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Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

An adaptation of the author's book "Marley & Me" for young readers, in which he shares the story of his golden retriever Marley, and tells of the love his family has for the dog.

"Norotrious Mexican drug trafficker Joaqui?n Guzma?n Loera, "El Chapo", was named Public Enemy Number One in 2013 by the city of Chicago. El Chapo's operations were the most powerful in Mexico. He spent several stints in various Mexican prisons, often treated like a king, eventually escaping in a laundry cart. He is considered to have been one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world"--Back cover.

"[Describes] work of one of the most acclaimed architects in the world, Shigeru Ban. Known for his innovative approach to materials and designs, Ban also regularly comes to the aid of disaster victims and refugees by designing temporary shelters that are typically made from inexpensive and recyclable paper tubes. His projects include a temporary school after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, shelters after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and a church in New Zealand after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake"--Amazon.com.

The author presents a tender story of his family's love for their golden retriever, Marley, and recalls how he grew from a mischievous puppy into a nearly impossible adult that no amount of obedience school training could correct, and of the love they felt for him.

Introduces readers to the life of the first transgender government official, first transgender four-star officer, and first female four-star admiral, Rachel Levine.

"Angela Haseltine Pozzi makes animal sculptures from plastic that washes up on beaches. Photos of these [fourteen] sculptures are paired with facts about featured sea creatures and the impacts of plastic on sea life [and a hidden picture puzzle for each sculpture]"--Provided by publisher.

An investigation into the notorious Mexican drug kingpin delves beyond the legends of his life to reveal the most dramatic and horrifying moments of his career, including his infamous prison escapes, brutal murders, and eventual downfall.

Dilbert creator, Scott Adams, offers a memoir of his many failures and what they eventually taught him about success.

In Gennifer Choldenko's novel Al Capone Does My Shirts, Moose Flanagan has to figure out how to navigate life on Alcatraz. Not only is the island home to infamous criminals like Al Capone, but Moose also has to help his parents with his sister, who has autism, and learn how to fit in at school. In this nonfiction companion to the popular novel, you'll read about what life was like for real kids who grew up on Alcatraz, prisoner escape attempts, autism in the 1930s, and exactly why Al Capone was so famous. The Nonfiction Companion series takes popular, grade-appropriate fiction titles and provides a more in-depth understanding of them. What were ration booklets really like? How did barefoot doctors work? Did families really run away to work on farms? Students will love to read about the histories, author backgrounds, and real-life facts surrounding books they already know and love.