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Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From the beloved and best-selling Anne Tyler, a sparkling new novel about misperception, second chances, and the sometimes elusive power of human connection. Micah Mortimer is a creature of habit. A self-employed tech expert, superintendent of his Baltimore apartment building, cautious to a fault behind the steering wheel, he seems content leading a steady, circumscribed life. But one day his routines are blown apart when his woman friend (he refuses...
Author
Language
English
Description
When Jenner Redwine wins the lottery, she never imagined how much it would cost her. Luckily she finds an ally-and a guide to the rarefied realm of privilege in a shy, kind-hearted heiress who invites Jenner on a charity cruise. But what should have been a "Love Boat" cruise suddenly turns into a game of dizzying intrigue and harrowing danger, and Jenner finds herself taken hostage by a menacing stranger--a stranger that helps her rediscover feelings...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
227 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
A guide to small-area farming that provides information and tips on raised beds, soil composition, plant nutrients, crop proportions, seeds, raising chickens, preserving the harvest, and other related topics.
4) The allergy solution: unlock the surprising, hidden truth about why you are sick and how to get well
Author
Publisher
Hay House, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
1st edition.
Physical Desc
xxiii, 323 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Takes an in-depth look at how we can balance immunity through nutrition and lifestyle in order to reverse allergies without drugs.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
149 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Deep in the woods, in a rustic cabin, lives an old man and the boy he's raised as his own. This sage old man has taught the boy the power of nature and how to live in it, and more importantly, to respect it. In Fishbone's Song, this boy reminisces about the magic of the man who raised him and the tales that he used to tell--all true, but different each time"--
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Language
English
Formats
Description
All her life, Mitchell had eaten lustily and mindlessly. Food was her babysitter, her best friend, her confidant, and it provided a refuge from her fractured family. But when she stepped on the scale on her twentieth birthday and it registered a shocking 268 pounds, she knew she had to change the way she thought about food and herself: her life was at stake. She tells us how she discovered balance in an off-kilter world, finding beauty in acceptance...
Author
Series
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First Farrar Straus Giroux edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When building a community swimming pond, Tractor Mac and his friends on the farm discover that teamwork makes all the difference.
9) Moo
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Follows the efforts of twelve-year-old Reena, who has recently moved to rural Maine, to adjust to a new environment while unexpectedly bonding with an ornery cow.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 9
Physical Desc
300 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
To prove that she belongs in a place where only the smartest and most useful are welcomed, twelve-year-old Yolanda learns that her survival rests on the rediscovery of a long-extinct beehive that could be the answer to everything.
In a future shaken by climate disasters, Yolanda Cicerón knows that nature is something to be feared. From the crops that don't grow to the terrifying creatures that roam the countryside, Yoly's life in the Valley is brutal...
Author
Series
Publisher
Joanna Cotler Books
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
As her family gathers for the wedding of her sister Anna, fourth-grader Cassie Witting sees the many changes brought about by everyday life and finds comfort in the love of those around her, especially her grandfather.
13) Hospitals
Author
Series
Publisher
Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of hospitals. Early readers are able to experience the goings on in a hospital and meet the doctors and nurses who take care of the community. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning....
14) Jobs around town
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Communities need many types of workers. Some people provide goods. Some people provide services. They all help their communities."--Page [4] cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of children's museums. Young readers will begin to experience the fun and learning that occurs in the museum. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
16) Zoos
Author
Series
Publisher
Cody Koala/Pop!
Pub. Date
©2020
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of zoos. Fun photos will have young readers planning their next zoo adventure. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Series
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tractor Mac and his friends welcome a new vehicle to the farm, a small tractor named Daisy, helping her get started on her difficult work and encouraging her to keep at it, one small step at a time.
18) Moonlight
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 19 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
In the quiet hours of the night, moonlight makes its journey through the sky, over land and water, and finally into a child's bedroom.
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
At Mouse's house, Elliot the elephant finds more than a friend--he finds a family.
20) Post offices
Author
Series
Publisher
Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of post offices. Young readers will get to dive into their community's oldest form of communication. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...