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Race to the Magic Mountain: A Branches Book (Kwame's Magic Quest)
by Bernard MensahKwame must stop the green flame from destroying the world, in the second installment of this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of Dragon Masters!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!An evil magic turned Kwame's friend Fifi into a green flame. It also stole the two most powerful calabashes, and now the world is falling apart! Kwame and his friends Esi and Papa-Kow must travel to the Magic Mountain, where the green flame is trying to combine the two calabashes to make one all-powerful calabash. Can they save Fifi and stop the green flame before it's too late?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this fully illustrated, magical, action-packed adventure!
Race to the Rescue: Book 2 (Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives)
by Zanib MianMeet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery! Infectiously funny, and full of her trademark warmth, Meet the Maliks is the brand-new series from Zanib Mian. Perfect for fans of Planet Omar and Tom Gates.Maysa Malik and her twin brother Musa must solve another mystery - with the help of their neighbour, Norman, of course!
Race to the Rescue: Book 2 (Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives)
by Zanib MianMeet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery! Maysa Malik has got herself into trouble yet again and this time she's forgotten to post her dad's passport application before his SUPER IMPORTANT work trip. Then Imam Abdullah goes missing, and Maysa and her twin brother Musa have a new mystery to solve with the help of their neighbour, Norman, of course. But, as they search for clues around the neighbourhood, Maysa will have to find a way to save her dad's trip too!
Race to the Rumble #1
by Tracey WestAn interactive story in which you pick your own storyline as you participate in a wrestling match.
Race to the South Pole (Ranger in Time #4)
by Kate MessnerIn this middle grade historical adventure, a dog travels through time to take part in a voyage from New Zealand to the South Pole.Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, joins an early twentieth-century expedition journeying from New Zealand to Antarctica. He befriends Jack Nin, the stowaway turned cabin boy of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s ship. They’re racing against a rival explorer to reach the South Pole, but with unstable ice, killer whales, and raging blizzards, the journey turns into a race against time . . . and a struggle to stay alive.Praise for the first book in the Ranger in Time series:“This excellent story contains historical details, full-page illustrations, and enough action to keep even reluctant readers engaged.” —School Library Journal“The third-person narration expertly balances Ranger’s thoughts between the appropriately doglike (squirrels! bacon!) and the heroic (Ranger’s drive to find and protect).” —Kirkus Reviews“McMorris’s richly rendered illustrations heighten the plot’s many moments of danger and drama, and Messner incorporates a wealth of historical details into her rousing adventure story.” —Publishers Weekly
Race to the Top (Open World Squad)
by Michael Anthony SteeleThe gamer squad is entering a racing challenge! In this Open World level, vehicles are equipped with battle gadgets, and the group must work together to outwit NPC drivers. Thirteen-year-old Hanna, however, seems more focused on performing flashy stunts. That’s because lately, she’s been missing the spotlight. IRL, Hanna is used to being a theater star, but after moving in with her grandparents, she’s at a bigger school with bigger talent. Now she’s not sure she’ll even be cast in the upcoming play and is feeling lost. With help from her squad, can Hanna settle in and learn it’s okay to play a supporting role? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.
Race to the White House
by Kathiann M. KowalskiThere's a job available to all natural-born American citizens aged 35 and older: the President! From campaigning to conventions, voting and the Electoral College, it's a long way to the Oval Office! U.S. presidents have a lot of work ahead of them, such as preserving the Constitution and making sure the laws of the land are obeyed.
Race: A History Beyond Black and White
by Marc Aronson<p>Race. You know it at a glance: he's black; she's white. They're Asian; we're Latino. <p>Racism. I'm better; she's worse. Those people do those kinds of things. <p>We all know it's wrong to make these judgments, but they come faster than thought. <p>Why? Where did those feelings come from? Why are they so powerful? Why have millions been enslaved, murdered, denied their rights because of the color of their skin, the shape of their eyes? <p>Acclaimed young-adult historian Marc Aronson tackles these and other questions in this astounding book, which traces the history of racial prejudice in Western culture back to ancient Sumer and beyond. He shows us Greeks dividing the world into civilized and barbarian, medieval men writing about the traits of monstrous men, until, finally, Enlightenment scientists scrap all those mythologies and come up with a new one: charts spelling out the traits of human races. <p>Aronson's journey of discovery yields many surprising discoveries. For instance, throughout most of human history, slavery had nothing to do with race. In fact, the idea of race itself did not exist in the West before the 1600s. But once the idea was established and backed up by "scientific" theory, its influence grew with devastating consequences, from the appalling lynchings in the American South to the catastrophe known as the Holocaust in Europe. <p>With one hundred images, this is a dynamic, thought-provoking work-history as quest, written as only Marc Aronson could do it.</p>
Racehorse (Saddle Club #21)
by Bonnie BryantLeft without a mount when Starlight is injured, Carole begins helping out local veterinarian, Judy, who gives her access to dozens of race horses, but Carole soon learns that caring for a race horse is lots of work.
