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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 1
by Tappei Nagatsuki Shinichirou OtsukaSubaru Natsuki was just trying to get to the convenience store but wound up summoned to another world. He encounters the usual things--life-threatening situations, silver haired beauties, cat fairies--you know, normal stuff. All that would be bad enough, but he's also gained the most inconvenient magical ability of all--time travel, but he's got to die to use it. How do you repay someone who saved your life when all you can do is die?
Reacción: (Reaction) (Spanish Soundings)
by Lesley ChoyceZach y Ashley llevan un tiempo juntos y las cosas van bien, hasta que un día Ashley descubre que está embarazada. Enseguida se enoja y culpa a Zach, pues no estaría en ese estado si él no hubiera sido tan imprudente. Pensando al principio en el aborto, se vuelve en contra de Zach que, confundido, trata de adoptar una actitud responsable. Después de ver las reacciones de sus familiares y amigos, Zach se da cuenta de que esta es una decisión que él y Ashley deben tomar juntos. Zach and Ashley have been going out for a while, and things are going well—until Ashley finds out she is pregnant. She is angry and blames Zach. She wouldn't be in this state if he hadn't been so careless. Insistent at first on an abortion, she turns against Zach. Confused, Zach struggles with what he should do and what his responsibilities are. Coming to terms with the reactions of their families and friends, Zach realizes that this is a decision that he and Ashley must make together.
Reach for the Stars
by Serge BlochReach for the Stars is a wonderful way to encourage and congratulate those, regardless of age, who are celebrating a milestone…and feel ready to SPREAD THEIR WINGS AND FLY! The young hero of Serge Bloch’s delightful Butterflies in My Stomach is back, along with his loyal dog Roger. Having mastered the first day of school, the two are embarking further on the perilous journey of life. Like all of us, they encounter many FORKS IN THE ROAD and UPHILL BATTLES—but they also find that there’s no better time than right now to REACH FOR THE STARS and SHOOT FOR THE MOON. And just as with his Butterflies in My Stomach, Bloch’s witty art—a wonderful mix of whimsical line drawings and photography—will delight, charm, and inspire.
Reach for Tomorrow (One Last Wish #12)
by Lurlene McdanielKatie O'Roark is thrilled to learn that Jenny House is being rebuilt. After the fire last year, Katie thought she could never return to the camp, where she spent the summers with teens like her who faced medical odds stacked against them. But thanks to Richard Holloway's efforts, Katie and her longtime friends Lacey and Chelsea will work as counselors once again. They'll be joined by Megan, Morgan, and Eric, who are newcomers to Jenny House but who have experienced the generosity of One Last Wish Foundation.<P> It's not until Katie arrives at camp that she discovers that Josh Martel, her former boyfriend, is also a counselor. Being near Josh again brings back a flood of old emotions for Katie. And when Josh confronts unexpected adversity, Katie knows she has to work out her feelings for him. Through the heart transplant she underwent years ago, Katie miraculously received a gift of new life. Now she must discover how to make the most of that precious gift and choose her future.
Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
by Katherine Johnson&“This rich volume is a national treasure.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &“Captivating, informative, and inspiring…Easy to follow and hard to put down.&” —School Library Journal (starred review) The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11.As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a professor who saw great promise in her. But ability and opportunity did not always go hand in hand. As an African American and a girl growing up in an era of brutal racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Still, she lived her life with her father&’s words in mind: &“You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you.&” In the early 1950s, Katherine was thrilled to join the organization that would become NASA. She worked on many of NASA&’s biggest projects including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. Katherine Johnson&’s story was made famous in the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Now in Reaching for the Moon she tells her own story for the first time, in a lively autobiography that will inspire young readers everywhere.
