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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 18
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In a kingdom called the Dells, Fire is the last human-shaped monster, with unimaginable beauty and the ability to control the minds of those around her, but even with these gifts she cannot escape the strife that overcomes her world.
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"Acércate a las peligrosas hormigas rojas a través de fotos asquerosas, texto nivelado e infografías atractivas que harán que los lectores se retuerzan. Traducido al español norteamericano"--
"Get up close to dangerous fire ants through gross photos, leveled text, and engaging infographics that'll make readers squirm. Translated into North American Spanish"--
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Heroes in Training Graphic Novel volume 4
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English
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"Under the Titan Hyperion's rule, the sun is burning even brighter than normal, and scorching everything in northern Greece--including the villagers! The Olympians are forced to play an un-fun game of Dodge the Sunbursts as Hyperion hurls giant fireballs that could fry them up! What's worse, it looks like a familiar foe, Cronus, is hot on Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades's trail. Armed with some clues, they set out to figure out why Hyperion has been making...
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"On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president. The country was bitterly at odds; Southern extremists were moving ever closer to destroying the Union, with one state after another seceding and Lincoln powerless to stop them. Slavery fueled the conflict, but somehow the passions of North and South came to focus on a lonely federal fortress in Charleston Harbor: Fort Sumter. Master storyteller Erik Larson...
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The Kingdom of Wrenly volume 20
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English
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"While caring for a rare phoenix, an unexpected gift, Prince Lucas and Lady Clara investigate a missing royal ship that brings rumors of pirates."--
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"Taylor Schumann survived a school shooting, yet she was left with permanent wounds, both visible and invisible. Weaving her own incredible story into a larger conversation about gun violence in America, Taylor shares another painful truth: Christians have largely been silent on this issue. With compassion and honesty, she encourages readers to join her in taking action for a safer future"--
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"For many years, "nature poetry" has evoked images of Romantic poets standing on mountain tops. But our poetic landscape has changed dramatically, and so has our planet. Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limón, this book challenges what we think we know about "nature poetry," illuminating the myriad ways our landscapes--both literal and literary--are changing. You Are Here features fifty previously...
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"Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang discover a new neighborhood. There are so many places to explore, including a library, post office, fire station, and more! Young readers will delight in using the clues in the text and photos to guess which place the gang is visiting before turning the page"--
13) Lost Valor
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Forsaken Valor volume 1
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English
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Thief. Orphan. Beggar. Spy. Killer. They say that without the dark, we would never see the stars, without losing the light, we can never truly see it. Well, I’ve lost the light, I’m in a dark place, a planet where the sun never shines. My name is William Alexander Armstrong. Pirates took everything from the lives of my friends and family, my freedom, and even my honor. But I’m not going to let them take my drive. I’m going to escape, I’m...
14) Noche Antigua
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Español
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"Noche antigua combina varios relatos de la tradición oral, como el del conejo y el tlacuache, así como una rivalidad inventada entre ambos que sirve para contar lo que sucede en la noche, tras la milpa: las andanzas de un afanoso conejo y un audaz tlacuache que van y vienen por el campo provocando que la luna cambie de apariencia y que la noche se transforme en día. Este álbum silente está inspirado en el complejo y monumental pensamiento mesoamericano...
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Brave Women in History volume 1
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English
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These women and girls came from the most disadvantaged groups in society yet defied the most powerful captains of industry. It's time to reclaim their narratives and celebrate their achievements .
Within these pages, you will delve into the lives of extraordinary activists who fearlessly fought for the rights of women in the workforce, from the Industrial Revolution to the Progressive Era, forever changing the course of history.
Step into the shoes...
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Kindred's Curse volume 1
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English
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When old secrets catch fire, everything will burn. In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by the Descended, their cruel offspring, Diem Bellator yearns to escape the insular life of her poor village. Her mother's sudden disappearance--and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past--offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock the web of mysteries her mother left behind. With the...
17) The Earth Spark
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The Comstock Chronicles volume 1
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English
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A forgotten magic emerges as the primordial Guardians stir. Darkness is on the fringe, and it's hunting for the one person who could set it free.
The Earthspark, a cursed power that nearly destroyed Nienna's family a thousand years ago, has appeared once more, and she's the one holding the knife.
As her ill-fated power grows, the number of dark creatures bent on seeing her dead increases. If that weren't bad enough, the Guardians have reappeared,...
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"1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France. Founded by millionaire Anne Morgan, this group of international women help rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen--children's libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains...
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Mike Hixenbaugh delivers the story of Southlake, Texas, a district that seemed to offer everything parents would want for their children -- small classes, dedicated teachers, financial resources, a track record of academic success, and school spirit in abundance. All this, until a series of racist incidents became public, a plan to promote inclusiveness was proposed in response -- and a coordinated, well-funded conservative backlash erupted, lighting...
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One Piece Ace's Story volume 1
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English
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"Based on the novel series One Piece: Ace's Story, the action-packed prequel featuring the adventures of Luffy's beloved brother Ace! Experience the origin story of Fire Fist Ace, the legendary older brother of Straw Hat Luffy, in this exciting manga by renowned artist Boichi! Adventure along with Ace as he gathers a loyal crew of like-minded buccaneers--including Masked Deuce, Mihal, Skull, and the wild Kotatsu, and forms the Spade Pirates. Witness...
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