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Rendezvous in Russia: Book 4
by Lauren St JohnEleven-year-old ace detective Laura Marlin is whirled into a breathtaking Russian adventure in her fourth gripping mystery, from award-winning author Lauren St John. When Laura Marlin's Siberian husky, Skye, saves an actress's life, she and her best friend, Tariq, receive a surprise invitation to spend time working on a film set in St Petersburg in Russia. But what promises to be the coolest holiday ever quickly turns deadly as a series of accidents threaten both cast and crew and Laura finds herself at the centre of a lethal game. Could art be about to imitate life?
Renew!: Become a Better and More Authentic Writing Teacher
by Shawna CoppolaWhen was the last time you shook up your writing instruction? In Renew!: Become a Better and More Authentic Writing Teacher, author Shawna Coppola builds on the premise that our students are ever-changing, and so is our collective knowledge base. Instructional strategies that have worked in the past may need to evolve accordingly. Coppola guides K-8 writing teachers with a three-part framework for Rethinking, Revising, and Renewing their approach'sand finding new energy along the way. Using the framework, Renew! examines the most pervasive educational practices in writing instruction and poses questions that guide teachers to revise those practices to ensure they are effective for all students. Coppola believes the work is challenging, yet critical, referencing R. Buckminster Fuller's Knowledge Doubling Curve: According to Fuller's paradigm, the amount of time it takes for us to increase our collective knowledge base by 100 percent will continue to shrink the older we get. If this is true'sor even close to being true'show can we, as educators, ever feel satisfied with teaching our students the same concepts, using the same methodologies and practices, that we have in the past? The book offers a road map for renewing key aspects of our practice, including: How we teach the writing process: Over time and frequent usage, some of our favorite teaching strategies can become rigid. Coppola gives a candid account of how her enthusiasm for the writing process as an undergraduate led her to teach writing for years as a set of pre-determined steps. Now she teaches that there are many variations of the writing process, and many twists and turns along the path. One foundational strategy used is opening up her own process as a writer'sand her writer's notebook'sto students and encouraging them to think and talk about their process with classmates. What we mean by Writing: Coppola argues that drawing isn't an accompaniment to writing; it is writing. Its another form of composition through which students can tell stories, convey ideas, and engage readers. The book is full of visual compositions by students as well as Shawna's wonderfully simple and evocative sketches from her writer's notebook. The tools we use to teach writing: The most ubiquitous tools used to teach writing'sfrom anchor charts to graphic organizers to sentence starters etc.'stend to be teacher-centric rather than student-centric. Renew! invites students into the process of constructing tools that are meaningful and helpful to them. The book includes a range of examples of tools built collaboratively with students. How we assess and evaluate student writing: Coppola draws a distinction between assessment'swhich should be an interactive conversation with students'sand evaluation, which is about judging and categorizing what students know and can do. Renew! offers a range of examples and resources that illustrate effective feedback for student writers, including online videos of teacher-student and peer-to-peer conferences. Renew! also offers ideas for how teachers can nurture their own writing lives and thus reinvigorate their instructional practice. Through rethinking, revising, and renewing their practice, teachers can not only strengthen students' skills as writers, but also nurture students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and risk takers in the classroom and in our rapidly-changing world.
Renewable Energy Optimization, Planning and Control: Proceedings of ICRTE 2022 (Studies in Infrastructure and Control)
by Mohan Kolhe Anita KhoslaThis book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at International Conference on Renewable Technologies in Engineering (ICRTE 2022) organized by Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, Faridabad, Haryana, India, during October 7–8, 2022. The book includes conference papers on the theme ‘Computational Techniques for Renewable Energy Optimization,’ which aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of renewable energy integration, planning, control, and optimization. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of renewable energy and resources.
