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Strange New World

by Rachel Vincent

In a world where everyone is the same, one girl is the unthinkable: unique. The second and final book in this high-stakes, fast-paced sci-fi series from New York Times bestselling author RACHEL VINCENT.Dahlia 16's life is a lie. The city of Lakeview isn't a utopia that raises individuals for the greater good; it is a clone farm that mass-produces servants for the elite. And because Dahlia breaks the rules, her sisters--the 4,999 girls who share her face--are destroyed. She and Trigger 17, the soldier who risked his life for hers, go on the run, escaping into the wild outside the city walls. But it turns out Dahlia has one remaining identical, one who shouldn't even exist. Waverly Whitmore is teenage royalty, a media sensation with millions of fans who broadcasts her every move--including every detail of her wedding planning, leading up to the day she marries Hennessy Chapman. Waverly lives a perfect life built on the labors of clones like Dahlia. She has no idea that she too is a clone . . . until she comes face to face with Dahlia. One deadly secret. Two genetic sisters. And a world that isn't big enough for both of them. "Thrilling and dangerous, with an ending that will leave you gasping!" --SUZANNE YOUNG, New York Times bestselling author of the series THE PROGRAM on book 1, Brave New Girl

Strange Planet (Strange Planet Series)

by Nathan W. Pyle

Straight from the mind of New York Times bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle, Strange Planet is an adorable and profound universe in pink, blue, green, and purple, based on the phenomenally popular Instagram of the same name!Strange Planet covers a full life cycle of the planet’s inhabitants, including milestones such as:The Emergence DayBeing Gains a SiblingThe Being Family Attains a BeastThe Formal Education of a BeingCelebration of Special DaysBeing Begins a VocationThe Beings at HomeHealth Status of a BeingThe Hobbies of a BeingThe Extended Family of the BeingThe Being Reflects on Life While Watching the Planet RotateWith dozens of never-before-seen illustrations in addition to old favorites, this fixed-format e-book offers a sweet and hilarious look at a distant world not all that unlike our own.I feel more attractive.Honestly, you are.It’s the star damage.I CRAVE STAR DAMAGE.

Strange School, Secret Wish

by Bernice Gold

The year is 1927, and the Merril children are once again in school – but one that’s unlike any other. For 10 months out of the year their school, set up in a Northern Ontario railway care that also serves as their home, is on the move. Theirteen-year-old Jenny Merrill loves life on the tracks, but she has a secret wish. She’s fallen in love with a violin on page 244 of the Eaton’s catalogue. But how will she get the money to pay for it?

Strange Visions (Sinkhole)

by Ronald B. Kline

Dale Porter is working hard to get into college, but her studies are interrupted when series of strange sinkholes open in Foggy Creek. Her dog and other local animals come down an illness that seems other-worldly. Soon the town is swarming with military forces and international experts investigating the holes and their affects. Meanwhile, Dale starts losing her grip on reality. Are there aliens behind all this? Can Dale save herself, her family, and maybe her entire town?

Strange and Special Places: The Blue Edition

by Donna Alvermann Linda Miller Cleary Kenneth Donelsonl

If you could be somewhere else, where would you be? Close your eyes and picture the place in as much detail as you can. Imagine the sights, smells, and sounds. Is it hot or cold? Windy or still? Noisy or quiet? What is close by and farther away

Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals (An Animal Planet Book)

by Charles Ghigna

Animal Planet presents the ickiest, stickiest, blobbiest, and oddest animals in the world!Did you know that an archerfish can spit water up to 16 feet? Or that the giant weta is the world's largest and heaviest insect? Animal Planet's fascinating exploration of animal oddities introduces young animal lovers to some of the most astonishing, gorgeous, and obscure animals in the world-including some brand new discoveries! Packed with more than 200 vibrant photographs and fun facts about animals with unusual behaviors, strange appearances, and remarkable stats, this deluxe gift book is perfect for reluctant readers or anyone who loves totally gross and amazing animals. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of books in the Animal Bites series benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet's initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.

