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Freddy the Politician (Freddy the Pig #6)
by Walter R. BrooksFreddy, the good-natured pig, promotes a campaign to get Mrs. Wiggins, the cow, elected president of the First Animal Republic. As an officer in the First Animal Bank he has more than a modicum of influence—if he can just figure out how to use it.
Freddy the Tortoise: Saved by Technology (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Jacqueline AdamsNIMAC-sourced textbook. Lost Shell. Freddy the tortoise was in trouble. She'd lost her shell in a fire and was close to death. Luckily, a group called the Animal Avengers offered to help. They hoped not only to save the tortoise's life, but also to make her a brand-new shell.
Freddy vs. School, Book #1
by Neill CameronThere's something different about Freddy. And it might just be because he's a super-powered robot-which is pretty cool! But when his school clamps down on his powers, Freddy will have to figure out a way to "act human" without caving from the peer pressure. He has three strikes until expulsion. But what's so wrong with being himself? Freddy is a superhero robot . . . stuck in school. Most robots get to build cars and save the world. But Freddy's mom says he has to go to school and learn stuff the human way. The only problem is that it's really hard to be human. And when he breaks the rules too many times, Principal Javid is forced to create a ROBOTIC CODE OF CONDUCT:NO Super-StrengthNO LasersNO Rocket BoostersNow Freddy has three strikes until game over: expulsion. What will life be like with all of the pointing and whispering, but none of the fun? Will his friends even still like him? And who will be able to stop Henrik from terrorizing the other kids? The only good thing about school was that it's where his friends are and now even that's changed. But Freddy being a superhero robot might be the only thing that could save everybody . . .
Freddy vs. School: The Rival (Freddy vs. School Book #2)
by Neill CameronThere's something different about Freddy, and it might just be that he's a super-powered robot. But he may have just met his match...There’s a new kid at school. Her name is Aoife and she’s super annoying. The worst thing is that she thinks humans are better than robots! There’s only one way to prove her wrong. A contest…and Freddy is definitely going to win.
Freddy's Cousin Weedly (Freddy the Pig #7)
by Walter R. BrooksThe Freddy the Pig books have long been considered classics of American children&’s literature and with each new edition, this wonderful pig is charming his way into the hearts of more and more readers, adults and children alike. In Freddy&’s Cousin Weedly, Freddy&’s timid little cousin is sent to Bean Farm, in the hopes that Freddy can cure his shyness. Jinx the cat takes the piglet under his wing and concocts a scheme to cure Weedly of his fears, with the help of the other farm animals. Along the way, the animals must also deal with caterpillar attacks, trespassing relatives and a fight for a valuable family heirloom. Finally Freddy and the others come up with a way to make everyone happy, and gain some new friends as well.
Frederick Douglass In His Own Words
by Nicole SheaFrederick Douglass's life was so incredible that it took him three autobiographies to tell the whole story. His life as a slave and his daring escape are just two chapters. He was also a famous abolitionist and women's rights supporter. This biography uses Douglass's own writings in describing the key events in his life. Primary source materials shed light on key issues of the Civil War era and beyond. Historical photographs, sidebars, and fact boxes add even more relevant information about the era.
Frederick Douglass: His Story Made History [Grade 5]
by Carol Domblewski John MartinNIMAC-sourced textbook
Frederick Douglass: The Last Day Of Slavery
by William Miller Cedric LucasBorn into slavery young Frederick dreams of the day he and his people will be free. Yet until that day comes, his only escape is through the books he reads, which take him to worlds far from his own.<P> When a menacing overseer named Covey sees that Frederick is different from the others, he sets out to "break" the young reader. But Frederick's surprising response to Covey's brutality is an act of courage that frees forever what no person can hold captive: his spirit
Frederick Douglass; Sojourner Truth
by Sarah AlbeeBorn into slavery, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth achieved freedom and historical importance during their lives. Dedicated to the welfare of their race and to the equality of all people, they earned their places in history through powerful words and deeds. What was life like for these slaves? How did they achieve greatness? Read these biographies to find out.
