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My weird school volume 14
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Disaster reigns when A.J. participates in the school's holiday pageant celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
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English
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In this rhyming story, children from around the globe introduce young readers to thirteen special days and the activities associated with them: Kodomo no Hi (Japan), Spring Festival (China), Matariki (New Zealand), Inti Raymi (Peru), Carnaval (Brazil), Midsommar (Sweden), Nowruz (Iran), Passover (United States), New Yam Festival (Nigeria), Novy God (Russia), Eid al-Fitr (Egypt), Día de Muertos (Mexico), and Diwali (India). Includes educational notes...
4) Halloween
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents a short history of Halloween examining the ancient Celtic traditions and Roman festivals, All Hallows' Eve, Halloween customs, "The Day of the Dead," and more.
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English
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This year, don't let Christmas sneak up on you again.
The wonder and awe of the Christmas season can easily get overshadowed by lights, tinsel, bows, and paper-not to mention last-minute trips to the mall and visits to the in-laws. In all the hustle and bustle, we often lose sight of what's most important. This book of daily readings for the month of December by best-selling author Paul David Tripp will help you slow down, prepare your heart, and...
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English
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There’s a lot more stirring in this house than a mouse…
Everyone knows Santa arrives on the rooftop with the clatter of eight tiny reindeer. But did you realize that 2023 is the 200th publication anniversary of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous American poem about Santa coming down the chimney? And now, creative director Sally Veillette has packaged the ultimate version of this beloved rhyme to share with the world.
Consider getting our award-winning...
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English
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Advent is for adoring Jesus. The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of year. But it's also a season of reflection and preparation for that special day when we mark Immanuel's coming-the arrival of our eternal God in our own frail humanity. This is the greatest of history's many wonders, something too stupendous to celebrate just on one day. Advent is a way of lengthening and intensifying the joy of Christmas. These 25 brief devotional readings...
11) Coming Home
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Bloodhound Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"5 stars are not enough, this is my book of the year . . . perfect for Christmas . . . I laughed and cried my way through this." -Amazon reviewer, five stars
For a mother and her three daughters, this Christmas is a time to share secrets-and find hope for the future . . .
As a young girl, Carmen Appleton loved Christmas, but a simple knock at the door was all it took to change things. Her father left home that fateful Christmas Eve and all...
14) Forty-Four
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English
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With hundreds of five-star reviews, this is the third book in the "fantastic, edge of your seat" 13-part Forty-Four saga. See why more than half a million readers have downloaded this amazing series.Two years ago Abby Craig died in the dark waters of a mountain lake. And then forty-four minutes later she miraculously came back to life.Dr. Nathaniel Mortimer is sure he was the one who saved her that day. But there is still much he doesn't understand....
15) Veterans Day
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Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Explains the history of Veterans Day and why it is observed, and suggests ways of honoring veterans on this special day, such as flying the flag, attending parades, buying poppies, and visiting hospitals.
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Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all-wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles for one great price! Look for Harlequin Desire's November 2014 Bundle 2 of 2, filled with even more scandalous stories and powerful heroes! SHELTERED BY THE MILLIONAIRE ( Texas Cattleman's Club: After the Storm ) By USA TODAY bestseller Catherine Mann An unexpected...
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Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all-wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles for one great price! Look for Harlequin® Desire's November 2014 Bundle 1 of 2, filled with even more scandalous stories and powerful heroes! THE COWBOY'S PRIDE AND JOY ( Billionaires and Babies ) By USA TODAY bestseller Maureen Child A wealthy rancher who...
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Chalice Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"How does Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness intersect with our own 21st century "wilderness" experiences? In this new daily devotional readers will explore: What Jesus's experience teaches us about the gifts to be found in our modern wilderness experiences; How a spiritual drought can create a more meaningful Lent experience; What fasting, sacrifice, and tempation look like in our daily lives; and How we prepare to experience new life on the side of...
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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co
Pub. Date
[1989]
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English
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"But I don't wanna go to church!" Marva Dawn has often heard that cry -- and not only from children. "What a sad commentary it is on North American spirituality," she writes, "that the delight of 'keeping the Sabbath day' has degenerated into the routine and drudgery -- even the downright oppressiveness -- of 'going to church.'" According to Dawn, the phrase "going to church" both reveals and promotes bad theology: it suggests that the church is a...
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The History Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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A history of the Scotland New Year's celebrationOffering curious readers a feast of information, this little guide explains the history, folklore, tales, customs, food, drink, and celebrations of Hogmanay, from its pagan roots to its pagan present. Both a practical guide and an entertaining history, this book will tell readeres all they want to know about Scotland's most widely, and wildly, celebrated festival.
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