Stranger Kids 1 - 24 horas sin padres (Stranger Kids #Volumen 1)

by Isaac Palmiola

¿Y tú, qué harías si te quedaras 24 horas sin padres? Stranger Kids, la nueva serie de Isaac Palmiola ¿QUÉ HARÍAS SI TE QUEDARAS 24 HORAS SIN PADRES? Yo lo tengo claro... ¡TODO LO QUE NO nos dejan hacer HACER cuando están ELLOS! Es decir: - Montar una FIESTA con mi hermano y mi mejor amigo. ¡Va a ser épica!- Comer pizzas, chuches y palomitas a montones. ¡Y encima del sofá! - Ver juntos pelis de TERROR. ¡Aunque dan más miedo mis padres enfadados! Es un plan perfecto pero Timba, nuestro perro, ha desaparecido. No sabemos dónde ha ido, y dicen que en Tragalobos hay una bruja que se queda a los perros... ¿Será verdad y Timba está en peligro?Hay que encontrarlo antes de que sea demasiado tarde, ¡y antes de que vuelvan mis padres y me castiguen para siempre! _______________________ - Con ilustraciones increíbles en todas las páginas. - Texto divertidísimo y fácil de leer. - Lleno de destacados, anotaciones y comentarios para disfrutar a tope.- Misterio, aventura y humor para que los niños y las niñas descubran el gusto por la lectura. - Escrito por Isaac Palmiola, autor de la serie Perrock Holmes.

Stranger Kids 2 - 24 horas sin wifi (Stranger Kids #Volumen 2)

by Isaac Palmiola

¿Y tú, qué harías si te quedaras 24 horas sin wifi? Tenemos un SUPERPROBLEMA: * Tenemos que entregar un trabajo del cole... ¡mañana! * Nos han castigado sin móviles. ¡Y el wifi no funciona! * Solo nos queda ir a la biblioteca. ¡Ufff!Pero todo se complica: el bibliotecario no para de decir cosas raras y en la biblioteca se esconden muchos secretos... Y, para rematarlo, ¡nos hemos quedado encerrados! ¿Lo peor? ¡No podemos avisar a nadie porque no tenemos wifi! Hay que salir de aquí antes de que sea demasiado tarde. ¡No queremos morir de aburrimiento! ¿TE ATREVES A VIVIR LA AVENTURA? _______________________- Con ilustraciones increíbles en todas las páginas. - Texto divertidísimo y fácil de leer. - Lleno de destacados, anotaciones y comentarios para disfrutar a tope.- Misterio, aventura y humor para que los niños y las niñas descubran el gusto por la lectura. - Escrito por Isaac Palmiola, autor de la serie Perrock Holmes

Stranger Planet (Strange Planet Series)

by Nathan W. Pyle

New York Times BestsellerThe sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Strange Planet, featuring more hilarious and poignant adventures from the fascinating inhabitants of Nathan W. Pyle's colorful world.In this eagerly awaited sequel, Nathan takes us back to his charming and instantly recognizable planet colored in bright pinks, blues, greens, and purples, providing more escapades, jokes, and p h r a s e s.Nathan mixes his most popular Instagram comics with more than thirty original works created exclusively for this second volume to explore four major topics: traditions, nature, emotions, and knowledge. He inducts new and longtime fans into a strangely familiar world and its culture, from “cohesion” (marriage) to “mild poison” (alcohol) to the full lyrics to “The Small Eight-Legged Creature” (sung to the tune of The Itsy-Bitsy Spider).Bright, colorful, and whimsical—yet charmingly familiar—Stranger Planet is out-of-this-world fun.

Stranger Things Have Happened

by Jeff Strand

You can't always believe what you see in this hilarious coming of age novel from the author of The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever and I Have a Bad Feeling about ThisHarry Houdini. Penn and Teller. David Copperfield. Marcus Millian the Third. Okay, so Marcus isn't a famous magician. He may not even be a great magician. But his great-grandfather, the once-legendary and long-retired Zachary the Stupendous, insists Marcus has true talent. And when Grandpa Zachary boasts that he and Marcus are working on an illusion that will shock, stun, and astonish, Marcus wishes he could make himself disappear. The problem? Marcus also has stage fright-in spades. It's one thing to perform elaborate card tricks in front of his best friend, Kimberly, but it's an entirely different feat to perform in front of an audience. Then Grandpa Zachary dies in his sleep. To uphold his great-grandfather's honor, the show must go on. It would take a true sorcerer to pull off the trick Marcus has planned. But maybe he's the next best thing...

Stranger Things: Lucas on the Line

by Suyi Davies

Dive into this revealing portrait of Stranger Things fan favorite Lucas Sinclair and get to know Lucas like never before. The thrilling adventure of Stranger Things continues where season three left off, with fan favorite Lucas Sinclair finally telling his own story in his own words. Lucas has been in the fight against the evil forces in his town since the beginning, but he is tired of feeling like an outsider. When the start of high school presents Lucas with options beyond D&D and being bullied, he wonders if he can be more than invisible. After connecting with one of the few other Black students at school, Lucas starts to learn more about himself apart from his friend group. And he begins to understand himself as a Black teen in Hawkins, which feels unlike anything—in this world or any other—he&’s ever experienced. From Suyi Davies, contributor to the New York Times bestselling Black Boy Joy, comes an exploration of love and identity within the beloved Stranger Things universe, through the eyes of Lucas Sinclair.