Racehorse in the Rain (Animal Ark #39)
by Ben M. BaglioDid the rain really frighten Sparky at the race -- or was it something worse?
Racer (Red Rhino)
by M. G. HigginsHi-Lo Chapter Books for Children. This series of short novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of struggling readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Austin has taken up rock hunting ever since a terrible spill on his mountain bike put him in the hospital. No way will he ride again. Ever. He still has nightmares. Worse, Austin knows the accident was deliberate. His rival, Slice, wanted to win. Slice made sure Austin would lose. But now it’s Slice who’s badly hurt. Will Austin get on a bike to save his enemy?
Rachael Ray: Food Entrepreneur
by Dennis AbramsWhen one of her recipes calls for "EVOO," cooks knowingly reach for the extra-virgin olive oil. When she declares a dish "Yum-O," those who have tried her meals can nod in agreement. Rachael Ray grew up surrounded by great restaurant cooks, so cooking was a natural and integral part of her life. She first began cooking at home with her mother, moved on to performing cooking demonstrations at local food markets, and finally ended up making successful cooking shows for television. How did an untrained cook who grew up in small-town, upstate New York go on to become one of the Food Network's biggest stars? Perhaps most intriguingly, what role has she played in America's ongoing food revolution? Rachael Ray tells the story of a woman who has made a career of encouraging others to cook, eat, and love food as much as she does. From her catalog of cookbooks to her line of cookware, Ray has become a powerful force in food education.
Rachael Ray: From Candy Counter to Cooking Show (Extraordinary Success with a High School)
by Shaina C. IndovinoIn the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education. It's hard to become a scientist, a professor, or a businessperson without getting some sort of college degree--but college isn't always necessary to achieve success. Some people are ready to enter the workforce right after high school. Rachael Ray was one of those people. The cooking television and talk show star began her career working in restaurants and, for a little while, at the candy counter at Macy's in New York City. After becoming the chef at a prestigious hotel restaurant, Rachael worked her way from sous-chef to superstar! Today, shows like "30 Minute Meals", "Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels", and, of course, "Rachael Ray", have made Rachael one of the most successful people in television. And what's most amazing about Rachael's story is that she's done it all without a college degree!
Rachel
by Amy EhrlichRachel Carson was always curious about the world around her. As a girl, she loved being outside, exploring and learning more about the universe. As an adult, Rachel wrote books, including Silent Spring, considered to be the start of today's environmental movement. An epilogue highlights on Rachel Carson's work and life.
Rachel #1: A Mighty Big Imagining (Our Canadian Girl)
by Lynne KositskyThe year is 1783. Rachel and her family are former slaves. In return for helping the British during the American Revolution, they been given free passage to Nova Scotia, Canada, where they can start a new life as free people.
Rachel #2: The Maybe House (Our Canadian Girl)
by Lynne KositskyRachel's wish for a real house to call her own is granted, thanks to her stepfather Titan's hard work. And her determination to learn to read and write also begins to bear fruit.
Rachel #4: An Elephant Tree Christmas (Our Canadian Girl)
by Lynne KositskyWhen the Revolutionary War began with American colonies, the British promised freedom to slaves who escaped to join them. By 1783 the war was over and the British had lost. They moved the ex-slaves, known as Black Loyalists, up to their remaining colonies. Many of these Loyalists were sent to Nova Scotia. Rachel Sparrow moved to Birchtown, Nova Scotia, with her mother, Sukey. There they joined Rachel's stepfather, Titan. They spent their first winter in a cold and miserable pit-cabin, where Rachel's brother, Jem, was born. In the spring Titan built a wooden house for them in the small black area of Shelburne, a mostly white town, and the family moved. The house, their Maybe House, was a delight, but there was unrest in Shelburne. In the summer of 1784 during a terrible riot, white de-listed soldiers destroyed the new houses in the black neighbourhood and drove the inhabitants out of town.
