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Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne. Born in France in 1828, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in his imagination," Verne kept his promise for the rest of his life. He began writing adventure stories as a young man and became a popular writer throughout France. Known...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at the life of English author Jane Austin, whose novels include "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," "Mansfield Park," "Emma," and "Northhanger Abbey." Although her works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition, today they are rarely out of print and have inspired movies, television shows and mini-series, literary anthologies, and many other adaptations all around the world. Her writing is a critique...
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English
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"Seven in 10 Protestants ages 18 to 30-both evangelical and mainline-who went to church regularly in high school said they quit attending by age 23, according to the survey by LifeWay Research." (USA Today) Don't Check Your Brains at the Door gives teens answers that make sense, even for the toughest of questions. Internationally known defender of the faith Josh McDowell and co-author Bob Hostetler offer clarity laced with humor to expose common myths...
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English
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What Is Freedom is a rhyming poem written in simple language so that teachers and parents can have a tool to use to open discussion about freedom with young children. It covers simple rights such as the right to go to a school and church of your choice, voting and freedom of speech. It also speaks of the men and women who make these freedoms possible. In the back of the book there is a place where you and your child can write a Thank You Note to a...
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English
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Did you know that every boy loon sings a different tune? It's true! They even have their own boy band and perform for the very same moon.
So come on and hang out for a while, as the very same moon leads the way with a glowing light. Just like it has since the very first night.
Meet all the animal friends and neighbors that have been guided home through the lake waters and forest trees.
Then, you will surely know why Maine is the way that...
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English
Description
Game of Logic is a book written by Lewis Carroll.
Over 350 ingenious problems involving classical logic: logic is expressed in terms of symbols, syllogisms and the sorites are diagrammed, logic becomes a game played with two diagrams and a set of counters. Two books bound as one.
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English
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Theme: science fiction, filmmaking, augmented reality, technology. When Shawn's best friend shows him the Qwik Cutter Cam, he knows he has to have it. A website is offering one at a deep discount, but Shawn and his friend find out that might just be too good to be true. White Lightning Books addresses a wide variety of themes and interests in a narrow range of reading levels, no higher than a 2.5. Students who struggle to read will often not recover...
9) The New Kid
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English
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Theme: friendship, bullying, kindness, best friends, facing fears, magical thinking, Paige is excited about the new kid in her class, but what he does to the school bully makes her think he's not like other kids. Theme: friendship, bullying, kindness, best friends, facing fears, magical thinking, Paige is excited about the new kid in her class, but what he does to the school bully makes her think he's not like other kids.
12) Farbenblind
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Deutsch
Description
"Welche Farbe hat Schnee?", fragte Milan sofort und sie hätte am liebsten gelacht, weil die Frage so vorhersehbar war.
"Weiß", erwiderte sie.
"Und weiß ist…kalt?", fragte er zögernd.
"Ja, genau wie Schnee!", ereiferte sie sich, freute sich, dass er von alleine darauf gekommen war.
Ein wenig stolz und ziemlich verlegen lächelte er sie an. Ein paar weitere Minuten verstrichen, ohne, dass jemand etwas sagte, dann meinte Milan, er müsse wieder...
13) Tv Party
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English
Description
Themes: TV, Adventure, Friendship, Family Abby likes watching old shows with her dad. When she and her best friend Clara get trapped in a broken TV, she suddenly finds herself starring in them! Can the girls survive the episodes and make it back to the real world? Themes: TV, Adventure, Friendship, Family Abby likes watching old shows with her dad. When she and her best friend Clara get trapped in a broken TV, she suddenly finds herself starring in...
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English
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What's Inside?
Immersive Stories: Immerse yourselves in beautifully crafted narratives that celebrate and illuminate the timeless tale of Jesus' birth. These stories transport both the reader and listener to the scene and mystery of that
starry night.
Faith Conversations: This book is more than just a collection of stories; it's a tool for building faith and fostering meaningful connections. Designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and...
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English
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“Frankie The Lightning Bolt Dog” is set in Kingston, Washington where he is the store mascot and works with his humans making the community happy and loved.
Frankie is a blue French Bulldog that snores and snorts in his playpen in between hugs and treats.
This Tail encourages the reader to feel good and do good no matter how others see your differences.
You are unique and special just like Frankie the Lightning Bolt Dog.
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English
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In Nature Numbers, math is beautiful, recognizable, and all around us! Highly engaging pictures of animals and nature scenes, along with cool chalk illustrations, are used to introduce basic math concepts and encourage kids to see a world of numbers all around them.
K-2 math concepts include measuring. This book explores measuring elements of the rainforest with amazing nature pictures and chalk illustrations!
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English
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About the Book Colby and a horse named Harry is about the bond between a boy and a horse, and how they support each other when needed. About the Author Liz Cerny Cox is a resident of Oklahoma, having grown up on a farm in the Dover, OK, area. Her experiences of growing up on a farm combined with her passion for art, music, writing poetry, and gardening has led her to write children's books. She had this desire to write books ever since her first grandchild...
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English
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In a heartwarming tale of acceptance and friendship, follow Elora, the giraffe with just two spots, as she faces the challenge of being different from her peers. When her fellow giraffes mock her, Elora's compassion and bravery shine through as she helps them find their way home when they get lost. 'Two Spots' is a touching story about embracing differences and the power of kindness to foster lifelong friendships.
20) When Grandma Forgot my Name: My Conversation with a Child as He Struggles to Understand Dementia
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English
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A six-year-old boy is puzzled as his grandma forgets his name. Unaware that his grandma has dementia, he thinks his grandma does not love him. "When Grandma Forgot My Name" evokes a conversation between the boy and his Oma as they journey down memory lane to help him understand his grandma's illness has nothing to do with her love for him. When Grandma Forgot My Name is a true testament.
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