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Rising Storm (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin #4)
by Erin HunterFire alone can save our clan... Fireheart's traitorous enemy Tigerclaw has been vanquished and exiled from ThunderClan-but Fireheart can't shake the feeling that he's lurking out there in the forest, waiting for the chance to strike. That's not the only problem facing the young ThunderClan deputy in these blazing summer months, as he struggles to handle ominous omens, a disrespectful apprentice with a shocking secret, and a devastated Clan leader who is a shell of her former self. Meanwhile the forest gets hotter and hotter . . . and everyone braces for the coming storm. . . .
Rising Sun
by David Macinnis GillJacob Stringfellow, aka Durango, once had a promising career in the elite armed forces. That was before. Before his father betrayed him and his unit. Before he almost died and had an artificial intelligence flash-cloned to his brain. Now Durango and Mimi (the AI) are figuring out how to get along and figuring out how to stay in the game. Set on a violent and unforgettable dystopian Mars, this is a must read for fans of the author's Black Hole Sun series and for anyone who loves intense, action-packed science fiction.
Rising Water
by P. J. PetersenA car thief isn't the sort of person you'd expect to find helping out in an animal shelter. But to make up for his crime, Kevin is sent to help Tracy and her brother, Luke -- and none of them knows what to expect. When heavy winter rains cause the town's levee to break, the teenagers are forced to skip orientation and help with the rescue effort. Within moments they're in a powerboat packed with sandwiches and supplies and out on the water. Their mission runs smoothly until armed thieves, caught in the act of stealing from a flooded home, kidnap Luke. In a heartbeat, the rescue effort turns towards Tracy's brother -- and unless she and Kevin can band together, there's no hope for survival.
Rising Water: The Story of the Thai Cave Rescue
by Marc AronsonThe incredible true story of the twelve boys trapped with their coach in a flooded cave in Thailand and their inspiring rescue—as seen in Ron Howard's Thirteen Lives.On June 23, 2018, twelve members of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach were exploring the Tham Luang cave complex in northern Thailand when disaster struck. A rainy season downpour flooded the tunnels, trapping them as they took shelter on a shelf of the dark cave. Eight days of searching yielded no signs of life, but on July 2 they were discovered by two British divers. The boys and their coach were eventually rescued in an international operation that took three days. What could have been a terrible tragedy became an amazing story of survival. Award-winning author Marc Aronson brings us the backstory behind how this astounding rescue took place. Rising Water highlights the creative thinking and technology that made a successful mission possible by examining the physical, environmental, and psychological factors surrounding the rescue. From the brave Thai Navy SEAL who lost his life while placing oxygen tanks along the passageways of the cave, to the British divers that ultimately swam the boys to safety, to the bravery of the boys and their coach, this is the breathtaking rescue that captivated the entire world.
Rising from the Desert: Building the Burj Khalifa (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Davia LukeNIMAC-sourced textbook
Risk 'n Roses
by Jan SlepianIt is summer in the city, and the sights, smells, and sounds beckon Skip to join in on the fun. From her front porch Skip can see Mr. Kaminsky's roses and Jean, a girl who appears to be her own age and full of danger and excitement. But Skips's stuck and keeping an eye on her older sister, who's a little slow--and she's sick and tired of it! Skip decides that she will answer summer's call and hang out with Jean without her sister--and that Jean will be her new friend--at any coat...."The characterizations are believable and comples; the setting--the street--is vibrantly brought to life...strong and lucid..."--Horn Book.
Risked: Found; Sent; Sabotaged; Torn; Caught; Risked; Revealed; Redeemed (The Missing #6)
by Margaret Peterson HaddixJonah and Katherine journey to 1918 with the Romanov children in the sixth book of the New York Times bestselling The Missing series, which Kirkus Reviews calls “plenty of fun and great for history teachers as well.”It’s a paradox: When Jonah and Katherine find themselves on a mission to return Alexei and Anastasia Romanov to history and then save them from the Russian Revolution, they are at a loss. Because in their own time, the bones of Alexei and Anastasia have been positively identified through DNA testing. What hope do they have of saving Alexis and Anastasia’s lives when the twenty-first century has proof of their deaths?
Risking the Dream (Between Two Flags #6)
by Lee RoddyAs fifteen-year-old Gideon seeks work in the Confederate capital, tensions at home are inflamed by President Lincoln's ultimatum to the rebelling states.
