Blake Hoena
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IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Gather round to hear of a devastating flood that washed across the lands - told from ancient myths around the world! Cleansing the World gathers seven diverse flood stories in one book so readers can discover the unique differences and surprising similarities between these world myths - all recreated in gripping graphic novel format. Dive into legends from various mythologies and traditions, including Indian, Incan, African, Aboriginal, and more....
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It's late August 2005, and a storm is brewing in the Gulf Coast. When it strikes, Hurricane Katrina will be one of the deadliest and most destructive storms in U.S. history especially for the residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Biloxi, Mississippi. Will you: Flee to the New Orleans Super Dome as floodwaters surge through the city? Try to save your home along the floodwalls near Lake Pontchartrain? Attempt to ride out the storm at your home in...
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TRAPPED! The American colonies are gripped by the Revolutionary War, and you have been cornered by the British. From cat-and-mouse battlefield confrontations to crowded prison ships, you'll do anything to stay out of their clutches. Will you help the Continental Army escape from Long Island? Or will you brave icy waters to swim from a floating prison? Every decision can be the difference between life and death. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to make it...
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Lightning and bugs and bears, oh my! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks to surviving in the wilderness, including sheltering against weather extremes, battling bugs, and fending off meddlesome animals. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.
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Wild rumors are circulating in southern New Jersey. Stories are swirling about weird hoofprints appearing in Pine Barrens, a mysterious winged creature flying around Leeds Point, and something sinister haunting Barnegat Bay. Could these tales of terror mean the legendary Jersey Devil is on the prowl? It's up to YOU to find out! With dozens of choices, you can follow the clues to the end. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to discover the truth?
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People living in San Francisco during the 1920s and 1930s are fascinated by the project to build the Golden Gate Bridge the worlds longest suspension bridge yet. Will you: Be a designer of the bridge, working to solve the many challenges created by such an enormous project? Work as a crewmember, accepting the dangers of laboring hundreds of feet in the air above the cold, swirling currents of San Francisco Bay? Experience situations taken from real...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Could humans really control the weather? Or does that only exist in comics? This book walks readers through the history of weather control in comics, explores everyday technologies that mimic weather control, and highlights future technologies that could make weather control a reality. Engaging text and images pair with profiles, fun facts, and infographics to help readers understand how weather control could one day be a reality!
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Weird reports are making the news. People claim to have seen a strange creature hovering over the Silver Memorial Bridge in West Virginia, a shadowy creature haunting parks in Chicago, and a dark figure lurking about La Crescenta, California. Do these reports point to the existence of the mysterious Mothman? It's up to YOU to find out! With dozens of choices, you can follow the clues to the end. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to discover the truth?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The power to shapeshift only exists in comic books, right? In this title, readers will learn about shapeshifting heroes and how humans have attempted to become shapeshifters themselves. Crisp images pair with engaging text to introduce the subject. Meanwhile, special features such as profiles and infographics highlight examples of shapeshifting in comics and other media, show how people mimic this power in daily life, and explore the consequences...
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Pre-readers build important literacy skills in this illustrated book that pairs music with learning. The delightful wizard Magic E changes words, like cap to cape, with a wave of his wand, teaching kids about the long A sound as they laugh and sing along. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
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Pre-readers build important literacy skills in this illustrated book that pairs music with learning. The delightful wizard Magic E changes words, like Tim to time, with a wave of his wand, teaching kids about the long I sound as they laugh and sing along. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
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Pre-readers build important literacy skills in this illustrated book that pairs music with learning. The delightful wizard Magic E changes words, like cod to code, with a wave of his wand, teaching kids about the long O sound as they laugh and sing along. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
14) Spooky Folktales
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Some scary stories are passed down from generation to generation. Read this book to discover some spooky folktales that were written many years ago.
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Pre-readers build important literacy skills in this illustrated book that pairs music with learning. The delightful wizard Magic E changes words, like tub to tube, with a wave of his wand, teaching kids about the long U sound as they laugh and sing along. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
16) Super Healing
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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What if we could quickly heal ourselves like Captain Marvel or the Flash? This title invites independent readers to explore how humans have attempted to replicate these superpowers. Vibrant images and lively text draw in readers, while special features such as profiles, diagrams, and infographics offer additional information that engages readers and educates them on the possibilities of this amazing power.
18) Invulnerability
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Superman and the Incredible Hulk have thick skin to protect themselves from danger. But, could humans achieve the same invulnerability? In this title, reluctant readers will explore superheroes with this amazing ability, as well as different technologies humans have created to mimic the superpower. Engaging text, eye-catching images, and special features will help readers learn the possibilities and limitations of achieving this superhuman ability....
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Think campfire cooking stops at s'mores? Think again! This handy guidebook provides tips and tricks to cooking up memorable meals in the great outdoors, including DIY dinners, satisfying snacks, and open-fire desserts. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.
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Jason tracks down a funktified fleece (like, seriously rotten, that is!) in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will the legendary hero prevail in his grotesque quest, or will he totally stink? With wacky illustrations, true-to-tale back matter, and introductions by Michael Dahl himself, THE GROSS GREEK GODS series will have mythology lovers and gross-out fans alike reading in legendary proportions.