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Published: August 1, 2025
Books of the month:
Books of the month:
Elementary
The History of We

The History of We
Trace humanity’s origins to early African civilizations and see how our shared history connects us all.
Middle Grade
The Doomsday Detectives: How Walter and Luis Alvarez Solved the Mystery of Dinosaur Extinction

The Doomsday Detectives: How Walter and Luis Alvarez Solved the Mystery of Dinosaur Extinction
Follow the real-life adventures of father-son scientists Luis and Walter Alvarez along with a host of science detectives as they unlock the world’s most intriguing mystery of what really happened to the dinosaurs.
Young Adult
A Dangerous Idea

A Dangerous Idea
One hundred years ago, when Tennessee lawmakers banned the teaching of evolution in public schools, a small-town science teacher ignited a nationwide debate over what students should learn in school—and who should decide.
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