with his aunt at Falcon House, he takes his rightful place as heir to the Lvov family estate. Prince Lev dreams of becoming a hero of Russia like his great ancestors. But he'll discover that dark secrets haunt this house. Prince Lev is the only one who can set them free-will he be the hero his family needs? From Eugene Yelchin, the author and illustrator of Arcady's Goal and the Newbery Award-winning Breaking Stalin's Nose, comes The Haunting of Falcon House, an illustrated middle grade story that'll both haunt readers and leave them knowing a little bit more about Russian history.This title has Common Core connections.

Mystic is the start of an enchanting new epic fantasy series from Jason Denzel, the founder of Dragonmount.I called to the Myst, and it sent us you.For hundreds of years, high-born nobles have competed for the chance to learn of the Myst. Powerful, revered, and often reclusive, Mystics have the unique ability to summon and manipulate the Myst: the underlying energy that lives at the heart of the universe. Once in a very great while, they take an apprentice, always from the most privileged sects of society. Such has always been the tradition-until a new High Mystic takes her seat and chooses Pomella AnDone, a restless, low-born teenager, as a candidate.Commoners have never been welcomed among the select few given the opportunity to rise beyond even the highest nobility. So when Pomella chooses to accept the summons and journey to Kelt Apar, she knows that she will have more to contend with than the competition for the apprenticeship. Breaking both law and tradition, Pomella undergoes three trials against the other candidates to prove her worthiness. As the trials unfold, Pomella navigates a deadly world of intolerance and betrayal, unaware that ruthless conspirators intend to make her suffer for having the audacity to seek to unravel the secrets of the Myst.

With a brand-new introduction and chapter that cover the last five years of Prince's life and work and his untimely death in April 2016.In his three decades of recording, Prince had nearly thirty albums hit the Billboard Top 100. He is the only artist since the Beatles to have a number-one song, movie, and single at the same time. Prince's trajectory-from a teenage unknown in Minneapolis to an idol and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer-won him millions of adoring fans the world over. Prince is the first book to give full treatment to his thirty-five-year career. Acclaimed music journalist Ronin Ro traces Prince's rise from anonymity in the late 70s, to his catapult to stardom in the 80s, to his reemergence in the twenty-first century as an artistic icon. Ro expertly chronicles his music and career, showing how Prince and his albums helped define and inspire a generation. Along the way, Prince confronted labels, fostered other young talents, and took ownership of his music, making a profound mark on the entertainment industry and pop culture.

Can't sleep? Grab a crossword!When insomnia strikes, don't lay in bed and count sheep-grab a pen and get puzzling! This portable omnibus features:- 150 Easy to Hard Puzzles- Fresh, fun vocabulary and clever clues- Edited by Will Shortz

From New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott comes the second sizzling stand-alone novel in the Dive Bar series!When his younger brother loses interest in online dating, hot bearded bartender Joe Collins only intends to log into his account and shut it down. Until he reads about her.Alex Parks is funny, fascinating, and pretty much everything he's been looking for in a woman-except that she lives across the country. Soon they're emailing up a storm and telling each other their deepest, darkest secrets...except the one that really matters.When Alex pays Joe a surprise visit, however, they both discover that when it comes to love, it's always better with a twist.

The hilarious new YA from acclaimed author Tina Connolly.Camellia's adopted mother wants Cam to grow up to be just like her. Problem is, Mom's a seriously wicked witch.Savvy Cam has tons of practice thwarting the witch's crazy schemes. But when the witch summons a demon to control the city, he gets loose-and into the cute new boy in Tenth Grade. Now Cam's determined to stop the demon before he destroys the new boy's soul. Which means she might have to try a spell of her own. But if she's willing to work spells like the witch. . .will it mean she's wicked too? With the demon squashing pixies, girls becoming zombies, and the school one spell away from exploding in phoenix flame, Cam has to realize that wicked doesn't lie in your abilities, but in your choices.