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After the death of their Super Villain parents, five teenagers are on the run. Nico, Karolina, Gert, Chase and Molly are now in survival mode, hiding out in an abandoned hospital and trying to regain a sense of normalcy. But Super Heroes don't get to be normal. When the Runaways try to rescue a teenage girl from becoming a human sacrifice, their mission gets intercepted by a bunch of punks dressed up as the Pride, aka their parent's former coven.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A young emperor, whose advisors have taken advantage of him, enlists the help of honest tailors to reveal their misdeeds in this retelling of the classic fairy tale. Includes historical notes and instructions for making a robe.
45) Curling
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Curling in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of curling. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as...
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"The United States prides itself on being a country with people from all different walks of life. However, the acceptance some take for granted isn't always there for people of color. In recent years, awareness of and anger about racial profiling and discrimination have reached their highest levels in decades. Racial profiling and discrimination often happen in ways many people don't realize, hurting their victims and leading to further divisions....
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"Equal parts humor and heart, Harrison Dwight, Ballerina and Knight follows a young boy as he cycles through various feelings he experiences in every day life. Harrison feels happiness, sadness, pride, fear, joy, anger, and courage¿́¿all while playing and imagining without limitation! With Harrison Dwight, boys everywhere will feel empowered to play in whatever way they choose and learn that it¿́¿s always okay to express what you¿́¿re feeling...
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Desmond is Amazing is a drag-kid, model, fashion icon, and social justice activist. When he isn't slaying on the catwalk or performing drag, he's an outspoken anti-bullying and LGBTQ advocate. In this uplifting picture book about being yourself, Desmond shows how he can be amazing thanks to courageous people like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and RuPaul who paved the way for a safer, more inclusive society for LGBTQ individuals. A kid-friendly...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his silky tail, to the point where he alienates his fellow woodland creatures with his boasting. When it is flattened in an accident (of his own making), he learns to value its new shape and seeks to make amends with his friends. Based on an Ojibwe legend"--Provided by publisher.
51) New York Jets
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Introduces readers to the New York Jets, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary."--Publisher's description.
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Touchstone Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
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English
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Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, with a Bollywood twist. In Ammritsar, the determined Mrs. Bakshi sets out to find matches for her four daughters. Second sister, Lalita, meets American Will Darcy - is it love?
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An empowering celebration of bodies, promoting body positivity such as gratitude for our puffy cheeks that help us eat; strength in our round bellies that help store our food; pride in our natural hair; appreciation for the color of our skin; and more.
54) Kilimanjaro
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Seven Summits leads young readers on a captivating tour of each continents highest mountain. Each book in the series teaches geography skills and reveals fascinating facts. Readers will learn how human activity modifies the physical environment and how culture influences peoples perceptions of places and regions. Colorful photographs, detailed maps, informative charts, and classroom activities highlight the features of each summit. Seven Summits is...
55) Raising Trump
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English
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The former wife of Donald Trump reflects on her life, from her childhood in communist Czechoslovakia and successes as a businesswoman to her views on motherhood and the ways her ex-husband's election has changed their children's lives.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The mighty Soviets were the favorites to win hockey gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics. But a team of U.S. college players had other ideas. The stunning upset of the Soviet hockey team by the young Americans has been called the greatest moment in international hockey. And to many people the victory was about much more than sports. Americans had gone through difficult times at home and abroad. Beating the best hockey team in the world - and its major...
57) Amma's sari
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English
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"Shreya admires her mother’s saris, whose silky swirls embrace her every morning. But her spirits plummet at the stares and whispers that the sari attracts. When Sherya asks her mother why she wears a sari, Amma answers the question with family stories brimming with generations of love. In this gentle and empowering picture book with vibrant full-color art, Shreya moves from embarrassment to pride as she learns that Amma’s sari is much more than...
58) Jughead
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Series
Jughead (2015) volume 3
Publisher
Archie Comics Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2016-
Language
English
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"Riverdale High prides itself on providing a quality education. But to Jughead Jones, what matters most is meal time--and Riverdale delivers solid midday chow. But when that sacred time is tampered with by a hot-headed new principal, Jughead swears vengeance! Can the burger-loving beanpole curry enough favor (see what we did there?) to rollback the cuisine catastrophe?"--Back cover.
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"In order to thrive, young people need to be surrounded by an environment of positivity. They need to feel secure and supported by their friends, family, and the community. Sadly, many LGBTQ teens feel isolated and unsafe. This helpful guide is designed to give LGBTQ teenagers the support and resources they need to feel not only accepted, but also confident and empowered. Readers with questions about sexuality and identity will find the answers they...
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"SuperJoe--superhero in the making--is far too busy to say sorry. He tears around the house sending invading space aliens back into orbit, rescuing passengers from sinking ships, and bravely facing prehistoric perils, while leaving a trail of broken toys, spilled bath water and displaced goldfish in his wake. But one sound keeps interfering with his supersonic hearing...and that's the sound of his little sister crying. Can SuperJoe swallow his pride...