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Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"How do our eyes and ears work? What do our noses do? This book explores the anatomy of the human head. From hair and skin down to muscle and bone, find out how each part works, and how it is all controlled by our amazing brain."--
62) Esperanza renace
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.
Author
Series
Colección Grandes aventuras volume 5
Publisher
Genios
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
Español
Description
A superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman.
Author
Publisher
Piñata Books
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As they prepare to make the traditional "chile ristras," strings of red peppers, Christina's grandmother tells her the story of how magical chile seeds given to her great grandfather, a farmer in the hills of New Mexico, ensured the continuation of the chile pepper.
67) Tangled
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
In this book, you will meet Rapunzel.
Author
Publisher
Carlton Books Limited
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The ultimate fan book on the ultimate soccer star: Neymar! Enter the world of the Brazilian soccer superstar! Filled with facts, stats, and quotes, and illustrated with 100 thrilling action photographs, Neymar explores the athlete's childhood in Brazil, his years with Santos, and his time with Brazil's national team. You'll get special insight into one of the world's best players, and find out how he honed his incredible technique, made the most of...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt, in association with Oxfam
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Starting with a single seed in a child's hand and leading right through to a warm, nourishing meal, a counting book, which includes information about the life and culture of South Africa, offers up a story of the fruits of a communal effort.
73) Wolf-speaker
Author
Series
Immortals (Tamora Pierce) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
With the help of her animal friends, Daine fights to save the kingdom of Tortall from ambitious mortals and dangerous immortals.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press & Editorial Buenas Letras
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains the origins of Día de los Muertos, or All Souls' Day, when people celebrate the memory of family members who have died, especially in Mexico, and describes the decorations, foods, and activities of the holiday.
76) Birdfeeders
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Presents step-by-step instructions for making a variety of birdfeeders.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When school children start changing into zombies, Batman, Superman, Aquaman, and the rest of the Justice League leap into action. They soon discover that Starro the Conqueror is bent on world domination with the help of a cellphone app. Can the Justice League stop the alien starfish before it's too late? Or will Starro's sinister cyberspore lead to a worldwide zombie apocalypse?
Author
Series
Harry Potter volume 3
Publisher
Trẻ
Pub. Date
2002
Language
Vietnamese
Description
During his third year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the devious and dangerous wizard responsible for his parents' deaths.
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