Kelly Milner Halls
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Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"Do you know a young horse lover who dreams of riding a horse? Or loves to learn about what it takes to care for one? [This book] can teach them. They'll saddle up and become a horse expert as they read up on what horses eat, all the gear that keeps horses strong and healthy, and how to get started with riding. With detailed chapters and ... illustrations, kids will take a look at the most popular horse breeds and what makes them special, like the...
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English
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"On April 10, 1912, the Titanic sailed away from Southampton, England, on its very first voyage. It was the biggest ship ever built, and many people believed it was unsinkable. Four days later they were proven wrong. The sinking of the Titanic is a tragedy that we still remember today ... This colorfully illustrated story takes you through the ship's construction, its tragic voyage, and the legacy it left behind"--Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Amazing stories of artists with a unique view of the world -- for kids ages 8 to 12. Art makes the world a more beautiful and interesting place! Throughout history, all over the world, artists have created incredible pieces that inspired the hearts and minds of millions of people. This collection of biographies for kids explores the accomplishments of 15 artists from long ago and today, and how their diverse experiences and beliefs brought their...
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English
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Since getting a job at Top Tier stables, Annie has had her mind set on just one thing: earning enough money to buy a horse of her own. When she reaches her savings goal, she bids on a horse at an auction and buys Poco, a four-year-old Buckskin mare that Annie couldn't love more. But someone is trying to sabotage Top Tier, and a terrible fire breaks out at the stable. Annie must summon all her courage to save her beloved horse as well as many others...
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English
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Pudge's dad might love being on the ocean and taking care of wildlife, but Pudge would rather be playing World of Warcraft. When he meets an intriguing girl through the game and gets caught playing WoW during school, Pudge is suspended. Now he's forced to join his dad at work surveying whales. When they spot a mother whale tangled in a fishing net, Pudge has to put his real-world survival skills to the test.
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Darby Creek Pub
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Cryptozoology is the study of animals that may or may not be real: familiar animals like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, and those that are less familiar like the Marozi of Kenya, the Orang-pendek of Sumatra and the Thylacine of Tasmania. Meet these and more in this introduction to cryptozoology.
12) National Geographic Kids Chapters: Courageous Canine: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, true stories just right to carry in your backpack, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.
Follow along as National Geographic Kids Chapters' presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of animal heroism. Courageous Canine features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book relays the factual details of the story of the Hoover Dam, which was built in the 1930s. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a Colorado River explorer, a dam worker, and a dam worker's daughter. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about a historical event.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Follow the journey of Nitro, a tiger kept in captivity in Kansas. His story starts when the county sheriffs visited a Kansas property and decided to confiscate all big cats from their owner. Lions were sent to the Detroit Zoo, and Nitro and his friend Apache went to the Carolina Tiger Rescue. As Nitro was adjusting to his new home, things went terribly wrong. Fever broke out, and he lost his sight. With the help of his rescuers, his friend Apache,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
It's late at night, and you're on a tour of a so-called haunted house. You see something out of the corner of your eye and quickly snap a photo. Your hands tremble as you lower the camera. Your eyes widen as you stare at the image you've just captured. A face seems to be lurking in the background. But when you look up, there's no one standing there! Was it a ghost? Ghost sightings are reported all the time. Many are easily explained. Others are harder...
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English
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175+ fascinating facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 how we got to the moon
From cube-shaped astronaut foods to the famous moon walk, there are so many incredible things for kids to learn about the Apollo 11 mission. This engaging guide introduces kids to the legacy of Apollo 11 through short, fun Q&As. They'll see how awesome learning can be as they read about spaceships, astronauts, space suits, and more-one easy-to-understand answer at a time....
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English
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An introduction to the brave heroes of World War 2 for kids ages 8 to 12
Sometimes all it takes to make a difference is a single person willing to risk their life and take a stand. This inspiring collection of biographies explores the stories of some of the most amazing heroes of World War 2. From Anne Frank and Oskar Schindler to our forgotten African allies, these soldiers, spies, and freedom fighters helped change the world and save millions...
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English
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19th century America comes alive for kids ages 8 to 12
History is an amazing teacher, helping kids understand why things are the way they are. Covering 1801 to 1900, this exciting, century-long journey offers young learners a look at 30 of the most definitive moments in American history-and how they made the United States what it is today.
Get everything you could want from history books for kids ages 8-12 as this historical exploration immerses...
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English
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Uncover the secrets of the Titanic in this fascinating exploration for kids 8 to 12
If you're interested in the incredible story of the R.M.S. Titanic, this book helps you dive even deeper. Start with the details that explain why the ship was so famous even before it sank, then discover the secrets that are still resting at the bottom of the ocean today.
Become an investigator as you dig into mysteries like why it took so long for help to arrive...