Reaching Out (The Circuit #3)
by Francisco Jiménez&“This sequel to Breaking Through and The Circuit again brings to the forefront the daily trials of poor immigrant families . . . compelling and honest.&”—School Library Journal From the perspective of the young adult he was then, Francisco Jiménez describes the challenges he faced in his efforts to continue his education. During his college years, the very family solidarity that allowed Francisco to survive as a child is tested. Not only must he leave his family behind when he goes to Santa Clara University, but while Francisco is there, his father abandons the family and returns to Mexico. This is the story of how Francisco coped with poverty, with his guilt over leaving his family financially strapped, with his self-doubt about succeeding academically, and with separation. Once again his telling is honest, true, and inspiring A Smithsonian Magazine Best Book of the Year &“Rooted in the past, Jiménez&’s story is also about the continuing struggle to make it in America, not only for immigrant kids but also for those in poor families. Never melodramatic or self-important, the spare episodes will draw readers with the quiet daily detail of work, anger, sorrow, and hope.&”—Booklist (starred review) &“In this eloquent, transfixing account, Jiménez again achieves a masterful addition to the literature of the memoir.&”—Smithsonian Magazine &“No one who reads these life stories will forget them. Jiménez reaches out to let us walk in his shoes, feel his pain and pride, joy and sorrow, regrets and hope.&”—Sacramento Bee
Reaction: (reaction) (Orca Soundings)
by Lesley ChoyceZach and Ashley have been going out for a while, and things are going well--until Ashley finds out she is pregnant. She is angry and blames Zach. She wouldn't be in this state if he hadn't been so careless. Insistent at first on an abortion, she turns against Zach. Confused, Zach struggles with what he should do and what his responsibilities are. Coming to terms with the reactions of their families and friends, Zach realizes that this is a decision that he and Ashley must make together. Also available in Spanish.
Read 180: Rbook Flex
by Scholastic StaffA student workbook that provides instruction in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing and grammar skills.
Reader I Married Me: A feel-good read for anyone in need of a boost!
by Sophie TannerChloe Usher has just broken up with the love of her life. All her friends urge her to find another man before she disappears down the slippery slope to spinsterhood. After a particularly messy date and several gins, she decides that she doesn't need an 'other half' to complete her and announces that she is going to marry herself. The news goes viral and, in the sober light of day, Chloe finds herself thrust firmly into the public eye to the embarrassment of her friends and family. Planning her wedding solo takes Chloe on a bumpy journey of self-discovery, as she realises why wish away your life waiting for 'the one' when YOU are, in fact, the one?
Reader in American History (Third Edition)
by Randolph B. CampbellThis collection of essays is intended to serve as supplementary reading in survey courses on the history of the United States to 1865.
Reader's Handbook: A Student Guide for Reading and Learning
by Jim Burke Ron Klemp Wendell SchwartzLike all good guidebooks, this one has a few simple but important goals. (1) It will show you how to become a better reader. (2) It will introduce tools, tips, and strategies to help you read better and be more successful in school. (3) It will teach you how to monitor your reading. (4) It will improve your ability to write and talk about reading. (5) It will provide you with a quick reference guide. (6) It will introduce various kinds of readings.
Reader's Handbook: A Student Guide For Reading And Learning (Great Source Reader's Handbooks Ser.)
by Jim Burke Ron Klemp Wendell Schwartz Mike McConnell Phil LaLeikeNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading and Note Taking Guide Level A: Focus on California Life Science
by Pearson Prentice HallThis Reading and Note Taking Guide helps students succeed in their study of science. Working through the exercises will help them understand and organize the concepts presented in the textbook. The completed worksheets then become easy-to-follow study guides for test preparation.
Reading and Writing About Contemporary Issues
by Kathleen T. McwhorterReading and Writing About Contemporary Issues offers an integrated approach to reading and writing using a handbook for reference and instruction followed by readings for analysis and writing.
