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My Outback Childhood (younger readers): Growing up in the Territory
by Toni Tapp CouttsThere was something interesting around every corner, be it brumbies and wild donkeys disappearing through the bush, or a little waterhole where the snakes and kangaroos came to drink.Toni's childhood isn't like other kids'. She is only five years old when her mum packs a small suitcase and takes the family over 300 kilometres on a scratchy dirt track to live at Killarney, a remote cattle station in the Northern Territory. Toni grows up among the cattle and horses, with the wild Territory climate and even wilder native animals around her. She has adventures with Old Dora and Daisy, the Aboriginal women who help raise her and her brothers and sisters. They teach her about bush tucker and tell her stories of debil debils.My Outback Childhood is the story of Toni's unconventional upbringing on Killarney - stalking goannas, helping in the cattle yards, riding horses and sleeping under the stars. Young readers will be captivated by this true story of a childhood filled with Outback adventures. Fascinating for city kids and country children alike, this is a unique story that educates as well as entertains.
My Perspectives, English Language Arts, Grade 7
by Ernest Morrell Elfrieda Hiebert Kelly GallagherNIMAC-sourced textbook
my Perspectives: English Language Arts, Grade 7
by Ernest Morrell Elfrieda Hiebert Kelly GallagherNIMAC-sourced textbook
My Perspectives English Language Arts (Grade 7)
by Prentice-Hall StaffmyPerspectives™ English Language Arts is a student-centered learning environment where you will analyze text, cite evidence, and respond critically about your learning. You will take ownership of your learning through goal-setting, reflection, independent text selection, and activities that allow you to collaborate with your peers. <p><p> Each unit of study includes selections of different genres--including multimedia--all related to a relevant and meaningful Essential Question. As you read, you will engage in activities that inspire thoughtful discussion and debate with your peers allowing you to formulate, and defend, your own perspectives.
My Place (My Place For Junior Readers Ser.)
by Sally MorganIn 1982, Sally Morgan travelled back to her grandmother's birthplace. What started as a tentative search for information about her family, turned into an overwhelming emotional and spiritual pilgrimage. My Place is a moving account of a search for truth into which a whole family is gradually drawn, finally freeing the tongues of the author's mother and grandmother, allowing them to tell their own stories.
My Place for Younger Readers: My Place For Young Readers - Part 3
by Sally MorganSince its publication in 1987, Sally Morgan's My Place has sold more than half a million copies in Australia, been translated and read all over the world, and been reprinted dozens of times. Sally's rich, zesty and moving work is perhaps the best loved biography of Aboriginal Australia ever written. My Place for Younger Readers is an abridged edition that retains all the charm and power of the original.
My Reflections on American History (Florida Study Edition)
by Mcgraw HillStudy edition for middle school
My Reflections on Civics (Florida Study Edition)
by The Editors at The McGraw Hill CompaniesUsing this interactive textbook along with your full student edition and networks will empower you to learn civics in a whole new way.
My Scary Fairy Godmother
by Rose Impey'Everyone should have a fairy godmother - if ever a girl needed one it was me.' When Isabella's mum becomes ill, Isabella has to go and live with her scary but glamorous cousin, Maxine. Maxine takes one look at mousy little Isabella and knows exactly what she needs - a complete makeover. At first, Maxine seems like one scary fairy godmother to Isabella, but as Izzy takes on the new identity Maxine has forged for her, she finds she is beginning to enjoy it...a little too much. Even Maxine isn't prepared for the monstrous results of her makeover!
My School (Middle School Survival Series)
by Mark Oestreicher Kurt JohnstonMiddle school is like a roller coaster, filled with ups and downs, twists and turns; it’s exhilarating and scary all at the same time! From piles of homework, to understanding the variety of “interesting” people working at your school, and dealing with the new challenges of changing for gym class in front of everyone, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed. That’s why in My School, from the Middle School Survival Series, we will tackle the things that weigh heavily on middle school students just like you. This book will address important middle school issues like: dealing with bullies, jocks, nerds, and every other category of student you encounter revealing the truth behind the urban legends of middle school pop quizzes, tardiness, and other survival tips This book is filled with short and easy-to-read tips, along with funny stories from the authors (who, believe it or not, used to be middle school morons!), and quotes and questions from students just like you. After reading My School, you’ll be able to walk the halls like the confident student you want to be.
My Secret Boyfriend (Lurlene McDaniel Books)
by Lurlene N. McDanielJordan Sterling has had a boring summer, unlike the other girls at her high school. When she hears story after story of fun summer romances, Jordan decides she has to come up with her own special boyfriend. She brags about Ryan, a gorgeous guy she met "over the summer." But Ryan is a real person—a boy she's known all her life. Luckily, he lives far away. So what is Jordan going to do when Ryan moves to her town and he has no idea he's the love of her life? Will one lie ruin a life-long friendship?
