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For Love of a Horse
by Patricia LeitchWhen Jinny and her family move to the Scottish highlands, her hopes are that she'll finally have her own pony. But a Highland pony isn't enough for Jinny after she falls in love with an abused Arabian mare that has escaped into the highland wilderness.
Very Merry Christmas Tales
by Stephanie Calmenson Barbara Seuling James Preller Sue Wright[from the back cover] "Eight All-New Holiday Tales--plus one favorite classic--to Warm Your Winter Nights. Wally's First Christmas By Barbara Seuling, Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Santa Claus Mystery By James Preller, Midnight Gets a Star By Sue Wright, Take a Penny, Leave a Penny By Stephanie Calmenson, The Nutcracker Retold By Sue Wright, Holiday Disaster By Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones, Christmas on the Prairie By Sue Wright, Rocking Chair: A Classroom Play By Suzy Kline, A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore."
Bringing Nettie Back
by Nancy Hope WilsonSixth-grader Clara Nelson has always wanted a best friend. When she meets Nettie Knapp, she quickly begins to admire Nettie's drawings and sense of humor. Then, one day, Nettie suffers a stroke. Can Clara find a way to bring her back--to help her be the old, fun-loving girl she used to be?
When Pigs Fly
by June Rae WoodBuddy's life has never been easy--between caring for Reenie, her younger sister born with Down's Syndrome, and watching her parents struggle to pay the bills, she barely has time for normal teenage worries. But when her parents decide to sell their house and move the family to a dilapidated old farm, Buddy thinks pigs will fly before she's happy again. The old farmhouse, however, holds some surprising secrets that may make Buddy realize her family's richness.
Holt McDougal Literature: Adapted Interactive Reader Grade 6
by Holt McdougalAcademic Vocabulary for the Unit Academic vocabulary is the language you use to talk and write about the subjects you are studying, including math, science, social studies, and language arts. Understanding and using academic vocabulary correctly will help you succeed in your classes and on tests.
Connected Mathematics 3: Ratios, Rational Numbers, and Equivalence
by Prentice HallIn Comparing Bits and Pieces, you will develop your skills in using fractions, decimals, ratios and percents to measure and to compare quantities.
Away Goes Sally
by Elizabeth Coatsworth Helen SewellSally belongs to a household full of aunts and uncles, all headed by her Uncle Joseph and ruled over by his sister Nannie. But now these two are at loggerheads, caused by Cousin Ephraim's letter, urging them to resettle in his Maine vicinity. Fortunately Uncle Joseph has a clever plan. It will launch them on a winter saga, employing a mode of travel only a New England Yankee could have invented. Sally-and the reader-will enjoy the surprises of this journey, taken in company with her lively and lovable relations. A story full of early American detail, set in the 1790's.
The Swan Kingdom
by Zöe MarriottA new voice in fantasy weaves a rich, entrancing tale of a girl with powerful healing gifts --- and the courage to use them to save her ailing kingdom. Shadows fall across the beautiful, lush kingdom after the queen is attacked by an unnatural beast, and the healing skills of her daughter, Alexandra, cannot save her. Too soon the widowed king is spellbound by a frightening stranger, a woman whose eyes reflect no light. In a terrifying moment, all Alexandra knows disappears, including her beloved brothers, leaving her banished to a barren land. But Alexandra has more gifts than she realizes as she confronts magic, murder, and the strongest of evil forces, and is unflinchingly brave as she struggles to reclaim what is rightfully hers. Fantasy lovers will be held in thrall by this tale full of visual detail, peppered with a formidable destructive force and sweetened with familial and romantic love.
Jennie Finch: Softball Superstar
by Christine Dzidrums Leah Rendon Joseph DzidrumsJennie Finch fell in love with baseball as a four-year-old when her mother took her to Dodger games. A year later, her parents signed her up for softball lessons and the young girl was instantly smitten. As a youngster, Jennie dominated travel softball and later became a star player at La Mirada High School in Southern California. During her time at University of Arizona, she set an NCAA record with 60 consecutive wins. Blessed with remarkable pitching ability, good looks and role-model sportsmanship, Jennie became a breakout celebrity at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she captured gold with Team USA. A children's biography, Jennie Finch: Softball Superstar details the California native's journey as she transitioned from a shy youngster playing in a t-ball league to become softball's most famous face, a devoted mother of three and a legend in women's sports.
