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Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Gabby and Gator are a human and an alligator who live on the fringes of society, never seeming to fit in anywhere. When they meet, however, they quickly become friends and learn the value of accepting others for who they are.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 9
Description
Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfather is attacked they band together to find out who is responsible. The search leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune, and into conflict with an ambitious politician who wants to turn Harlem into a historic amusement park.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Monster in the Mangroves introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up. Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun to young readers. With 48-pages of bold illustrations, simple language, and engaging discussion questions, transitioning readers can enjoy following the chapters...
5) Bitter
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
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Description
"After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens. But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the city of Lucille. Bitter's instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus but her friends aren't willing to settle for a world that's so far away from what...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
"Every night when Sonia goes to bed, Mami asks her the same question: How did you help today? And since Sonia wants to help her community, just like her Mami does, she always makes sure she has a good answer to Mami’s question. In a story inspired by her own family’s desire to help others, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor takes young readers on a journey through a neighborhood where kids and adults, activists and bus drivers, friends and...
Author
Pub. Date
c1991
Description
"Lizzy the Lazy Lamb decides to participate energetically in activites, rather than procrastinate and daydream. Because she is usually so lazy, Lizzy misses out on a lot of fun until her AlphaPet friends help her to realize that work and participation can bring enjoyment and satisfaction."--Prelim.
10) Hello, meadow!
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Grassy, flower-filled meadows are really pretty! It's oh-so tempting to hike and skip right through them. But meadows are actually fragile, and human footsteps and picnics can cause them harm-and then they cannot do their important work of providing habitat for creatures and plants, filtering water, and even storing carbon. The bouncy text and vibrant illustrations in this sturdy board book show little nature lovers how to easily protect meadows...
12) Reading together
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"Discover the magic of reading together with this story of a family's love for picture books and the moments of laughter, imagination, and connection they share. Filled with playful illustrations and fond memories from classic children's tales, this book takes you on a nostalgic journey through childhood, when the joys of discovering new stories together create bonds that last a lifetime." --back cover
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Description
On the go: Introduces babies and toddlers to the different ways people travel with real-world images, puppet shows and classical music.
Baby Noah Video takes babies and toddlers on a playful voyage around the globe. Little ones will meet animals, two by two, from the rain forest and tropics, the outback, the polar region and more.
Author
Series
Stella Diaz volume 3
Pub. Date
[2021]
Formats
Description
Stella is happy as a clam in fourth grade. She's the president of the Sea Musketeers conservation club, she starts taking swim lessons, and she joins a new art club at school. But as her schedule fills up, school gets harder, too. Suddenly the tides have turned, and she is way too busy! Stella will be in an ocean of trouble if she can't keep her head above water. But with her trusty Sea Musketeers by her side, she hopes to make her big dreams come...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Introduce children to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated story book about deforestation and its effect on animals. Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their second adventure in this illustrated story book for young children, which teaches them about deforestation and what they can do to help. This book is the ideal introduction to the environmental concerns facing our forests, featuring colourful illustrations...
