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When eleven-year-old Cornelius Vanderbilt began to work on his father’s small boat ferrying supplies in New York Harbor at the beginning of the nineteenth century, no one could have imagined that one day he would, through ruthlessness, cunning, and a pathological desire for money, build two empires—one in shipping and another in railroads—that would make him the richest man in America. His staggering fortune was fought over by his heirs after...
Author
Publisher
HarperAudio
Pub. Date
2016
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
#1 New York Times Bestseller
In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be ""positive"" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.
For decades, we've been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. ""F**k positivity,"" Mark Manson
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
127 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A city ruined. In once quiet residential streets, two armies battle, driving people into cellars and basements with little food or water. No lights or heat. Dwindling medical supplies. Shells and bullets deliver cruel, random death to the young and old, men, women, and children.
This is Mariupol, a Ukrainian city and early target of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Bordering Russian-occupied territory, the coastal city seemed doomed to a defeat that...
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Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
273 pages : photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This true-life wilderness survival epic recounts seventeen-year-old Alex Messenger's near-lethal encounter with a grizzly bear during a canoe trip in the Canadian tundra. The story follows Alex and his five companions as they paddle north through harrowing rapids and stunning terrain. Twenty-nine days into the trip, while out hiking alone, Alex is attacked by a barren-ground grizzly. Left for dead, he wakes to find that his summer adventure has become...
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Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
For soccer fans, the unstoppable Cristiano Ronaldo has become a household name. What goes into the making of such a phenomenal player? What was he like when he was young and still learning? This book takes a close look at one of the greatest soccer players in the world right now. Young readers will love to learn about his jaw-dropping achievements and also learn about what shaped him into a record-breaking athlete. Ronaldo's story will inspire
...7) Becoming
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 29
Language
English
Description
"An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States. When she was a little girl, Michelle Robinson's world was the South Side of Chicago, where she and her brother, Craig, shared a bedroom in their family's upstairs apartment and played catch in the park, and where her parents, Fraser and Marian Robinson, raised her to be outspoken and unafraid. But life soon took her much further afield, from the halls of Princeton,...
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Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
120 pages : color photographs ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Who's whoo?
Meet the 19 different kinds of owls that call North America home. Owl expert Mark Wilson's amazing photos give you an inside look at the lives of owls in the wild, from their daytime roosts to their nighttime hunts. Learn to sleuth out which species share your neighborhood by listening for their calls and searching for feathers and pellets! Whoo-hoo knows--you might even encounter an owl yourself!
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Publisher
Independently Published
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
203 pages : 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover how to navigate the most exciting part of your teenage life without all the awkwardness.
Do you have questions about sex that you’re too shy to ask your parents?
Are you in the thrilling beginnings of a teenage romance and don’t want to mess it up?
Would you like to know more about dating and sex so you can make the right decisions for yourself?
Being a teenager can be a difficult adjustment period as you transition from childhood to...
Author
Publisher
Adventure Publications, an imprint of AdventureKEEN
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
130 pages : color photographs ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Become a young ornithologist. Learn all about the scientific study of birds. Author, birder, and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello presents a kids' introduction to bird-watching. With fascinating information for beginners, the book provides readers with an understanding of bird anatomy, life cycles, habitat, and 60 species of backyard birds!
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Audio
Pub. Date
2023
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
From "weird, scary, ingenious" (The New York Times) stand-up comedian Maria Bamford, an instant New York Times bestselling, brutally honest, and "laugh-out-loud funny" (Jennette McCurdy, #1 New York Times bestselling author) memoir about show business, mental health, and the comfort of rigid belief systems—from Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People, to Richard Simmons, to 12-step programs.
Maria...
Maria...
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Publisher
Chronicle Books, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Frightening images of raging wildfires top the daily news. On the ground, smoke fills the air as people prepare to flee their homes ahead of encroaching flames. Who helps to get this crisis under control? And what do these heroes do? They hold the line.
They Hold the Line delivers a dramatic inside look at the work of the highly trained first responders who risk their lives to fight wildfires. From hotshot handcrews to those who support them, wildland...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First US edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
The tales in this compendium are tiny--they are only ten words long!
But in your imagination they will settle--and, like seeds, they will grow... Can you picture how these tales might unravel? Can you pen a ten-word tale of your own?
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
#1 New York Times bestseller
“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies
A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller
Trauma...
“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies
A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller
Trauma...
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English
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When it was first published, in 1990, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was an almost instant bestseller—and became a permanent part of the cultural lexicon. With more than 15 million copies sold in over 33 languages and 75 countries since its first publication, this book continues to help millions of people become more effective—both in their personal and professional lives.
What author Stephen R. Covey advocates is
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Series
Pemmican Wars volume 1
Publisher
HighWater Press, an imprint of Portage and Main Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Echo Desjardins, a 13 year old girl, is adjusting to a new home and school and struggling with loneliness while separated from her mother. Then an ordinary day in Mr. Bee's class turns extraordinary, and Echo finds herself transported to another time and place--a bison hunt on the Saskatchewan prairie--and back again to the present. As Echo slips back and forth in time, she visits a Metis camp, travels the old fur-trade routes, and experiences the...
Author
Publisher
Pogo Books, an imprint of Jump!
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In Moles, early fluent readers discover the amazing world of moles and the structures they build. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the intricacies of mole habitats.
18) Go Canoeing!
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Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Step into the wild outdoors! Wait! What was that? The call of a bird? Maybe it was a fish jumping or the splash of a canoe paddle. From camping and canoeing to geocaching and snowshoeing, learn all about the gear, rules, and best places to safely enjoy your favorite outdoor sports and activities!
Get out on the water and enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors! Learn about planning, paddling, and the gear you need to take a canoe trip. You'll...
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Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explains some of the challenges and rewards of having a friend with Down Syndrome using everyday kid-friendly examples."--Publisher provided.
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Publisher
Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Move It! Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll, kids will make a mini helicopter fly from a circuit-controlled helipad, build a motorized LEGO car, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help troubleshoot and use the materials within the makerspace.