The Awakening of Europe
by M. B. Synge E. M. SyngeBook III in The Story of the World series by M. B. Synge, "The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also presented. Suitable for children ages 11 and up to read to themselves and for children as young as 8 as a read-aloud. The Story of the World series, by M. B. Synge, comprises a set of five volumes, written at a middle school reading level, that cover all major events in the history of Western Civilization, from earliest recorded history to the close of the nineteenth century. With fifty or so short chapters in each volume, the series links the great eras in time and place together by a chain of stories of individuals who played principal parts in the events related. While statesmen and military commanders figure heavily in the narrative, stories of explorers, scientists, artists, authors, and religious figures are also presented. The author writes in an engaging fashion, using dialog frequently to bring scenes to life. She juxtaposes events happening at the same time in different parts of the world in a style reminiscent of the books of Genevieve Foster. This series is an excellent introduction to world history for adult readers as well as for children.
Shutting Out the Sky: Life in the Tenements of New York, 1880-1924
by Deborah HopkinsonLeonard Covello came to New York City from a small village in Italy in 1896. He and four other young immigrants, including Rose Cohen, who came to America from Belarus at age twelve, and Pauline Newman, who became one of the first organizers of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, are the focus of this fascinating chronicle of the pursuit of the American dream. At turns poignant and humorous, the characters' stories unfold in chapters focusing on work, education, and other aspects of immigrant life in the tenement houses of the Lower East Side of New York City. Beautifully designed and illustrated with archival photos, Shutting Out the Sky is stunning, thoroughly researched nonfiction from award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson. Book jacket.
People, Places and Change: An Introduction to World Studies (Western World)
by Holt Rinehart Winston StaffStudying geography requires the ability to understand and use various tools. This Skills Handbook explains how to use maps, charts, and other graphics to help you learn about geography and the various regions of the world. Throughout this textbook, you will have the opportunity to improve these skills and build upon them.
A Sound Move
by Linda MontoyaEddie Hernandez and his band have been invited to play in a festival. One member refuses to practice. Will the band be ready in time?
Glitter Girl
by Toni Runkle Stephen WebbTrue Confessions of a Trendsetter Hi! I'm Kat. Welcome to my blog. I may be from a small town but I'm also Glitter Girl Cosmetics' newest trendsetter. Thanks to my flair for fashion and my popular style blog, I've been chosen to be an Alpha Girl, which means I get to try out all the Glitter Girl products before they hit the stores. Forty-eight hours after she blogs about the goodies in the new line, every girl at Kat's school is sporting the gear. Kat's popularity skyrockets, but Jules--Kat's BFF--seems to be the only one who's not buying into the Glitter Girl lifestyle. Is Kat willing to sacrifice her friendship for life in the fab lane?
The Adventure of a Lifetime
by Ravina ThakkarWhat happens when the story comes to life? Nine-year-old Betty Hilmar thinks her life couldn't possibly be more boring. That's why she's always reading her favorite book, Amber the Brave. Amber gets to battle supervillians, slay dragons, and have incredible adventures that Betty only dreams of. But everything changes when Betty receives a mysterious new book. Suddenly, Betty finds herself in the middle of one of Amber's top secret missions. Together, she and Amber must stop the evil Doctor Sly from taking over the world, and as they race from one danger to the next, Betty learns that being a sidekick is no piece of cake.
Yesterday and Today (Saranormal #11)
by Phoebe RiversIn the conclusion to the Saranormal series, Sara discovers the connections between the past, the present, and her powers. Sara was absolutely thrilled to find the diary that her mother left hidden away so long ago--but she's quickly disappointed by what she reads. She learns that her mother had paranormal powers too, and she hated them so much that she somehow managed to get rid of them. How did she do that? And is that the secret message she has for Sara? Will there ever be a way for them to communicate? Meanwhile, Sara's crush, Mason, seems to like her back, but he doesn't want anyone else to know they're hanging out. Especially not after a rumor gets started about Sara and her paranormal powers. Sara doesn't care anymore what other people think--but Mason does, and that's a problem. When Mason begins to fear that his association with Sara will somehow cause his own paranormal secret to be revealed, Sara has to decide: Will she stand up for who she is, even if it means losing the boy she likes so much?
Katie Sprinkles and Surprises (Cupcake Diaries)
by Coco SimonThe Cupcake Club comes to Katie's defense when a surprise at school leads to unfair gossip. When Katie's mom says it's time for Katie to meet her new boyfriend, Katie is excited and nervous. She thinks she's prepared, but she's shocked instead. Her mom's boyfriend is Jeff Green-as in Mr. Green, a math teacher in her grade! Katie tries to act as normal as possible, but when mean girl Olivia finds out, she tells everyone that Katie is getting special treatment because her mom is dating a teacher. How can Katie stop Olivia and deal with all the new events in her life? It's the Cupcake Club to the rescue, as Katie's friends come to her defense, including an unexpected ally.