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources: Science 4. 6
by Barbara Phalen Robert KeelerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Rent Party Jazz
by William MillerStoryline Online Selection - SAG-AFTRA Foundation / Storyline OnlineAn African American boy living in New Orleans in the 1930s raises money to pay the rent with the help of a popular jazz musician.In New Orleans in the 1930s, young Sonny Comeaux has to work before school to help his mother make ends meet. When Mama loses her job, Sonny is worried. Rent day is coming soon, and if they miss paying by just one day, the landlord will put them out on the street and sell off their belongings. Sonny wanders sadly through Jackson Square after school one day. His attention is caught by Smilin' Jack, a popular jazz musician. Sonny returns day after day, and soon finds himself explaining his problem to Smilin' Jack. What Smilin' Jack offers Sonny then-how to raise money for the rent while having the world's best party-changes both their lives forever. Award-winning author William Miller tells his most affecting story yet, accompanied by Charlotte Riley-Webb's brilliantly-colored paintings that perfectly capture the lively rhythms of New Orleans jazz. This is a powerful story of family, friendship, and people coming together to help others in a time of need.
Repairing the World
by Linda EpsteinA young girl grapples with her grief over a tragic loss with the help of a new perspective from Hebrew school and supportive new friends in this heartfelt middle grade novel about learning to look forward.Twelve-year-old Daisy and Ruby are totally inseparable. They&’ve grown up together, and Daisy has always counted on having Ruby there to pave the way, encourage her to try new things, and to see the magic in the world. Then Ruby is killed in a tragic accident while on vacation, and Daisy&’s life is shattered. Now Daisy finds herself having to face the big things in her life—like starting middle school and becoming a big sister—without her best friend. It&’s hard when you feel sad all the time. But thanks to new friends, new insights, and supportive family members, Daisy is able to see what life after Ruby can look like. And as she reaches beyond that to help repair the world around her, she is reminded that friendship is eternal, and that magic can be found in the presence of anyone who chooses to embrace it.
Reporting From Iraq: On The Ground In Fallujah (Xbooks)
by Candy J. CooperReporting from the ground in Fallujah!High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!Anne Garrels was a brave news journalist reporting on the war in Iraq. She carried out dangerous missions to keep the public informed and to share first-hand accounts of life in the First Battalion.
Repta the Spiked Brute: Special 6 (Sea Quest Ser. #6)
by Adam BladeMax and Lia travel to the Sumaran settlement of Astar, which is under attack from a movingcity of inhabitants from the Primeval Sea. Then the city deploys a terrifying,disguised Robobeast, Repta the Spiked Brute.
Reptil & Ghost-Spider Join Forces! (Marvel After-School Heroes)
by MacKenzie CadenheadGhost-Spider and Reptil from Spidey and His Amazing Friends team up to defend the Stark Center in this original Marvel chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout!The supervillain Rhino is after one of Tony Stark&’s inventions, threatening young super heroes at the Stark Center. To thwart his plan, Ghost-Spider teams up with Reptil. Can they defeat Rhino? Find out in this chapter book that&’s perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud! © 2025 MARVEL
Reptile Reawakened: Series 1 Book 3
by Adam BladeX-Men meets Beast Quest at the school for superheroes! An epic new adventure series from bestselling author Adam Blade!Hero Academy is being evacuated - the next phaseof your training will take place in the city. But stay vigilant: one of yourfellow students is not to be trusted. Anyone could be the secret agent of enemy forces from Noxx ...
Reptiles (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue)
by Melvin Berger Gilda BergerScholastic True or False is a science series aimed at second and third graders in a fun question-and-answer format. Each book contains 22 true or false questions with a full-color photograph of reptiles on every page. Kids will read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left. Every answer also includes a bonus fact related to the question.
Reptiles (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue)
by Melvin Berger Gilda BergerFun, photographic nonfiction at its best from the authors of the successful Question and Answer series. <P><P>Scholastic True or False is a science series aimed at second and third graders in a fun question-and-answer format. Each book contains 22 true or false questions with a full-color photograph of reptiles on every page. Kids will read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left. Every answer also includes a bonus fact related to the question.
