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William Wenton and the Impossible Puzzle
by Bobbie Peers Tara F. ChaceBlackthorn Key meets The Da Vinci Code in this award-winning novel about a puzzle-solving genius who is forced to use his skills to face a danger that has been lurking in the background for years.Twelve-year-old William Wenton is a puzzle-solving genius. He lives with his family in a quiet Norwegian town. They used to live in England, but eight years ago his family suddenly packed up, moved away, and even changed their last name! Neither of his parents will offer an explanation or tell William why he has to keep his talent for solving codes and puzzles a secret. But then a special exhibit comes to the local museum: the Impossible Puzzle. The experts say it is unsolvable, but William’s sure that he can crack it if he gets a chance. However, when he does, everything begins to go wrong. Suddenly William is whisked off to a strange school filled with robots and kids whose skills are almost as good as his own. But what’s really going on? And what’s the secret involving William’s grandfather? And is there anyone he can trust?
Mechs vs Mutants
by Steve KorteThe Penguin has teamed up with Mr. Freeze and it’s up to Batman, The Flash, Green Arrow, and all of their friends to stop them in this action-packed novelization that includes an eight-page full-color insert with stills from the Batman animated film, Mechs vs. Mutants!Using Mr. Freeze’s technology, the Penguin has super-sized Killer Croc, Chemo, Bane, and Clayface—and the giant villains are doing their best to level Gotham City for good. Batman and Robin team up with The Flash, Green Arrow, and Nightwing to control the damage, but the five heroes can only do so much. Luckily, Batman has his own brilliant scientist up his sleeve: Dr. Kirk Langstrom has engineered two massive mech suits to help Batman and Green Arrow put the Penguin’s plans on ice. But will two superheroes in mech suits be enough to stop all six villains? BATMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics.
Opinions About The Trail of Tears: The Indian Removal Act
by Rebecca Grudzina Joanne Tangorra Molly SmithRead about the period of history when the U. S. government forced thousands of Native Americans to leave their land and travel hundreds of miles along what would become known as the Trail of Tears. Then, read and evaluate three opinions about this forced removal of the Native American people.
The Secret Language of Elephants
by Cindy Peattie David Harrington Molly SmithTen-year-old Trevor travels along with his parentsas they head to Kenya to work at an elephant orphanage. Although this is not what Trevor would have imagined as his ideal trip, his mood begins to change after he encounters a baby elephant and befriends her and her keeper.
A Tail for a Tail: Cherokee Trickster Tales
by Julia Giachetti David Harrington Molly SmithRabbit has always been a trickster, but the other animals in the forest are starting to get tired of his teasing ways. Can they figure out a way to teach him a lesson?
Technology and the Civil War
by A. J. CrozierFind out about the civil war and the inventions that changed how war was fought.
The Transcontinental Railroad
by Eric Kraft Pam HirschfeldFind out about the building of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads, the workers who created the railroads, and the obstacles they faced while undertaking the project.
Catastrophic Storms
by Michael SandlerFind out about the types of catastrophic storms and how they impact people and the environment.
Weatherworks
by Jeri Cipriano Nancy WhiteFind out about the components of weather by conducting experiments on air pressure, evaporation, condensation, and humidity. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
The Wall
by Rory O'Dea Michael Cavanaugh Paul Fisher-Johnson Molly SmithIt is August 1961 in Communist-controlled East Berlin, home of young teen Franz Mu?ller. Franz's father is working across the border in democratic West Berlin. But the East German government has seen that many workers from East Berlin have not been returning--and they take sudden action. Franz awakens to find that his city has been walled in overnight, throwing his entire family into chaos.
Causes of the American Revolution, Bridges Edition
by Randi Reisfeld Jackie Robb Barbie Heit Brett Kelly Elaine EpsteinNIMAC-sourced textbook
Battles of the American Revolution, Bridges Edition
by Michael Burgan Barbie Heit Brett Kelly Elaine EpsteinNIMAC-sourced textbook
John Adams; Abigail Adams
by Christina WilsdonDelegate to the Continental Congress, and vice president and president of the United States, John Adams is a hero in American history. His wife, Abigail, an independent, strong, and capable woman, is as well. What was life like for these two patriots? How did they remain true to each other and to their convictions? Read these biographies to find out. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
People of the American Revolution
by Steven OtfinoskiFind out about the people who fought for freedom during the American Revolution.
Perspectives on the American Revolution
by Angelo ParraTo some, England had the right to govern the thirteen American colonies. To others, England was violating the colonists' rights. Still others took no side. Which would prevail: loyalty to the king, freedom now, or peace at any price? Read these essays to find out. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
Homework from the Future; The Encouragement App
by Forrest Stone Mark Harmon21-CK, a hologram kid, has been virtualized by Gif McCoy. It's 2612, and Gif is going to show his new friend around. What will 21-CK discover? Benzo has won Andromeda Galaxy's biggest prize: The App of the Year. How will his invention backfire? How will his friend Plexi come to the rescue? Read these science fiction stories to find out. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
The Trouble with Northrup; A Trampoline’s Highs and Lows; Jimmy Aaron’s Best Worst Day of Fifth Grade
by Jeffrey B. Fuerst Anthony Carpenter Kevin KellyNorthrup has stopped talking and no one knows why. His family is frantic. Will Dr. Kloppennoggin get him to speak again? Here comes Cannonball Jones, about to make Trampoline's life miserable. Is there any joy in being a kid's favorite toy? Jimmy has to dance with a girl-one seven inches taller than he. Will this be Jimmy's worst-or best-day of fifth grade? Read these plays to find out.
Above the Clouds
by Kitty Higgins Anne Flounders Karen LeonPerform this script about a weather reporter's turbulent ride in a hot air balloon.
Across a Stream
by Stephen Cosgrove Pam Hirschfeld Karen LeonPerform this script about a family of settlers and a Native American tribe that live across the stream from each other in Montana in the early 1800s.
