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Author
Language
English
Description
"A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history. Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A dynamic, gripping collection of short stories from "America's best novelist" (Denver Post), the New York Times-bestselling James Lee Burke. Harbor Lights is a story collection from one of the most popular and widely acclaimed icons of American fiction, featuring a never-before-published novella. These eight stories move from the marshlands on the Gulf of Mexico to the sweeping plains of Colorado to prisons, saloons, and trailer parks across the...
4) Algeria
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
420L
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Algeria. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index."--
5) Iran
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
320L
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Iran. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index."--
Author
Series
Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney mystery volume 2
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The suspenseful sequel to The Murder of Mr. Wickham, which sees Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney reunited, and with another mystery to solve: the dreadful poisoning of the scoundrel Willoughby's new wife. Catherine and Henry Tilney of Northanger Abbey are not entirely pleased to be sending their eligible young daughter Juliet out into the world again: the last house party she attended, at the home of the Knightleys, involved a murder-which Juliet...
11) France
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
This title highlights major destinations within France and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of France, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today.
12) Venezuela
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
"This title highlights major destinations within Venezuela and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Venezuela, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint...
13) Russia
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
"This title highlights major destinations within Russia and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Russia, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of...
17) Norway
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Norway. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
18) Haiti
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A book for young readers about the history and culture of the Caribbean nation of Haiti."
19) United Kingdom
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
Description
"This title highlights major destinations within the United Kingdom and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of the United Kingdom, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential...