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ToverQuest (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level V)
by Pat SchmatzToverQuest by Pat Schmatz illustrated by Randy Gallegos
Toward the Goal
by Jeremy V. Jones Janna JonesKaka is arguably the greatest soccer player in the world, but he was once the smallest boy in his class. His life is an example of character, perseverance, commitment, and faith. "
Tower of Flames (The Thorne Twins Adventure Books #12)
by Dayle Courtney[from the back cover] "It's the grand opening of the Alcola Building, the world's first computer-run building. The day is bright, the crowd is impressive, and the featured speaker is the Vice President of the United States. Everything seems perfect. Suddenly everything is not perfect. Terrorists have seized control of the building. The crowd--including the Vice President--is held hostage. And a bomb turns the forty-fourth floor into a raging inferno! Eric and Alison are right in the middle of it. It's up to them to save the day. How can they outwit the terrorists? How can they rescue the hostages? And how can they do it without getting killed?"
Tower of the Five Orders: The Shakespeare Mysteries, Book 2
by Mark Edward Geyer Deron R. HicksColophon Letterford's life changed overnight when she uncovered Shakespeare's lost manuscripts. Now the authenticity of those manuscripts is in question . . . and the centuries-old family publishing business is in danger. In this exciting mystery, thirteen-year-old Colophon travels from Oxford's lofty Tower of the Five Orders to the dank depths of London's sewers in her pursuit of truth and honor. But the stakes are high. Budding cryptologists, Shakespeare fans, and mystery lovers alike will revel in the twists and turns of this fascinating middle grade sequel to Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave.
Towers Falling
by Jewell Parker RhodesFrom award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes, a powerful novel set fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks. <P><P>When her fifth-grade teacher hints that a series of lessons about home and community will culminate with one big answer about two tall towers once visible outside their classroom window, Deja can't help but feel confused. <P>She sets off on a journey of discovery, with new friends Ben and Sabeen by her side. <P>But just as she gets closer to answering big questions about who she is, what America means, and how communities can grow (and heal), she uncovers new questions, too. <P>Like, why does Pop get so angry when she brings up anything about the towers? <P>Award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes tells a powerful story about young people who weren't alive to witness this defining moment in history, but begin to realize how much it colors their every day.
Town Secrets (The Book of Adam #1)
by Scott GelowitzAn ancient power is hidden in a small prairie town, and an unknowing group of boys may be the only ones able to protect it..
Toy Academy: Some Assembly Required (Toy Academy #1)
by Brian LynchA hilarious and heartwarming illustrated novel from the writer of MINIONS; a classic in the making.Playing is serious business.Welcome to Toy Academy: where toys learn to play. This is where action figures train to battle, stuffed animals study the art of the hug, and collectibles practice standing very, very still. Though Grumbolt isn't really any of those things, he's determined to fit in. But when the Evil Toy Academy threatens to bring down his school, it's up to Grumbolt to go where no good toy has gone before and prove he's truly a great toy after all.This laugh-out-loud chapter book by Brian Lynch, the writer of Minions and a writer of The Secret Life of Pets, is a classic in the making.
Toy Dance Party (Toys Go Out #2)
by Emily Jenkins Paul ZelinskyLUMPHY, STINGRAY, AND Plastic are back! In this sequel to the hugely successfulToys Go Out, the lovable trio finds that their little girl has left for winter vacation and taken a box of dominoes, a stegosaurus puzzle, and two Barbie dolls--but not them. Could she have forgotten them? As the girl starts to grow up, the three best friends must join together to brave a blizzard, save the toy mice from the vacuum, and make sure that they'll always have the little girl's love. (And they still have time to throw an all-out dance party with the washing machine!) From the Hardcover edition.
Toy Story 3 Junior Novelization (Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3)
by RH DisneyThe creators of the Toy Story films reopen the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of our favorite gang of toy characters in Toy Story 3. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of Andy&’s toys are as fun and adventurous as always, but none of them can deny that things in Andy&’s room have changed. Andy is seventeen now and just three days away from heading off to college. Find out what happens to the beloved toys when they&’re compelled to leave Andy&’s room behind and embark on an all-new comedic adventure in Toy Story 3. This Junior Novelization retells all of the action from the new Disney/Pixar film—and features 8 pages of stills from the movie.
Toy Terror: Batteries Include (Give Yourself Goosebumps #20)
by R. L. StineThe original series from the Master of Fright--now a major motion picture in theaters August 7, 2015!Great news! You've won a contest! You get to choose between two really cool prizes: a toy robot or a tour of the Hasley Toy Factory. If you choose the tour, watch out for the Nasty Kathy. She's a living doll with a bad attitude-and she doesn't like nosy kids like you! Maybe you'd rather choose that toy robot, the Annihilator 3000. You love hi-tech stuff. At least, you thought you did. But now the Annihilator 3000 is using its laser beam to wreck your house! How will you stop it-before it goes after you? The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!
Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions
by Don WulffsonDescribes the creation of a variety of toys and games, from seesaws to Silly Putty and toy soldiers to Trivial Pursuit. <P><P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 4-5 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Trabajar en el aeropuerto (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level T #43)
by Diana NoonanNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Los aeropuertos son lugares emocionantes con mucha actividad por donde pasan miles de personas todos los días. En los aeropuertos trabajan muchas personas y hacen tareas de lo más variadas. Desde personal de seguridad hasta despachadores de equipaje, controladores de tráfico aéreo y bomberos, todos los que trabajan en un aeropuerto cumplen un papel muy importante.
Trabajar en las alturas y en las profundidades (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level R #10)
by Diana NoonanNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Hay gente que trabaja en lugares inusuales, como a grandes alturas o en las profundidades subterráneas. Este tipo de trabajos presentan desafíos que casi nadie tiene que enfrentar, y la seguridad es un factor muy importante. En este libro se presentan ocho de estas profesiones que se ejercen en las alturas o en las profundidades.
Trace
by Pat CummingsIn a debut novel that's perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Erin Entrada Kelly, award-winning author/illustrator and educator Pat Cummings tells a poignant story about grief, love, and the untold stories that echo across time. Trace Carter doesn’t know how to feel at ease in his new life in New York. Even though his artsy Auntie Lea is cool, her brownstone still isn’t his home. Haunted by flashbacks of the accident that killed his parents, the best he can do is try to distract himself from memories of the past.But the past isn’t done with him. When Trace takes a wrong turn in the New York Public Library, he finds someone else lost in the stacks with him: a crying little boy, wearing old, tattered clothes.And though at first he can’t quite believe he’s seen a ghost, Trace soon discovers that the boy he saw has ties to Trace’s own history—and that he himself may be the key to setting the dead to rest.
Track Attack (Gym Shorts)
by Betty HicksJazz loves being on the track team! And her dad is her biggest fan -- maybe too big a fan. He argues with the coach, yells at the ref, and screams his head off at every meet. Jazz loves her dad, but can she keep him from having a full blown track attack? The latest book in the GYM SHORTS series finishes ahead of the pack and will keep early readers cheering.
Tracker
by Gary PaulsenA young hunter must confront the value of life as he faces the loss of his grandfather.For John Borne's family, hunting has nothing to do with sport or manliness. It's a matter of survival. Every fall John and his grandfather go off into the woods to shoot the deer that puts meat on the table over the long Minnesota winter. But this year John's grandfather is dying, and John must hunt alone. John tracks a doe for two days, but as he closes in on his prey, he realizes he cannot shoot her. For John, the hunt is no longer about killing, but about life.
Tracker
by Gary PaulsenA young hunter must confront the value of life as he faces the loss of his grandfather.For John Borne's family, hunting has nothing to do with sport or manliness. It's a matter of survival. Every fall John and his grandfather go off into the woods to shoot the deer that puts meat on the table over the long Minnesota winter. But this year John's grandfather is dying, and John must hunt alone. John tracks a doe for two days, but as he closes in on his prey, he realizes he cannot shoot her. For John, the hunt is no longer about killing, but about life.
Tracker
by Gary PaulsenA young hunter must confront the value of life as he faces the loss of his grandfather.For John Borne's family, hunting has nothing to do with sport or manliness. It's a matter of survival. Every fall John and his grandfather go off into the woods to shoot the deer that puts meat on the table over the long Minnesota winter. But this year John's grandfather is dying, and John must hunt alone. John tracks a doe for two days, but as he closes in on his prey, he realizes he cannot shoot her. For John, the hunt is no longer about killing, but about life.
Trackers Presents: Captain Nick & The Explorer Society--Compass of Mems
by Grey Allison Tony Deis Michelle McCannJoin the Explorer Society for an epic, globe-trotting adventure!Captain Nick and the kids are racing to find the mysterious Compass of Mems before their nemesis, the Contessa, gets her hands on it. Can they safeguard this ancient relic and foil her plans for world domination? Captain Nick adventures are packed with lost worlds, ancient treasures, time travel, dinosaurs, and butt-kicking girl assassins!Dark Horse and Trackers are proud to introduce Captain Nick and the courageous and resourceful Explorer Society as told by the expert educators and adventurers of the natural world—the Trackers!
Trackers of Dynamic Earth
by Pam Hirschfeld Anna-Maria CrumFind out about the lives and accomplishments of a seismologist, a volcanologist, and a paleoceanographer.
Tracking Big Foot: Is it Real or a Hoax? (X Books: Strange)
by Michael TeitelbaumBig foot! Yeti! Does this creature exist? High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more! Formidable footprints found! Something enormous is out there. It´s too big to be human. It must be a...
Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, and the Science of Ocean Motion (Scientists in the Field Series) (Scientists in the Field)
by Loree Griffin BurnsThe author of The Hive Detectives presents &“a unique and often fascinating book on ocean currents, drifting trash, and the scientists who study them&” (Booklist).Aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. From sneakers to hockey gloves, Curt monitors the watery fate of human-made cargo that has spilled into the ocean. The information he collects is much more than casual news; it is important scientific data. And with careful analysis, Curt, along with a community of scientists, friends, and beachcombers alike, is using his data to understand and protect our ocean.In engaging text and unforgettable images, readers meet the woman who started it all (Curt&’s mother!), the computer program that makes sense of his data (nicknamed OSCURS), and several scientists, both on land and on the sea, who are using Curt&’s discoveries to preserve delicate marine habitats and protect the creatures who live in them.A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction&“Even kids not remotely interested in science might find this work captivating.&”—Newsday &“Loaded . . . with information, insight, and intellectual twists.&”—Natural History Magazine&“The well-written narration will keep readers engaged, and it&’s excellent for reports. The science is clearly explained, and the vivid and lively photographs and well-labeled charts and diagrams help to create interest and build understanding. This title will get readers thinking and possibly acting on these problems.&”—School Library Journal (starred review) &“Scientific information builds from chapter to chapter, creating a natural detective story.&”—Horn Book