5 best-selling nonfiction books like Trash Vortex: How Plastic Pollution Is Choking the World's Oceans (Captured Science History) by Danielle Smith-llera

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Trash Vortex: How Plastic Pollution Is Choking the World's Oceans (Captured Science History)

By: Danielle Smith-llera

3.45

Format: 64 pages, Library Binding

Millions of tons of plastic slip into oceans every year. Some floats and travels slowly with the cu…

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1. The Crossover

By: Kwame Alexander

4.24

Format: 245 pages, ebook

"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all t… read more

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"Basketball Rule #5 When you stop playing your game you've already lost."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

"He's no longer listening to music, but his tears are loud enough to dance to."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

"Basketball Rule #4 If you miss enough of life's free throws you will pay in the end."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

"Silence doesn’t mean we have run out of things to say, only that we are trying not to say them."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

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2. Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment

By: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston , James D. Houston

3.70

Format: 223 pages, Paperback

Jeanne Wakatsuki was seven years old in 1942 when her family was uprooted from their home and sent … read more

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"Now she wanted for me the same thing I thought I wanted. Acceptance, in her eyes, was simply another means for survival."

-Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment

"I instinctively decided that I would prove that I wasn't different, that it should not be odd to hear me speaking English. From that day forward I lived with this double impulse:the urge to disappear…"

-Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment

"You cannot deport 110,000 people unless you have stopped seeing individuals. Of course, for such a thing to happen, there has to be a kind of acquiescence on the part of the victims, some submerged b…"

-Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment

"From that day on, pay of me yearned to be invisible. In a way, nothing would have been nicer than for no one to see me. Although I could not have defined it at the Tom me, I felt if attention were dr…"

-Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment

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3. Hidden Figures

By: Margot Lee Shetterly

3.80

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller This edition of Margot Lee Shetter… read more

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"Their goal wasn't to stand out because of their differences; it was to fit in because of their talents. Like the men they worked for, and the men they sent hurtling off into the atmosphere, they were…"

-Margot Lee Shetterly, Hidden Figures

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4. The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat

By: Richie Chevat , Michael Pollan

4.03

Format: 298 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times bestseller that's changing America's diet is now perfect for young readers. "Wha… read more

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"The curse of the omnivore is that when it comes to figuring which of those things are safe to eat, he's pretty much on his own."

-Richie Chevat, The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat

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5. The Breadwinner (The Breadwinner, #1)

By: Deborah Ellis

4.00

Format: 171 pages, Paperback

Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, 11-year-old Parvana has rarely been outdoors. Barred from … read more

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"We have to remember this,"

-Deborah Ellis, The Breadwinner (The Breadwinner, #1)

"They were going to turn her into a boy."

-Deborah Ellis, The Breadwinner (The Breadwinner, #1)

"These are unusual times. They call for ordinary people to do unusual things, just to get by."

-Deborah Ellis, The Breadwinner (The Breadwinner, #1)

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6. One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

By: Nikki Grimes

4.00

Format: None pages, Hardcover

In this collection of poetry, Nikki Grimes looks afresh at the poets of the Harlem Renaissance -- i… read more

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7. House Arrest

By: K.A. Holt

3.81

Format: 4 pages, Hardcover

Stealing is bad. Yeah. I know. But my brother Levi is always so sick, and his medicine is always so… read more

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8. American Born Chinese

By: Gene Luen Yang

3.95

Format: None pages, Paperback

All Jin Wang wants is to fit in. When his family moves to a new neighborhood, he suddenly finds tha… read more

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9. Summer of the Mariposas

By: Guadalupe Garcia McCall

3.43

Format: None pages, Hardcover

When Odilia and her four sisters find a dead body in the swimming hole, they embark on a hero's jou… read more

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10. Red Scarf Girl

By: Ji-li Jiang

3.85

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

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11. A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

By: Linda Sue Park

4.01

Format: None pages, Hardcover

A Long Walk to Waterbegins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about a girl in Sudan in 2… read more

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12. The Fall of the House of Usher

By: Edgar Allan Poe

3.87

Format: 36 pages, Paperback

Take the plunge. Dive into this classic from the singular mind of Edgar Allan Poe, who is widely re… read more

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"[Son] cœur est un luth suspendu; Sitôt qu'on le touche il résonne. — De Béranger "

-Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher

"A cadaverousness of complexion; an eye large, liquid and very luminous...finely molded chin, speaking, in its want of prominence, of a want of moral energy."

-Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher

"It was, perhaps, the narrow limits to which he thus confined himself upon the guitar, which gave birth, in great measure, to the fantastic character of his performances."

-Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher

"Er is geen twijfel mogelijk dat mijn bewustzijn van de snelle groei van mijn bijgeloof (want waarom zou ik het niet zo noemen?) de groei alleen maar scheen te versnellen. Dat is, zoals ik al lange ti…"

-Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher

13. Inside Out & Back Again

By: Thanhhà Lại

3.92

Format: 594 pages, Hardcover

For all the ten years of her life, Ha has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of… read more

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14. Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics

By: Marilee Peters

3.62

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source o… read more

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15. Attack of the Black Rectangles

By: Amy Sarig King

4.21

Format: 258 pages, Hardcover

When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words… read more

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"Why do they treat kids like we don't mean anything?"

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

"If you're comfortable learning history, it's the wrong history."

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

"I love banned books. I used to read as many to you as I could when you were little, Mac."

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

"But if we want to change the world so it's good for everyone, it's important to talk about the truth."

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

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16. Long Lost

By: Jacqueline West

4.14

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Eleven-year-old Fiona has just read a book that doesn’t exist. When Fiona’s family moves to be … read more

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17. The One and Only Ruby (The One and Only #3)

By: Katherine Applegate

4.28

Format: 210 pages, Hardcover

Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildli… read more

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18. A Fragile Enchantment

By: Allison Saft

3.53

Format: 373 pages, Hardcover

In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical … read more

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"You're like a pint-sized hurricane of earnestness and good cheer."

-Allison Saft, A Fragile Enchantment

"it's not meaningful to kill yourself little by little to make people happy!"

-Allison Saft, A Fragile Enchantment

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19. BRZRKR, Volume 1

By: Keanu Reeves

3.76

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Keanu Reeves makes his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt… read more

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20. Saving Winslow

By: Sharon Creech

3.86

Format: 176 pages, ebook

About a young boy who befriends an ailing newborn donkey and nurses him back to health. Louie d… read more

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21. Thieves' Gambit (Thieves' Gambit, #1)

By: Kayvion Lewis

3.88

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

The Inheritance Games meets Ocean's Eleven in this cinematic heist thriller where a cutthroat compe… read more

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22. Stars and Smoke (Stars and Smoke, #1)

By: Marie Lu

3.70

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

This smoldering enemies-to-lovers novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu puts a s… read more

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"I really thought I had more time with you, he whispered, more to himself than anyone else. All I ever wanted was to be like you." "Be like you, Winter."

-Marie Lu, Stars and Smoke (Stars and Smoke, #1)

"Sydney’s words from his training week echoed in his mind. It’s a lonely job, but you won’t realize just how lonely it is until you start. He could already feel it. And somehow, it was familiar."

