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Margaret Pumphrey's Pilgrim Stories
by Elvajean Hall[from the back cover] "Their story began in 1606, when the people known as the Pilgrims embarked on their dangerous journey to find a place where they could worship as they wished. Over 100 people, including 30 children, were on the Mayflower when it landed in Plymouth, New England, in November of 1620. Here are stories of the ship's crossing and the first heroic year that the Pilgrims stayed alone in the New World. Stories of... --a young boy who almost blew up the Mayflower playing with gunpowder --how a mutiny was narrowly avoided on the Mayflower --the men, women, and children who braved that first year and lived to share their joy with their friends the Indians" Following the main text there is a list of books young readers may enjoy. Most of them are already in the Bookshare collection and the rest are on the way. Some of these books Bookshare has are: Ghosts Beneath Our Feet, Afternoon of the Elves, Boys Are Yucko, and Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library.
Physical Science, Unit E: Interactions of Matter and Energy
by Lucy Daniel Joanne Vasquez Jay Hackett Richard Moyer Pamela Stryker H. Prentice BaptisteAn introductory science text.
Reading Expeditions: The Southeast
by Linda HoytThis guided tour helps students explore the Southeast, which includes the states of Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Florida. Students begin the tour looking at land and water features of the region--the Mississippi River and its delta, the Piedmont, Appalachian Mountains, and the coastal plains.
America's Story: Student Reader, Book One to 1865
by Vivian BernsteinAmerica's Story tells the story of the United States of America. This book tells how the United States began. It also tells how the United States changed from a small country to a large country.
McDougal Littell Math Algebra 1 (California)
by Ron Larson Lee Stiff Timothy D. Kanold Lourie BoswellThe content of California Math Algebra 1 offers complete coverage of California's Algebra 1 Mathematics Content Standards. Mathematics standards from previous grades are reviewed to help with your understanding of the Algebra 1 standards. It teaches you valuable techniques for solving purely mathematical and real-world problem and provides a balance between basic skills, conceptual understanding, and problem solving--all supported by mathematical reasoning.
Moby Dick (Great Illustrated Classics)
by Herman MelvilleMoby Dick (Great Illustrated Classics) is the world's best-loved children's stories set in large type for easy reading.
Introduction to Literature: The Start of Something Great
by Kathleen T. DanielFresh, original and compelling, An Introduction to Literature is the essential guide to literary studies. Starting at 'the beginning' and concluding with 'the end', the book covers topics that range from the familiar (character, narrative, the author) to the more unusual (secrets, pleasure, ghosts).
The Throw Away Dog
by Janice SimcoeMaggie was thrown away. Abandoned and left alone in a field, she believed it was the worst day of her life. What she didn't know, it was the beginning of a grand adventure. The Throw Away Dog, is an uplifting and often humorous adventure of Maggie and her new pals, Harry and Brittany. What seems to be hopeless circumstances for this witty and funny dog, transcends into a modern day adventure on the Sacramento Delta in Northern California. The Delta is an endless network of rivers, tributaries, and small streams. It is an ideal setting for an adventure. When the three characters embark on their accidental journey, they each come face-to-face with their own fears and rise above them. Written for middle grade children, the story was inspired by an actual dog named Maggie, who was truly a throw away dog. The rest, of course, is fiction and a fun read. It is a story for animal lovers.
Concepts and Challenges in Physical Science
by Leonard BernsteinPhysical science is the study of both physics and chemistry. You will learn about new concepts while studying the book. What do you think are some other things that you will study in physical science?
Mr. Revere and I
by Robert LawsonPaul Revere didn't make his famous midnight ride alone. Meet a patriot unlike any other: Scheherazade, the mare who doesn't mind mentioning she was once the fastest and most admired horse in the King's army. But on arrival in America, "Sherry" is quickly let down by her British rider and recruited by Sam Adams to join the Sons of Liberty. Before long, she finds herself teamed with Paul Revere to play a key-if unnoticed-role in the American Revolution. Full of wit and wisdom, this beloved classic presents an unforgettable view to the birth of a nation-straight from the horse's mouth!
The Pencil Families
by Susan TerrisAfter she discovers a dead body floating in the lagoon, ten-year-old Emily's life becomes even more exciting than the fantasies she creates for her "pencil families."
Holt Elements of Literature (Ohio Edition)
by Holt Rinehart WinstonThe following chart lists Ohio's Academic Content Standards for language arts and the grade-level indicators for grade 6.The numbered indicators summarize what you should be able to do by the end of your sixth-grade year. Each indicator appears in the left column in a yellow box, followed by an explanation of the indicator. In the right column are examples of how Elements of Literature helps you master the standards.
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, Bronze, California Edition
by Kate KinsellaPrentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, was written to help build the pedagogical integrity of the program and to ensure its relevance for today's teachers and students.
