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Series
Bunnicula series volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
This reissue of the classic story featuring the vampire rabbit celebrates the book's twentieth anniversary. Includes an essay by co-author James Howe on the origins of "Bunnicula."
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Daniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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"This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams." The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir--furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"At the front of a middle school classroom in Oklahoma, a boy named Khosrou (whom everyone calls "Daniel") stands, trying to tell a story. His story. But no one believes a word he says. To them he is a dark-skinned, hairy-armed boy with a big butt whose lunch smells funny; who makes things up and talks about poop too much. But Khosrou's stories, stretching back years, and decades, and centuries, are beautiful, and terrifying, from the moment his...
5) The Moffats
Author
Series
Moffats volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Meet the Moffats. There is Sylvie, the oldest, the cleverest, and-most days at least-the responsible one; Joey, who though only twelve is the man of the house ... sometimes; Janey, who has a terrific upside-down way of looking at the world; and Rufus, who may be the littlest but always gets in the biggest trouble.
Even the most ordinary Moffat day is packed with extraordinary fun. Only a Moffat could get locked in a bread box all afternoon, or...
Author
Series
Magic shop books (Bruce Coville) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A timid boy, eager to frighten the school bully on Halloween night, acquires a magic ring and the power to change himself into a hideous monster.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
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When Sammy must spend weeks alone with his grandfather, he learns that the old man isn't quite as boring as he thought... When his parents leave for Detroit, Sammy is left alone with his out-of-touch grandfather in a dull, creaky house. All Sammy wants to do is run away to rejoin his folks. But Grandpa's world holds a few surprises, including a majestic crane found in the woods with a broken wing. Sammy finds himself seeing his grandfather's world...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
While residents of the planet Valo prepare to welcome visitors from all over the galaxy for the Republic Fair, Jedi Padawan Ram Jomaran discovers that someone has knocked out Valo's communications tower, and as the dreaded Nihil unleash a surprise attack, it's up to Ram to face the enemy and send a call for help to the Republic.
Author
Series
Dactyl Hill Squad volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
It is the summer of 1863, and as the Civil War rages between dinosaur-mounted armies down south, and a tense New York City seems on the brink of exploding into riots, Magdalys Roca and the other children at the Colored Orphan Asylum are trying to survive; but when she receives a letter telling her that her brother Montez was wounded, Magdalys knows that somehow she must reach him--and just possibly her ability to communicate telepathically with dinosaurs...
10) Indycar racing
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Indianapolis 500, otherwise known as The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, features open-wheeled cars and talented drivers. This title takes a close look at the history, the vehicles, the events, and the stars who make IndyCar racing unique. Complete with informative sidebars, a photo diagram, and much more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
11) The Vietnam War
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
It takes more than one person to bring about War. This book will follow the lives of six key players during one of the most controversial wars in history.
Profiles is so much more than just your typical biography. This book in our six-in-one, full-color bio series will focus on the five W's of the Vietnam War--who, what, where, when, and why. Kids will learn all of the biographical information they need to know (background, family, education, accomplishments,...
12) Loser
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself.
13) Daniel's story
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
Daniel, whose family suffers as the Nazis rise to power in Germany, describes his imprisonment in a concentration camp and his eventual liberation.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Description
When they first begin to jam and develop a unique style and sound, few young garage band players are thinking of music as a business. Little do they realize what will be involved if they pursue professional music careers. This insightful volume provides readers with valuable information about managing a band: what to look for in a band manager or management team, getting gigs, controlling a band's sound, and much more. Readers will learn through clear,...
Author
Series
Elf Realm trilogy volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Matt and his family move to a new development, they stumble into the middle of massive upheaval in the Fairy world, and as the elves' territory disintegrates and dark factions try to seize control, an apprentice mage sees in Matt the key to saving the realms from destruction.
16) Freedom fire
Author
Series
Dactyl Hill Squad volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Magdalys Roca and her friends from the Colored Orphan Asylum are heading southwest on the back of Stella, the giant pteranodon, to find Montez, her brother, wounded during the siege of Vicksburg; now they are heading into the heart of the fighting, depending on Magdalys' ability to communicate telepathically with dinosaurs--but one of the companions is not quite what she seems, and Magdalys's talent could make her a target for both sides.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book is perfect for the tech-savvy reader interested in an exciting career. Readers will learn about how engineers design and construct the computer hardware people use every day. The narrative highlights famous computer engineers who have made invaluable advancements in computer technology. This career integrates science, technology, engineering, and math, which makes this book a perfect fit for STEM instruction and career-based education. Information-rich...
Author
Series
Teddies saga volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
Buddy wakes up in a garbage dump and, after finding other teddy bears there, becomes their leader as they embark on a perilous journey to fulfill their destiny.