Frederik Sandwich and the Earthquake that Couldn't Possibly Be (Frederik Sandwich #1)
by Kevin John ScottA delightfully strange and hilarious debut novel perfect for Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewart fans—the first book in a new middle-grade mystery series that will keep you guessing and laughing all along the way.At the age of eleven Frederik Sandwich awakens to an earthquake that couldn't possibly be. His town is nowhere near a fault line and no earthquake has ever been recorded there. But when he questions what could have caused the shaking, he realizes he may have uncovered more than he bargained for. Desperately wanting to know what happened, but not the type of person to break rules or push adults for answers, Frederik is lucky (or not, depending on how you look at it) to meet a mysterious stranger, Pernille. She is the sort of person to break rules and demand answers, and is determined to partner with him to get to the bottom of the mystery. It's a mystery that will lead the two outsiders through abandoned train tunnels, into hidden library rooms, and to the shadowy corridors of City Hall in the dead of night as they try to figure out what could have caused inexplicable rumblings in their small town.
Frederik Sandwich and the Mayor Who Lost Her Marbles (Frederik Sandwich #2)
by Kevin John ScottThe second book in this delightfully strange and hilarious series perfect for Lemony Snicket and Trenton Lee Stewart fans.The evil mayor of Frederik's Hill is determined that no one will ruin her upcoming International Midsummer Festival. And town troublemakers Frederik and Pernille are trying to keep a low profile, but seem to have been the source of some pesky zombie rumors that are flooding the town and indeed threatening to do just that. Determined to turn the spotlight off them, Frederik plans to expose the mayor's big secret—one she has kept hidden for years and involves a legion of valuable statues and an elephant stampede. But then the worst happens. Pernille goes missing and Frederik learns that her disappearance is a part of the mayor's horrible plan to deport all foreigners from Frederik's Hill. Now it's up to him to stop the mayor before it's too late.
Free Again (Phantom Stallion #5)
by Terri FarleyThe beloved fifth book in the middle grade Phantom Stallion series about a girl, her horse, and the beauty of the American West returns with a brand-new, stunning cover and bonus material! Perfect for fans of Canterwood Crest and classic horse stories like Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka.When Sam finds a home for a group of &“unadoptable&” mustangs, she feels like a hero. But when she promises to help care for the horses—especially the blind filly among them—she&’s overwhelmed with responsibilities. Then the filly wanders off alone in a snowstorm. Will Sam be able to find her in time? Or will the Phantom be the one who saves the day?
Free Baseball
by Sue CorbettFelix knows his dad was a famous baseball player in Cuba-and that his father risked everything to send Felix to America. But his mom won't reveal anything else. When a baseball team with Cuban players comes to town, Felix wonders if they knew his dad and sneaks into their locker room to ask. That's when the players mistake him for their new batboy. Determined to uncover the truth about his mysterious father, Felix plays along, going as far as running away from home to become the team's batboy. His bittersweet adventure glows with the friendship of a miraculous dog, the warmth of a mother's love, and the magic of baseball. .
Free Period
by Ali TereseThis middle-grade Moxie centering period equity is Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret for the next generation!"Absolute fire." -- Book Riot Helen and Gracie are pranking their way through middle school when a stinky stunt lands them in the front office -- again. Because nothing else has curbed their chaos, the principal orders the best friends to do the unthinkable: care about something. So they join the school’s Community Action Club with plans to do as little as humanly possible.But when Helen is caught unprepared by an early period and bleeds through her pants -- they were gold lamé! -- the girls take over the club’s campaign for maxi pads in bathrooms for all students who menstruate. In the name of period equity, the two friends use everything from over-the-top baked goods to glitter gluing for change. But nothing can prepare them for a clueless school board (ew), an annoying little sister (ugh), and crushes (oh my!).As Helen and Gracie find themselves closer to change and in deeper trouble than ever before, they must decide if they care enough to keep going . . . even if it costs them their friendship.
Free Style
by Raewyn Caisley'A fun and appealing read for all kids interested in swimming and sport in general.? ? Grant Hackett, Olympic gold medallist In the pool Kate can focus on doing on what she loves best: finding her rhythm, staying perfectly balanced, functioning as smoothly as a machine. And there?s nobody relying on her.Why can?t Kate?s dad, a soccer coach, understand that she prefers the pool to the soccer pitch? At least her cousin Melvin, with his rose-coloured sunnies and dazzling jewellery, believes in everyone having `free style?. And the Dolphins? swimming coach seems to understand her? or does he?Other sports fiction titles from RAEWYN CAISLEY include IN UNION, TENNIS STAR, NOT CRICKET, GREAT LEAD, HOT SHOT and TOP MARKS.
