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81) The Great Gatsby
Author
Publisher
Duke Classics
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Nick Carraway meets Jay Gatsby, a young millionaire with shady business connections and who is love with Daisy Buchanan, Nick's cousin.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Originally published 115 years ago, this lesser-known but equally enchanting sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is sure to continue the delights wrought by the first of L. Frank Baum's classic children's series. We rejoin the Tinman, the Scarecrow, Glinda the Good Witch, and more in this fantastical book.
In The Marvelous Land of Oz, we are welcomed back to the Land of Oz after Dorothy Gale has been whisked back to Kansas. We are introduced to...
83) November 9
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
"Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse. Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon's last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships...
84) Black buck
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Physical Desc
xi, 388 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"For fans of Sorry to Bother You and Wolf of Wall Street: a crackling, satirical debut novel about a young black man who accidentally impresses a CEO while serving his Starbucks order, catapulting him into the opportunity of a lifetime-a shot at stardom as the lone black salesman at an eccentric, mysterious, and wildly successful startup where, he will soon learn, nothing is as it seems"--
85) Prince Caspian
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color ebook device and in rich black and white on all other devices.
Narnia . . . where animals talk . . . where trees walk . . . where a battle is about to begin.
A prince denied his rightful throne gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire
...86) Welcome to Japan
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Japan, including its history, Japanese life in both rural and urban areas, and cultural aspects of the nation.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"With the largest population in Africa, Nigeria is an economic powerhouse. Uncover Nigeria's history, learn how it became a global power in energy and entertainment, and see what's in store for the future of the country"--
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Take a trip to Mexico! Start in Mexico City, where you'll see floating gardens and a famous art museum. Then, stop by a DÃa de los Muertos celebration and grab some yummy tacos to eat. And don't forget to visit the ancient city of Chichen Itza! Learn all about Mexico as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"--
89) A visit to Chile
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Take a trip to Chile! Start in the city of Santiago, where you'll find a supertall building called Sky Constanera. Then, head into nature to see the beautiful Andes mountains. And don't forget to watch a soccer game or eat an empanada! Learn all about Chile as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"--
90) Chile
Author
Publisher
Pogo Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Child. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry."--
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real--it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Imazighen"--...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed.
Language
English
Description
Presents a tribute to the life and work of the author known for her books portraying ordinary life in China, covering her fundamentalist upbringing, witness to the Boxer Rebellion, and two marriages.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Tough-as-nails criminal defense attorney Jane Smith is hip-deep in the murder trial of the century. Actually, her charmless client might've committed several murders. She's also fallen in love with a wonderful guy. And an equally wonderful dog, a mutt. But Jane doesn't have much time. She's just received a terminal diagnosis giving her twelve months. Unless she's murdered before her expiration date"--
94) South Carolina
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy and industry, natural resources, arts and recreation, and people of the state of South Carolina.
95) The night sky
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
This field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky. Readers will gain a greater understanding about how to spot these things, including constellations and objects in our solar system. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From bestselling author Diane Chamberlain comes an irresistible new novel. North Carolina, 2018: Morgan Christopher's life has been derailed. Taking the fall for a crime she did not commit, she finds herself serving a three-year stint in the North Carolina Women's Correctional Center. Her dream of a career in art is put on hold-until a mysterious visitor makes her an offer that will see her released immediately. Her assignment: restore an old post...
Author
Series
Jake Brigance volume 4
Language
English
Description
"'Homecoming' takes us back to Ford County, the fictional setting of many of John Grisham's ... stories. Jake Brigance is back, but he's not in the courtroom. He's called upon to help an old friend, Mack Stafford, a former lawyer in Clanton, who three years earlier became a local legend when he stole money from his clients, divorced his wife, filed for bankruptcy, and left his family in the middle of the night, never to be heard from again--until...
99) The guardians
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a small Florida town, a young lawyer, Keith Russo, is shot to death as he works late. A young black man, a former client, named Quincy Miller is charged and convicted. For 22 years, Miller maintains his innocence from inside prison. Finally, Guardian Ministries takes on Miller's case, but Cullen Post, the Episcopal minister in charge, gets more than he bargained for. Powerful people murdered Russo-- they do not want Miller exonerated, and will...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Lucy Barton is recovering slowly from what should have been a simple operation. Her mother, to whom she hasn't spoken for many years, comes to see her. Gentle gossip about people from Lucy's childhood in Amgash, Illinois, seems to reconnect them, but just below the surface lie the tension and longing that have informed every aspect of Lucy's life: her escape from her troubled family, her desire to become a writer, her marriage, her love for her two...
