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The Scots in Canada made their mark as explorers, fur traders, soldiers, business leaders, prime ministers and more. Ex-pat Paul Cowan marks their journey from his native land to the New World.

Eliot Schrefer presents a well-researched and teen-friendly exploration of the gamut of queer behaviors observed in animals. Schrefer uses science, history, anthropology, and sociology to illustrate diversity of sexual behavior in animals.

Early in World War II, Josef Stalin made the Soviet Union the first country to allow female pilots to fly in combat. Led by Marina Raskova, these three regiments faced intense pressure and obstacles. Many were in their teens when they went to war. Some perished in flames. This is the story of young women who wanted to defend their country, and the woman who brought them together in the sky.

Ariel is all about opening up and being goofy, funny, and completely herself. In this book, she talks about every step of her amazing journey: from the good (like being on the cover of Billboard, filming music videos for her original songs, and meeting her amazing fans) to the bad (like overcoming anxiety, handling breakups, and dealing with haters and bullies).

You know Matthew is burning up the internet with more than 18 million fans across YouTube, Vine, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You know about his starring role in the hit movie Be Somebody. In this book, Matthew shares an inside look at his life.

Vine ingenues, YouTube megastars, hip-pop sensations, and best friends Jack & Jack share their own brand of irreverent comedy, on-point style, and heartfelt life advice. Nebraska natives Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson shot to instant fame after their first Vine, "Nerd Vandals," was dubbed "a perfect Vine" by the Huffington Post. It's been looped more than ten million times since, and that Vine was just the beginning.

Unlikely educator Otis Milburn and his friends offer frank, feminist, and positive guidance in this life-changing book. Covering everything in the minefield that is modern love, this guide answers all the questions you are too scared to ask, in a language you will understand. With insight from your favorite Sex Education characters, this book is both a companion to the popular Netflix original series and an essential practical guide.

The inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson--one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century. Adapted for young adults.

The Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in US history. But how did it come to pass? What exactly happened? And why are the events unknown to so many of us today?

Sugar Rodgers describes growing up in dire poverty, being homeless, struggling with academics, and clinging to basketball to keep focused and sane and then becoming an all-star in the Women's National Basketball Association.