Free the Worms! #28
by Nancy Krulik John WendyClass 4A is studying reptiles, which makes class pet Slinky the snake a minor celebrity. The whole class collects worms from the field to feed to Slinky as a treat, but Katie refuses--she's a vegetarian! Then when the magic wind appears, Katie learns what it's like to be in someone else's skin--scaly snake skin to be exact!
Free to Be...You and Me
by Marlo Thomas Friends"This is the book we all know and love by Marlo Thomas and her friends"OCobrought to new life with brand new illustrations to captivate and inspire a new generation of readers on a journey of the heart. Whether you are opening "Free to Be . . . You and Me" for the first time or the one hundredth time you will be engaged and transformed by this newly beautifully illustrated compilation of inspirational stories, songs, and poems. "
Free-Fire Zone: Free-Fire Zone (Vietnam #3)
by Chris LynchFour best friends. Four ways to serve their country.Morris, Rudi, Ivan, and Beck are best friends for life. So when one of the teens is drafted into the Vietnam War, the others sign up, too. Although they each serve in a different branch, they are fighting the war together -- and they promise to do all they can to come home together.Rudi is perhaps the most concerned about whether or not he'll be able to keep that promise. After all -- and he'd be the first to admit this -- he's not the most capable guy. He's not smart like Beck, or brave like Ivan. He lacks the strength of Morris's moral convictions.But once Rudi is pulled kicking and screaming into the Marines, he at last finds something he's good at: following orders. Will that be enough to keep him alive? And if he does survive the war, will his best friends even recognize him on the other side?
Free? Stories About Human Rights
by Amnesty International StaffWhat does it mean to be free? Top authors donate their talents to explore the question in a compelling collection to benefit Amnesty International. An anthology of fourteen stories by young adult authors from around the world, on such themes as asylum, law, education, and faith.
Freedom Fire (Dactyl Hill Squad #2)
by Daniel José Older"An unforgettable historical, high-octane adventure." -- Dav Pilkey, author-illustrator of the Dog Man seriesMagdalys and the squad are flying south on pteroback. South to rescue her older brother. South to war.The squad links up with the dino-mounted troops of the Louisiana Native Guard, an all-black regiment in the Union Army fighting to free their people. They're led by General Sheridan, surrounded by enemy forces in Tennessee and desperate for any edge to sway the tide of battle. Magdalys's burgeoning powers might be the Union's last hope. But she doesn't want to abandon the search for her brother. And she might not be the only one with a mysterious connection to dinosaurs.With the Civil War raging around her and the Union on the brink of collapse, how can Magdalys choose between the army that needs her help to survive and the brother she risked everything to save?
Freedom Train
by Evelyn ColemanAn enthralling account of a young boy&’s struggle to help freedom triumph over fear in the 1940s American South. It&’s 1947, and twelve-year-old Clyde Thomason is proud to have an older brother who guards the Freedom Train—a train that is traveling to all forty-eight states carrying the country&’s most important documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Clyde hasn&’t told his parents he won&’t perform the Freedom Pledge because of stage fright, nor has he mentioned his confusing friendship with a boy of color. So when the townspeople threaten William&’s family, Clyde has a choice to make: Will he keep quiet, or stand up for real freedom? Ideal for classrooms, Freedom Train contains historical photos of the Freedom Train and its guards, as well as an author&’s note that provides additional information about the history of the Freedom Train.
Freedom for All (Unit 7: Foundations of Freedom)
by The Editors at the The McGraw-Hill CompaniesLearn more about democracy and freedom, told through stories of America's history.
Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories
by Ellen S. LevineIn this inspiring collection of true stories, thirty African-Americans who were children or teenagers in the 1950s and 1960s talk about what it was like for them to fight segregation in the South-to sit in an all-white restaurant and demand to be served, to refuse to give up a seat at the front of the bus, to be among the first to integrate the public schools, and to face violence, arrest, and even death for the cause of freedom."Thrilling...Nothing short of wonderful."-The New York TimesAwards:( A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year( A Booklist Editors' Choice
Freedom's Fire
by J. P. TrentOn the eve of the American Revolution, the Havens family is fighting a war at home. Joshua Havens is being sent to the front lines of battle. Thomas Havens wants to be a soldier--but he must fight a closer threat. Sara is in love with a boy from a Loyalist family. Then the Loyalists begin to attack.