The Reading Circle: The Cherry Cola Book Club Novel (A Cherry Cola Book Club Novel #2)
by Ashton Lee"This lighthearted, cozy read brought a smile to my face. Lovers of small town fiction are going to fall in love with The Reading Circle." --Marie Bostwick, author of Between Heaven and Texas Welcome to the quirky town of Cherico, Mississippi, where potluck meetings at the local library provide a feast for mind and stomach alike. . .If some folks had their way, the Cherico library would have shut down long ago. Councilman Durden Sparks aims to divert funding to a cause dear to his heart--and his wallet. With the aid of gumption and good friends, librarian Maura Beth Mayhew has finagled a one-year reprieve, and the burgeoning book club is raising the library's profile one mouthwatering meeting at a time. But more members mean more opinions. . .While the Forrest Gump-themed shrimp dishes are a universal hit, meetings don't always go according to plan. Between spirited debate over book choices and surprising revelations and relationship hiccups--including Maura Beth's fledgling romance--there's a lot to discuss. And just when bad luck threatens to finish the library for good, the Cherry Cola Book Club may learn that the best stories have twists--and heroes--you never expected. . .Praise for Ashton Lee's The Cherry Cola Book Club"Lee's buoyant David-versus-Goliath tale zestfully illuminates a real problem confronting libraries and cities of all sizes." --Booklist "Clever, sassy and as tasty as an icebox pie, The Cherry Cola Book Club is a rare treat." --Erika Marks, author of The Guest House
Reading Culture: Contexts for Critical Reading and Writing
by Diana George John TrimburAcclaimed for its compelling readings and provocative images,Reading Culture provides students with outstanding instruction on how to read and write critically about the culture that surrounds them.
Reading Drills Advanced Level (Reading Drills)
by Edward B. FryReading Drills is a three-level series, with classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction readings, designed to teach students how to improve their reading speed while building valuable comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Reading Essentials for Glencoe Physical Science: An Interactive Student Textbook
by Mcgraw-Hill EducationNIMAC-sourced textbook
Reading in the Content Areas: Social Studies
by McGraw-Hill Education StaffBased on the best-selling Six-Way Paragraphs books, these individual titles help students master the essential skills needed to organize, understand, and apply information in math, science, and social studies. Here are the books that will open doors for you into your content area classrooms.
Reading Pop Culture: A Portable Anthology
by Jeffrey OusborneReading Pop Culture: A Portable Anthology is a current, compact, inexpensive collection that taps into students' passionate engagement with popular culture in order to help them to become better writers. Its focus on themes of consumption, advertising, identity, technology, television, movies, and new media prompts composition students to think and write about issues they care about. This volume in the popular Bedford/St. Martin's series of Portable Anthologies and Guides offers a trademark combination of high quality and great value.
The Reading Race (Ready, Freddy! #27)
by Abby KleinFreddy is back, and ready to compete in the Reading Race!Freddy's class is competing in a read-a-thon, and the student who reads for the most minutes will win five free books -- and the class will win an author visit, too! Freddy plans to win this contest... even if it means staying up all night!
Reading the OED: One Man, One Year, 21,730 Pages
by Ammon Shea"I'm reading theOEDso you don't have to. If you are interested in vocabulary that is both spectacularly useful and beautifully useless, read on. . . "So reports Ammon Shea, the tireless, word-obsessed, and more than slightly masochistic author ofReading the OED. The word lover's Mount Everest, theOEDhas enthralled logophiles since its initial publication 80 years ago. Weighing in at 137 pounds, it is the dictionary to end all dictionaries. In 26 chapters filled with sharp wit, sheer delight, and a documentarian's keen eye, Shea shares his year inside theOED, delivering a hair-pulling, eye-crossing account of reading every word, and revealing the most obscure, hilarious, and wonderful gems he discovers along the way.
Reading the World: Contemporary Literature from Around the Globe
by Perfection Learning CorporationNIMAC-sourced textbook
Readings for Writers
by Jo Ray McCuen-Metherell Anthony C. WinklerThis text offers some 100 readings from multiple genres, including poems, newspaper columns, diary entries, formal arguments, and instructional texts, as well as memoirs, speeches, and short stories. New chapters on critical reading and rhetorical modes as tools for inquiry are included, and examples of actual student writing are given in this 11th edition. McCuen is affiliated with Glendale College. Author information on Winkler is not given. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)