Various Readers
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English
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"An engrossing, epic American drama told from four distinct perspectives, spanning the first major wave of Irish immigration to New York through the end of the Civil War. Four unique voices; two parallel love stories; one sweeping novel rich in the history of nineteenth century America. This remarkable debut draws from the great themes of literature--famine, war, love, and family--as it introduces four unforgettable characters. Ethan McOwen is an...
2) Timeless
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English
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"At long last, New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore returns with one of fantasy's most beloved and enduring icons, the dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden, in an all-new trilogy full of swordplay, danger, and imaginative thrills, Centuries ago, in the city of Menzoberranzan, the City of Spiders, the City of Drow, nestled deep in the unmerciful Underdark of Toril, a young weapon master earned a reputation far above his station or that of his poor...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gamers, beware--your video games can think for themselves! Ever wondered what's inside the plastic of your video game console but don't want to crack it open to find out? Crack open this book instead! You'll learn what computer code looks like, how a game console's "brain" makes decisions, and how its memory allows you to return to play each day without starting from scratch.
5) Hannah's way
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In rural Minnesota in 1932, Hannah, a young orthodox Jewish girl, deals with being the new girl in class.
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English
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Murder, mayhem, and mystery abound as these bestselling and acclaimed writers bring back Agatha Christie's legendary Jane Marple in twelce new stories--Back cover.
One doesn't stop at one murder...
Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in 45 years, Agatha Christie’s beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Chimpanzees live in forests in Africa. Baby chimpanzees cannot walk. They ride on their mothers' backs. Baby chimpanzees first learn to climb. They learn how to walk at about age four. How do baby chimpanzees grow and change? Read on to find out more!
10) Orcas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how orcas live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
11) The Dutch wife
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English
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Amsterdam, May 1943. As the tulips bloom and the Nazis tighten their grip across the city, the last signs of Dutch resistance are being swept away. Marijke de Graaf and her husband are arrested and deported to different concentration camps in Germany. Marijke is given a terrible choice: to suffer a slow death in the labor camp or--for a chance at survival--to join the camp brothel. On the other side of the barbed wire, SS officer Karl M�uller arrives...
12) New kid
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New kid (Jerry Craft) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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After his parents send him to a prestigious private school known for its academics, Jordan Banks finds himself torn between two worlds.
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English
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Popular, generous, forty-something widow Jessie Tucker decides to make herself indispensable to recently widowed Hubert Wiggins but is disappointed when he is not everything she dreamed he would be and instead turns her attentions to a much younger man.
14) Rogue
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Talon saga volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 18
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English
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Unable to forget the human boy who saved her from a Talon assassin, Ember is determined to save him from execution with the help of rebel dragon Cobalt and his crew of rogues.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Cyber-bullying is a serious problem many kids face. Why do some people use technology to bully others? And what should you do if it happens to you or a friend? Learn the four main reasons cyber-bullying tales place, the effects it has, and how you can take a stand against it.
17) United as one
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Lorien Legacies volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 15
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English
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The Mogadorian invasion has come to Earth, and they have all but won the battle for our planet. Their warships loom over our most populous cities--like New York City, Tokyo, Moscow, Beijing, and New Delhi--and no army will risk making a move against them. The Garde are all that stand in their way, but they are no longer alone in this fight. Human teens from across the globe, like John Smith's best friend, Sam Goode, have begun to develop Legacies...
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Dragons in our midst volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 16
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English
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Ashley and Billy, aided by the dragons, their friends, and a powerful, ancient book, each take courageous steps to rescue loved ones from Morgan Le Faye and her demonic Watchers.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The information you find online can sometimes feel overwhelming. Which online sources can you trust? How do you know which sites include the facts you're looking for? Learn the basics of how to do an effective online search, what to do if you have trouble finding information, and how to tell whether a source is reliable.