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1) Mojave
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English
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"Boggs is among the best western writers at work today." —Booklist
"Boggs is unparalleled in evoking the gritty reality of the Old West." —The Shootist
'Til Death Do Us Part
Stranded in the Mojave Desert, Micah Bishop is about to cash in his chips for good when he's rescued by an unlikely savior. Whip Watson is hand-delivering two dozen brides to the silver boom town of Calico, where miners are going loco...
"Boggs is unparalleled in evoking the gritty reality of the Old West." —The Shootist
'Til Death Do Us Part
Stranded in the Mojave Desert, Micah Bishop is about to cash in his chips for good when he's rescued by an unlikely savior. Whip Watson is hand-delivering two dozen brides to the silver boom town of Calico, where miners are going loco...
2) The widow
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English
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Homicide detective Abigail Browning, still seeking answers about her husband's death seven years earlier, follows an anonymous tip back home to Maine, where she teams up with search-and-rescue worker Owen Garrison to unravel the mystery.
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Detective Kubu mysteries volume 3
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English
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"In the southern Kalahari area of Botswana-an arid landscape of legends that speak of lost cities, hidden wealth, and ancient gods-a fractious ranger named Monzo is found dying from a severe head wound in a dry ravine. Three Bushmen surround the doomed man, but are they his killers or there to help? Detective David Kubu Bengu is on the case, an investigation that his old school friend Khumanego claims is motivated by racist antagonism on the part...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, and bakes the desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the canyon hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. This book takes readers on a journey through the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon, and all the secret life hidden in its arms"--
6) Calico
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English
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"There's a saying in Barstow, California, a decaying city in the scorching Mojave desert...The Interstate here only goes in one direction: Away. But it's the only place where ex-LAPD detective Beth McDade, after a staggering fall from grace, could get another badge - and a shot at redemption. Over a century ago, and just a few miles further into the bleak landscape, a desperate stranger ended up in Calico, a struggling mining town, also hoping for...
8) Roadrunners
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to roadrunners. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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For gardeners who want to conserve water, the color, fragrance, shade, and lush vegetation of a traditional garden may seem like a mirage in the desert. But such gardens can flourish when native plants grow in them. In this book, Judy Mielke, an expert on Southwestern gardening, offers the most comprehensive guide available to landscaping with native plants. Writing simply enough for beginning gardeners, while also providing ample information for
...10) Collared lizards
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to collared lizards. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
13) Storm's thunder
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English
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"Along the Rio Grande, a dozen bodies fester in the sun. Harlan Two-Trees discovers the massacre, but wants nothing to do with it. Mistrusted by the whites who run Caliche Bend and estranged from the Navajo, Harlan heads west to California -- to freedom. He will find the Rio Grande's bloody baptism does not wash off so easily. From his berth aboard the gleaming Santa Fe railway, Harlan brims with the promise of a new life in California. But when a...
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Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"Would you rather be lost in the Sahara or the Gobi Desert? In this fun-filled nonfiction title, young adventurers will face decisions about surviving in a sandy wasteland. Readers will sharpen their decision-making skills with more than a dozen thought-provoking questions about deserts. From scary to gross to just plain silly, this book generates discussion and promotes critical-thinking skills. Full-color photographs and engaging easy-to-read facts...
16) Mañana, Iguana
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Iguana, Conejo, Tortuga, and Culebra are excited about having a spring party, but only Iguana is willing to do any of the work. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.
18) Desert biome
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn about the four major desert biomes, which are hot and dry, semiarid, coastal, and cold deserts. The text will focus on the climate and the very special plants and animals that are found in deserts around the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
19) Camel
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"How can the camel survive? The hump on its back has stored fat that the animal uses for energy. As a result, the camel can go weeks without water and months without food. Welcome to life in the desert!"--Provided by publisher.
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Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 32
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When Geronimo gets lost looking for hidden treasures in the Gobi Desert, he comes across giant dinosaur bones.
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