-Marie Lu, Stars and Smoke (Stars and Smoke, #1)

"Under dark eyes rimmed with long black lashes, a mysterious grace in his movements, an expression that could somehow switch between shy and mischievous in the space of a second. But it was more than …"

-Marie Lu, Stars and Smoke (Stars and Smoke, #1)

"Then his leg dropped again and he stepped smoothly back into a walk. There was sadness etched into the lines of his body tonight, something she occasionally recognized from his performances. It gave …"

-Marie Lu, Stars and Smoke (Stars and Smoke, #1)

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23. All That Is Wicked: A Gilded-Age Story of Murder and the Race to Decode the Criminal Mind

By: Kate Winkler Dawson

3.65

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Kate Winkler Dawson tells the story of Edward Rulloff--a serial murderer who was called "too intell… read more

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24. BRZRKR, Volume 2

By: Keanu Reeves

3.75

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

The highest selling comic book launch in 30 years by Keanu Reeves in his comic book writing debut a… read more

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25. BRZRKR, Volume 3

By: Keanu Reeves

3.35

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

The final chapter of the epic immortal saga by Keanu Reeves that’s sold over a million copies! I… read more

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26. The Hidden Witch (The Witch Boy, #2)

By: Molly Knox Ostertag

4.29

Format: 224 pages, ebook

Aster and his family are adjusting to his unconventional talent for witchery; unlike the other boys… read more

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27. Ophelia After All

By: Racquel Marie

4.06

Format: 341 pages, Hardcover

A teen girl navigates friendship drama, the end of high school, and discovering her queerness in Op… read more

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"HAMLET MAY HAVE BEEN A TRAGEDY. BUT OPHELIA DESERVED A COMEDY"

-Racquel Marie, Ophelia After All

"It's been hard and messy and scary. I want you guys to care about it and what it changes for me, but without it changing us."

-Racquel Marie, Ophelia After All

"But I don’t think the truest love is deemed so because it’s the most painful. Waiting for someone to love you back seems beautiful in a miserable way when you’re young. No offense."

-Racquel Marie, Ophelia After All

"I may doubt the truths of the world, but never again will I doubt whether or not the person that I am, or may be, is loved or worthy of love. I know myself, and I don't. Both can be true."

-Racquel Marie, Ophelia After All

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28. Silver in the Bone (Silver in the Bone, #1)

By: Alexandra Bracken

3.90

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Lore comes a stunnin… read more

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"I raised my head and began to walk, letting the chaos in my chest settle and new calmness take hold."

-Alexandra Bracken, Silver in the Bone (Silver in the Bone, #1)

"You do not have to keep the thought of him from your heart, but do not let the love in you harden because of him. He was not worthy."

-Alexandra Bracken, Silver in the Bone (Silver in the Bone, #1)

"Why? I know you think I'm too trusting-too softhearted, or whatever-but where's the bravery in pushing everyone away the second they get too close?"

-Alexandra Bracken, Silver in the Bone (Silver in the Bone, #1)

"That was a very moving speech, Trust Fund," I said. He flinched at the name. "But I'd prefer you tell me why you took this job, and why you're so worried about Daddy Dearest finding out about it?"

-Alexandra Bracken, Silver in the Bone (Silver in the Bone, #1)

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29. Two Roads

By: Joseph Bruchac

3.87

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A boy discovers his Native American heritage in this Depression-era tale of identity and friendship… read more

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30. Now Entering Addamsville

By: Francesca Zappia

3.50

Format: 357 pages, Hardcover

Zora Novak has been framed. When someone burns down the home of the school janitor and he dies i… read more

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"I'm too asexual for this."

-Francesca Zappia, Now Entering Addamsville

"You can have people who call themselves your friends and you can still be alone."

-Francesca Zappia, Now Entering Addamsville

"How could you convince people of the truth when they had already decided what version of the story they wanted to believe?"

-Francesca Zappia, Now Entering Addamsville

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31. Trash Vortex: How Plastic Pollution Is Choking the World's Oceans (Captured Science History)

By: Danielle Smith-llera

3.45

Format: 64 pages, Library Binding

Millions of tons of plastic slip into oceans every year. Some floats and travels slowly with the cu… read more

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13 Top fiction books like BRZRKR, Volume 2 by Keanu Reeves

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Kevin Eastman

4.41

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Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 5

James Tynion IV

4.33

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Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 6

James Tynion IV

4.29

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Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 7

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