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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
The dramatic and sometimes heartbreaking story of families striving toward a better life in one of the twenty-first century's great, unequal cities. In this fast-paced book, based on three years of uncompromising reporting, a bewildering age of global change and inequality is made human. Annawadi is a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport, and as India starts to prosper, Annawadians are electric with hope. Abdul,...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Use your reading superpowers to learn all about one of the world's favorite animals, the elephant. Children will love to find out about a young volunteer's time with the elephants in India and Africa, and the things he learns about these much-loved animals."
Author
Language
English
Description
From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, from the squat-style toilets of Beijing to the particular wilderness of a North Carolina Costco, we learn about the absurdity and delight of a curious traveler's experiences. Whether railing against the habits of litterers in the English countryside or marveling over a disembodied human arm in a taxidermist's shop, Sedaris takes us on side-splitting adventures that...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocked to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art work had ever seen. But before that, he was a little boy who saw art everywhere: in poetry books and museums, in games and in the words that we speak, and in the pulsing energy of New York City. Now, award-winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe's vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat's own introduce young readers...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam"--
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Follows the daily lives of seven children from around the world, including such places as Japan, India, Uganda, and Italy, and discusses how schools, meals, and play can be different or similar in different places in the world.
8) Hideous history: Death & destruction: all the grim, gruesome, and gory parts of history's dark side
Author
Publisher
Little bee books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"All the grim, gruesome, and gory bits of history they never teach you in school! From the exploits of American gangster Al Capone to the wars of King Richard III to the prophecies of Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin, this book is packed with men, women, and historical events that caused chaos and mayhem. Others included are: Vlad the Impaler of Romania, H.H. Holmes, Empress Wu Zetian of China, pirates from all over the world, Vikings, the Boston Tea...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don't know! In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly illustrations, Eileen Christelow tells the story of two young robins' first year, and reveals plenty of little-known facts that are sure to captivate young naturalists....
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"These heartwarming stories of animal babies, rescued and nursed back to health by humans, will pull at the heart strings and make kids realize there's a survivor inside all of us. This reader is illustrated with adorable photographs that document these animals' recoveries. The carefully written text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 1 readers"--
Author
Publisher
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The recognized voice of conservative Christianity in America examines ten lies being used to destroy America's soul and offers ten truths that could turn the country around.
Robertson believes that little by little, generation by generation, America has allowed the lines of morality, decency, and virtue to be erased. Our values have disappeared as we began to believe lies that have brought discord, division and protest. Here he shows how to make...
Author
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The ultimate go-to guide for aspiring indoor gardeners, this book offers inspiration and instruction to envision and create your own gorgeous in-home garden spaces. With plentiful images and a distinctly modern and sophisticated feel, this book imparts both easy-to-follow advice and creative garden-design inspiration. Whether you are looking to pick a statement plant for your living room, create a terrarium centerpiece, or arrange an artful display...
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Scratch is a fast, fun, and easy way to get started in computer science. Do you want to make cool games, impressive animations, and become an all-around Scratch super star? You've come to the right place! Packed with full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, Scratch For Kids For Dummies makes it easy to get started--even if you've never attempted computer programming or coding. Inside, you'll find out how to design and develop your own games,...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Full of the true-life stories of scientists and innovators who have shaped our society and how we see the world around us, this book puts major scientific discoveries into context. Readers learn who inspired whom, and which discoveries laid the groundwork for more amazing innovation.
15) Peek, otter!
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Teaches readers all about river otters, including their activities, what they eat, and how they teach their youmg.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has spent a lifetime disagreeing: disagreeing with inequality, arguing against unfair treatment, and standing up for what's right for people everywhere. This biographical picture book about the Notorious RBG tells the justice's story through the lens of her many famous dissents, or disagreements.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Combines authoritative text with graphics and quotes from leading contributors in an introduction to more than eighty-five of the most important ideas, movements, and events that have defined feminism and feminist thought throughout history. Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, this book traces feminism and the feminist movement from its origins, through the suffragette movement of...
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Critically acclaimed writer Jabari Asim guides readers ages 9-12 through the history of African Americans, from the slave trade to the Black Lives Matter movement, in the latest volume in Black Dog's bestselling, award-winning Child's Introduction series. This illustrated introduction to African American history goes beyond what's taught in the classroom giving young readers a more comprehensive look at this timely and important topic. Author Jabari...
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