Stranger Things: Runaway Max (Stranger Things (Random House))

by Brenna Yovanoff

Don't miss this gripping, emotional prequel to the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things! The never-before-told backstory of the beloved Dig Dug maven, Max Mayfield, written by New York Times bestselling author Brenna Yovanoff.This must-read novel, based on the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things, explores Max's past--the good and the bad--as well as how she came to find her newfound sense of home in Hawkins, Indiana.

Stranger Things: The Dustin Experiment

by J.L. D'Amato

Follow Stranger Things fan favorite Dustin Henderson on a journey that takes him beyond Hawkins.It&’s fall 1985, and Dustin Henderson is starting his freshman year at Hawkins High School. After the tragedy at the Starcourt Mall, he&’s ready for life to return to normal, but things feel different. Some friends have moved away. Others are still in town but growing distant. Dustin thinks entering a science competition will make everything like it used to be, but will Lucas and Mike join him? Or will he have to rely on a charismatic metalhead named Eddie? Join Dustin on a road trip filled with inventions, heavy metal, and a new understanding of his place in Hawkins. Sprinkled with references to your favorite Stranger Things characters, this novel chronicles the events between seasons three and four of Netflix&’s iconic series.

Stranger With My Face

by Lois Duncan

Laurie Stratton finally has everything a sixteen-year-old could ever want. But just as her perfect summer comes to a close, things start to unravel when her boyfriend insists he saw her out with another guy-when Laurie was really home sick! More mysterious sightings convince Laurie someone very real is out there, watching her. . . .The truth reveals a long-lost sister who has spent the years growing bitter and dangerous. She has learned how to haunt Laurie, but the visits soon become perilous. She wants something from Laurie-her life!

Stranger at the Window

by Vivien Alcock

At first eleven-year-old Lesley doesn't like the three older Harwood children who live next door to her aunt in London, but she comes to see them differently when she is drawn into their efforts to help a young boy who has entered the country illegally. Alcock explores a contemporary issue: the plight of a child who is a refugee in an alien society. And as four children try to provide a safe haven for this stranger in a strange land, they begin to understand their own strengths as well as their limitations. "Childhood is," Alcock has written, "an exciting and dangerous time, and it fascinates me." Her books reflect that excitement, danger, and fascination.

Stranger in Dadland

by Amy Goldman Koss Jesse Reisch

Here is the engaging, funny story of a boy caught in the juggling act of life with divorced parents. Every summer John flies to Los Angeles for his annual visit with Dad. But one week a year sure isn't a lot of time for father/son bonding, particularly when your father is a workaholic who always schedules more meetings with clients than outings with his one-and-only son. Not to mention the embarrassing fact that Dad always has a new girlfriend hanging around. In the past it's been near impossible to grab some quality time with his father, but this summer John refuses to give up without a fight. He's sick of feeling like a stranger in "Dadland."

Stranger in Right Field: A Peach Street Mudders Story (Peach Street Mudders Story, A)

by Bert Dodson Matthew F Christopher

Right fielder Alfie Maples is mystified by the newest member of the Peach Street Mudders. As far as Alfie can see, Roberti Frantelli can barely catch a ball or hit. Then Coach Parker asks Alfie to show the newcomer the ropes. Alfie is flattered and teaches Roberti all he can -- but begins to suspect that the coach plans to start Roberti in his position in the next game! Who is this strange new player, and can Alfie continue to help him play his best?

Strangers on a Train: Curse Of The Arctic Star; Strangers On A Train; Mystery Of The Midnight Rider; Once Upon A Thriller (Nancy Drew Diaries #2)

by Carolyn Keene

Nancy and her friends take their detective skills on an Alaskan adventure in this second book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.Nancy's Alaskan adventure continues as she, Bess, and George disembark the mystery-plagued Arctic Star cruise ship and explore the grand sites of the forty-ninth state: Skagway; the Yukon territory, and Denali National Park. It's spectacular scenery, but things start to go wrong almost immediately, leading Nancy to believe that whoever was behind the unsolved mayhem aboard the ship has followed them onto dry land. The girl detectives had better watch their steps--they're on uncharted and unknown territory!

