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Sisters Grimm volume 9
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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Hoping to save their family and the citizens of Ferryport Landing from the evil plans of Mirror, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm seek counsel from the other magic mirrors, who advise them to join forces with the Scarlet Hand.
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" A glorious, sweeping novel of desire, ambition, and the thirst for knowledge, from the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Committed. In The Signature of All Things, Elizabeth Gilbert returns to fiction, inserting her inimitable voice into an enthralling story of love, adventure and discovery. Spanning much of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the novel follows the fortunes of the extraordinary Whittaker family as...
3) Fish
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn what fish are, some of the different kinds, and all about their shared characteristics. Title is filled with cool, full-bleed photographs of the animals and simple sentences. This title is written at a Level 1, specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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From the best-selling author of Claire of the Sea Light and Brother, I'm Dying, a long-awaited return to fiction: a gorgeous collection of stories about community, family and love; about the forces that pull us together or drive us apart--a book rich with vividly imagined characters, hard-won wisdom, and humanity. In these eight stories by widely acclaimed, prizewinning author Danticat--some of which have appeared The New Yorker--a romance unexpectedly...
5) The knight
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Bowers files volume 3
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English
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FBI agent Patrick Bowers finds himself in a race against time when he realizes the murderer he has been tracking is using a medieval manuscript as a blueprint for his crimes, and the investigation indicates Bowers might be the next targeted victim.
6) Kwanzaa
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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An introduction to the history, purpose, and observance of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an important holiday that celebrates African heritage and African-American culture. Readers will learn that African Americans celebrate this holiday with gift giving, lighting Kinara candles each day, a big feast, and much more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs.
7) Horses
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals-horses! This title is informative-telling readers what horses eat, what they look like, and how horses help us every day. The text is very simple, which will reinforce early reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Rosh Hashanah is a special holiday that celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year. Readers will learn that Jews celebrate by enjoying festive meals, eating symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey, attending synagogue services, and more --
9) Diwali
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to an Indian holiday, Diwali. The origin of Diwali is described, including its roots in the Hindu religion and its association with the goddess Lakshmi. Readers are introduced to the holiday's customs, such as cleaning the home, wearing new clothes, giving gifts of sweets, decorating with rangoli, and lighting lamps and fireworks. Also discussed is the holiday's...
10) Monkeys
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Provides information about the appearance, homes, eating habits, and reproduction of monkeys, and discusses their endangered status. Includes photographs.
11) Tigers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that the tiger is one type of cat that likes to swim? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the tiger's body structure, hunting methods, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby tiger, from cub to independence. A map highlights tiger territory, fun facts appear throughout,...
12) Polar bears
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents photographs and general information about polar bears, including where they live, their physical characteristics, how they have adapted to their cold environment, their behavior, and how they raise their young.
13) Elephants
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the elephant! Readers will discover the elephant's unique body features, such as its multi-talented trunk. Also covered are the elephant's diet, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby elephant, from calf to independence. Maps highlight elephant territory, fun facts...
14) Lizards
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Having a lizard is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what lizards need, like a clean and safe place to live and fresh food and water. This is a Level 1 title and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
16) The rook
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Bowers files volume 2
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English
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While investigating a series of baffling fires in San Diego, FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers is drawn into a deadly web of intrigue where nothing is as it appears to be. With his own criminology research being turned against him and one of the world
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NERDS volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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When a virus infects Arlington, Virginia, home of NERDS headquarters, transforming victims into criminal masterminds, it is up to Flinch to stop its spread by miniaturizing himself and entering the head of the Villain Virus's creator, Heathcliff Hodges.
18) The pawn
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Bowers files volume 1
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English
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Special Agent Patrick Bowers had only met one man who made him truly afraid. Until now. When he's called to North Carolina to consult on the case of an area serial killer, he finds himself in a deadly game. Cunning and lethal, the killer is always one step ahead of the law, and he's about to strike again. It will take all of Bowers's instincts and training to stop this man who calls himself the Illusionist. And just when the pieces start to come together,...
19) Missing: a novel
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English
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A case of two murdered and two missing homeowners on a quiet suburban street. The first clues lead to the boat of Nikki's friend Tyler Grant and another dead body. What ties Tyler to the homeowners. Clues lead to counterfeit drugs. Is Nikki's life in danger?
20) The chase
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US Marshal Madison James still can't remember the face of the person who shot her, but she's ready to get back to work. When she and Jonas Quinn go on the hunt for four fugitives wanted in a string of bank robberies, it's a race to see justice served-and the perpetrators will stop at nothing to avoid getting caught--