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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Description
"After her father returns from the war moody and tired, Marly's family decides to move from the city to Maple Hill Farm in the Pennsylvania countryside where they share many adventures which help restore their spirits and their bond with each other"--Title verso page.
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Maggie loves living on a farm, but she isn't happy when the cows move into her cozy house. They cook in her kitchen, play dress-up in her closet, take bubble baths in her tub, and have no interest in leaving! Can Maggie find a way to get the cows to go? In this humorous rhyming picture book, Maggie shows readers that anything is possible with a little out-of-the-box thinking.
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Series
Tales from Maple Ridge volume 1
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
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"When his father is hired for a temporary job at the general store, farm boy Logan can't wait to lend a hand. But his eagerness may cause his dad to lose this job. Can Logan's mistake be fixed in time?" -- Provided by publisher.
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Series
Masterpiece adventures volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
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James invites Marvin and his cousin Elaine on a trip to the country, and it proves to be a very exciting adventure for the forever friends.
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English
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In this survival story, a girl is bitten by a venomous snake while walking alone in the woods. Can she depend on her dog Hickory, who has never behaved a day in his life, to get help and save the day? Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short chapter book features full-color illustrations and a fast-paced story to capture the attention of kids who enjoy action and adventure stories!
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English
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Colton goes on a stroll with his dog. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "o" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, Ph.D., a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education...
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Series
Happy County volume 4
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
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Each new season packs plenty of surprises in Happy County!
10) Hattie and Olaf
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English
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Hattie wants a horse more than anything. Her friend Ellen has three ponies. When Hattie's father finally comes home with a horse trailer, Hattie is ecstatic. But instead of a horse, out stomps Olaf-a donkey. Now Hattie not only has horse fever, she suddenly catches lying sickness as well.
Inclined to emotional storms and exaggeration-always with the best intentions-Hattie is an audacious and captivating character. This warm-hearted chapter book...
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English
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Laura Ingalls Wilder is the author of some of the best known books about life as a pioneer. In this enlightening biography, children will be able to read about pioneer life the way that Laura experienced it. Through striking images, fascinating facts, and easy to read text, readers will learn about what impact the Homestead Act and malaria had on the Ingall family, as well as the various types of homes they and many other pioneers had to live in,...
12) Cicada's song
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English
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Two little boys in the bayou are tucked in for the night when they hear the strange noise outside of a cicada calling out for a mate. Their mother tells them the story of the cicada's life cycle and how he goes about finding his love.
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English
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Let me introduce you to the BUMBLE FAMILY
This is a tale of the Bumblebees. My aim is to help children understand the importance of our bees and help the wildlife.
To engage and hold their attention, as well as stirring curiosity for more adventures both factual as ample fantasy.
In this story, it is about an elderly couple who cares for their garden, providing food for the Bumbles.
Their young granddaughter comes to visit for the Summer and befriends...
15) Pioneer Trails
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English
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In this nonfiction title, readers will discover the hardships that pioneers faced as they traveled West. Readers will love the exciting and adventurous images and stunning facts about the Oregon Trail, Sutter's Mill, the Donner Party, the gold rush, Homestead Act, and even about buffalo herds! A helpful table of contents and glossary aid in readers' understanding of life on the trails and prairies.
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English
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The iconic American cowboy is a long-running part of popular culture. But when did cowboys first appear in history? What influenced their creation? Dive deep into your exploration of US history with this primary source book that provides unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a poster of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, an 1840 engraving of vaqueros, a map of the Chisholm Trail, and many more. This 32-page...
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English
Description
The iconic American cowboy is a long-running part of popular culture. But when did cowboys first appear in history? What influenced their creation? Dive deep into your exploration of US history with this primary source book that provides unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a poster of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, an 1840 engraving of vaqueros, a map of the Chisholm Trail, and many more. This 32-page...
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INTRODUCING THE SUMMER BROOK BESTIES
Can two people from opposite ends of the earth really be friends?
Summer Brook Spring is the first book in a cosy series for kind and curious young readers who love books, animals and best friend adventures.
10-year-old Freya Patel think it is RUBBISH her family are living at Summer Brook Farm, her Gran's farm in Australia, for a year. It is so far away from everything she knows, and all her friends at home...
19) Black Gold
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Series
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
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Cyrus and Rudy spend the last days of summer selling dahlias, blackberries and tomatoes at their roadside stand. When a neighbor drops off a bin full of red wigglers, California earthworms that break down compost into fertilizer, Rudy and Cyrus become worm moguls as they discover just how in demand the Eisenia fetida are.
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