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Josie Gray mysteries volume 1
Description
"At the end of State Road 170 and just past a ghost town lies Artemis, population 2,500. The townspeople had sought out this remote corner of Western Texas in hopes of living lives of solitude and independence. None of them realized that their small town would become a hot spot for Mexican drug runners, whose turf battles have turned both sides of the Rio Grande into a war zone. Still, many of the locals would rather take the law into their own hands...
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Showcasing the natural magic of an extraordinary part of the border between the United States and Mexico over four seasons, the film explores Rio Grande's Big Bend - a vast unspoiled wonderland of serene beauty and astounding desert landscapes which are home to some of North America's most enchanting animals such as black bears, rattlesnakes, woodpeckers and scorpions.
Author
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.1 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Details the geologic features of America's second longest river, describes the human communities, ecosystems, and wildlife habitats in or near the river, and examines the causes of the current depletion of the water and efforts to restore this natural resource.
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Dive into the rich tapestry of the author's words, where llamas trek through rugged mountains, and the vast desert kisses the Rio Grande rim. Follow the adrenaline rush of river rafting and the mysteries of ancient ruins, all leading to the majestic Gulf of Mexico. In this poetic journey, Kate Booth unveils the profound connection between people, NGOs, and the waters of the Rio Grande. As a board member of an international coalition dedicated to navigating...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges.
Joanna Ho's lyrical writing and Teresa Martinez's vibrant art weave together to tell an inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions, expectations, and beliefs in order to build bridges to unite communities, people, and cultures. A beautiful...
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