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Author
Pub. Date
[1994]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In addition to the story of Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle-and there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick. Full color. As well as telling the story of St. Patrick's life, this simple account describes how we celebrate his day and the symbols connected with...
3) Two degrees
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 11
Description
Akira is riding her horse in the California woods when a wildfire sparks—and grows scarily fast. How can she make it to safety when there are flames everywhere? Owen and his best friend, George, are used to seeing polar bears on the snowy Canadian tundra. But when one bear gets way too close for comfort, do the boys have any chance of surviving? Natalie hunkers down at home as a massive hurricane barrels toward Miami. When the floodwaters crash...
5) King cobras
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces king cobras, discussing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and predatory behavior.
Author
Series
Heidi Heckelbeck volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Witch Heidi is angry when mean Melanie Maplethorpe dresses as a witch for Halloween, but when she decides to retaliate, she almost loses all her friends.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued. Graphic novel-like layouts and spirited text invite readers to search for the one thing that's not actually true in this thrilling yet light-hearted tale of adventure. Endnotes...
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 20
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
The Alden children travel on a Mississippi paddle-wheel steamer to visit an old family friend in his cabin near Hannibal, Missouri, and try to discover who is responsible for the mysterious activities near the house.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"A lonely newspaper boy discovers the wonders of friendship and music, learning that when you recognize what makes you truly happy, you're never really alone. Drawn from elements of the song, 'American Pie" and writer Don McLean's early life, this lushly illustrated fable weaves key elements from the iconic anthem to create a classic tale for generations to share. Don McLean was a newspaper boy in New Rochelle, NY - February, 1959, 'The Day The Music...
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 36
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Description
The Alden children have another mystery to solve when they visit a castle and must figure out which of the guests has stolen the Stradivarius violin.
15) Muck & Magic
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The former UK Children's Laureate and the award-winning illustrator of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them celebrate friendship and creativity in the story of a twelve-year-old Olympic hopeful whose life is changed by a horse stable job and an invitation that transforms her sense of possibilities.
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 25
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
The Aldens search for carousel horses that have disappeared from an amusement park.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023].
Description
"Celebrate the magic of believing! Uni and the little girl are having a wonderful walk in the woods when they discover something is wrong. There is a trail of candy wrappers littering the forest floor. The wrappers don't belong here! Who made such a mess? It's time to clean up the forest" --
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Filled with broken hearts and black ravens, Edgar Allan Poe's ghastly tales have delighted readers for centuries. Born in Boston in 1809, Poe was orphaned at age two. He was soon adopted by a Virginia family who worked as tombstone merchants. In 1827 he enlisted in the Army and subsequently failed out of West Point. His first published story, The Raven, was a huge success, but his joy was overshadowed by the death of his wife. Poe devoted his life...
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