Franc
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Life has been a struggle for Toby Goodman. But with the news that her father is coming home and finally wants to meet her, Toby must face the truth of her familys story. Not only is her father gay, but he's also a world-famous female impersonator - and a self-absorbed, temperamental man-child who is ill-prepared to be a real parent. When Tobys careful plans go awry, she is forced to rebuild the life she thought she knew from the ground up...
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"Around the globe and since the first humans walked the Earth, kindness has been an important part of how people live. We care for the sick, feed the hungry, save others in danger, speak up when we see someone treated unfairly, and listen with compassion when someone is suffering. Great leaders can do it, of course. But as you'll see, so can inventors, musicians, hairdressers, environmentalists, and everyone else, too. Join John Francis, the Planetwalker,...
4) Summer beat
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Margaret K. McElderry Books
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English
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Two friends celebrate the sounds and sights of summer. Clackity-clack, clackity-clack. A skateboard flies over sidewalk squares. Whoosh pumf, whoosh pumf. Water balloons tossed through the air. Bizzle-bzzz, bizzle-bzzz. A bumblebee comes zipping by. Tzooooooooooo bang. Tzooooooooooo bang. Fireworks start for the Fourth of July! The sounds of summer sizzle and pop in this bouncing, swinging tribute to the best beats of every child's favorite season....
8) Everest
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Flying Eye Books
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English
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Introduces facts about Mount Everest, covering its ancient history, the plants that grow in there, and myths and legends it has inspired.
14) Tarantulas
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Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Provides information about tarantulas, including anatomy, behavior, and ancestry.
15) Let it glow
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A Golden Book
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English
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Kristoff takes his friends to Troll Valley to see the annual crystal ceremony where young trolls get their level-one crystals.
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"This nonfiction book introduces middle-grade readers to owls in North America. It discusses owl habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect owls everywhere. Includes photos throughout."--
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Part of the Orca Wild series, this nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the important role beavers play as a keystone species. They were nearly driven to extinction for their furs, but today beavers are valued for their role as habitat creators and water stewards.
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Grizzlies are one of North America's most iconic wildlife species. They once roamed across half the continent, but today the grizzly population is declining at an alarming rate. Delve into the lives of these incredible bears and discover the vital role that they play in the ecosystem. Learn from the work that conservation scientists, Indigenous Peoples and kids are doing so taht we can all live in harmony with grizzlies and ensure that they will be...
20) Well witched
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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Three friends fall prey to the demands of the Well Witch when they trespass in her wishing well and steal some coins.