Risky Business: The Science Behind Risk-Taking (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Gemma RymerGO AHEAD, TAKE A CHANCE Daredevil, risk-taker, adventure seeker. You probably know someone, or are someone, who fits the bill. Or maybe you're the complete opposite and would rather stand with your feet firmly on the ground while your friends bungee jump off a bridge. Now, scientists offer logical explanations for why some people do incredibly risky things. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Risky Rails! (Thomas & Friends)
by Random House Rev W. AwdryWhen a little engine is blamed for something he didn't do, Thomas becomes determined to clear his name. This full-color storybook, based on the new Thomas & Friends direct to DVD/Blue-ray movie Blue Mountain Mystery, is sure to thrill young boys ages 3-7.
Rissa Bartholomew's Declaration of Independence
by Lynda B. ComerfordHaving told off all of her old friends at her eleventh birthday party, Rissa starts middle school determined to make new friends while being herself, not simply being part of a "herd."
Rita Goes Home
by David GreavesAfter escaping from the awful Mr and Mrs Nicompoop, Rita sets off on a long, long journey back to Africa where her parents lived, and where they had been captured. On the way, she has a few scary moments where she has to think quickly to stay out of danger. But she is helped on her way by several acts of kindness – from humans and from other birds and animals – and she makes some good friends. This teaches her a lot about the world and about herself.
Rita Moreno: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Maria CorreaHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biographyabout EGOT-winning actor, singer, and dancer, Rita Moreno. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers!This Little Golden Book about Rita Moreno—Puerto Rican-born star of West Side Story and the first Latina to win an Oscar—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Betty White • Carol Burnett • Lucille Ball • Harry Belafonte • Julie Andrews • Dwayne Johnson
Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day
by Carmen Agra DeedyHave you ever been REALLY mad at your best friend?* "This well-crafted story is an excellent choice for those seeking books featuring conflict-resolution." -- Booklist, starred reviewIn two little houses,on two little hills,lived two best friends...So begins the story of Rita and Ralph. Every day they meet to play beneath the apple tree. It's always fun and games -- until one roundly rotten day when a new game means someone ends up crying. Who knew it could be so hard to say "I'm sorry?"Just when it seems nothing will ever be right again, a surprising thing happens. The old friends try something new, that isn't new at all. Something they've done a hundred times...Carmen Agra Deedy's brilliant storytelling combined with Pete Oswald's spirited illustrations make for a comforting tale of healing and true friendship.
Rita and the Firefighters
by Joseph Cowman Mike HuberThe firefighters are on their way! Michi and Jayden are playing firefighter, and Rita wants to play, too. But how can she join in when they're too busy putting out fires to notice her? Rita begins to feel left out. But with a can-do attitude and a classmate's good idea, Rita finds herself in the middle of the fun in no time.The book contains a page of information to help adults connect the story to children's experiences.Rita and the Firefighters is a 2013 Foreword Reviews IndieFab Book of the Year Awards finalist in the picture book category.
Rita the Frog Princess Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (The Fairy Tale Fairies #4)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin the Fairy Tale Fairies as they make sure everyone's favorite fairy tale characters get their happily ever after! Happily Ever After? Once upon a time, Rachel and Kirsty were excited to attend the special Fairy Tale Festival at TipTop Castle. But when Jack Frost steals the Fairy Tale Fairies' magic items, stories everywhere get all jumbled up. Even worse, characters from inside the books are coming to life and finding their way into the human world! Rita is hopping mad -- the goblins have hidden her magic charm and she can't find it anywhere. Only Kirsty and Rachel can help her get it back before it's too late! Find the special fairy object in each book and help save the Fairy Tale Magic!
Rita the Rollerskating Fairy: The After School Sports Fairies Book 3 (Rainbow Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. When Jack Frost steals Rita the Rollerskating Fairy's magical object, rollerskates everywhere start spinning out of control! Best friends Rachel and Kirsty must help Rita put things right, before anyone gets hurt.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comRead all four fairy adventures in the After-School Sports Fairies set! Teri the Trampolining Fairy; Bonnie the Bike-riding Fairy; Rita the Rollerskating Fairy; Callie the Climbing Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Rita ya no lleva chupete (Rita #Volumen)
by Amaia Cia¿Te apetece acompañar a Rita mientras aprende cosas de niña mayor? Rita está creciendo y tiene que aprender cosas importantes de niña mayor, por ejemplo ¡dejar el chupete! Y no es fácil. ¡Pero Rita se atreve con todo! ¿Cómo lo conseguirá? ¡Crecer es una gran aventura!
