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2008
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"Dr. Huxtable has a school for boys in the north of England. When the Duke of Holdernesse decides to send his young son there, that is good news for the school. The Duke is a very important person, and Dr. Huxtable is happy to have his son in the school. But two weeks later Dr. Huxtable is the unhappiest man in England. Why? ... Because someone has kidnapped the Duke's son ..."--Pg. 4 of cover.
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Pub. Date
2008
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"Phileas Fogg is living quietly in London. Then he makes a bet that he can travel around the world in eighty days. The result is a crazy, exciting race against time across Europe, Asia and America. There are many dangers along the way--and a detective who wants to arrest him!"--P. [4] of cover.
49) Shifting the balance: 6 ways to bring the science of reading into the balanced literacy classroom
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"The writers introduce a handful of instructional shifts offered from an invitational stance to help readers consider research beyond a one size fits all mentality and confront their own biases and misunderstandings as they explore ways Balanced Literacy practitioners can reimagine early literacy instruction by incorporating some powerful tenants from the Science of Reading"--
51) Romeo and Juliet
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Description
An adaptation of Shakespeare's play about Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, two young people from noble Veronese houses whose love for one another is doomed by the long-standing feud between their families. Includes activities and information about the author.
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Pub. Date
2008
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"Edgar Allan Poe, 'the father of the detective story' and a master of horror, is one of the greatest American short story writers. In these stories we meet people struggling with fear, revenge, mental illness and death. Which of them will win - and which will lose - their battles?"--P. [4] of cover.
53) Titanic
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Pub. Date
2009.
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An account of the sinking of the steamship Titanic by an iceberg in 1912. Includes activities.
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Pub. Date
1999
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It is 1954 and Kabuo Myiamoto is on trial for murder. He is a Japanese American living on the island of San Piedro, off the north-west coast of America. The second World War has left an atmosphere of anger and suspicion in this small community. Will Kabuo receive a fair trial? And will the true cause of the victim's death be discovered?
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
About a quarter of the people in the world today speak or use English... How has this happened? How did English begin, and what will become of it in the future? The history of the English language is a journey through space and time, from thousands of years ago to today and beyond, and to all parts of the world. Come on that journey and meet the monks and soldiers, the kings and scientists...
56) Tractor tipping
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
Find out what happens when Lightning McQueen and Mater's mischievousness gets the best of them and they stir up trouble in a field of sleeping tractors! Teaches spelling, compound words, consonant blends and word building.
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Analyzing text is one of the greatest skills a young reader can develop. This book helps readers gain an understanding of what it means to read a text for information, recognize point of view, and search for evidence. Readers will also learn to recognize important components of texts, including the main idea, theme, and structure. Finally, readers will learn how to form and express their own opinions. "Quick Tip" boxes give opportunities to apply...
58) V is for vampire
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Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Description
"'He's great, Vera,' said Angie. When Viktor Sarav takes a job at Ballantine's, Angie and her brother Don - the young owners of the New York fashion company - are pleased. But soon there are strange deaths in the company. Is there a vampire at work at Ballantine's? Vera Donato, a company director with secrets to hide, is against Viktor. But Ed Valdemar, the company lawyer, trusts him. Who is right?"--P. [4] of cover.
59) Les misérables
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Pub. Date
2012.
Description
"France, 1815, Jean Valjean leaves prison after nineteen years. These are dangerous and troubled times, and life is hard. Valjean must begin a new life, but how can he escape his past, and his enemy, Inspector Javert?"--Pg. 4 of cover.
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Pub. Date
2016.
Description
This manual "not only helps parents and educators understand their own reading experiences, it offers extensive and creative ideas to help children become lifelong readers and writers! At its heart, Trees in the forest captures the essence of our relationship with books, characters, authors, and with one another as we read and discuss stories. This resource can be used as part of any language arts program for years to come..." (From back cover).
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