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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide...
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How to catch-- volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run! Can you catch this tricky bird before the school play has begun?
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Winter Street Inn novels volume 1
Language
English
Description
A family Christmas gathering at Kelley Quinn's Nantucket inn is thrown into turmoil by his four adult children's personal dramas and the discovery of his second wife's infidelity
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
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In World War II England, orphaned siblings William, Edmund, and Anna are evacuated from London to live in the countryside, where they bounce from home to home in search of someone willing to adopt them permanently.--
7) Thanksgiving
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of Thanksgiving. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Series
Winter Street Inn novels volume 4
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English
Description
Raise one last glass with the Quinn Family at the Winter Street Inn. It's been too long since the entire Quinn family has been able to celebrate the holidays under the same roof, but that's about to change. With Bart back safe and sound from Afghanistan, the Quinns are preparing for a holiday more joyous than any they've experienced in years. And Bart's safe return isn't the family's only good news: Kevin is enjoying married life with Isabelle; Patrick...
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Series
How to catch-- volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A rhyming tale of Easter and the lucky rabbit who is clever and fast enough to avoid being caught in any trap
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2024
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Formats
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Brigit, a girl with selkie heritage, embarks on a perilous journey with newcomer Peter to confront the Great Selkie in Sule Skerrie in order to prevent a curse that threatens her village's safety
12) Santa cruise
Author
Series
Santa's Crew volume 1
Language
English
Description
"At Ridgewood High, Amy, Frankie, Rachael, and Nina formed a deep bond. Now, fifteen years after leaving school behind, they're back for a reunion, laughing, reminiscing, and chatting how much has changed and how much hasn't. All four are strong, successful, and somehow, still looking for the right partner. But Frankie has an idea to help solve that: a singles cruise for the holiday"--
13) April fool!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Harry the cat, his little sister Emily, and their parents all play tricks on each other for April Fools' Day
14) Finding Langston
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Series
Finding Langston volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Discovering a book of Langston Hughes' poetry in the library helps Langston cope with the loss of his mother, relocating from Alabama to Chicago as part of the Great Migration, and being bullied
15) Houdini and me
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old Harry Mancini lives in the house where Houdini spent his final years, so he has always been interested in the famous magician, and has even learned a few simple magic tricks; he just never expected Houdini to contact him from beyond the grave--and what Houdini wants him to do could well cost Harry his own life
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Unable to celebrate the holidays in the wake of his older brother's death in a gang-related shooting, Lolly Rachpaul struggles to avoid being forced into a gang himself while constructing a fantastically creative LEGO city at the Harlem community center
17) Brother's keeper
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Twelve-year-old Sora and her eight-year-old brother, Youngsoo, must try to escape North Korea's oppressive Communist regime on their own in 1950. Includes historical notes, photographs of the author's mother, glossary of Korean words, and timeline
19) Easter
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
©1989
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the background, significance, symbols, and traditions of Easter
20) Thanksgiving Day
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[1983]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the first Thanksgiving and the way that holiday is celebrated today
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