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Finn MacCool and the Salmon of Knowledge: An Irish Folktale [Beyond Level, Grade 3]
by Matthew Richards Shane ClesterNIMAC-sourced textbook
Finn Reeder, Flu Fighter: How I Survived a Worldwide Pandemic, the School Bully, and the Craziest Game of Dodge Ball Ever
by Eric StevensFinn Reeder's English teacher is out sick, and the sub assigns his class to start writing a journal. Over the course of the next month, a flu epidemic ravages Finn's school.
Finn and Ezra's Bar Mitzvah Time Loop
by Joshua S. LevyFinn and Ezra’s bar mitzvah weekend takes on a Groundhog Day twist in this hilarious and magical middle grade novel from Joshua S. Levy. Winner of a National Jewish Book Award and a Sydney Taylor Honor Book!Finn and Ezra don’t have a lot in common—except, of course, that they’re trapped in a bar mitzvah time loop, reliving their celebrations in the same New Jersey hotel over and over and over again. Not ideal, particularly when both kids were ready for their bar mitzvahs to end the moment they began. Ezra comes from a big family—four siblings, all seeming to get more attention than him, even on his bar mitzvah weekend. Finn is an only child who’s tired of his parents’ constant focus, even worse on his bar mitzvah weekend. They just want to get past it, just want to grow up. And now they’re both stuck. Friday. Saturday. Sunday. No way out.Until Finn and Ezra meet and realize they’re not alone.Teaming up, they try everything they can think of to break the loop. But nothing works, and after every reset, the boys’ schemes become more desperate. As their frustrations build, the questions mount and real-life problems start to seep through the cracks. With all the time in the world, can Finn and Ezra ever figure out how to move forward?
Finn and the Feline Frenemy (Life in the Doghouse)
by Crystal Velasquez Danny Robertshaw Ron DantaInspired by a real dog from Danny & Ron&’s Rescue from the popular documentary, Life in the Doghouse, this fourth book in the sweet chapter book series follows a dog&’s rivalry with his new cat sibling.Finn, a Redbone hound with three legs, is excited to join the Figueroa family, who are also expecting a new baby to arrive any day now! The house is full of new toys and fun places to explore, but for Finn, who is still adapting to his missing back leg, the stairs are too daunting to manage. But Finn&’s new home holds one big surprise—a new cat sibling, Rusty, who has three legs just like him! Finn is determined to become best friends, but Rusty has other plans. And when the two start fighting over the family&’s attention, it turns into a battle to be the favorite pet. Will Finn and Rusty learn to get along before their new human arrives? Or is the dog-cat divide too large to cross?
Finnegan and the Big Oops (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Maurie Manning Casie HermanssonNIMAC-sourced textbook. He's Doomed! Finnegan has to go for two weeks with perfect behavior at school, or he can't go to Charlie's party. It's impossible! What can he do?
Finnegan's Bad Choice (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Maurie Manning Casie HermanssonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Finny and the Boy from Horse Mountain
by Andrea YoungAgainst the backdrop of the high-stakes and intensely competitive equestrian sport of show jumping, Finny, a fifteen-year-old girl in California, adopts an emaciated, untrained horse without her parents' knowledge. Soon after adopting Sky, Finny meets Joe, a sixteen-year-old, who has run away from his cruel uncle in Montana. His love for horses and desire to be a trainer matches Finny's dream of competing in the show jumping arena--against rich girls on fancier horses--and together, they train Sky to become a first-rate show jumper.But the path is fraught with danger. Sky is not like other horses and is so destructive and difficult he gets them kicked out of the barn where Finny has been working and training. Helped by a kind woman who owns a horse rescue, Joe is able to prove both his and Sky's incredible talents. When Joe is kidnapped by his violent uncle, Finny and Sky are the only ones who can save him. In a breathtaking finale, Sky and Finny must enter the underworld of the rodeo circuit, an after-hours, illegal race, where they will risk their lives to save the boy they love. Young demonstrates a masterful ability to set a breakneck pace and keep it up until the end of the novel. Finny and Joe are enduring characters who are sure to appear in upcoming sequels.
