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Series
They're Not Like Us volume 1
Language
English
Description
Eisner-nominated NOWHERE MEN writer ERIC STEPHENSON teams up with red-hot artist SIMON GANE for an all-new ongoing series! We all have advantages over one another, but what if you were capable of things most of us can only imagine? What would you do and who would you be? A doctor? An athlete? A soldier? A hero? Everyone has to make a choice about how to use the abilities they're born with... but they're not like us.
Author
Series
They're Not Like Us volume 7
Language
English
Description
Freed from the influence of The Voice, Syd and her companions discover that life on their own presents painful new challenges and even greater threats.
3) Ants
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Get the facts on one of nature's most remarkable insects and discover the unexpected ways humans and ants are similar in Just Like Us! Ants. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What animal farms, builds roads, constructs rafts, and even babysits its younger siblings? ANTS! While they might seem as different from humans as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with these creepy, crawly insects. From their families...
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Series
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English
Description
They say everyone's a superhero to someone. I'm not sure who I'm supposed to save, but I know who saved me. We were kids. His name was Christopher. And up until the day he pulled me from death's grip, he was nothing more than a boy I felt sorry for. In a blink of an eye, he became the only person who made me feel safe. And then he disappeared. Now I'm seventeen. I'm not a kid anymore. I haven't been for years. While death didn't take me that day,...
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Series
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English
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I'm not supposed to be here.
Death has come for me more than once, and each time it's been a boy who's stood between me and my final breath.
I called him Christopher when he saved me as a child. When he came into my life again, only months ago, I knew him as Wes. Just as he did the time before, he disappeared the moment he made sure I was out of harm's way; as if I didn't need any more saving.
This time, though, death left me with a reminder of...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Get the facts on some of nature's most beloved animals and discover the unexpected ways humans and birds are similar in Just Like Us! Birds. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What animal composes music, decorates its home, weaves, and even gives gifts? BIRDS! While they may eat bugs and lay eggs, we actually have a lot in common with our winged friends. From their parenting to their homemaking, their fishing to their dancing,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Get the facts on an array of aquatic creatures and discover the unexpected ways humans and fish are similar in Just Like Us! Fish. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What animal uses stilts, has roommates, finds safety in numbers, and even gets skin treatments at the spa? FISH! While they might seem as different from humans as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with our underwater neighbors. From hunting...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Get the facts on an array of leafy organisms and discover the unexpected ways humans and plants are alike in Just Like Us! Plants. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What living things wear perfume, bask in the sun, use weapons to defend themselves, and even go on ocean cruises? PLANTS! While they might seem as different from humans as possible, we actually have a lot in common with our photosynthesizing friends. From drinking...
9) Plants
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
10) Crocs
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Get the scoop on some of nature's most fearsome predators and discover the unexpected ways humans and crocodilians are similar in Just Like Us! Crocs. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What animals love to bask in the sun, cool off with a quick swim, and don't always get along with their siblings? CROCS! While they might seem as different from us as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with our crocodilian...
12) Bayard Rustin
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bayard learned from an early how important equal rights were. He knew how to help people work together for equality without violence. He even played an important role in one of the most important civil rights events in American history.
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Series
Language
English
Description
"A highly appealing read. . . . Children will readily gravitate to this book." -School Library Journal
What do young superheroes do when they've blundered and bungled? They don't get mad; they get SMART! This fun follow-up to Even Superheroes Have Bad Days teaches kids another humorous lesson in overcoming adversity.
Even superheroes sometimes slip up and err. And when that happens, do they say, "It's not FAIR?" or give up in despair? NO!...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
LEADERS LIKE US: In this illustrated biography, elementary-aged readers will learn about the early life and greatest accomplishments of an important African American leader in the field of genealogy, Henry Louis Gates Jr.
BIOGRAPHY READERS FOR CHILDREN: As a child, Henry was curious about his family tree. He interviewed family members and discovered connections. When he grew up, he taught others to do the same! In this high-interest reader, you'll...
15) Major Taylor
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
LEADERS LIKE US: In this illustrated biography, elementary-aged readers will learn about the early life and greatest accomplishments of an important African American leader in sports, Major Taylor.
BIOGRAPHY READERS FOR CHILDREN: "Major" loved to ride his bike. He raced and did tricks, winning award after award. He became one of the best bicycle racers in the United States in just a few years. What happened to this amazing athlete? In this high-interest...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
LEADERS LIKE US: In this illustrated biography, elementary-aged readers will learn about the early life and greatest accomplishments of an important African American leader in medicine, Rebecca Lee Crumpler.
BIOGRAPHY READERS FOR CHILDREN: Ever since she was young, Rebecca wanted to help people feel better, even before people knew much about modern medicine. She became the first African American woman doctor in the United States. In this high-interest...
17) Shirley Chisholm
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
LEADERS LIKE US: In this illustrated biography, elementary-aged readers will learn about the early life and greatest accomplishments of an important African American leader in the United States government, Shirley Chisholm.
BIOGRAPHY READERS FOR CHILDREN: Shirley knew that the world needed change, so she began to organize people and fight to make a difference. Working in the government could help her improve peoples' lives! In this high-interest...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
LEADERS LIKE US: In this illustrated biography, elementary-aged readers will learn about the early life and greatest accomplishments of an important African American leader in music, Rosetta Tharpe.
BIOGRAPHY READERS FOR CHILDREN: Rosetta could sing and play guitar like no one had ever heard before. From her church's stage to Carnegie Hall, she brought her incredible gift of music to the world. In this high-interest reader, you'll discover fascinating...
19) Charlotta Bass
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Leader in Journalism: In Leaders Like Us: Charlotta Bass, kids learn about the dedication, passion, and integrity of Bass, who fought for justice and equality, becoming the first woman and African American to run for vice president of the America.
Inspirational: With captivating illustrations that bring Bass's story to life, young readers learn about her fascinating life and what led her to becoming an important African-American leader in journalism...
20) Jackie Ormes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Leader in Comics: In Leaders Like Us: Jackie Ormes, 1st-4th graders learn about the dedication, talent, and artistic abilities of Ormes who became the first syndicated female African-American cartoonist.
Inspirational: With captivating illustrations that bring Ormes's story to life, readers learn about her fascinating life, how Jackie used her comics to challenge stereotypes about black people and culture, and her designs that took America by storm....
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