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Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Purple System Grade 5
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Contagious Yawning
by Alexis BurlingYawning Can Be Contagious. Even if you weren't sleepy at the time, you can probably remember a time when you yawned soon after seeing someone else yawn. If so, you're not alone. Plenty of people, along with some primate species and dogs, have experienced a phenomenon known as "contagious yawning." Finding out the reasons why will definitely not put you to sleep.
The Cop and the Anthem
by Claire Daniel and Steve HorrocksA liar and a thief. That's what Soapy is, till he decides to change and be a better man. Then things get worse!
Crazy Contraptions
by Jordan BrownFailure is fun! Or at least it can be when you're creating a Rube Goldberg Machine (RGM). These crazy homemade machines use a bunch of silly steps and chain reactions to accomplish a simple task. Learn the secrets of how to make your own.
The Day the Mountain Burst
by Louise HermanThe Day the Mountain Burst by Louise Herman illustrated by Giorgio Bacchin
The Dead Can Speak
by Marcia LustedThe Dead Can Speak: Studying Mummies in the Arctic BY MARCIA AMIDON LUSTED
Delectable Insects
by Zoë KashnerEating Insects. We eat mammals, like cows and pigs. We eat fish. We even eat birds, like chickens and turkeys. Why, then, is it so hard to imagine eating insects? While insects are not a typical part of the European or American diet, they are a regular--and delicious-- part of the human diet in other parts of the world. Find out what's so great about eating insects and why it might be something you'll want to try.
Detention Intervention
by Michael SullivanDetention Intervention by Michael Sullivan, illustrated by Kagan McLeod
DETENTION AGAIN? Jon sticks by the rules. Mike does not. So why does Jon keep winding up in detention?
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Dreamfields
by Mia LewisDreaming Big. While South Africa was getting ready to host the 2010 World Cup, an organization called Dreamfields was working to give South African children a chance to play more and better soccer. Playing soccer is fun, and fun has benefits. "Happy kids make for happy schools, and happy schools are good places for learning," says Dreamfields founder, John Perlman.
Dream Team
by Claire DanielWhat's up with Madison? Tara's basketball teammate seems more intent on hurting Tara than on being part of the team.
The Elephant Farm / Elephants and Me
by Isabella TravelerTWO-WAY BOOK The Elephant Farm & Elephants and Me
Elijah McCoy
by Kate FosterAgainst the Odds. How can one person make over fifty inventions in a single lifetime? He's got to be the best--the real McCoy! Meet Elijah McCoy, mechanical engineer and inventor extraordinaire. Find out how the son of escaped slaves used his unusual talents to overcome discrimination and become an important inventor of his time.
The Extra Body
by Michael SullivanThe Extra Body by Michael Sullivan illustrated by Courtney Huddleson
Extreme Chores?
by Jacqueline AdamsExtreme Chores? by Jacqueline Adams
Strange but Ordinary What can you do when you're faced with a dull chore? Turn it into an incredible new sport! Discover how people used their imaginations to turn the most boring activities into serious fun.
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Eyes on You
by Alice CaryEyes on You by Alice Cary, illustrated by Nelson Evergreen.
THE WOODS AT NIGHT. Axel knows there's no such thing as a vampire. He doesn't believe in Bigfoot, either. Then what exactly is rustling and growling in the woods? And what about those glowing eyes?
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Farming in the City
by Mia LewisThe Perks of Being a City Gardener. Living in the city doesn't mean you have to go without a vegetable garden. It just means you have to garden smart and find creative ways to grow more plants in less space. If you do, you'll be rewarded with flavorful, healthy, environmentally friendly, and fresh food--plus what many city gardeners say is a great sense of accomplishment!
Fighting Fake Money
by Kate ForsterFAKING IT. In Australia, criminal masterminds were making their own fake cash. People were becoming suspicious. How could they be sure that any money was genuine? Something had to be done. Find out how Australians outsmarted the criminals and changed money forever.
Fig Pudding
by Ralph Fletcher and Arthur HowardTake it from Cliff, being the oldest of six kids is not easy under the best of circumstances. Who can be Mr. Reliable all the time? How do you deal with a brother who enjoys sitting under the kitchen table for punishment? Or explain to your sister that she can't divorce herself from the family just because they eat meat? Or figure out what your baby brother wants for Christmas when he asks for a yidda yadda? Told in the first person, each lively, humorous episode from Cliff's fifth-grade year focuses on one of the kids. Together they create a strong, satisfying story of a large, closely knit family.
Finding Tasty Foods in Unlikely Places
by Terry ShannonLuxury food from poop, spit, and dirt. Describes unusual foods from around the world, from bird's nest soup to truffle treasure.
Fire in the Belly
by Sid LustigFire in the Belly by Sid Lustig, illustrated by Kanako & Yuzuru.
Replaced! Patrick has lost his position as goalie on the soccer team to Brian, who has more "hustle." But when they face a really tough team, will Patrick get a chance to play again?
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Fireworks!
by Paul WinterThe Sound of Celebration. A high-pitched whistle pierces the quiet night, and the spectators hold their breath. Soon a resounding boom will rock the ground beneath their feet, and the sky will light up in a dazzling display of color. For millennia, fireworks have held the world's attention. Discover how an accidental explosion set off a love of fireworks that continues to this day.
First Day on the Job
by Michael SullivanFirst Day on the Job by Michael Sullivan, illustrated by Courtney Huddleson.
Bad Day! Joe Sullivan has wanted to be a small-town police officer since he was in first grade, but no small-town police officer ever had a first day like this!
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