Discoveries in Non-Fiction is a unique collection of contemporary non-fiction for high school students in Grades 9 and 10. Based on the broad theme of discovery, the anthology is organized into seven themes (plus a "More to Discover" section) which encourages students to discover for themselves new ideas and connections among subjects, people, themselves, and the world. The selections cover a wide variety of subject areas, formats, sources, and exemplary writing styles. Activities following each selection, and in the Teacher's Resource, prompt students to reflect and make connections.

DISCOVERIES IN NON-FICTION

Children's Books

White, Alex

Drapeau, Patricia

Terpening, Jon

History

Oxford University Press, Canada

A crew of outcasts tries to find a legendary ship before it falls into the hands of those who would use it as a weapon in this science fiction adventure series for fans of The Expanse and Firefly.A washed-up treasure hunter, a hotshot racer, and a deadly secret society. They're all on a race against time to hunt down the greatest warship ever built. Some think the ship is lost forever, some think it's been destroyed, and some think it's only a legend, but one thing's for certain: whoever finds it will hold the fate of the universe in their hands. And treasure that valuable can never stay hidden for long.... Read the book that V. E. Schwab called "A clever fusion of magic and sci-fi. I was hooked from page one."

A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe (The Salvagers, 1)

Literature & Fiction

United States

Orbit

The greatest dangers hide the brightest treasures in this bold, planet-hopping science fiction adventure series.The crew of the legendary Capricious are rich enough to retire in comfort for the rest of their days, but none of it matters if the galaxy is still in danger. Nilah and Boots, the ship's newest crew-members hear the word of a mysterious cult that may have links back to an ancient and all-powerful magic. To find it, hot-headed Nilah will have to go undercover and find the source of their power without revealing her true identity. Meanwhile, Boots is forced to confront the one person she'd hoped never to see again: her old, turn-coat treasure-hunting partner.The SalvagersA Big Ship at the Edge of the UniverseA Bad Deal for the Whole GalaxyThe Worst of All Possible Worlds

Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy (The Salvagers, 2)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

The rag-tag crew of the Capricious is hunting down rogue AI, ancient colony ships, and the biggest treasure the universe has ever seen in the final book of this pulse-pounding space adventure series for fans of Firefly and The Expanse. The crew of the Capricious seems to leave a trail of devastation wherever they go. But with powerful enemies in pursuit and family and friends under attack planetside, there's no time to worry about all that. Ensnared by the legend of Origin, humanity's birthplace, and a long-dead form of magic, the Capricious takes off on a journey to find the first colony ship...and magic that could bring down gods. Read the incredible space-fantasy series that V. E. Schwab calls "A total blast!"The SalvagersA Big Ship at the Edge of the UniverseA Bad Deal for the Whole GalaxyThe Worst of All Possible Worlds

Worst of All Possible Worlds (The Salvagers, 3)

When an army of giant robot AIs threatens to devastate Earth, a virtuoso pianist becomes humanity's last hope in this bold, lightning-paced, technicolor space opera series from the author of A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe. Jazz pianist Gus Kitko expected to spend his final moments on Earth playing piano at the greatest goodbye party of all time, and maybe kissing rockstar Ardent Violet, before the last of humanity is wiped out forever by the Vanguards--ultra-powerful robots from the dark heart of space, hell-bent on destroying humanity for reasons none can divine.\nBut when the Vanguards arrive, the unthinkable happens--the mecha that should be killing Gus instead saves him. Suddenly, Gus's swan song becomes humanity's encore, as he is chosen to join a small group of traitorous Vanguards and their pilots dedicated to saving humanity.

August Kitko and the Mechas from Space (The Starmetal Symphony, 1)

A ragtag band of musicians is all that stands in the way between an army of giant mechas and humanity's total destruction in the second book of this big-hearted, technicolor space opera trilogy by one of the most exciting voices in science fiction, Alex White. Ultra-glam enby pop star Ardent Violet thought they could catch a break and enjoy some time with their new boyfriend August Kitko after defeating the giant mechas hellbent on humanity's destruction. However, Ardent didn't count on their mecha allies summoning a host of extraterrestrials to defend Earth. Between the diplomatic entanglements of the newly-arrived alien Coalition, and a mysterious all-powerful AI establishing a base within their solar system, there's no rest for the wicked. When August makes a discovery that could turn the tide of the war, Ardent Violet finds themself back in the spotlight for an encore! The Starmetal Symphony&nbsp; August Kitko and the Mechas from Space&nbsp; Ardent Violet and the Infinite Eye&nbsp; For more from Alex White, check out:&nbsp; The Salvagers&nbsp; A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy The Worst of All Possible Worlds

Ardent Violet and the Infinite Eye (The Starmetal Symphony, 2)

A guide to understanding and designing a publication's essential typographic elements. Organized by application --text, headlines, subheads, captions, etc. --Type in Use describes and illustrates the principles of designing pages with type and shows how the pros do it with carefully selected examples from a wide variety of current publications. It focuses on the standard type categories used in magazines, newsletters, and in-house documents; the principles can be applied to all print and electronic media. A chapter is devoted to the use of type on Web sites.

Type in Use: Effective Typography for Electronic Publishing

Computers & Technology

Graphics & Design

W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.

From the Creators of the award-winning steampunk Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series comes a collection of new adventures from around the world. The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences investigates the bizarre and unusual, and protects the citizens of the Empire from forces of darkness. Every agent knows that thrusting themselves into danger is part of the job, and may demand of them the ultimate sacrifice. They call on their own inner strength, wits, intellect, and innovations of science and technology. But is it enough to face the unknown and the unexplainable? Travel to the farthest corners of Queen Victoria’s mighty empire and back again to the shores of Old Blighty, unlocking the mysteries of legend, lore, and shadowy societies. Welcome to a world of steam, secrets, machinations and madness.

Ministry Protocol: Thrilling Tales of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences (Tale from the Archives: Ballantine and Morris)

Axelrod, Jared

Morris, Tee

Freund, Glenn

Woodworth, Peter

Rabarts, Dan

Blackwell, J R

Harris, Lauren

Mangan, Jack

Cooper, Karina

Imagine That! Studios

Football Grounds of London (Images of Sport)

Lilliman, Bob

Tempus

Images of sport Fulham FC 1879-1979

Sports & Outdoors

Soccer

The History Press

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