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"Provocative...a Frankenstein for the digital age...a rich text about power, autonomy, and what happens when our creations outgrow us." — Esquire
"Unexpected and subtle...delicious and thought-provoking." — New Scientist
For fans of Never Let Me Go and My Dark Vanessa, a powerful, provocative novel about the relationship between a female robot and her human owner, exploring questions
...If you've always suspected the universe was out to get you... you were right!
Yes, the universe we live in is cosmically beautiful and mysterious and all that crap. But it's also a bit of an asshole. After all, remember that you are just a group of atoms structured in a specific way for barely long enough to try to understand this thing we call existence. Those atoms could just have easily been used to make the dog shit you're
...The humans are fighting again. Go figure.
As a free A.I., Mal finds the war between the modded and augmented Federals and the puritanical Humanists about as interesting as a battle between rival anthills. He's not above scouting the battlefield for salvage, though, and when the Humanists abruptly cut off access to infospace he finds himself trapped in the body of a cyborg mercenary, and responsible for the safety of the modded girl she died
When he sets out on a mission to interact with the humanoid inhabitants of a distant planet in order to put them to work as laborers, Duncan has no idea of the challenges that lie ahead. In addition to the complex task of dealing with his less-than-cooperative charges, the intrepid hero must face down a menacing beast known as the Cytha. Will he make it out alive?
"Pashtana's story highlights the resourcefulness and bravery of young women in Afghanistan. I hope readers will be inspired by her mission to give every girl the education she deserves and the opportunity to pursue her dreams."—Malala Yousafzai
In the spirit of I am Malala and Our House is On Fire by Greta Thunberg, this...
"Sincere, smart, and meta…this stirring high-concept novel…...
13) Giant Anteaters
Giant anteaters are large mammals. They make their homes across Central and South America. In this leveled text, readers are introduced to giant anteaters and the threats they face. Special features highlight the animal's range and life span, show their importance in their ecosystem, and highlight some of the threats that giant anteaters face.
14) Baby Kangaroos
Kangaroo joeys are about the size of a grape at birth! They soon outgrow mom's pouch and hop out to explore. This title introduces where baby kangaroos live, what they eat, and how they play. Leveled text and crisp photos work together to engage young readers. A list of sight words helps them find familiar words, and a picture glossary reinforces the main text. A fact page concludes the book with information about a joey's life stages and daily
...15) Manatees
Manatees are large herbivores. They graze on sea grasses as they swim in shallow waters. But manatees are in danger. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the threats facing these gentle animals. Special features map their range, show their importance in the ecosystem, and highlight the threats that manatees face. Vibrant photos bring both the animals and their homes to life on the page!
16) Therizinosaurus
Step into the Late Cretaceous period and learn about the therizinosaurus! This hi-lo book uses colorful illustrations to depict the world and distinctive features of this long-clawed giant. Leveled text engages reluctant readers by describing the body parts, behaviors, and extinction of the therizinosaurus. Special features show off the dino's diet, size, and a map of fossil discoveries!
17) Dilophosaurus
Travel back in time and learn about the dilophosaurus! This hi-lo book uses vivid illustrations to depict the world during the Early Jurassic period. Leveled text engages reluctant readers by describing the body parts and behaviors of the dilophosaurus. Special features such as maps and a size chart share additional facts about this speedy meat-eater!
Ideas Have Consequences – for Adventure!
Hard-SF master and renowned John W. Campbell Analog regular Christopher Anvil astounds with mind-bending ideas and their often deadly (and darkly humorous) consequences. Morton Hommel, erstwhile Director of Banner Drug and Vitamin Laboratories, applies the science of pharmacology and the art of sweet reason to a world on the verge of a technological nervous breakdown. These "Hommels" are Anvil at
...Humans—there's no understanding them,
And no dealing with them either. Or even their planet. Pity the poor aliens, whose shape-changing ability should let them take over the planet Earth before the humans even know they're there-if it weren't for all that omnipresent pollution.
Or consider another set of invaders, from a planet where the weather is always mild and the changing of the seasons is hardly noticeable. They land in force and
...A new collection of stories by the master of humorous science fiction adventure, including: The full-length novel, The Day the Machines Stopped—and what happens, not just to civilization, but to humanity and its chances of survival when all the machines stop working at once?
A man is captured by aliens who are investigating the Earth as a possible target for colonization. The aliens have science and technology far in advance of humans—but,
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