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2) Wave
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English
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Tween Reads for Junior High
YA Formats: Novels in Verse
YA Genres: Historical Fiction
YA Reads: Sports!
YA Formats: Novels in Verse
YA Genres: Historical Fiction
YA Reads: Sports!
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When her best friend's cancer returns in the summer of 1987, none of her usual pursuits--surfing, singing, or reading poetry--can keep thirteen-year-old Ava afloat.
3) How to bird
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Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024].
Language
English
Description
"How to Bird is a culturally relevant, lyrical, succinct, and direct procedural text. Images and words on each page invite readers to try a new birding strategy, right then and there. How to Bird is a mentor text for educators teaching procedural writing.Additionally, a growing body of scientific evidence indicates that seeing and hearing birds makes people happier. How to Bird supports readers' social and emotional well-being by introducing birding...
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Shadow of the fox volume 2
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English
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One thousand years ago, a wish was made to the Harbinger of Change and a sword of rage and lightning was forged. Kamigoroshi. The Godslayer. It had one task: to seal away the powerful demon Hakaimono. Now he has broken free. Kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko has one task: to take her piece of the ancient and powerful scroll to the Steel Feather temple in order to prevent the summoning of the Harbinger of Change, the great Kami Dragon who will grant one...
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ABDO Publishing Company
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English
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After the American Civil War ended in 1865, many former slaves needed aid. The Freedmen's Bureau provided schools, medical treatment, and other aid to former slaves and other refugees. The Freedmen's Bureau explores the bureau's history and its legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
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ABDO Publishing Company
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English
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Between 1916 and 1970, more than 6 million African Americans migrated from the South to the North. They wanted to escape racial violence in the South. This mass movement of people is called the Great Migration. The Great Migration explores the history of the migration and its legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...
7) Family
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Series
Publisher
Cuento de Luz
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
Description
Family means a world of colors, scents, moments and shared dreams. It is our refuge, our home, a place where everything can be solved with love. From the creators of this award-winning saga (Daughter and Son) comes this new emotional yet funny picture book Family. The perfect read for the little ones in the house (and the not so little ones!) to recognize themselves in the colorful, magical illustrations created by the German artist Sonja Wimmer....
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Español
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Una historia para niños y padres para potenciar la autoestima.
Cuando Claudia le dice a Casilda que sus zapatillas nuevas no le gustan, Casilda se queda un poco triste. Ella tiene muy en cuenta la opinión de su amiga, y desea gustarle. Afortunadamente, sus padres ayudarán y animarán a Casilda para que reflexione y valore hasta qué punto necesitamos las opiniones de los demás para querernos a nosotros mismos.
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North Star Editions
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English
Description
No pizza. No boyfriend. (No life.) Okay, so during Ramadan, we're not allowed to eat from sunrise to sunset. For one whole month. My family does this every year, even though I've been to a mosque exactly twice in my life. And it's true, I could stand to lose a few pounds. (Sadly, my mom's hotness skipped a generation.) But is starvation really an acceptable method? I think not. Even worse, my oppressive parents forbid me to date. This is just cruel...
10) Chainbreaker
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English
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In an alternate Victorian world controlled by clock towers, where a damaged clock can fracture time--and a destroyed one can stop it completely, eighteen-year-old mechanic Danny investigates fallen clock towers in British-occupied India and unravels more secrets about his and Colton's past.
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English
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From ants to elephants, life has a place. Every plant, raindrop, animal, insect or bird plays its part in making our world the beautiful life-sustaining rock we call home. Understanding how important these things are to our survival has never been more important. 'Do you remember the elephants?' is not a question anyone should ever ask. Together we can change how we think, how we behave and how we respond to keep our home working as it should –...
13) Under the Bridge
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Teacher Created Materials
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English
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When Nina, Maricela, and Alejandro decide to help some homeless people living near their school in Los Angeles, the issue of homelessness becomes personal when they discover that it is affecting their friend. With help from their 5th grade teacher, they decide to take action and help those in need. Students will enjoy this realistic fiction story that features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension,...
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Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Christianity? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that...
15) My Life as a Jew
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Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Judaism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are...
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Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Islam? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is, written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are,...
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Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Hinduism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are...
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Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
What are the core teachings and beliefs of Buddhism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are...
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Austin Macauley Publishers
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Mary now has many friends and enjoys playing and learning with them. Her class has students from all over the world. To represent and showcase this diversity, a multicultural event was hosted by the third-grade teachers and the students were asked to bring food from their home countries. All students enjoyed tasting a variety of cuisines and many children and parents also wore their traditional clothes. The event provided an opportunity for students...
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ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Kids love to be creative! Why not have them learn about American culture at the same time? This book features fun and unique American crafts that have been adapted in an easy, step-by-step activity format with pictures for a young crafter. There is an engaging project that everyone can enjoy creating, from a pinecone turkey to a future voter bracelet. Super SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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