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Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Our communities are stronger when we come together and take time to understand, support, and celebrate one another. In Celebrating All Families, readers will learn the importance of acceptance and empathy as they relate to families and how to practice these in their daily lives. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while "Grow with Goals" and "Writing Reflection" activities at the end of the book further...
82) Surfing
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"What makes surfing an extreme sport? To begin with, not many sports are based on the ocean. Performing jumps, flips, and tricks in a wall of water takes a lot of skill. Learn all about surfing inside the tube, building speed in the curl, and landing on top of a wave. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension."--
83) Snowboarding
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"What makes snowboarding an extreme sport? Start with daring jumps, flips, and tricks--then add a slippery surface. Learn all about alpine racing, and snowboarding on the half-pipe, down rails, and off ramps. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension."--
84) Motocross
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"What makes motocross an extreme sport? Whether you're racing at top speed or performing complicated tricks on a motorcycle, it takes a lot of skill--and practice. Learn all about motocross racing, performing freestyle, and the X Games. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
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Description
"Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? How did the legalization of abortion affect the rate of violent crime? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much-heralded scholar who studies the riddles of everyday life--from...
Author
Publisher
Harper Wave
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Author Joe Dolce journeys across the globe in a quest to understand the clouded past and bright future of the weed. The book provides a fresh take on the new world of cannabis and all the promise that this much-maligned plant holds.
Author
Publisher
Columbia Global Reports
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From Silicon Valley boardrooms to rural communes to academic philosophy departments, a seemingly inconceivable idea is being seriously discussed : that the end of humanity's reign on earth is imminent, and that we should welcome it"--
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Is Italian olive oil really Italian, or are we dipping our bread in lamp oil? Why are we masochistically drawn to foods that can hurt us, like hot peppers? Far from being a classic American dish, is apple pie actually . . . English? "As a species, we're hardwired to obsess over food," Matt Siegel explains as he sets out "to uncover the hidden side of everything we put in our mouths." Siegel also probes subjects ranging from the myths--and realities--of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone Press imprint
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Super-cowboy Pecos Bill leaps onto the back of a monstrous cyclone and rides it like a bucking bronco, creating, in the process, the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, and Death Valley.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
Unicorns have galloped their way through fairy tales for many years. Have you ever wondered what unicorns look like, how they behave, or what their horns have been used for? Come along for the ride to find out the truth about unicorns.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In 1831, the then twenty-seven year old Alexis de Tocqueville, was sent with Gustave de Beaumont to America by the French Government to study and make a report on the American prison system. Over a period of nine months the two traveled all over America making notes not only on the prison systems but on all aspects of American society and government. From these notes, Tocqueville wrote "Democracy in America", an exhaustive analysis of the successes...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cantata Learning
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Through a happy song and positive illustrations, kids learn that medical professionals are there to help them feel better and stay healthy. The perfect anecdote to those who may be nervous about their next doctor visit! Includes hardcover book, music CD and online music access.
Author
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Greek goddess Artemis and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this goddess; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index,...
Author
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Greek goddess Athena and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this goddess; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and...
Author
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Greek god Zeus and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction...
98) I Cry
Author
Publisher
Triangle Interactive, LLC
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Cry offers answers to their most compelling questions about those salty tears. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
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Description
Once upon a time all of the legends of Fin MacCool, an ancient hero of Gaelic mythology, were written down for posterity. Saint Patrick, however, was obliged to order two-thirds of them destroyed. The tales were so entertaining, said he, that the people of Erin would do nothing but listen to them. Fortunately for us, many Fenian tales survive, as this captivating collection features 24 tales of super-human heroes and their adventures Compiled by an...
Author
Publisher
NYU Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Draws upon the experiences of hundreds of former players as they describe their lives after their football days are over. It also incorporates stories about their playing careers, even before entering the NFL, to provide context for understanding their current situations. The authors begin with an analysis of the 'bubble'-like conditions of privilege that NFL players experience while playing, conditions that often leave players unprepared for the...
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