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A high five for Glenn BurkeAfter researching Glenn Burke, the first major league baseball player to come out as gay, sixth-grader Silas Wade slowly comes out to his best friend Zoey, then his coach, with unexpected consequences.
When stars are scattered"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"--Provided by publisher.
Bug boysFollows two bug friends, Stag-B and Rhino-B, as they explore their world and share adventures.Rhino-B is a brash but sweet guy. Stag-B is a calm and scholarly adventurer. Together, these two young beetles make up the Bug Boys, best friends who spend their time exploring the world of Bug Village and beyond, as well as their own, sometimes confusing and complicated, thoughts and feelings.
Vera Vance, comics starThird-grader Vera, a budding artist who loves every minute of her after-school comic-book camp, searches for a way to get her mother's permission to attend the camp's final field trip to Comic-Con.
Ghost squadFor Lucely Luna, ghosts are more than just the family business. Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely's firefly spirits before it's too late.
Aru Shah and the Tree of WishesAfter fourteen-year-old Aru Shah and her friends fail to keep a prophecy from the Sleeper, they undergo a rebranding campaign to prove the Pandavas's trustworthiness, but Aru believes they need to focus on finding the Tree of Wishes before the Sleeper and stopping war between the devas and the demons.
Extreme ocean : amazing animals, high-tech gear, record-breaking depths, and much more!"Dive into a world of aquatic mystery in this action-packed combination of science and adventure. Famed National Geographic Explorer Sylvia Earle leads readers on an in-depth tour of life beneath the waves. Come face-to-face with whales and sharks, learn about the newest and most hi-tech ocean gear and gadgets, experiment with hands-on activities, and join Earle as she recounts her most daring dives. Packed with fascinating tidbits, animal profiles, and up-to-date science, each chapter combines stunning photography with fun, accessible text. Perfect for curious kids, ocean lovers, young explorers, and the classroom. Extreme Ocean reveals the mystery, majesty, danger, and--above all--the importance of our ocean"--Provided by the publisher.
Egg or eyeball?Brain is not so smart; he thinks an egg is an eyeball. Chick, and then a variety of other animals, tell him no, it's an egg. Some animals want to eat the egg; other animals want to eat some of the other animals. Then a monster-y guy comes along and wants to eat all the other animals. But it turns out it IS his eyeball. When he can see again, he doesn't want to eat anybody.
A is for another rabbitOver the protests of Owl, a narrator introduces an alphabet consisting entirely of rabbits.
Soccer's G.O.A.T. : Pele, Lionel Messi, and more"There are many amazing soccer players--but who are the greatest of all time? Readers will learn all about the sport, including its top stars, incredible statistics, and more, presented in an engaging top-ten format"--Provided by the publisher.
An author's odyssey"In order to end the Masked Man's literary army, the twins and their friends must enter Conner's short stories, where they find allies in unexpected places."--Provided by publisher.
Broadway doggieSparky's magic bone takes him to New York City, where he finds himself starring in a Broadway show.
A fresh look at phonics, grades K-2 : common causes of failure and 7 ingredients for successA guide to teaching phonics that shares which approaches truly work, which have failed, and how teachers can fine-tune their daily instruction for success.
The one and only IvanWhen Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.
Trip to the pumpkin farmEva Wingdale and her class are excited about their trip to Poppy's Pumpkin Farm, where every year, there is one very large, extra special, thank-you pumpkin; but on the second day of the visit the owls find that the Thank-you Pumpkin has gone missing, and the farm animals are in an uproar--so Eva and the other owls turn detective to solve the mystery of the missing pumpkin.
Zita the spacegirlZita rushes to the rescue after her best friend is abducted by an alien doomsday cult, and, before long, finds herself hailed as an intergalactic hero.
Birdsong"When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend?"--Dust jacket flap.
Cilla Lee-Jenkins, future author extraordinaire"A half-Chinese, half-Caucasian girl's 'memoir' about a new sibling, being biracial, and her path to literary greatness"--
Harry Potter and the prisoner of AzkabanDuring his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths.
Know better, do better : teaching the foundations so every child can readDescribes literacy strategies and instructional materials for improving reading skills of students.
Mr. Gedrick and me"Stanley Darrow isn't sure what to expect when the mysterious Mr. Gedrick appears on his doorstep. He is certain, however, that his family could use Mr. Gedrick's help: Their lives and their house have been a mess since Stanley's dad died"--OCLC.
The Silver SwampWhen Blaze is captured by giant birds, Tag and Skyla search the Cloud Kingdom for her, including the dangerous Silver Swamp, with only their magical map as a guide.
Squirrel's New Year's resolutionSquirrel cannot think of a New Year's resolution until she realizes that by helping her friends, she has made one after all.
SweepEdgar's bad mood begins as something small, but before long it grows, gathers strength, and sweeps through the entire town.
When I was eightMargaret Pokiak-Fenton tells the story of her experience as an eight-year-old Inuit girl in a church-run school in Aklavik, Canada, where her strong will made her the target of a mean-spirited nun.
100th day worriesJessica worries about collecting one hundred objects to take to class for the one hundredth day of school.
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- When stars are scattered
"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"--Provided by publisher.
Accidental trouble magnet"Imaginative Omar goes through the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new friends with the help of his wonderful (and silly) Muslim family"--Provided by publisher.
Innovate inside the box : empowering learners through UDL and the innovator's mindset"The authors share their professional insights and recommendations--drawn from Couros' previous published work the 'Innovator's Mindset' and from Novak's work with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)--to guide teachers and administrators in ways to create learning experiences that are not constrained by established regulations and limitations such as mandatory assessments and preset curriculum"--OCLC.
Summer reading : closing the rich/poor reading achievement gapOffers a review of what is known about summer reading loss and provides interventions and guidance on reading, remedial reading, and special education.
Switch"Gypsy Beaumont's magical savvy switches to its opposite when she learns that her mean and decidedly non-magical grandma has Alzheimer's and is going to move in with her family"--Provided by publisher.
ScumbleMibs's cousin Ledge is disappointed to discover that his "savvy"--the magical power unique to each member of their family--is to make things fall apart, which endangers his uncle Autry's ranch and reveals the family secret to future reporter Sarah.
SavvyRecounts the adventures of Mibs Beaumont, whose thirteenth birthday has revealed her "savvy"--a magical power unique to each member of her family--just as her father is injured in a terrible accident.
Tales of a fourth grade nothingPeter finds his demanding two-year-old brother an ever-increasing problem.
Wayside School gets a little strangerUnusual things continue to happen in the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.
Three cheers for TackyTacky the penguin adds his own unique touch to his team's routine at the Penguin Cheering Contest, with surprising results.
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