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Lionel Richie: An Illustrated Biography
by David NathanAs a member of The Commodores, Lionel Richie wrote and performed 'Three Times A Lady', 'Easy' and many other great hits. As a solo artist, he has surpassed even these achievements with songs like 'Hello'.
Afraid to Ride
by C. W. AndersonJudy was looking forward to riding camp, but it wasn't what she had dreamed of. The horses are bad tempered, the riders don't have control, and Judy becomes terrified that someday she may fall off and be trampled. One day she is assigned Duke, a disasterous horse, and is badly injured when Duke falls. When she recovers from the accident, Judy is terrified to get back in the saddle. Mr. Jeffers her former riding instructor has an inspiration: perhaps Judy could regain her love of horses if she has a horse who needs to regain her trust in human beings. With a wrecked mare, Fair Lady, Judy learns to love horses again, and finds that she has a truly spectacular horse.
Reading Street [Grade 4.2]
by Peter Afflerbach Camille Blachowicz Candy Dawson Boyd Elena Izquierdo Connie Juel Edward Kame'enui Donald Leu Jeanne R. Paratore P. David Pearson Sam Sebesta Deborah Simmons Alfred Tatum Sharon Vaughn Susan Watts Taffe Karen Kring WixsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Dog
by Prudence Andrew"Why can't I have a dog?" Andrew pleads. For the twentieth time his father explains that dogs aren't allowed in the project where they live. Then, one wonderful day, Andrew finds Scruffy--a hungry, shaggy, little dog that belongs to nobody. Andrew is determined to keep Scruffy--and, somehow, he's going to do it!
Here's Hilary (Third-Grade Friends #1)
by Suzanne WilliamsMeet Hilary Hopkins. Hilary is a total mess. She’s the queen of clutter. And you can usually tell what she’s eaten because she’s wearing it on her shirt! But Hilary doesn’t mind. That is, until her teacher gets upset that she’s late to School--again. But how will Hilary ever clean up her act when she can’t even clean out her desk? That’s where the secret plan comes in. It’s a deal that Hilary makes with the class geek, Gordon, to try to get her life in order. It’s a weird plan, but it’s worth trying. After all, third grade cannot get any messier than it already is! Look for book 2 in this series, Josh Taylor, Mr. Average.
When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw and Other Stories
by Isaac Bashevis SingerEight stories based on traditional Jewish themes from Eastern Europe including Shrewd Todie & Lyzer the Miser; Tsirtsur & Peziza; Rabbi Leib & the Witch Cunegunde; The Elders of Chelm & Genendel's Key; Shlemiel, the Businessman; Utzel & His Daughter Poverty; Menaseh's Dream; When Shlemiel went to War<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor Book
Robert Rows the River
by Carolyn HaywoodRobert's parents taught him to row from a young age and he loved to row up and down the Thames in England near London. While on the river Robert discovered new adventures, new friends and new treasures from a carved lion, a monkey a young Romany boy named Aaron, and helps solve a mystery of who stole the new sailboat.
Reading Comprehension 4 Skill Sheets
by AbekaThis workbook contains a full year of informative, narrative, and poetic selections designed for silent reading and evaluation. The activity sheets begin with recall questions for optional grading and build to critical thinking questions for recognizing and reinforcing literary concepts. <p><p>With this book, your students will develop essential reading skills and retain the important elements presented within a story.
Pat: The Story of a Seeing Eye Dog
by S. P. MeekWhen Jimmy is attacked by a Japanese soldier in the Pacific during World War II, his devoted signal dog Pat, dies defending him. After Jimmy returns to the states, totally blind, he falls into despair until his fiancé encourages him to apply for a guide dog. Jimmy goes to The Seeing Eye and trains with Pat, a beautiful German Shepherd. Life goes on for the two until one night, when Pat helps save the day during a horrible hurricane. Themes about losing vision, dealing with overprotective family members, and the freedom you can receive by working with a guide dog are all interwoven into the plot.
Puppy Stories
by Michael J. Pellowski[from the back cover] "THREE PUPPIES, who are nobody's puppies, set out to find masters to love ... a hunting puppy hunts for dinner for his family and brings home three surprises ... a St. Bernard doesn't want to be a rescue dog ... a German Shepherd pup' wants more than anything in the world to be a watch puppy ... a puppy who does nothing but "sit" finds a job with the circus."
Call Me Charley
by Jesse Jackson12-year-old Charley moves into a neighborhood where he is the only African American kid. He soon makes friends with Tom and the boys work together to win prizes at the town's fall festival.
Hound-Dog Man
by Fred Gipson12-year-old Cotton is disappointed when he doesn't get a dog for Christmas. Then he bonds with a young hound while on a hunting trip with his friend and an unusual man named Blackie.
Dinah and the Green Fat Kingdom
by Isabelle HollandDinah has a sweet tooth, and it is causing her a lot of trouble! But her imagination, and her little dog, keep her going. And, she gets help from a very special friend!
Baden-Powell: Chief Scout of the World
by Wyatt BlassingameBADEN-POWELL: CHIEF SCOUT OF THE WORLD is the inspiring story of a man who loved life and the out-of-doors. A hero of the Boer War and one of Britain's best army officers, B-P had learned early the importance of physical fitness, self-reliance, and being alert. Realizing the importance of instilling these qualities in young people, B-P founded the Boy Scouts. He gave up a career in the army to devote his life to teaching Scouts. Today, brother Scouts around the world try to live up to the ideals of their founder and to their motto, "Be Prepared." Other books by this author are available in this library.!
Thor Heyerdahl, Viking Scientist
by Wyatt BlassingameMeet Thor Heyerdahl! As a young boy, he could not learn to swim. As a high school student, he opened a museum. As a man, he sailed Balsa wood and papyrus reed boats. He became a respected scientist, and a protector of oceans.
Combat Nurses of World War II
by Wyatt BlassingameDuring the second World War, the army and Navy needed help to care for the many injured troops. So, they turned to nurses. And these are some of the nurses' stories.
Ernest Thompson Seton: Scout and Naturalist
by Wyatt BlassingameThis naturalist and artist learned much from the Indians, and he wanted to share his knowledge with boys, so that they would love and protect wildlife. Other books by this author are available in this library.
Tall Tales of America
by Irwin ShapiroEnjoy these stories: Pekos Bill; Anthony and the Mossbunker; Old Stormalong; Johnny Appleseed; Davy Crockett, the Yaller Blossom o' the Forest; Sam Patch's Last Leap; Paul Bunyan; John Henry; Joe Magarac The Steel Man.
Reading Comprehension 4: Skills Sheets
by Abeka BooksAssess your child’s reading comprehension skills throughout the year with Abeka’s Reading Comprehension 4 Skill Sheets. Poems, brief stories, and non-fiction passages are paired with activity sheets that give recall and critical thinking questions that will help your child build essential reading skills. Answers are located in the Reading Comprehension 4 Skill Sheets Teacher Edition (sold separately). 88 pages, softcover. Grade 4.
Jake Gaither, Winning Coach
by Wyatt BlassingameHe always did his best. This is an inspiring biography of a man who worked hard, excelled at sports, and survived brain cancer.