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A collection of recipes inspired by the characters of the bestselling fantasy series Fablehaven--
Includes an original, never-before-published story about the Fablehaven woodland brownies by #1 New York Times Best-selling Author Brandon Mull The Fablehaven house brownies are known for coming into the kitchen at night and baking delightful treats as a surprise for caretakers and their guests. Now, Fablehaven fans can enjoy nearly fifty wondrous recipes...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
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"April 13, 1970: Two hundred thousand miles from Earth and counting, an explosion rips through Jim Lovell's spacecraft. The crippled ship hurtles toward the moon at three times the speed of sound, losing power and leaking oxygen into space. Lovell and his crew were two days from the dream of a lifetime - walking on the surface of moon. Now, they will count themselves lucky to set foot on Earth again. From "Houston, we've had a problem" to the final...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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An airplane rolls down the runway and is about to take off when a fire erupts in the right engine. Within seconds, the cabin is engulfed in flames. The passengers and crew start to breathe in thick smoke. They need to be evacuated--and fast! In less than a minute, aviation firefighters arrive with their equipment, ready to battle the blaze and rescue the people trapped inside the plane. In Aviation Firefighters, dramatic, true stories will keep readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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The engine room of a ship bursts into flames. Black smoke billows into the air. The fire begins to spread, snaking through the belly of the boat. A fire alarm sounds, and specially trained marine firefighters aboard the ship grab their gear and rush to the scene. They work fast to contain and extinguish the fire before any serious harm is done. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn first-hand how these tough, brave...
8) Hotshots
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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A wildfire rages in a forest, lighting up the tall pines with bright orange flames. As the wind whips the fire, it burns 60 acres (24 hectares)--about the size of 45 football fields--every minute! The giant wildfire is much too large for firefighters to extinguish with water hoses. This is a job for specially trained wildfire firefighters called hotshots. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn firsthand how these...
9) Horses
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This irresistible and informative book introduces young readers to adorable baby horses through simple language, full-color photos, and picture glossaries.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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The cavernous underground is a place that strikes fear in the human mind, and inspires our imagination. We love to explore this part of the world, even at great peril to ourselves. Readers will be excited to learn about underground survival stories through this book's fast-paced narration and eye-catching illustrations.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The desert is one of the harshest and deadliest environments for humans, but we're still inevitably drawn to this vast, parched landscape. This vibrantly illustrated book presents fascinating true stories of desert survival that are unforgettable.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This book teaches students how to analyze patterns though cryptography. Illustrates and explains how use a cipher to encrypt and decrypt simple substitution ciphers, poly-alphabetic ciphers and transposition ciphers. Includes famous examples of encrypted messages about and by figures like Julius Caesar and Queen Elizabeth I.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animal heroes, including a brave pigeon and a valiant pit bull. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars,...
14) Pig
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Explains the life cycle of pigs, and their various breeds, in a humorous but informative way.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Today, cars are built for speed, safety, and style. In the early 1900s, they provided a convenient and quick alternative to horses and trains. Discover how Henry Ford developed his famous Model T, and explore how hydrogen fuel cells could possibly power the vehicles of the future. Young readers will be amazed to learn people's journey from the horse-drawn buggies of America's past to the sporty automobiles of the 21st century. Have you ever wondered...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The jungles are loaded with deadly dangers such as water and insect-related diseases, poisonous plants, and savage animals. This book's detailed graphic illustrations and fast-paced narrative will wow readers while they learn about some of the most amazing jungle survival stories.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright designed a lightweight airplane and made the first recorded flight in history. More than 100 years later, travelers board planes every day and jet across the globe within a matter of hours. Learn how even ancient people once dreamt of taking to the skies, and discover how this dream ultimately developed into an innovative reality. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It's easy to take...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Could a robot make my dinner? Why do we need rockets to go into space? Why don't cranes fall over? This book takes a fun look at technology by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about technology that readers will be sure to find captivating.
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