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Margaret Ferguson Books/Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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In the twenty-second century, a sun shift has made it impossible for mammals to survive in the daylight, and ten-year-old Elvie and her caretaker, Flora, are studying the migration route of monarch butterflies along what used to be the western coast of the United States, hoping that something in the butterflies wing scales can be used to protect people from the sun and save humanity from extinction.
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English
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Has a butterfly ever caught your eye and made you wonder: Where did that graceful creature come from? What does it do all day? Where does it go in the winter? Raising Little Stripe was created to entertain, delight, and educate both children and adults about the mysterious life of a monarch butterfly. It blends an enchanting story of a caterpillar named Little Stripe that grows into a butterfly with easy step-by-step directions on how to identify,...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Caterpillar crawls from leaf to leaf, eating and waiting, all alone in a big, green world. Then Orange appears--Orange floats, and flits, and flies, graceful and beautiful. In this sweet, moving story of intergenerational friendship, a small caterpillar is befriended by a glorious monarch butterfly, and together they learn to see the world through each other's eyes.
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Judy Moody volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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When Judy Moody gets serious about protecting the environment, her little brother Stink thinks she is overdoing it, but she manages to inspire her third grade class to undertake an award-winning, environment-saving project.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Description
A collection of more than twenty-five short fictional works follows a theme of the intersections between life and death, perception and reality, and darkness and light.
Two teenage boys crash a party and meet the girls of their dreams-- and nightmares . . . A mysterious circus terrifies an audience for one extraordinary performance before disappearing into the night . . . In a Hugo Award-winning story, a great detective must solve a most unsettling...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Includes a wealth of new material from previously unseen sources to show us Queen Victoria as she's never been seen before. Wilson explores the curious set of circumstances that led to Victoria's coronation, her strange and isolated childhood, her passionate marriage to Prince Albert and his pivotal influence even after death, and her widowhood and subsequent intimate friendship with her Highland servant John Brown, all set against the backdrop of...
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Six Tudor queens volume 1
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English
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"Young Katherine of Aragon, daughter of Spain's powerful monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, was an exquisite prize in the royal marriage market. Golden-haired, sixteen years old, she was sent to England to marry the future king, Arthur, Prince of Wales. But when Arthur died a few months after their wedding, Katherine's bright future was suddenly eclipsed. It took his younger brother Henry VIII eight long years to do the honorable thing and marry her....
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English
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For the first time in decades comes a fresh look at the fabled Tudor dynasty, comprising some of the most enigmatic figures ever to rule a country.
“A thoroughly readable and often compelling narrative . . . Five centuries have not diminished the appetite for all things Tudor.”—Associated Press
In 1485, young Henry Tudor, whose claim to the throne was so weak as...
“A thoroughly readable and often compelling narrative . . . Five centuries have not diminished the appetite for all things Tudor.”—Associated Press
In 1485, young Henry Tudor, whose claim to the throne was so weak as...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Chicken Little may have thought the sky was falling but Peter Pika is sure the glaciers are melting and is off to talk to the Mountain Monarch about it. Joined along the way by friends Tammy Ptarmigan, Sally Squirrel, Mandy Marmot, and Harry Hare, they all wonder what will happen to them if the glaciers melt. Where will they live, how will they survive? When Wiley Wolverine tries to trick them, can the Mountain Monarch save them? More importantly,...
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Love to tell scary stories around the camp fire? Like to solve mysteries? Brave enough to hear the truth about some pretty freaky phenomena? Then cuddle up with this spooky spine-tingler, filled with delightfully frightful true stories of real-life monsters, doomed domains, menacing mysteries, strange disappearances, and so much more. Meet ghosts, ghouls, and zombies. Go inside haunted houses, hidden graveyards, and deadly secret passages. The Fright-o-meter...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Chicken Little may have thought the sky was falling but Peter Pika is sure the glaciers are melting and is off to talk to the Mountain Monarch about it. Joined along the way by friends Tammy Ptarmigan, Sally Squirrel, Mandy Marmot, and Harry Hare, they all wonder what will happen to them if the glaciers melt. Where will they live, how will they survive? When Wiley Wolverine tries to trick them, can the Mountain Monarch save them? More importantly,...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. Find out how Alice in Wonderland became a children's classic. Published in 1865 by British author Lewis Carroll, this fantasy adventure story introduced the world to Alice and introduced Alice to some very strange but beloved creatures, including The White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and The Queen of Hearts. This silly tale that started out as a collection...
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English
Description
Does this crown make me look old?" said the Queen never.
Her longevity, health and physical stamina are legendary. Now the longest reigning monarch in British history, Elizabeth II has spent over half a century on the throne, rarely taking a sick day and, in her tenth decade, remains amazingly comfortable in her own skin. How does one do it, Ma'am?
For the first time, step behind Palace doors to unlock the little-known strategies behind the Queen's...
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English
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Sure, a majority of Europe's most historic events centered on castles. From then until now, Europe has been run by monarchs. It is because of this that castles are found until today. When you visit a castle, you will see how strategic the architecture is. This is definitely an interesting book if you cannot take your little one to an actual castle. Get a copy today.
17) Tuck
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Series
King Raven trilogy volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 19
Language
English
Description
Pray God our aim is true and each arrow finds its mark. King Raven has brought hope to the oppressed people of Wales--and fear to their Norman overlords. Deceived by the self-serving King William and hunted by the treacherous Abbot Hugo and Sheriff de Glanville, Rhi Bran is forced again to take matters into his own hands as King Raven. Along the way Friar Tuck has been the stalwart supporter of the man behind the legend--bringing Rhi Bran much-needed...
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Language
English
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Escorting the Monarch is as close to an official history of the Metropolitan Police's 'Special Escort Group' (SEG) as one could hope for.
You may have seen the team at work; as the combination of motorcycles and cars pass you by, they glide elegantly and seemingly effortlessly through busy traffic. Developing a dedicated and diligent team culture, they are masters of their trade. They hold a well-earned reputation for excellence amongst their peers;...
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Language
English
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A lively, opinionated biography of the queen, and a vivid portrait of nineteenth-century England, from a literary icon.
'You call me the little Queen,' she told her uncle the King of the Belgians; 'my body is little, but my heart is not.'
Edith Sitwell's endearing portrait of the young Victoria chronicles her unlikely ascension to the throne: spanning the succession crisis of King George III, her enduring love and marriage to Prince Albert, and...
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