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41) Free lunch
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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"A distinctive new voice: Rex Ogle's story of starting middle school on the free lunch program is timely, heartbreaking, and true. Free Lunch is the story of Rex Ogle's first semester in sixth grade. Rex and his baby brother often went hungry, wore secondhand clothes, and were short of school supplies, and Rex was on his school's free lunch program. Grounded in the immediacy of physical hunger and the humiliation of having to announce it every day...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
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A young readers' companion to the adult memoir Kid Quixotes by Stephen Haff. Narrated by one extraordinary ten-year-old girl, this inspiring memoir tells the story of a daughter of Mexican American immigrants who finds her voice through the power of words and performance of Cervantes' Don Quixote. When a shy girl named Sarah Sierra first joins an after-school program in her neighborhood, she never expects to travel back in time and discover the words...
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 11
Physical Desc
290 pages; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and letters that speak directly to teens and all YA readers"--
This collection of essays and short stories, written by YA authors, is designed to help teenagers discover that hope is a decision. Even when we feel powerless-- in the face of oppression, belittlement, and defeat-- words are power. -- adapted from jacket.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You don't need to be a math teacher to understand and use averages. Farmers look at the rainfall average to figure out the best times to plant crops. Scientists perform experiments several times and calculate the average to see if their results are accurate. Learn about averages with this full-color informational text that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and high-interest content. Featuring TIME© content and images, this full-color...
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¡Haz lo correcto! es una maravillosa forma de enseñarle a los niños lo que significa ser honrado. En cada página, los niños entrarán en contacto con ejemplos de la vida real sobre cómo hacer lo correcto, incluyendo: cumplir las normas, ser honesto, asumir las consecuencias de sus actos, tener el valor de decir que no, mantener las promesas, ser responsable, amable, paciente, confiable y tomar buenas decisiones. Los adorables diseños ilustran...
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Illness is distressing for anybody, but it's especially disturbing for children. This book escorts the sick child through the strange, scary, and often lonely world of illness and hospitalization. Empathizing with the confusing feelings and questions sick children often have, it offers comfort and understanding. The little elves that populate its pages present creative ways for sick kids to have fun, stay connected with family and friends, and help...
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Explore the evidence and opinions behind the headlines on climate change. Read scientific explanations about the causes and effects of Earth's changing climate and understand the political context. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions. Each book in this series explains the title...
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Bullying has become an uncomfortable experience for many schoolchildren. When Lil Jasmine receives hateful text messages and disparaging remarks on her social-media sites because she wouldnt help some students copy her answers on the end-of-year assessment exam, she turns to her teacher, Ms. Robbins, for help. Ms. Robbins explains to Lil Jasmine that she is a victim of cyberbullying and works with her to devise a plan that will raise awareness about...
49) Mountain Rescue
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Mountain Rescue reveals the stories, people, and equipment behind the world's most dramatic rescues. Stunning photographs capture the drama and excitement of the missions, while concluding chapters look at the essential skills required by mountain rescuers, how readers can pursue a career as a mountain rescuer, and what they should do in the event of a real-life emergency.
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Writing is not just for adults. Op-ed pieces are a great way for kids to express their opinions about issues important to them, while also building crucial writing skills. Tip sidebars and detailed, step-by-step instructions help students develop concrete goals to go from caring about a cause to writing persuasively about it.
51) Colors: Green
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English
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Updated for 2020, repetition, simple sentences, and supporting images familiarize the beginning reader with the color green.
53) I Am Brave!
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English
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I Am Brave! is a wonderful way for young children to learn social-emotional skills that will help them develop courage in everyday life. Real-life, relatable examples include trying something new, making friends, standing up for what's right, persevering, making wise choices, speaking up, and more. Adorable art sweetly illustrates important life skills. Each book in this delightful series is perfect for home, childcare settings, and schools.
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"I Can Do Anything! is a wonderful way to teach young children social-emotional skills that will help them develop self-confidence through working hard, trying new things, dreaming big, practicing difficult tasks, understanding feelings, learning from others, and more! Adorable art sweetly illustrates important life skills. Each book in this delightful series is perfect for home, childcare settings, and schools.
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Readers will learn about the importance of appropriate and safe use of technology in Social Media And The Internet. This title includes full-color photographs, vocabulary, comprehension and extension activities, and more to enhance readers' comprehension and application skills. The Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they'll face as they grow. Each 24-page book features real-world examples, tips,...
57) Euthanasia
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English
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Euthanasia is defined as "the painless killing of a patient who is suffering from an incurable and painful disease." The question of whether people should be allowed to choose the timing and manner of their own death has caused great controversy. This book examines some fundamental issues related to euthanasia and the practice of assisted suicide. It explains euthanasia in its various forms, provides information on the "right-to-die movement," and...
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Words can move mountains. A great speech has the power to make people care about something that they might never have even known about. In this book, readers learn the particular skills of speechwriting and public speaking. Students go beyond the basics of writing to discover how tone, language, and voice can all work together to convince others to support a cause. Tip sidebars give up-to-date advice on the best practices of this ancient and valuable...
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Even though congress people are adults, they still represent kids! Readers will gain the confidence to talk to all kinds of elected representatives, from local town council members to the President. Helpful tips about letter-writing skills, modern technology, and more give specific ideas to kids who want to be more involved in their communities.
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This is a great time to be a girl growing up in the world. In Total Package Girl, author Kristi Hoffman captures the moment with wonderful tips and ideas for girls everywhere. Have fun with it. Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist, television commentator and best-selling author. Meet the Total Package Girl: Shes got it all going onshe stays confident, fun, and real. She brilliantly navigates the 24/7 cyber popularity world. Shes unstoppable...
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