Rachel (Ellie's People #3)
by Mary Borntrager[From the back cover:] "Rachel at seven years of age meets her Amish grandparents, Ellie and David Eash, for the first time. She is the youngest child of Mennonite missionary parents, Rebecca and James Miller. A close bond forms between Rachel and Grandma Ellie. During the next ten years, she often visits in the home of these grandparents and spends several summers helping them. Share Rachel's exciting experiences with her Amish cousins and relatives, with good fun and teasing. She grows to love the quiet Amish way of life and the sharing and caring of the extended family. See how Ellie and David gently lead Rachel toward maturity, through sharing stories and their love for Scripture. Rachel goes along to Amish church meetings, takes part in youth singings, and is courted by Amish boyfriend Norman. Eventually Rachel is faced with choosing between her Mennonite upbringing and the Amish lifestyle and faith. Will she be able to accept Amish instruction, baptism, and membership? Would being "sureenough Amish" give her a sense of peace?" Look for the books in the Ellie's series in the Bookshare Library including #1. Ellie, #2. Rebecca, #4. Daniel, #5 Reuben, #6. Andy, #7 Polly, #8. Sarah and #9. Mandy.
Rachel And Obadiah
by Brinton TurkleObadiah knows he will win the race. He is bigger, older, and faster than his sister, Rachel. But Rachel just might have an advantage. Other books by this author are available in this library.
Rachel Carson
by Ellen Jean PetersRachel Carson by Ellen Jean Peters illustrated by Jerry Tiritilli
Rachel Carson
by Kathleen V. KudlinskiRachel Carson--scientist, author, and environmentalist Rachel Carson was always fascinated by the ocean. As a child, she dreamed of it and longed to see it. As a young woman, she felt torn between her love for nature and her desire to pursue a writing career. Then she found a way to combine both. Rachel had a talent for writing and talking about science in a way that everyone could understand and enjoy. With her controversial book, Silent Spring, Rachel Carson changed the way we look at our planet. "Kudlinski has admirably captured the driving force of spirit of a shy but courageous woman in a succinct, respectful approach."--Booklist About the Women of Our Time series: International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that will inform, inspire, and engage.
Rachel Carson Preserving a Sense of Wonder: Preserving A Sense Of Wonder (Images Of Conservationists Ser.)
by Joseph Bruchac Thomas LockerA biography of Rachel Carson interspersed with her own memorable quotes.
Rachel Carson (History Makers)
by Francene SabinYoung Rachel Carson wants to prove that women can be scientists. Her determination pays off when she opens the world's eyes to the wonders of marine life and the dangers of pollution. History Makers takes you on a fascinating journey through the young lives of famous men and women. You'll discover how their childhood experiences led them to accomplish amazing feats."Young Rachel Carson wants to prove that women can be scientists. Her determination pays off when she opens the world's eyes to the wonders of marine life and the dangers of pollution. History Makers takes you on a fascinating journey through the young lives of famous men and women. You'll discover how their childhood experiences led them to accomplish amazing feats."From the book: Young Rachel Carson wants to prove that women can be scientists. Her determination pays off when she opens the world's eyes to the wonders of marine life and the dangers of pollution. History Makers takes you on a fascinating journey through the young lives of famous men and women. You'll discover how their childhood experiences led them to accomplish amazing feats. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.
Rachel Carson and Ecology for Kids: Her Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities and Experiments (For Kids series)
by Rowena RaeRachel Carson was an American biologist, conservationist, science and nature writer, and catalyst of the modern environmental movement. She studied biology in college at a time when few women entered the sciences, and then worked as a biologist and information specialist for the US government and wrote about the natural world for many publications. Carson is best remembered for her book Silent Spring, which exposed the widespread misuse of chemical pesticides in the United States and sparked both praise and fury. Carson's personal life and scientific career were rooted in the study of nature. Using examples from Carson's life and works, Rachel Carson and Ecology for Kids will introduce readers to ecology concepts such as the components of ecosystems, adaptations by living things, energy cycles, food chains and food webs, and the balance of ecosystems. This lively biography includes a time line, resources, sidebars, and 21 hands-on activities that are sure to inspire the next generation of scientists, thinkers, leaders, agricultural producers, environmental activists, and world citizens. Kids will:Collect a seed bank of local plant speciesChart bird migration through their regionMake birdseed cookiesModel bioaccumulation and biomagnificationBuild a worm farmAnd more!
Rachel Carson and the Environmental Movement (Cornerstones of Freedom, 2nd Series)
by Elaine LandauRachel Carson, a well-known scientist and writer, had waged her battle to protect the environment at great personal cost. Rachel Carson was a woman who made a difference. This is her story.