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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 5
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All animals are equals but some animals are more equal than others. George Orwell's classic satire of the Russian Revolution is the account of the bold struggle, initiated by the animals, that transforms Mr. Jones's Manor Farm into Animal Farm, a wholly democratic society built on the credo that all animals are created equal. Out of their cleverness, the pigs Napoleon, Squealer, and Snowball emerge as leaders of the new community in a subtle evolution...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Celebrate Valentine's Day focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. This celebration of love includes fun facts; a recipe; a map showing the location of all photographs; a resource list of books, videos, and Web sites; and a note from an expert consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, which deepens our understanding of the holiday's importance and meaning....
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Asian saga (James Clavell) volume 1
Pub. Date
2023
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By the #1 New York Times bestselling author and unparalleled master of historical fiction, James Clavell's Shogun is soon to be a major FX/Hulu TV series!
Shogun, the classic epic novel of feudal Japan that captured the heart of a culture and the imagination of the world, is now available for the first time in serial format. Part Two contains the second half of the complete novel.
After Englishman John Blackthorne is lost at sea, he
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A companion to the celebrated scientist's popular podcast and National Geographic Channel series combines the subjects of his favorite talks with comprehensive facts, sidebars, and imagery.
StarTalk is both a podcast and a National Geographic television program, in which host Neil deGrasse Tyson and his celebrity guests tackle provocative subjects in science. This companion volume features interesting photos, smart scientific facts, and witty commentary....
10) Yang Warriors
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2021.
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Award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang delivers an inspiring tale of resourceful children confronting adversaries in a refugee camp.
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2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Costumes, jack-o-lanterns, and trick-or-treating -- these are all parts of the modern traditions of Halloween. Readers might wonder where this strange but fun holiday came from. This informative volume has the surprising answers. Both ancient beliefs and modern customs are covered in this comprehensible guide to Halloween's history. Colorful, informative photographs support and enhance the text.
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2019.
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50 winter holiday-themed activities will keep kids busy counting down to the holidays and throughout the winter holidays.
Need to keep a little LEGO fan entertained over the holiday season? Packed full of original, inspirational build ideas for LEGO holiday decorations, gifts and games, this is perfect for LEGO fans and children who enjoy building and crafting. Building ideas include tree decorations, a family of adorable penguins, an obstacle course...
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[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn the spooky history of Halloween.
Did you know that hundreds of years ago, people would carve jack-o'-lanterns out of turnips and potatoes? Or that Americans spend nearly two billion dollars each year on Halloween candy? Now you can become a history of fun stuff expert on the spectacularly spooky hisory of Halloween!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 7
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The celebrated author of To the Lighthouse examines the role of women in literature in this critical essay that paved the way for modern feminism.
During the week of the release of her novel Orlando, author Virginia Woolf gave two lectures at the University of Cambridge on the subject of "women and fiction." Those talks served as the basis for this extended essay. In "A Room of One's Own," Woolf offers a feminist critique of society as she discusses...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 7
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A comprehensive view into the lives of the animals from Erin Hunter's Warriors series.
In this updated and expanded edition celebrating 20 years of Warriors, discover all-new interior art and never-before-seen bonus content. This ... full-color guide includes profiles of more than 85 of the most important warrior cats; an insider look at each of the Clans; the stories of how Bramblestar and Tigerstar received their nine lives; an exclusive, never-before-seen...
16) Halloween ABC
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[2017]
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This sturdy alphabet board book introduces simple seasonal words to get toddlers excited about Halloween. Along with letters to say out loud, there are bright pictures featuring lots of happy faces and familiar spooky details to spot.
19) Valentine's Day
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c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Valentine's Day.
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2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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As one of the few young children living in the Plymouth colony, Miles Allterton is always looking to make new friends. In a nearby Wampanoag settlement, a girl named Aquina wants to hunt with her father and brothers. When the two children meet during preparations for a harvest feast, they quickly strike up a friendship. Follow along as they and their families attend the first Thanksgiving celebration.
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