Your Worst Nightmare (You're invited to a Creepover)
by P. J. NightIn one of the scariest Creepovers yet, a class trip to the caves leads to underground horror. The seventh graders at Jefferson Middle School are superexcited to be going on their first-ever, overnight class trip to the famous Ravensburg Caverns. But what they don't know is that there are local rumors about the Ravensburg Caverns. Rumors that a group of kids one hundred years ago got trapped in the caves and never came out. Legend has it that if you listen closely, you can still hear the echoes of their cries. And unfortunately for best friends Kristi Chen and Olivia Pappas and a few of their friends, their fun trip away from home will take a turn for the worse when they stumble into the same trap--only to discover that their worst nightmares have come alive... This frightening fable is rated a Level 5 on the Creep-o-Meter.
A Horse in the House
by William CorbinMelanie Webb was one of those girls who can't live without a horse. She wouldn't have minded if it had been a scrubby little pony, so long as she had one, but the horse she had was a winner, a white palomino stallion called Orbit. Orbit had been given to Melanie when she was ten and he was only three months old, and they had been growing up together ever since. Orbit was never out of her thoughts, and he waited all day for the moment she came home from school to ride him. Then Mom and Pop went away to San Francisco for a week, giving Melanie the perfect opportunity to put her cherished plan into action--her secret wish to bring Orbit inside the house. And any worries she had about the suspicious horse-dealer who had been haunting the neighbourhood were pushed to the back of her mind. Then one night Melanie went out to the barn to say good night to Orbit. But when she got there, there was no one to say it to. Orbit was gone, and the unoccupied stable was intolerably desolate and empty. Melanie felt useless, like a captain without a ship. Yet somewhere, somewhere in this nightmarish world, Orbit existed. And somewhere, she was sure of it, locked in her head was some little memory, a shred of a clue to the thief.
The Mystery of the Missing Mermaid (The Three Investigators #36)
by M. V. Carey[from the back cover] "Missing:5-year-old boy. Name: Todd Stratten. Last seen with pet dog at Fourth of July parade, Venice Beach. Boy known for wandering off, mischief. Could be anywhere. Kidnapping not ruled out. Mother frantic. Investigator with gift for gab needed to suss out oddball neighborhood. Also missing: ceramic mermaid. Fishy case. Just the thing for the Three Investigators! And who are the Three Investigators? Meet Jupe, Pete, and Bob--three amazing kids from Rocky Beach, California. They crack cases like you wouldn't believe. For thrills, chills, and chuckles, read their off-the-wall adventures. Millions already have! This is the last book in the action packed Three Investigators series about three boys whose headquarters is hidden in the middle of a junk yard where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which involve them in adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for books 1 through 42 in the Bookshare collection. A list of all of the titles is on pages 183 and 184 of this book.
McDougal Littell Middle School Math (California Edition)
by Mcdougal LittellThis book was written to help you learn the concepts and skills in the California Content Standards and in state assessment. In each lesson, the key Standards taught in the lesson are listed in the margin. These lists provide a handy way of keeping track of your progress in learning the content in the Standards.
Pacemaker Pre-Algebra
by Globe FearonDesigned as a foundation for algebra, this comprehensive program motivates students as they build the important skills and confidence they need to take on algebra. Correlated to the NCTM Standards, Pacemaker Pre-Algebra features an attractive, full-color design that offers predictable and manageable two-page lessons that promote student success.
California Saxon Math Intermediate 6, Volume 2
by Stephen HakeSaxon Math thoroughly covers all the California Mathematics Standards and has been designed to meet all the requirements of the Mathematics Framework for California Public Schools. The cohesive integrated approach of Saxon Math helps build in the time necessary for all California students to develop the solid mathematical foundation needed for success in algebra -- and beyond.
McGraw-Hill Mathematics: Grade 6
by Macmillan Mcgraw-HillThis textbook will prepare students for future mathematics courses and also consolidate the core ideas of what they have learned previously from various mathematics textbooks. The contents of this course are many of the fundamental ideas and procedures necessary to be successful in subsequent mathematics courses and many careers.
Scott Foresman Social Studies: Missouri
by Scott ForesmanThis book of social studies contains the history and geography of Missouri.