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1) Islam
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world"--Cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Formats
Description
Traces the inspiring life and career of the late founder of Apple, covering topics ranging from his struggles as an adopted child and a college dropout to his Buddhist faith and friendship with Steve Wozniak, in a portrait framed around his inspirational Stanford University commencement speech.
Author
Language
English
Description
"[The author] takes us into the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee to tell the story of eight families on the edge. Arleen is a single mother trying to raise her two sons on the 20 dollars a month she has left after paying for their rundown apartment. Scott is a gentle nurse consumed by a heroin addiction. Lamar, a man with no legs and a neighborhood full of boys to look after, tries to work his way out of debt. Vanetta participates in a botched stickup...
6) Vermont
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From skiing in the Green Mountains to touring the historic state capitol in Montpelier, there's lots to see and do in Vermont! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Vermont special."--Amazon.com.
7) Mary Poppins
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
A blast of wind, a house-rattling bang, and Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane. Quicker than she can close her umbrella, she takes charge of the Banks children--Jane, Michael, and the twins--and she changes their lives forever.
Author
Series
Pura Belpre illustrator award volume 2004
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this version of a traditional tale, Senor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind.
Author
Series
Publisher
Disney Press
Language
English
Description
Collects kid-friendly recipes inspired by the adventures of favorite Disney princesses and provides step-by-step instructions and helpful cooking tips for preparing such options as Rapunzel's frying pan eggs and Ariel's sea turtle cupcakes.
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Using the alphabet, Mexico is introduced in this picture book using poetry and detailed expository text. A through Z topics include: adobe, Diego Rivera, Lady of Guadalupe, lava, prickly pear, and skeleton"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Scary stories to tell in the dark volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.
Author
Series
Caldecott award volume 1964
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Max sails to the land of the wild things, where he becomes their king.
Author
Language
English
Description
Information about each president's term in office, and the major political issues of each era. Quick-reference sidebars provide brief summaries of the major events and important people who emerged during each presidential term. Famous quotes and fun facts about each president ensure that this perennial favorite continues to be an entertaining and enlightening addition to any library.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Explore the art of the Disney movie Coco! Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector. Follow along with word-for-word narration as, together, they set off on an...
17) Portugal
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Portugal is a country full of rich architecture, natural beauty, and history. Today, Portugal is also known for its culture, food, and its attraction as a tourist destination. This book highlights the beauty of the country and discusses its progress as a nation, from ancient times to present day, enabling readers to learn firsthand what makes Portugal what it is today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World series ensure an immersive...
18) Morocco
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 10.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"The country of Morocco is a unique part of Africa with beautiful architecture, ancient history, and an exotic flair. This book describes Morocco's rich history, examines how the country has evolved, and explores what its people and customs are like today." -- Publisher's website.
19) On earth
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
We are all passengers of the Earth as it spins, tilts and circles the sun. Learn about Earth's cycles of rotation and revolution, plus how they affect our lives through the days and seasons.
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