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Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Purple System Grade 5
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Mystery in the Desert
by Judith LechnerMystery in the Desert: The Nazca Lines by Judith Lechner *** UNSOLVED MYSTERIES SERIES
Big Problems
by Mia LewisA two-liter soda bottle filled with water lights up the inside of a dim house. Now the family can get work done, save money, and stay safe. This idea may be small, but it really works! Learn how three simple solutions are chipping away at some of the world's biggest problems, one step at a time.
Dreamfields
by Mia LewisDreaming Big. While South Africa was getting ready to host the 2010 World Cup, an organization called Dreamfields was working to give South African children a chance to play more and better soccer. Playing soccer is fun, and fun has benefits. "Happy kids make for happy schools, and happy schools are good places for learning," says Dreamfields founder, John Perlman.
Farming in the City
by Mia LewisThe Perks of Being a City Gardener. Living in the city doesn't mean you have to go without a vegetable garden. It just means you have to garden smart and find creative ways to grow more plants in less space. If you do, you'll be rewarded with flavorful, healthy, environmentally friendly, and fresh food--plus what many city gardeners say is a great sense of accomplishment!
Gossamer
by Lois LowryWhere do dreams come from? What stealthy nighttime messengers are the guardians of our most deeply hidden hopes and our half-forgotten fears? Drawing on her rich imagination, two-time Newbery winner Lois Lowry confronts these questions and explores the conflicts between the gentle bits and pieces of the past that come to life in dream, and the darker horrors that find their form in nightmare. In a haunting story that tiptoes between reality and imagination, two people-a lonely, sensitive woman and a damaged, angry boy-face their own histories and discover what they can be to one another, renewed by the strength that comes from a tiny, caring creature they will never see. Gossamer is perfect for readers not quite ready for Lois Lowry's Newbery-Award winner The Giver and also for readers interested in dreams, nightmares, spirits and the dream world.
The Dead Can Speak
by Marcia LustedThe Dead Can Speak: Studying Mummies in the Arctic BY MARCIA AMIDON LUSTED
Fire in the Belly
by Sid LustigFire in the Belly by Sid Lustig, illustrated by Kanako & Yuzuru.
Replaced! Patrick has lost his position as goalie on the soccer team to Brian, who has more "hustle." But when they face a really tough team, will Patrick get a chance to play again?
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Locked Horns / Mortal Combat: Moose and Their Antlers
by Sid LustigTWO-WAY BOOK Locked Horns // Mortal Combat: Moose and Their Antlers
Persephone's Return
by Anna McCartPersephone's Return retold by Anna McCart illustrated by Lin Wang CLASSIC TALES
Rich Man, Poor Man / The Miserly Baker
by Susan McCloskeyRich Man, Poor Man A TALE TOLD IN KENYA retold by Susan McCloskey illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon
Three Strong Women
by Susan McCloskeyThree Strong Women A TALE FROM JAPAN retold by Susan McCloskey illustrated by little jo CLASSIC TALES
Sweet Rain
by Byrd MillsSweet Rain A Tale from Mexico retold by Byrd Mills Illustrated by little jo
Two of a Kind
by Allen MogolWhat's It Like to Have an Identical Twin? Imagine having another person in the world who looks like you, acts like you, and even thinks like you. That's what life is like for some identical twins. Can they read each other's minds? If they're separated at birth, do they follow the same path in life? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this look at the fascinating world of identical twins.
The Not-So-Cuddly Cassowary
by Carmen MoraisThe cassowary isn't like most birds. This human sized creature doesn't fly, can't sing, and can kill a person with a single swipe of its powerful claws. This unique, endangered animal may sound hard to love, but many of its human neighbors say it is a gentle creature that deserves our help.
The Sweet History of Cake
by Carmen MoraisWhen did people first start eating cake? What makes it fluffy? And why do most of us love it so much? Find out these facts and more when you grab a slice of information about the history of cake.
Black Gold: Oil in the Arctic / Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Keeping It Wild
by Stephen MorrisBlack Gold: Oil in the Arctic // Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Keeping It Wild TWO-WAY BOOK Nonfiction: Persuasive Book 83 Level T 1064 Total Running Words
Hats Off
by Joseph OwensHats Off: The History and Meaning of Hats by Joseph Owens.
Hats Off! Wearing a hat used to be like wearing a pair of shoes--you would never dream of leaving home without it. And there were specific types of hats for just about every activity, from visiting a friend to going out to eat. Why were hats so important in the past? And why don't we wear them as much anymore?
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Archer's Quest
by Linda ParkIn Dorchester, New York, Kevin is doing his homework when suddenly an arrow comes out of nowhere and pins his baseball cap to the wall. The man who shot the arrow claims he fell off a tiger . . . and wound up in Kevin's room. It's not long before Kevin realizes that the man, who calls himself Chu-mong, or Great Archer, is no ordinary burglar, but a traveler from far away in both space and time.A visit to the local museum confirms that there was a king named Chu-mong in ancient Korea who was legendary for many accomplishments, including exceptional skill with bow and arrow. Kevin knows little about his own Korean heritage, but he understands that unless Archer returns to his people and his throne, history will be changed forever. And he's determined to help Archer go back, no matter what it takes.Award-winning novelist Linda Sue Park has created a funny and suspenseful adventure, incorporating intriguing bits of Korean history and lore, that will captivate even reluctant readers and will add to her audience of devoted fans. Author's note.