Strangeville School Is Definitely Not Cursed (Strangeville School)

by Darcy Miller

Get ready to laugh out loud at Strangeville Middle School, the wackiest (definitely not cursed) school ever! This highly illustrated new series is Sideways Stories from Wayside School for a new generation!Smile! It&’s picture day! Except maybe don&’t smile, because there&’s a glowing lost-and-found box that&’s appeared in the cafeteria. Sure, coming to Strangeville Middle has been an adjustment for new kid Harvey Hill, but things seem to be going well. That is, until strange things happen that may or may not be related to a 50-year-old curse (if, of course, curses were real, which they definitely are not). Luckily Harvey and his friend Stella are on the case. Their classmate Nevaeh seems to think there&’s a logical explanation to the sentient robots, flooding hallways, and the glowing lost-and-found box, but Harvey and Stella aren't convinced. Is Harvey brave enough to solve the mystery of the curse (ahem, if there is one)? Or is Strangeville doomed? &“Strangeville School is totally hysterical! It&’s like a lopsided, upside down, triple somersault Sideways Stories from Wayside School for a whole new generation.&” -- Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and I Funny

Strangeville School Is Totally Normal (Strangeville School)

by Darcy Miller

This new highly-illustrated series is guaranteed to make you laugh so hard milk will come out of your nose! Strangeville School is the wackiest, most dangerous school you will ever attend...and you'll desperately want to come back for more!Harvey Hill just wants other kids to think he&’s normal. So he&’s happy to start fresh as the newest kid at Strangeville Middle School. Except Strangeville is anything but normal. Something sinister swims in the drinking fountain, the cafeteria could swallow you whole, and a giant rat named Cuddles is on the loose. And don't even get the vice principal started on the third-floor supply closet. In fact, don't even think about it. What supply closet?At least Harvey has his guide and sort-of new friend Stella Cho to show him the ropes. School newspaper reporter, first chair flugelhorn, and hiding a secret of her own, Stella shows Harvey that maybe "normal" is overrated. But when Stella goes missing while trying to solve the secret of the supply closet (oh that supply closet!), Harvey must embrace what makes him unique to save his new friend and his new school. Sideways Stories from Wayside School meets Welcome to Nightvale in this wacky new series!

Strangeworlds Travel Agency (Strangeworlds Travel Agency #1)

by L. D. Lapinski

Perfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places and Nevermoor, this &“utterly delightful&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade fantasy follows a young girl who uses a travel agency&’s magical suitcases to travel to different worlds.When twelve-year-old Flick Hudson accidentally ends up in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, she uncovers a fantastic secret: there are hundreds of other worlds just steps away from hers. All you have to do to visit them is just jump into the right suitcase. Then Flick gets the invitation of a lifetime: join Strangeworlds&’s magical travel society and explore other worlds. But, unbeknownst to Flick, the world at the very center of it all, a city called Five Lights, is in danger. Buildings and even streets are mysteriously disappearing. And when Flick realizes what&’s going on, she must race against time, travelling through unchartered worlds, to find a way to fix Five Lights before it collapses into nothingness—and takes her world with it.

Strangled Silence

by Oisín Mcgann

Are you being watched?Before she turns twenty-one, Amina Mir intends to have one of her stories published on the front page of the Chronicle. So when she gets an internship there, she's thrilled, even if it means a summer making coffee and writing human-interest stories. Then she interviews Ivor McMorris. A veteran of the war in Sinnostan, Ivor is convinced that someone interfered with his memories while he was there--but if he does anything about it, the watchers will make him disappear.At first, Amina is skeptical. As the daughter of a major in the Royal Marines, she knows that veterans often suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. But when she meets Chi Sandwith, a conspiracy investigator who has spoken to dozens of soldiers like Ivor, Amina realizes that she may have stumbled upon the biggest and most terrifying government cover-up ever. Now if only she can break the story before disappearing herself.

Strategies for Writers, 7

by Rebecca Bowers Sipe Julie Coiro Amy Humphreys

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Strategies for Writing Successful Essays

by Nell Meriwether

A quick and easy to use guide to writing an essay.

Strategy Instruction For Students With Learning Disabilities

by Robert Reid Torri Ortiz Lienemann

A guide to cognitive strategy instruction, which has been shown to be one of the most effective instructional techniques for students with learning problems, this book presents strategies that are helpful for students to improve their self-regulated learning, study skills, and performance in specific content areas.

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