Alex Morgan
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The kicks volume 12
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 4
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From FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the twelfth and final book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series about soccer and friendship.
There are only two games separating the Kicks from the regional championship title. And with the Kentville Kangaroos boys' team also on their way to the championship, Devin can't contain her excitement for her friends!
That is until...
There are only two games separating the Kicks from the regional championship title. And with the Kentville Kangaroos boys' team also on their way to the championship, Devin can't contain her excitement for her friends!
That is until...
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What is a young man to do when he accidentally stumbles upon the secret hideaway of three refugees from the law, who will do anything to keep their whereabouts unknown? Young, rich, spoiled, and naive George Lattimer sets out to hitchhike Route 66 across the country in the summer of 1964. After a bad experience getting a ride, he finds himself lost in the Ozark wilderness and stumbles upon the lair of three large, hairy outdoorsmen, hiding from the...
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One morning, the ever-vivacious Arnold wakes up to an unsettling silence. Home alone, he discovers that his treasured toy is missing. Despite combing every corner, nook, and cranny, it's nowhere to be found. It's not just any dilemma; it's a full-blown tennis ball emergency! Dive into Arnold's playful adventure as he embarks on a spirited quest to reclaim his beloved plaything. Will he find it? Join the chase and find out!
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Captain Andrew secures his cruise ship in the safe waters of a tropical island to escape a hurricane. While he and his crew prepare to leave, Andrew gets a visit from a mysterious, handsome merman who convinces him the island may contain a paradise beyond his wildest dreams. Afterward, Captain Andrew and the crew of the Diamond discover the volcano on El Paradiso, the tropical paradise where Tirnan and the merpeople live, is about to erupt. Suddenly...
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Henry meets Cole in a spooky cemetery for a quick hook-up during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. During their encounter, Henry finds a beautiful object in a pile of dirt. They take it back to Henry's hotel room and discover they have picked up an ancient and very valuable crucifix. Suddenly, they find themselves haunted by the ghost of Jean Lafitte, a French pirate from the 19th Century who wants his treasure returned. Unfortunately there is nowhere to...
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In 1708 Japan, Hirata, a samurai serving Lord Takarada, is enjoying his elevated status in the daimyo's army when he finds a gift, a wooden carving of a samurai on a horse. Hirata realizes he has a secret admirer, and soon discovers Matsuda, a young archer in Takarada's retinue, has taken a liking to him. But Hirata isn't ready for a relationship with a man and refuses Matsuda. When he realizes he really does love Matsuda, the archer is far away with...
7) Dick Dancers
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Narcissistic and arrogant, Joel is on top of his world. His ginger features and perfectly sculpted body have made him one of the most popular male dancers in Manhattan. His partner Sam is also a favorite dancer but doesn't have a following like Joel's.When Joel starts receiving text messages and pictures from a secret admirer, Sam becomes concerned because Joel enjoys the extra attention. But soon, the unknown admirer elevates his stalking to physical...
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Stranded by a blizzard on his way home for Christmas, Jarrod waits for death by freezing in his pickup, until a large, white-haired, bearded man steps out of the forest to rescue him. Jarrod is reluctant to follow the handsome man but decides his chances of survival aren't good if he stays in his truck. Caleb takes Jarrod to a warm, inviting cabin in the middle of the forest and offers him food and drink to warm him up. Jarrod's apprehensions begin...
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Brian Beauchamp is sent across the solar system to the ninth planet, Pluto, to help improve the terra forming efforts there. Unfortunately, his ex-lover, Zack Kirkland, is stationed there, too.
Zack left Brian without a word three years earlier. Both men are going to be stuck on Pluto for a long time. Will they be able to work through their unresolved past? Or will things between them make their life in deep space unbearable?
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Jarrod has become obsessed with finding Caleb, the white-haired bear who rescued him from freezing to death in a blizzard last winter. After their night of passion, Jarrod's body is changing. He becomes larger, more muscular, and hairier, so he wants to find Caleb to learn what's happening to him. He searches the forest where he first encountered Caleb but instead finds Logan, who attacks him for trespassing. Caleb comes to his rescue again, and tells...
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Cillian is trapped in his small village by his step-uncle, who has usurped Cillian's inheritance and squandered it on his own two sons. Cillian earns his own living, and does all the family's chores, whlie his step-cousins do nothing. Then Queen Beyta arrives, looking to have Cillian repair Princess Itha's broken glass slipper. A party celebrating the king's arrival is in two days, and Cillian gets to work. But, the afternoon before the party, Cillian's...
12) Harvested
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In the 22nd century, Earth has been harvested by a race of aliens known as the Xini. In the aftermath, all the planet's resources have been stripped. Dakota sets out from Dallas in search of his lover, Grayson, who vanished on his way to St. Louis after the invading fleet departed. Dakota faces unknown dangers in the devastated plains of northern Texas and southern Oklahoma as scavengers -- human beings reduced to shells after the Harvesting -- roam...
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A step-by-step guide on how to teach young children a variety of ICT in a meaningful and creative way. This title, written by ICT experts in the early years, Prof. John Siraj-Blatchford and Dr. Alex Morgan, is a step-by-step guide on how to teach children under 8 a variety of ICT. This book is designed to be easy to follow by even the most technophobic of readers and contains practical advice on the following:
• How to create engaging and creative...
14) Sabotage season
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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[2013]
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IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 5
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"Devin and the rest of the team must figure out who is trying to sabotage them before the playoffs start"--
15) Saving the team
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 5
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After moving to California, seventh-grader Devin is afraid she will not make the soccer team but finds, instead, a team is so bad that she is compelled to take the lead and turn it into something the players and coach can all be proud of
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"In soccer, numbers are everywhere! So lace up your cleats and get ready to be wowed by all the stats, digits, and dimensions you'll need to become the cleverest kicker out there!" -- Back cover
"Information about soccer and soccer players incorporating math into the game, for children"--
17) Alex & me
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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When fourteen-year-old Reagan fails to make the local soccer club and is humiliated by her rival, she gets bonked on the head in front of her Alex Morgan poster, her idol. Alex Morgan then comes into Reagan's life and trains her to be the best she can be, with the caveat that Reagan is the only one who can see Alex
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Whether you want to take the family for a low-cost, stress-free campsite break and are not sure where to start, or you long to disappear into the wilderness to sleep under the stars and get closer to nature, this practical guide contains everything you need to know. From comfort camping to backpacking bliss, it is packed with sensible advice and crafty tips. Find out how to choose the perfect tent or shelter, sleeping bag, rucksack, stove system or...
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Annie leads her family on a nighttime journey around their farm to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. At each stop along the way the Old Log, Squeezy Cave, and Billy Goat's Bridge. Annie uses riddles (and potatoes) to mark old traditions and start new ones. They end up at Turtle Rock Creek, where they give thanks for the light and warmth (and potatoes) in their lives.
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Mehndi for the Inspired Artist presents artists with a step-by-step approach for creating a variety of traditional and modern mehndi designs. Artists will then learn to incorporate their designs into DIY art projects for a unique, personal touch. From candles and mason jars to jewelry and stationery, Mehndi for the Inspired Artist is sure to inspire endless DIY craft projects with contemporary mehndi patterns that will delight henna enthusiasts of...