Finny the Shark: School Friends! (Super Simple Storybooks)
by Melissa MaxwellSpend a fun day at school with Finny and friends in this storybook based on an episode of Super Simple's hit preschool show Finny the Shark.Whether it's a trip to the dentist, a first sleepover, or helping out a friend, Finny the Shark's wild imagination turns everyday experiences into over-the-top adventures!Meet Finny and all her friends in this 24-page storybook! Finny loves making new friends at school. But when the teacher asks them to draw their favorite things and present them to the class, Myrtle the turtle is too shy to come out of her shell. Can Finny help her friend be brave?Super Simple has more than 30 million subscribers on YouTube. Now families can enjoy their favorite characters, songs, and stories from the screen with Super Simple board books, storybooks, and activity books!
Fiona's Lace
by Patricia PolaccoAn Irish family stays together with the help of Fiona’s talent for making one-of-a-kind lace in this heartwarming immigration story from the New York Times bestselling creator of The Keeping Quilt. <p><p> Many years ago, times were hard in all of Ireland, so when passage to America becomes available, Fiona and her family travel to Chicago. They find work in domestic service to pay back their passage, and at night Fiona turns tangles of thread into a fine, glorious lace. Then when the family is separated, it is the lace that Fiona’s parents follow to find her and her sister and bring the family back together. And it is the lace that will always provide Fiona with memories of Ireland and of her mother’s words: “In your heart your true home resides, and it will always be with you as long as you remember those you love.” <p> This generational story from the family of Patricia Polacco’s Irish father brims with the same warmth and heart as the classic The Keeping Quilt and The Blessing Cup, which Kirkus Reviews called “deeply affecting” in a starred review, and embraces the comfort of family commitment and togetherness that Patricia Polacco’s books are known for.
Fire
by Kathleen Duey Karen A. BaleCan two kids survive the flames of the great Chicago Fire of 1871? Find out in this riveting historical fiction, part of the Survivor series.Nate Copper and his best friend Ryan love to sneak out at night to watch firefighters battle the blazes that have plagued Chicago all through the dry, windy summer of 1871. Wealthy Julie Flynn, suffocated by her overprotective parents, can't imagine adventures like Nate's--and he's definitely not a boy she would ever be friends with. But fate and fire throw Nate and Julie together on the dark and dangerous streets of Chicago, and in the chaos of the crowds, Julie is kidnapped. Nate has to try to figure out a way to free her before the wind-driven flames spreading across the city cut off their only chance of escape. Will Nate and Julie be able to survive?
Fire Chief Fran
by Linda AshmanFOUR STARRED REVIEWS!★ Booklist ★ Kirkus ★ Publishers Weekly ★ School Library JournalPerfect for fans of firefighters and fire trucks, this energetic rhyming picture book shows how a fire chief and her crew keep their community safe.. . . lights begin flashing,and—CLANG!—the bells blast.They leap into action—they need to move FAST! If a puppy is in danger or a café is on fire, Fire Chief Fran is ready to help! Featuring a strong female role model, a huge fire truck, and an action-packed story, this read-aloud is a dynamic introduction to a day in the life of a firefighter. Follow along as Fire Chief Fran and her team respond not only to fires, but also to injuries, blocked roads, and more. With an irresistible rhyming text, acclaimed author Linda Ashman celebrates the many ways that firefighters help their communities. The book concludes with an author&’s note that is packed with further fascinating information about firefighters, their equipment, their fire trucks, their training, and more.
Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires (Books for a Better Earth)
by Jessica StremerA timely middle grade nonfiction overview of the incredible ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature.Goats and beavers. Drones and parachutes. Pinecones and beetles. What do they have in common? Believe it or not, they are all crucial tools in fighting, preventing, and adapting to wildfires!These vicious fires are spreading faster and burning hotter than at any other time in history. Ongoing droughts, warming weather, and a history of poor forest management have extended the traditional wildfire season beyond the summer months. It is a matter of life and death for wildlife worldwide.This breathtaking nonfiction book focuses on unique angles to a hot topic, including injury rehabilitation efforts, species that use wildfires to their advantage, how to help area repopulation, and the animals that help to prevent/fight wildfires. A riveting, kid friendly text is accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations and full-color photographs, as well as extensive back matter with glossary, sources, and index.Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Fire Over Swallowhaven: Book 3 (Sundered Lands #3)
by Allan Frewin JonesTrundle, Esmeralda and Jack are racing across the skies of the Sundered Lands, in search of the nest of the wondrous phoenix bird.There they will surely find the Crown of Fire, third of the six lost crowns of the ancient Badger Lords. Well, that's the plan, but first they must survive a terrible battle in the skies over the city of Swallowhaven, with Captain Grizzletusk and his pirate fleet.And if they do live to tell the tale - can they be sure in the end that the extraordinary phoenix will choose to help them?
Fire Race: A Karuk Coyote Tale
by Jonathan London Sylvia Long Lanny PinolaInspired by a legend of the Karuk people, the story of how Coyote captures fire and how Eagle, Cougar, Fox, Bear and others work together to help is a dramatic tale of bravery and cooperation.
Fire Race: A Karuk Coyote Tale of How Fire Came to the People
by Jonathan London Lanny PinolaInspired by a legend of the Karuk people, the story of how Coyote captures fire and how Eagle, Cougar, Fox, Bear and others work together to help is a dramatic tale of bravery and cooperation. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Fire Truck vs. Dragon
by Chris BartonCan a Fire Truck and a Dragon be friends? Find out in this new companion to the household favorite Shark vs. Train!It's the wackiest rivalry ever, when the fire-breathing ruler of the skies and the fearless fire truck go head to head in an epic battle of fire vs water! Who will win?But wait, is it actually a competition?Their rivalry takes unexpected turns as these two unlikely friends face off at a campfire, a birthday party, and more with unexpected results. Who will you root for? With playful illustrations and charming text, Fire Truck vs Dragon gives readers an unexpected twist on a would-be rivalry, turned friendship.
Fire Up with Reading!
by Toni Buzzeo Sachiko YoshikawaHEAR YE! HEAR YE! COMMENCING THIS DAY, LIBERTY SCHOOL SHALL FIRE UP WITH READING! Patty Lee desperately wants to be the top reader in the fourth grade and earn the right to wear the dragon costume in the Read Across America Day parade--but will Carmen Rosa Pena read her out of the running? The race is on as Patty Lee devours books, read-alouds, and audiobooks. But with Carmen in the lead, Patty Lee turns to Mrs. Skorupski for a new plan that just might put her at the top. In this second Mrs. Skorupski story the quirky, heavily accessorized school librarian inspires students to expand their reading experiences, cheering them on with her signature "Okily dokily." Join the excitement as everyone gets fired up with reading!
Fire Within: An Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters (The Magic Portal #2)
by Cara J. StevensThe second book in an all-new graphic novel series for Minecrafters—The Magic Portal!Ghasts can be a real pain when you&’re trying to survive an ultimate challenge. In book two of The Magic Portal series, Keri and Omar bravely return to the magic portal to visit the ancient Nether and learn as much as they can about these unusual and dangerous creatures and get the competitive edge they need to survive. While they&’re exploring the mysterious origins of these floating, fire-ball-launching beasts, they discover new limitations in their magic portal&’s capabilities: a timer. When a mysterious figure messes with their plans and blocks their passage home, Keri and Omar must find a way to complete their mission and get past their unseen enemy before the clock runs down. Will they make it? Only time will tell.
Fire World (The Last Dragon Chronicles #6)
by Chris d'LaceyDavid and the dragons are back in the sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles!After destroying a trace of dark fire, David, Zanna, and the Pennykettle dragons vanished. In a brand-new world, Co:per:nica, which runs parallel to that of Crescent Lane, firebirds roam the ancient librarium, a museum for books. But when 12-year-old David and Rosanna accidentally injure one of the firebirds, they are suddenly thrust into a remarkable adventure. The evil Ix have taken over one of the firebirds, turning it to the side of darkness, but the birds have a secret: They know about the existence of dragons. And from across the universe, one may come to their aid.... Don't miss Chris d'Lacey's addition to his rich dragon mythology in his next series, The Erth Dragons!