Discovering Food and Nutrition
by Connie R. SasseThe essential textbook for beginning level food and nutrition courses. "Discovering Food and Nutrition" helps students learn to plan nutritious meals and snacks within limits of time and money, to shop wisely, to work in a kitchen safely and efficiently, and to prepare a variety of foods. "Discovering Food and Nutrition" is an introductory foods program for middle school with short chapters, engaging photos and charts, and a comfortable reading level. It offers middle school students and high school students with special needs the motivation to learn how to become active, engaged students of food preparation, nutrition and consumer skills.
Exploring American Citizenship
by Globe FearonThe Student Texts and Student Workbooks provide helpful charts, tables, and maps that allow students to look closely at all critical aspects of U.S. government, including citizenship, the justice system, foreign policy, and much more. The book helps students understand the development of the government and the rights and laws of local, state, and federal governments.
Spring Board English Textual Power: Senior English
by The College BoardIn this SpringBoard program, you will discover how SpringBoard can help you achieve high academic standards, reach your learning goals, and prepare for success in your study of literature and language arts. The program has been created with the content you need to learn, the tools to help you learn, and the critical-thinking skills that help you build confidence in your own knowledge and skills.
Success in Science: Basic Chemistry
by Globe FearonSuccess in Science: Basic Chemistry provides critical test-preparation strategies for all ability levels. This book helps students reading below grade level develop the science content knowledge they need to succeed in class and on standardized tests.
I Wanted a Pony
by Diana Pullein-ThompsonWhen Agusta visits her cousins for the summer at Treetops Farm, she finds them rude, but figures they must be right that she's "queer." They all ride horses, and Augusta has no horse. They are not willing to lend her a horse, or allow her to ride one of their bikes, so she reads about horse-riding. The summer seems lost, until Augusta finds a way out of a day-trip to buy her cousin a horse, and sneaks into town to buy a horse of her own.
The Mystery of the Wandering Cave Man (The Three Investigators Mystery #34)
by M. V. Carey[from the back cover] "Who stole the cave man's bones from Newt McAfee's museum? There are plenty of suspects--an angry scientist, a relative with a grudge, a cocky handyman, and more. But the suspects all have an alibi, and the Three Investigators have to face another possibility. Maybe the museum's night watchman didn't have a nightmare. Maybe he really saw the cave man just walk away!" This is the 34th Three Investigators mystery. Bookshare has all of the 43 books in this action packed series. In the middle of a junk yard the boys have hidden headquarters where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which often lead them to adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for: #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle, #2 The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot, #3 The Secret of the Whispering Mummy, #4 The Mystery of the Green Ghost, #5 The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure, #6 The Secret of Skeleton Island, #7 The Mystery of the Fiery Eye, #8 The Mystery of the Silver Spider, #9 The Mystery of the Screaming Clock, #43 The Mystery of the Cranky Collector. and all the books in between!
Retold American Classics
by Perfection LearningThe anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Man Without a Country," The Lottery," "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and others.
Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction
by Larry S. Krieger Roger B. Beck Linda BlackIn telling the history of our world, this book pays special attention to eight significant and recurring themes. These themes are presented to show that from America, to Africa, to Asia, people are more alike than they realize. Throughout history humans have confronted similar obstacles, have struggled to achieve similar goals, and continually have strived to better themselves and the world around them.
Junebug
by Alice MeadReeve McLain, Jr. --Junebug--has a big dream that keeps him going. He dreams that someday he and his younger sister and mother will move from the awful housing project where drugs, gangs, and guns are part of everyday life. Junebug's tenth birthday is coming up, and he knows the gangs and drug dealers will be after him to join them. But he has a big birthday plan to keep his hope alive. He's going to launch his glass-bottle collection filled with notes of his dreams and wishes. Maybe some way, somehow, Junebug's dream will come true.
Danny's Egg
by Colin ThieleReissue of a novel for older children, first published 1989. Tells the story of the conflict between Hacker, the school bully, and Danny, who wants to hatch out the emu egg he has found in the bush and raise the chick as a pet. Hacker has other ideas and releases a hungry goanna. Award-winning author has previously written many novels for children including 'Blue Fin' and 'Brahminy'.
Our Michigan Adventure
by David B. McconnellDavid McConnell is an award-winning author of books about Michigan, "Michigan has a unique and exciting history and the author wanted to help readers, both young and old, discover it. You will meet some new ideas in this book. Some will be about our past our history. Some will be about money and economics. Others will be about values.
World Geography and Cultures
by Globe FearonThis engaging program introduces students to different regions of the world, the physical and human features of the earth, and cultural topics of special interest that help students of all abilities appreciate world geography and cultures.