Reptiles for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Lizards, Amphibians, & Cold-Blooded Creatures (Junior Scientists)
by Michael G. StarkeyExplore the fascinating world of reptiles with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9Big and small. Cute and dangerous. Covered in spikes, scales, and bony plates! Reptiles for Kids is filled with fun facts and amazing photos of slithering snakes and lizards, tough turtles and tortoises, creepy crocodiles and alligators, and some awesome amphibians. These ancient animals come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, from the weird to the wonderful and everything in between.Learn how a tadpole becomes a frog, what a crocodile likes to eat (and how it catches its prey!), and which gecko drops its tail when scared. Discover how to identify reptiles in your area, which reptiles can thrive at home, and the reptiles that need your help—and how you can be part of conservation efforts around the world to save them. With this book, you'll soon be an expert on our cold-blooded friends.Reptiles for Kids includes:Reptile 101—Find out what the differences are between reptiles and mammals.Look at that!—This fascinating book comes with tons of vibrant color photographs.In the home—Learn about the best reptiles to keep at home and how to properly care for them.Feed your wildlife curiosity with this fantastic book on reptiles for kids.
Republic of Ireland: A Benjamin Blog And His Inquisitive Dog Guide (Country Guides, With Benjamin Blog And His Inquisitive Dog Ser.)
by Anita GaneriJoin intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world’s most fascinating countries: Ireland! The book includes chapters on Irish history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as Blarney Castle and Great Blasket Island.
Rescue
by Jennifer A. NielsenSix hundred and fifty-seven days ago, Meg Kenyon's father left their home in France to fight for the Allies in World War II, and that was the last time Meg saw him. Recently, she heard he was being held prisoner by the Nazis, a terrible sentence from which Meg fears he'll never return. All she has left of him are the codes he placed in a jar for her to decipher, an affectionate game the two of them shared. But the codes are running low, and soon there'll be nothing left of Papa for Meg to hold on to at all. Suddenly, an impossible chance to save her father falls into Meg's lap. After following a trail of blood in the snow, Meggie finds an injured British spy hiding in her grandmother's barn. Captain Stewart tells her that a family of German refugees must be guided across Nazi-occupied France to neutral Spain, whereupon one of them has promised to free Meg's father. Captain Stewart was meant to take that family on their journey, but too injured to complete the task himself, he offers it to Meg, along with a final code from Papa to help complete the mission -- perhaps the most important, and most difficult, riddle she's received yet. As the Nazis flood Meg's village in fierce pursuit, she accepts the duty and begins the trek across France. Leading strangers through treacherous territory, Meg faces danger and uncertainty at every turn, all the while struggling to crack her father's code. The message, as she unravels it, reveals secrets costly enough to risk the mission and even her own life. Can Meg solve the puzzle, rescue the family, and save her father?
Rescue
by Jessie HaasShy farm girl Joni’s new friendship with animal rights activist Chess unravels when Chess’s views push Joni too far in this layered coming-of-age story about two girls and their love for horses. <P><P>Joni’s world revolves around her beloved horse, Archie, and her family’s Vermont sheep farm. When outspoken, sophisticated Chess moves nearby, Joni is drawn to her, even though Chess questions everything Joni loves—working horses, eating cheese, having pets, and even the farm itself. Torn between desperately wanting a friendship and resenting Chess’s assumptions about horses and farms, Joni mostly keeps her opinions to herself. But when Chess steals their neighbor’s miniature horses to “rescue” them, Joni finds the courage to stand up for her beliefs. <P><P> With quiet intensity, this timely novel tackles the complex issue of bridging the political divide and building friendships while staying true to yourself.
Rescue (Kidnapped #3)
by Gordon KormanThe startling conclusion to Gordon Korman's adventure trilogy.Aiden Falconer and FBI Agent Harris are closing in the people who kidnapped Aiden’s sister, Meg. There’s just one hitch: Meg is trying to escape from them on her own, and is never where she’s supposed to be. As tension mounts and the net tightens, only one thing is clear: The kidnappers aren’t going down without a fight. Before, it was Meg who was in trouble. Now both Meg and Aiden are in grave danger.
Rescue Rebellion (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #5)
by Geronimo StiltonGeronimo Stilton meets outer space in this cosmically fun spin-off series!Geronimo Stiltonix and his crew head to the planet Jurassix to warn its inhabitants of a giant comet heading straight toward them! But the creatures there turn out to be ferocious, dinosaur-like beasts . . . who like to eat rodents. Squeak! Can the spacemice save these aliens and still make it out alive?