Fire and Fury: Fire and Fury (The Chronicles of Avantia #4)
by Adam BladeThe war for Avantia has reached its terrifying conclusion!Tanner, Gwen, Castor, and Rufus have collected three pieces of the ancient mask that bestows the power to control all of Avantia's Beasts to the wearer. Only one final portion remains and it is being held in Derthsin's fiery volcanic lair.As the group travels toward the furious showdown, Tanner is plagued by the desire to put on the powerful Mask of Anoret. His struggle is amplified by the constant arguing between his friends. Only a united front of these four warriors and their powerful Beasts will be strong enough to defeat Derthsin and his army. The fate of all of Avantia is at stake and Tanner is determined to see that all of their sacrifice has not been in vain. But an unsettling premonition has been following Tanner's progress and the losses may have just begun.
Fire and Ice: Fire and Ice (Spirit Animals #4)
by Shannon HaleThe adventure continues in this fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series.Strange things are happening at the frozen edge of the world. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have crisscrossed Erdas in their quest to stop the ruthless Conquerors. Only the four of them, supported by the gifts of their legendary spirit animals, have the power to defeat an evil takeover. While chasing down a lead in the cold North, the heroes arrive at a quiet village where not everything is as it seems. Rooting the truth out of this deceptively beautiful place won't be easy-and the team is already out of time. The Conquerors are right behind them.
Fire and Ice: Stories of Winter from around the World (World of Stories)
by Lari DonA shaman hunts a silver fox through the frosted snow. A brave little robin defies a polar bear. The blind Viking god of winter plays a dangerous game with his brother, the god of summer. . . Explore wintertime through the eyes of cultures around the world with this chilly collection of traditional tales. From the frozen tundra of Canada to the far off islands in the Pacific Ocean, explore how diverse peoples have told the story of winter.
Fire in the Sky
by Candice RansomThe Hindenberg was on its way! That was all nine-year old Stenny could think about as he pedaled his bike furiously toward the Naval Air Station on a rainy spring evening in 1937. Stenny knew everything there was to know about the Hindenberg, and when the giant airship arrived in his hometown of Lakehurst, New Jersey, he was going to be there. He didn't know that before the night was over, he would learn what it means to be a hero. Written by the author of Jimmy Crack Corn, Fire in the Sky introduces young readers to this tragic episode in American history.
Fire on the Mountain (Orca Echoes)
by Pamela McDowellLightning sparks a forest fire deep in the mountains near the town of Waterton. Days later, the sky is blue and the air is clear, so it doesn’t seem like an emergency, until crews of firefighters begin to arrive and townspeople start to prepare. Cricket and her friends watch deer and birds flee the forest and run right through town. But what about the slower animals? What about the porcupines and squirrels, the salamanders and snakes? Cricket searches for a way to help until the fire surprises everyone by quickly switching directions and racing towards the town. She hopes that the preparations and the firefighters' experience will be enough to save her home. But what about all the animals she loves? This is the fifth title in the Cricket McKay series, following Cougar Frenzy, Bats in Trouble, Ospreys in Danger and Salamander Rescue. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Fire! Fire!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case #3)
by Matthew Lysiak Hilde LysiakReal-life super-sleuth and media sensation Hilde Lysiak's reporting skills are put to the test in this fun early chapter book mystery series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Real-life crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own early chapter book series -- inspired by real news stories she has written! In this third book, there's a fire on Orange Street and a shop burns down! Mrs. Brown thinks her candles started the fire. She's so upset she won't leave her house. But the town pet parade can't start without her! Hilde needs to find out what REALLY caused the fire. Can she crack this RED-HOT case in time to save the parade? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers!