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Passion and espionage meet in this fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard
Grant Sullivan is the best agent the US government has ever had, and he has one mission: rescue the wealthy socialite Jane Hamilton Greer from captivity. But is Jane just a society girl in over her head, or is she really engaged in espionage that could compromise US interests for years to come? Only one thing is certain: when Grant finds
...4) Fire trucks
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Series
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Creative Education
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A basic introduction to what is on a fire truck and how the equipment is used.
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HQN Books
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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Beguiled
P.I. Dane Carter assumed his murdered twin's identity to find his killer. Angel Morris was his main suspect—a woman his twin had betrayed. Now Dane could destroy her trust again. By falling in love with her...
Wanton
Passion had clouded P.I. Celia Carter's judgment once. Never again. Now she took on dangerous undercover assignments to deal with her guilt. But P.I. Alec Sharpe was determined to reawaken Celia's...
P.I. Dane Carter assumed his murdered twin's identity to find his killer. Angel Morris was his main suspect—a woman his twin had betrayed. Now Dane could destroy her trust again. By falling in love with her...
Wanton
Passion had clouded P.I. Celia Carter's judgment once. Never again. Now she took on dangerous undercover assignments to deal with her guilt. But P.I. Alec Sharpe was determined to reawaken Celia's...
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The Finest Hours is the gripping, true story of the valiant attempt to rescue the souls huddling inside two oil tankers (the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer) that split in half during the brutal nor'easter that wreaked havoc on New England in the winter of 1952.
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Stories and facts that reveal the real-life survival challenges that have caused elephants to become endangered, and information about what kids can do to support conservation efforts.
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
©2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Combines engaging facts with photography in a species portrait that reveals the real-life survival challenges that have caused lions to become endangered, sharing information about what kids can do to help.
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National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Shares stories and facts that reveal the real-life survival challenges that have caused polar bears to become endangered, and provides information about what kids can do to support conservation efforts.
10) Blast off!
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LB Kids
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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"After Doc Greene and Graham Burns are stranded in outer space, the Rescue Bots must attempt a risky space rescue to bring them back to Earth"--
11) Ever after
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Love to the rescue volume 3
Publisher
Forever
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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"Olivia Bennett is not having a happy birthday. Instead of blowing out her twenty-nine candles, she's stuck in jail, caught red-handed in a graffiti incident that (perhaps) involved one too many strawberry margaritas. Worst idea ever. The only bright side is that she ended up in the strong arms of the most gorgeous lawman she's ever seen. Pete Sampson (aka Deputy Hot Stuff) faces intense pressure from the sheriff to find out who's behind a string...
12) For keeps
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Love to the rescue volume 2
Publisher
Forever
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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In order to save her dog rescue, Merry Atwater is forced to work with the most infuriating man in the world, cowboy T. J. Jameson, at a children's camp where she befriends his autistic nephew and works her way into T. J.'s commitment-phobic heart.
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Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2015
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English
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"Maddie loves her beautiful new tortoiseshell kitten, Cookie. She spends all her time with the kitten and can't wait until Cookie is old enough to go out in the yard. Before long, Cookie is able to venture outside. She loves being in the yard, but there are two neighborhood cats that are always trying to chase her away. Soon, Cookie is too scared to go out and spends most of her time hiding under Maddie's bed. Can Maddie find a way to help Cookie...
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Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2015
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English
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"Rosie loves visiting the barn cats that live on the farm near her grandmother's house. Her favorite is a kitten she calls Ginger because of her beautiful orange fur. At first, Ginger is shy, but slowly she learns to trust Rosie. Then the farm is sold, and workers begin tearing down the buildings to put up new ones. The other cats are taken to a rescue shelter for adoption, but Ginger hides and now is all alone. Can Rosie find Ginger so she can bring...
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Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Grace can't have a puppy of her own, but she loves walking the dogs at the local animal shelter; her favorite is Harry, a lively Jack Russell puppy. Harry loves going for walks with Grace, and soon the two are best friends. But then Harry is adopted and Grace is heartbroken. Grace knows she should be pleased that Harry the puppy has a home of his own, but she misses him terribly ... and poor Harry doesn't understand at all - where has his beloved...
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Publisher
HQN Books
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
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Two classic tales of everyday heroes from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster
Treat Her Right
Gorgeous, statuesque fitness expert Wynn Lane can't help but fall for her sexy neighbor, paramedic Zack Granger, and his adorable daughter. But brash, outspoken Wynn is not Zack's idea of mommy material, even though she's making daddy's libido do flip-flops. Still, the laws of attraction rule—and Wynn is a force of nature all her own!...
Treat Her Right
Gorgeous, statuesque fitness expert Wynn Lane can't help but fall for her sexy neighbor, paramedic Zack Granger, and his adorable daughter. But brash, outspoken Wynn is not Zack's idea of mommy material, even though she's making daddy's libido do flip-flops. Still, the laws of attraction rule—and Wynn is a force of nature all her own!...
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Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Chloe and her older brother, Will, have a puppy named Jessie. Will and Jessie the puppy play together all the time, but Chloe is afraid of the little dog. When Will breaks his leg, he's stuck in the hospital for week. Now there's no one to play with Jessie or take her for long walks. Can Chloe and Jessie become friends?
20) Koala hospital
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Series
Publisher
Owlkids Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Take a tour of a hospital dedicated to caring for sick and injured koalas.
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