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1) Adam Bede
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Originally published in 1859, "Adam Bede" is the first novel by George Eliot, which was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans. Eliot was one of the leading British writers of the Victorian era, as well as a noted journalist, poet, and translator. "Adam Bede" concerns a small, tight-knit, and fictional rural community called Hayslope and the romantic drama that develops between four of its young residents: the title character Adam, a young carpenter, the...
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The Mill on the Floss is a novel by George Eliot (the pen name of author Mary Ann Evans), published in 1860. The novel was originally published in three parts. It was very successful and was adapted into a film as early as 1937. It was Eliot's second novel and one of her most successful of all time. The novel tells the story of Maggie Tulliver and her brother Tom as they grow from children to young adults in the small rural town of St. Ogg's, England....
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2010
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English
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Why is it so hard to make lasting changes in our companies, in our communities, and in our own lives?
The primary obstacle is a conflict that's built into our brains, say Chip and Dan Heath, authors of the critically acclaimed bestseller Made to Stick. Psychologists have discovered that our minds are ruled by two different systems - the rational mind and the emotional mind—that compete for control. The rational mind wants a...
The primary obstacle is a conflict that's built into our brains, say Chip and Dan Heath, authors of the critically acclaimed bestseller Made to Stick. Psychologists have discovered that our minds are ruled by two different systems - the rational mind and the emotional mind—that compete for control. The rational mind wants a...
4) The island
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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An official tie-in to the globally popular video game traces the story of a new hero stranded in the world of Minecraft who must survive a harsh environment while unraveling the secrets of a mysterious island.
5) Chile
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English
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Chile is a modern and beautiful country in South America with rugged mountains, dense forests, and the Atacama Desert, which is one of the driest places on Earth. Its landscapes have also served as the home to many fascinating peoples throughout history, including the Inca and Mapuche. With this dynamic and wide-ranging book, young readers can explore a nation rich in culture, one that celebrates the arts, from poetry to music to dance. Through detailed...
6) Lord Jim
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 24
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English
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With gorgeous new packaging, a new introduction, and an updated bibliography, this reissue celebrates the classic novel that set the style for a whole new class of literature: novels of an outcast from civilization finding refuge in the tropics. This is a story of dramatic action and psychological penetration, a work that critic Morton Danwen Zabel calls an example of Conrad's "central theme ... the grip of circumstances that enforce self-discovery...
7) Venezuela
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English
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Present your young readers with a fascinating South American country that is rich in diverse geography and wildlife. Venezuela is home to the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rain forest, wide grasslands, and beautiful coasts. It also has many large, modern cities. Though there have been political and social problems throughout its history, Venezuelans continue to work and play in the country they call home. Through engaging sidebars, colorful photographs,...
8) Switched
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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Feeling most comfortable in well-organized environments where he can avoid trouble and complicated feelings, 12-year-old Parker magically switches bodies with his crush’s messy, mischievous dog during a hilariously haphazard day of school.
9) Pakistan
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Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
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English
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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This inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people, most of them teenagers or younger adults, from across North America who have done great things for the environment. Heroes include a teenage girl who figured out how to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a Mexican superstar wrestler who works to protect turtles and whales, and a teenage boy from Rhode Island who helped his community and his state develop effective e-waste...
12) Turkey
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Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
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English
13) South Africa
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English
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Home to some of the most amazing wildlife in the world, South Africa is a land set apart by its geography and history. This book introduces readers to this southernmost African nation, including the animals and ethnic groups that live there, the cultural traditions and pastimes, and the structure of government. Readers will enjoy a comprehensive look at the culture of South Africa, past and present. Engaging and accessible text is paired with bright...
14) Thailand
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English
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A book for young readers about the Southeast Asian nation of Thailand.
15) Sri Lanka
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English
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Geography -- History -- Government -- The economy -- The environment -- The people today -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts and festivals -- Fun and play -- Food.
17) Truckery rhymes
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
18) Switzerland
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English
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A book for young readers about the history and culture of Switzerland
19) Poland
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English
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"A book for young readers about the history and culture of Poland"--Provided by publisher.
20) Haiti
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English
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A book for young readers about the history and culture of the Caribbean nation of Haiti.
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