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Pub. Date
2023
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English
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From the "deliriously clever" (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comes the wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.
New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice
"A brilliant book about knowledge itself." —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book
"Garfield's witty history captures
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Compares and contrasts two ferocious animals: a coyote and a dingo! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner"--
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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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The essential handbook for writers of whodunits, techno- thrillers, cozies, and everything in between-featuring never-before- published personal writing exercises from some of today's bestselling and award-winning mystery writers.
Now Write! Mysteries, the fourth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing guide series, brings together numerous bestselling authors-including winners of and nominees for the Edgar, Hugo, and Shamus
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Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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What is the tallest living thing? It's not an elephant, or a giraffe, or even a blue whale. It's a tree!
Trees are the tallest living things on Earth. But how do they grow to be so tall? Science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch presents a poetic introduction to the tree life cycle in Rise to the Sky. Accompanied by Mia Posada's detailed collage illustrations, this book features the tallest tree species from around the world, including the coast redwood, the...
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Fly Guy learns all about castles!Children across the nation voted for the topic of this Fly Guy Presents book, and the winning topic was... CASTLES! On their latest field trip, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about castles: from drawbridges and dungeons to kings, queens, and knights! Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout....
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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Fly Guy is buzzing over to the police station to learn all about police officers!Fly Guy and Buzz are visiting a police station on their latest field trip. They will learn all about police officers: job duties and responsibilities, police dogs, uniforms, police cars, community policing, police stations, police chiefs, police academies, detectives, and even how and when to use 9-1-1. There's so much to learn about these important community helpers!...
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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Eighty fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five books in this action-packed animal series!
Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Ultimate Bug Rumble, Ultimate Jungle Rumble, Ultimate
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Red Wheel/Weiser
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
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Become a stellar speller with these self-tests, exercises, examples, and tips for spotting errors quickly!
Do you use the dictionary more than you think you should? Are the business memos you write filled with embarrassing spelling mistakes? Have you received low grades on papers because of poor spelling? Starting with diagnostic exercises to help you understand your trouble spots, this easy-to-use book not only teaches you how to avoid...
Do you use the dictionary more than you think you should? Are the business memos you write filled with embarrassing spelling mistakes? Have you received low grades on papers because of poor spelling? Starting with diagnostic exercises to help you understand your trouble spots, this easy-to-use book not only teaches you how to avoid...
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Buzz introduces Fly Guy to one of the coolest vehicles around: monster trucks!Buzz and Fly Guy learn all about monster truck technology, tricks, events, and safety. These "monsterzzzz" are nothing to be scared of!Award-winning author-illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers in the next book in the kid-favorite Fly Guy Presents series. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout....
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Publisher
Scribe Publications Pty Ltd
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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The Last Yakuza tells the history of the yakuza like it's never been told before.
Makoto Saigo is half-American and half-Japanese in small-town Japan with a set of talents limited to playing guitar and picking fights. With rock stardom off the table, he turns toward the only place where you can start from the bottom and move up through sheer merit, loyalty, and brute force — the yakuza.
Saigo, nicknamed "The
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Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Celebrate family love with this heartwarming and soulful bedtime book perfect for toddlers 1-3!
Shoo-be-do-wop along with your little one as you introduce them to the legendary music of the Motown era. Heartfelt text and whimsical illustrations will touch the hearts of sentimental parents and grandparents and will ensure little ones enjoy a jazzy drift off to dreamland. Sugar Pie Lullaby also includes delightful facts so
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a blue whale and a mosquito! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!
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Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow exercises, and sample jokes, this humorous how-to joke book for kids proves that with a little elbow grease, anyone can write jokes that really make people LOL. Covering everything from surprise to wordplay to visual jokes--plus tips on how to perform a joke so it lands--LOL 101 is the approachable and (of course) funny guide for any kid ready to channel their inner comedian.
14) Pets
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Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Do you have any pets? What kinds of pets are there? What do they do? Find out all about pets in this book. The phoneme /ss/ is featured in this title.
Pets is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that encourages reading...
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Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Some animal features are easy to see-long tails, large wings, patterned fur, or sharp beaks. But look closer-you might be surprised by what you find!
A penguin's sharp beak hides a textured tongue that helps it grip fish. A red-eyed tree frog has a golden eyelid that covers its eyes so it can see predators while it sleeps....
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Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Some years ago, Oliver Darkshire stepped into the hushed interior of Henry Sotheran Ltd (est. 1761) to apply for a job. Allured by the smell of old books and the temptation of a management-approved afternoon nap, Darkshire was soon unteetering stacks of first editions and placating the store's resident ghost (the late Mr. Sotheran, hit by a tram).
A novice in this ancient, potentially haunted establishment, Darkshire describes Sotheran's brushes...
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Publisher
Citadel Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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In this surprisingly upbeat book about a usually downbeat subject, The Wall Street Journal's veteran obituary writer, James R. Hagerty, shares his unique skills with those who want to have the last word by crafting their own stories in their own voices—with flourish, honesty, and even humor.
Someday, your life story is likely to be boiled down to a few lines. If you leave things to chance, your obituary is almost sure...
Someday, your life story is likely to be boiled down to a few lines. If you leave things to chance, your obituary is almost sure...
18) Mindful Writing
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Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how writing can help us focus, examine emotions, and increase mindfulness. Step-by-step instructions help readers write poetry, record thoughts and observations in a nature journal, and practice gratitude and mindfulness by creating a journaling habit. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further...
19) Leading Others
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Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Model leadership behavior to emergent readers by showing how to share, how to listen, how to care, and how to give. Pairs with the fiction title Dev Makes a Card.
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