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Cryptocurrency (The World of Money)

Cryptocurrency (The World of Money)
by Hilary Margitich (Author)
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Booktalk: This middle grade book explains the basics of cryptocurrency and how it works, detailing the benefits and drawbacks of using cryptocurrency, as well as showing examples of how cryptocurrency is used today.

Snippet: But a new type of money has gained popularity. Cryptocurrency, or crypto, does not belong at any country. It is a digital currency that can be accessed through a person’s computer or smartphone. It is not provided by banks.

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Motorcycle Queen

Motorcycle Queen
by Janie Havemeyer (Author) and Jean Claverie (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: A woman riding a motorcycle was shocking enough to Americans in the 1930s, but one who performed stunts and traveled cross-country by herself was practically unheard of! Ever defying expectations, Bessie Stringfield made an indelible mark as the “Motorcycle Queen,” but her story has often been overlooked. (In 1941, she even served her country on a blue Harley-Davidson driving across Europe in World War II.)

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