Rite of Passage
by Richard Wright"Harlem. The late 1940s. Fifteen-year-old Johnny Gibbs loves his parents, respects his teachers, and is a model student. Suddenly, his familiar world falls apart. Johnny learns he is really a foster child who the welfare authorities have decreed now must go and live with another family." "Stunned by the revelation, Johnny runs away. The startling events that follow, during Johnny's nightlong confrontation with alienation and loneliness, will inexorably push him past the frontiers of childhood and into an unknown, violent world beyond." "Rite of Passage, Richard Wright's never-before-published story of Johnny Gibbs's fall from grace, is as pertinent to the fate of many young people today as it was when it was first conceived nearly fifty years ago."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Rite of Passage
by Victoria Marie LeesSuccessful two-man canoeing requires teamwork. Cousins Ben and Jude must learn to work together to avoid a disaster on the Delaware River.
Rite of Rejection - Il Rifiuto
by Sarah NegovetichRebecca, una ragazza perbene di sedici anni, non vede l’ora che arrivi la sua Accettazione. Un elegante ballo, scapoli d’oro, e il suo debutto come membro ufficiale della società. Ma, invece di accettarla, la Macchina rifiuta Rebecca. Etichettata come una futura criminale, viene mandata via per scontare la sua pena a vita in una colonia penale senza leggi. Una vita dietro le recinzioni di filo spinato in compagnia delle persone più pericolose al mondo spaventa Rebecca. Riluttante accetta di unirsi al pericoloso piano di fuga di una banda di ragazzi disadattati, accompagnata da un fidanzato inatteso che è abbastanza certa di poter imparare ad amare. Ma la libertà ha un prezzo. Per scappare da un futuro già segnato e provare la sua innocenza, Rebecca deve accettare il lato criminale che è dentro di lei. Rite of Rejection – Il Rifiuto è un distopico dal ritmo incalzante, primo di una serie, perfetto per chi ama Hunger Games e la saga di Divergent. "Una lettura coinvolgente… estremamente raccomandata ai lettori di distopici e romanzi rosa young adult” - USA Today
Rites of Passage
by Joy N. HensleyIn this fast-paced, high-stakes debut novel, sixteen-year-old Sam McKenna discovers that becoming one of the first girls to attend a revered military academy means living with a target on her back. As Sam struggles to prove herself, she learns that a decades-old secret society is alive and active . . . and determined to force her out. Fans of Simone Elkeles and Trish Doller will love Rites of Passage's perfect blend of sizzling romance and edge-of-your-seat suspense.
Rito de Rechazo: En un mundo lleno de criminales, en quién puedes confiar cuando
by Sarah Negovetich"Antes de que se encuentra el futuro." Rebecca, de dieciséis años, no puede esperar a su aceptación. Un baile de lujo, solteros elegibles, y su debut como miembro oficial de la sociedad. En cambio, la máquina rechaza a Rebecca. Etiquetada como una futura criminal, es enviada a cadena perpetua en una colonia penal sin ley. Una vida detrás de vallas de alambre de púas con las personas más peligrosas del mundo aterroriza a Rebecca. Ella se une a regañadientes a una banda de adolescentes inadaptados en un plan de escape arriesgado, completo con un prometido accidental que está casi segura de que puede aprender a amar. Pero la libertad viene con un precio. Para escapar de un futuro condenado y demostrar su inocencia, Rebecca debe abrazar al criminal dentro.
Ritooche Laambalachak Patra
by Mala Kumarरितू आपल्या आतेभावाला भेटायला आतुर आहे.म्हणून ती त्याला एक पत्र लिहिते.
Ritual
by Alex DuvalThe A-list bites. Jason Freeman has gotten used to the fact that beneath its glamorous surface, DeVere Heights is full of unexpected secrets. And vampires. Then just when he thinks he's golden, he's attacked. With a crossbow. At first the attention Jason gets from his crush, Sienna, makes the wound almost worthwhile -- especially after she breaks up with Brad. But the crossbow-wielding lunatic isn't finished, and his next victim is found dead with a bolt through the heart. As tensions rise at DeVere High, suspicions about the attacker point to pretty much anyone. There's something cold and hard in Brad's eyes-the look of a killer? Nah....