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Fourteen-year-old Reese's dream of winning the Black Elk race is shattered when her beloved horse, Trusted Treasure, falls at the last jump. While still reeling from that loss, her family suffers a second tragedy-one that results in the end of their family business, the sale of Trusted Treasure, and irreparable damage to Reese's relationship with her father.
Heartbroken and still longing to find Trusted Treasure, Reese meets Wes, a Lakota Indian,...
6722) Harriet's Reflections
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An imaginative tale about a rambunctious lion reflection and the fierce little girl he decides to mirror.
One day the reflection of a lion decides to reflect someone different. He picks a little girl named Harriet, who eagerly accepts the new face staring back at her. Harriet loves how ferocious she is now at school: she's not afraid to speak up in class, and she can romp around the playground like a wild beast. But soon Harriet starts to miss the...
6724) An Ocean of Animals
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From the sunny shores to the darkest depths, oceans are teeming with life. Whales moan, crabs skitter, and anemones wave. Look beneath the surface to discover the life in the world's oceans.
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This fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction book will allow elementary readers to discover the dangerous and strange creatures of the deep ocean. Readers come along on deep sea exploration to learn about marine animals they may have never heard of, including gulper eels, yeti crabs, and deep-sea lizardfish. With detailed stunning photos and images, informational text, a glossary of terms, and intriguing facts, children will be excited to learn...
6726) Kindness Counts
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Brother Bear loves everything to do with model airplanes, whether it's building, fixing, or flying them. But when he shares one of his prized planes with a younger cub will his kindness be returned?
6727) The Sockeye Mother
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To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the sockeye salmon is more than just a source of food. Over its life cycle, it nourishes the very land and forests that the Skeena River runs through and where the Gitxsan make their home. The Sockeye Mother explores how the animals, water, soil, and seasons are all intertwined.
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Something for You is a touching picture book about lending a hand and the gift of friendship, from debut author-illustrator Charlie Mylie, whom Brian Selznick has heralded as "a major new talent in children's books."
A mouse's friend is sick. What can he do to help her? He'll go get her something! But what? Something little? Something to share? Or something just for her? When his search doesn't go as planned, our mouse realizes that the best gift...
6729) The Raven Mother
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★ Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens 2023!
Hoarders. Scavengers. Clever foragers. Bringers of new life.
Ravens have many roles, both for the land and in Gitxsan story and song. The sixth book in Hetxw'ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson)'s Mothers of Xsan series transports young readers to Northwestern British Columbia, where they will learn about the traditions of the Gitxsan, the lives of ravens, and why these acrobatic flyers...
6730) Atlantic Ocean
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Atlantic Ocean. Vivid, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants, habitats, history, and research and explorations. Take a Look! infographics feature a world map with the ocean's range highlighted and labeled as well as a...
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Tumtum and Nutmeg just want to live out their comfy lives in peace, unbothered by anything as distracting as an adventure. But the holidays are upon them, and it seems to be the time of year when Arthur and Lucy, the disheveled human children of Rose Cottage, and bumbling veteran hero General Marchmouse are most likely to get into trouble. Tumtum and Nutmeg want to make things right, but first they'll have to outwit a wicked mouse named Purple Claw,...
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A restorative and resonant memoir of a year in the life of an aging shepherd
For 50 years, Barbara McLean has tended a flock of Border Leicester sheep on her small Ontario farm, Lambsquarters. In Shepherd's Sight she shares the crises, pleasures, and challenges of farm life over the course of a year. Now in her 70s, McLean faces a new problem: how much longer she can continue with the physically taxing work that is her central source of meaning...
6733) Elk Hunt Adventure
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For twelve-year-old Coral, having divorced parents means only getting to see her dad a few times each year. So when he invites her on a guided elk hunt-on horseback-in the Colorado mountains over fall break, Coral is thrilled. She's sure that this will be the adventure of a lifetime-and great bonding time with her father-even if she is nervous around horses. The hunt is fun, but soon things start to unravel. Coral struggles to find her confidence...
6734) Southern Ocean
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Southern Ocean. Vivid, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants, habitats, history, and research and explorations. Take a Look! infographics feature a world map with the ocean's range highlighted and labeled as well as a...
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This exciting collection of classic Living Lights Berenstain Bears books starring Brother Bear is a perfect gift for children to enjoy all year long. Each story will remind them of important biblical values and offer essential life lessons. This collection includes:
The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree
The Berenstain Bears Get Involved
The Berenstain Bears and a Job Well Done
With more than 250 books published over the past 50 years, the Berenstain...
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This retelling of The Good Samaritan teaches the importance of being a good friend. Mom and Pop Roly Poly and their little Rolies, Junior and Sissy, find themselves face-to-face with some biker flies. It looks like big trouble for Pop! Will anyone stop to help him? Someone will-the last person anyone expects.
6737) Pacific Ocean
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique features, characteristics, and wildlife of the Pacific Ocean. Vivid, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the ocean's geography, geology, climate and weather, animals and plants, habitats, history, and research and explorations. Take a Look! infographics feature a world map with the ocean's range highlighted and labeled as well as a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Some ocean creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some ocean animals blend in with sand, pebbles, and more. Others hide in coral reefs or beneath the ocean floor. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the ocean?
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Come along on an adventurous journey with the world's most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit and Other Cherished Stories. This beautiful hardcover edition features illustrations by award winning artist, Charles Santore.
Valuable lessons can be learned from the mischievous and disobedient Peter Rabbit as he ignores his mother's warning about Mr. McGregor and his vegetable garden. As Peter gets into trouble, he'll have...
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In a stressful, chaotic world, many of us are turning to nature for a sense of serenity and happiness.
While the idea of the wild outdoors is enticing, though, our busy lives and our location can cause us to become detached from nature. Down to the River and Up to the Trees will show you how to connect with the natural world around you, whether you live in the city or the countryside.
From getting to know the local wildlife, to foraging and creating...
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