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41) The sonnets
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The Sonnets are William Shakespeare's most popular works, and a few of them, such as Sonnet 18, Sonnet 116, and Sonnet 73, have become the most widely-read poems in all of English literature.
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"Plan for it! Creating smart goals, breaking down tasks, and organizing helps us stay on track so we can take on anything. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make planning fun, while hands-on activities put the social and emotional learning into action. Explore how life works when we think it out"--
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"I'm here to help! Building trust brings friends together and helps make all relationships stronger. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make trust fun, while hands-on activities put the social and emotional engagement into action. Explore how life works when you can count on me!"--
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Explore the Hero's Journey in stories as old as humanity and as new as last night's dream
The latest incarnation of Oedipus, the continued romance of Beauty and the Beast, stand this afternoon on the corner of 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, waiting for the traffic light to change. — Joseph Campbell
Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faceshas influenced millions of readers by combining the insights
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Jack Worthington is an upstanding gentleman in Victorian society. He just has one secret-he tells everyone that he has a brother named Earnest, when, in reality, Earnest is his alter ego. This allows him a certain duality; he can go out and party as Earnest, but have a sterling reputation as Jack. However, he must merge the two when Jack discovers that his lover, Gwendolyn, will only marry a man named Earnest. Meanwhile, Algernon, a family friend,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 3
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In the 1880's in southern Africa, Allan Quatermain, a hunter and guide, joins forces with a sea captain and an English nobleman to find the latter's missing brother, who disappeared while searching for King Solomon's legendary lost diamond mines.
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The third part of Shakespeare's impressive "Henriad", this play follows "Richard II" and "Henry IV, Part I", and precedes the final play of the tetralogy, "Henry V". Following the events of "Henry IV, Part I", Prince Hal is once again out of favor with his father, the king, who is in his last months of life. In contrast to their relationship in "Part I", Falstaff, the comical criminal, is rejected by Prince Hal. Falstaff and Prince Hal only share...
51) Cymbeline
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Performed as early as 1611 and published in the "First Folio" in 1623, Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" weaves an elaborate tale of palatial envy and power in Ancient Britain. Cymbeline, King of Britain, commands that his lovely young daughter Imogen marry Cloten, the violent and callous son of the current Queen by her former husband. With her heart already promised to the poor yet heroic Posthumus, Imogen refuses. Disgusted at the prospect of his daughter...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn how Americans cast their votes and make their voicesheard in national, state, and local elections.Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research,
53) Pericles
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Likely written around 1607 or 1608 and attributed at least in part to Shakespeare, "Pericles, Prince of Tyre" is an adventure-filled play that follows the extended sailing journeys of a young prince. Pericles, a young prince from Phoenicia, is forced to flee Antioch when he correctly guesses a riddle that reveals the incestuous activity of King Antiochus. Unable to stay at home in Tyre because of Antiochus' vengeance, he sails away and ends up shipwrecked...
55) Snow
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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Simple text and illustrations explore the wonders of snow.
56) Rain
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Illustrations and simple text explain what rain is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and the importance of clean water.
57) Passing a budget
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
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"A book for young readers about the act of passing a government budget"--
58) Democracy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn about democracy, what it is, how it began, and how the United States came to be a democratic republic. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
59) Eyes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Eyes are the window to the soul, but they're also the window to our world. They send data to the brain, and help us navigate our physical environment. The eyes are some of the most delicate-and complex-organs. This book explores the different parts of the eye and each part's specialized function. Diagrams and photographs fascinate readers and pull them into the informative, yet friendly, narrative about our sublimely amazing eyes.
60) Kidneys
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Kidneys are one of the unsung heroes of the body. Some of their jobs may not be pretty, but they are absolutely essential to the healthy functioning of our bodies. From processing waste to producing hormones that keep body systems well regulated, the kidneys are always busy. This introductory volume explains it all through kid-friendly text and cool diagrams that will invite even reluctant readers to take a look.