Rescue Tails: On Precarious Peaks
by StacyPlaysFrom beloved YouTube star StacyPlays, the author of the New York Times bestselling Wild Rescuers series, comes On Precarious Peaks, the second book in the thrilling new Rescue Tails series about Stacy and her pack of special wolves, with illustrations on every page!Stacy and her pack of super-intelligent wolves are off on another rescue mission! When Milo the bat alerts the group about a stranded mountain goat family in the jagged peaks, Stacy and her wolf, Everest, must hurry to save them. They hike deep into the mountains and climb rocky terrain, but the higher they go, the more scared Stacy becomes!Will Stacy be able to conquer her fear of heights to reunite the mountain goat family? Or will she freeze under the pressure?Rescue Tails: On Precarious Peaks is the second book in the Minecraft-inspired adventure series from StacyPlays, the New York Times bestselling author and YouTube sensation with more than 2.3 million subscribers!
Rescue Tails: The Treacherous Tower
by StacyPlaysFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling Wild Rescuers series comes Rescue Tails by YouTuber StacyPlays, a thrilling new adventure series about Stacy and her special wolves, with illustrations on every page!Stacy and her intelligent pack of wolves live in harmony together in a forest cave. But when their friend Milo the bat brings news that a baby ocelot is in danger and needs to be returned to its family, Stacy and Basil must hurry to the jungle biome in order to save the day!After tracking the lost ocelot, they discover it’s trapped in a long-lost tower that’s full of obstacles, traps, and dangerous creatures. Will Stacy and her wolf Basil rescue the ocelot before it’s too late? Rescue Tails: The Treacherous Tower is the first book in an all-new Minecraft-inspired adventure series from StacyPlays, the New York Times bestselling author and YouTube sensation with more than 2.3 million subscribers!
Rescue at Lake Wild
by Terry Lynn JohnsonIn this funny and moving animals-in-peril adventure, a twelve-year-old girl and her two best friends determine to rescue two orphaned beaver kits—and soon find themselves trying to solve a local environmental crisis. Perfect for fans of Pax and A Boy Called Bat. <P><P>Everyone knows that twelve-year-old Madison “Madi” Lewis is not allowed to bring home any more animals. After she's saved hairless mice, two birds, a rabbit, and a stray tom cat that ended up destroying the front porch, Madi’s parents decide that if they find one more stray animal in the house, she won’t be allowed to meet Jane Goodall at an upcoming gala event. <P><P>But when Madi and her two best friends, Aaron and Jack, rescue beaver kits whose mother was killed, they find themselves at the center of a local conspiracy that’s putting the beavers and their habitats in danger. <P><P>As Madi and her friends race to uncover the threat targeting the beavers, Madi must put her animal whisperer skills to the test in both raising the orphaned beaver kits and staying out of trouble long enough.
Rescue in the Bermuda Triangle: An Isabel Soto Investigation (Graphic Expeditions Ser.)
by Marc Tyler Noblemanexpeditions; graphic novel; adventure; travel; Isabel Soto; bermuda triangle; sea
Rescue on Bald Mountain (The Adirondack Kids #2 )
by Justin Vanriper Gary VanriperSecond in the adventure series by father and son writing team Gary and Justin VanRiper. The Adirondack Kids adventures continue as Justin Robert, Jackie Salsberry help their friend, Nick Barnes, overcome his fear of heights by climbing Bald Mountain.
Rescue on the Oregon Trail: Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time #1)
by Kate MessnerMeet Ranger! He's a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always saves the day!Ranger has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog, but can't officially pass the test because he's always getting distracted by squirrels during exercises. One day, he finds a mysterious first aid kit in the garden and is transported to the year 1850, where he meets a young boy named Sam Abbott. Sam's family is migrating west on the Oregon Trail, and soon after Ranger arrives he helps the boy save his little sister. Ranger thinks his job is done, but the Oregon Trail can be dangerous, and the Abbotts need Ranger's help more than they realize!
Rescued (The Missing)
by Margaret Peterson HaddixRewriting the past to save the future...<P> They said the rest of the world was not like Russia. They said the rest of time was not like 1918. And that, the strangers said, was why they'd rescued Leonid.