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Each booklet in the collection is inspired by traditional stories and allows novice readers to discover the marvelous world of fables. The author uses simple phrasing to recount the adventure of legendary characters. The illustrations help support the narrative and promote further study. Furthermore, each tale
delivers an important moral or life lesson that activates the imagination of young readers and encourages them to make deeper and more meaningful...
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Top Shot volume 5
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English
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Using muzzle-loading weapons from the revolutionary era, contestants compete in an old-fashioned frontier face off. Meanwhile, a heated conflict in one team erupts and plays out in the elimination challenge.
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Wednesday tales volume no. 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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While working for the newly revamped circus, orphaned eleven-year-old Miles gains information about his past and sets off with his angel companion, Little, on a quest to find a mystical tiger's egg before it falls into the hands of their nemesis, Cortado.
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From the acclaimed author of Hit the Target and Big Week, an in-depth account of the legendary World War II combat group, the Flying Tigers. In 1940, Pearl Harbor had not yet happened, and America was not yet at war with Japan. But China had been trying to stave off Japanese aggression for three years-and was desperate for aircraft and trained combat pilots. General Chiang Kai-shek sent military aviation advisor Claire Chennault to Washington, where...
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The best Chinese Astrology book ever written! Best-selling author Suzanne White is known as the "high priestess" of Chinese Astrology. With The New Chinese Astrology, Suzanne White produced the definitive book on the subject. Do you know which Chinese animal sign is yours? Does being a Pig or a Rabbit or a Dragon affect your existence? Are you naturally arrogant and self-confident or are you a timid soul? Are you hot and passionate in bed? Or are...
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Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"From the author of the best-selling The Butler--an emotional, inspiring story of two teams from a poor, black, segregated high school in Ohio, who, in the midst of the racial turbulence of 1968/1969, win the Ohio state baseball and basketball championships in the same year. 1968 and 1969: Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy are assassinated. Race relations are frayed like never before. Cities are aflame as demonstrations and riots proliferate....
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"There are plenty of books about unusual animals. This is a book about fourteen well-known animals--kangaroos, hippos, giraffes--who all have unusual characteristics. For instance, did you know that a kangaroo's kick can be deadly, that a giraffe can clean its own ears with its tongue, or that a hippo has teeth as long as a child's arm? This accessible book, full of amazing photographs and easy-to-digest factoids, is perfect for animal lovers of all...
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"This book examines Earth's mammals, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing mammals to life. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index."--
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"On a barren seafloor, the pearlfish swims into the safety of a sea cucumber's anus. To find a meal, the female bolas spider releases pheromones that mimic a female moth, luring male moths into her sticky lasso web. The Glyptapanteles wasp injects a caterpillar with her young, which feed on the victim, erupt out of it, then mind-control the poor (and somehow still living) schmuck into protecting them from predators. These are among the curious critters...
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"There's always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection of magical tales that includes both well-known classics and lesser-known treasures from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister and beautifully illustrated by Anna Shepeta, this anthology will be treasured by...
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Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"A raucous, rhyming tale that will have children (and adults) in fits of laughter! Cat is sitting on his mat when Rat arrives wearing a very nice hat. Cat wants Rat's hat and will stop at nothing to get it. But when Bat appears wearing a fancy cravat, well, what could be better than that? Chaos ensues as both Cat and Rat decide they must have Bat's fancy cravat for themselves!"--
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Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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I am Master Splinter. For many years now, I have been sensei to the greatest team of warriors I have ever known: the Ninja Turtles. Being their teacher in these ancient skills and guiding them as they have come of age has been the greatest honor of my life. If my great students, the Ninja Turtles, should ever be defeated, other worthy heroes must rise up to defend the world. As you read these lessons, you may discover that it is you who are worthy....
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Immedium
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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"The Year of the Dragon will be sure to keep children on the edge of their seats as they wait to discover how two friends help each other in need." - Shirley Ly, Los Angeles Public Library. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon! This is the seventh story in Immedium's popular children's picture book series on the twelve charismatic animals of the Chinese New Year. The adventures of the fiery dragon Dominic will amuse children and adults alike. Dominic's...