My Secret Guide to Paris (Scholastic Press Novels)
by Lisa SchroederFrom the author of the Charmed Life and It’s Raining Cupcakes series comes a novel of family, friends, and a French adventure you’ll never forget!Nora loves everything about Paris, from the Eiffel Tower to chocolat chaud. Of course, she’s never actually been there—she’s only visited through her Grandma Sylvia’s stories. And just when they’ve finally planned a trip together, Grandma Sylvia is suddenly gone, taking Nora’s dreams with her.Nora is crushed. She misses her grandmother terribly, but she still wants to see the city they both loved. So when Nora finds letters and a Paris treasure map among her Grandma Sylvia’s things, she dares to dream again . . . She’s not sure what her grandma wants her to find, but Nora knows there are wonderful surprises waiting for her in Paris. And maybe, amongst the croissants and macarons, she’ll even find a way to heal her broken heart.“This love letter to the City of Light will have readers believing that everything’s better in Paris. Schroeder lets the city’s romance shine in a thoughtful story, laced with mystery and French vocabulary, about losing family and gaining individuality in a place where curiosity can bloom.” —Publishers Weekly“A light and frothy Parisian adventure with hints of emotional heft.” —School Library Journal“Nora’s hopeful, openhearted character is beautifully depicted.” —Kirkus Reviews
My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard (Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever #9)
by Lin Oliver Jesse Joshua Watson Henry WinklerHank thought that getting through summer school to get to the fifth grade would be hard enough, but little did he know that it would get worse! Everyone in the fifth grade is starting to focus on a sport--and they're really good. <P><P>Everyone, that is, except Hank. When Papa Pete suggests that Hank take up Ping-Pong, he decides to give it a try but keeps it top secret, as he thinks the other kids will tease him about it not being a "real" sport. Hank is so good that he manages to Ping-Pong his way to the championship! But when he finds out the contest is being held at "Nick the Tick" McKelty's family bowling alley, will he risk being the laughingstock of the fifth grade? <p><b>Lexile Level: 760L</b></p>
My Secret to Tell
by Natalie RichardsHis smile is a crime. Emerson May is "the good girl." She's the perfect daughter, the caring friend, the animal shelter volunteer. But when her best friend's brother breaks into her room, his hands covered in blood, she doesn't scream or call the cops. Because when Deacon smiles at her, Emmie doesn't want to be good...The whole town believes notorious troublemaker Deacon is guilty of assaulting his father. Only Emmie knows a secret that could set him free. But if she follows her heart, she could be trusting a killer...You can't always trust the boy next door.
My Seventh-Grade Life in Tights
by Brooks BenjaminFootball hero. Ninja freestyler. It's seventh grade. Anything is possible.All Dillon wants is to be a real dancer. And if he wins a summer scholarship at Dance-Splosion, he's on his way. The problem? His dad wants him to play football. And Dillon's freestyle crew, the Dizzee Freekz, says that dance studios are for sellouts. His friends want Dillon to kill it at the audition--so he can turn around and tell the studio just how wrong their rules and creativity-strangling ways are.At first, Dillon's willing to go along with his crew's plan, even convincing one of the snobbiest girls at school to work with him on his technique. But as Dillon's dancing improves, he wonders: what if studios aren't the enemy? And what if he actually has a shot at winning the scholarship? Dillon's life is about to get crazy . . . on and off the dance floor in this kid-friendly humorous debut by Brooks Benjamin.**"A rollicking, big-hearted breakdance of a book. It's a story about friendship that's got all the moves: humor both sly and slapstick, a diverse cast of characters, and a winning narrator who's trying to learn how to follow his heart, find the beat, and dance his pants right off." --Kate Hattemer, author of The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy"Equal parts jazz hands and karate chop, with a dash of football and a pirouette of pure heart. Dillon and the Dizzee Freekz are en pointe. This book will rock you! "--Kristin O'Donnell Tubb, author of The 13th SignFrom the Hardcover edition.
My Shot: Balancing It All and Standing Tall
by Elena Delle DonneElena Delle Donne, 2015 WNBA MVP and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, shares her inspirational story of being a young basketball prodigy who gave up an impressive basketball scholarship for family and self-discovery. <P><P>Elena Delle Donne has always forged her own path. During her first year of college, she walked away from a scholarship and chance to play for Geno Aurriema at UConn—the most prestigious women’s college basketball program—so she could stay in her home state of Delaware and be close to her older sister, Lizzie, who has several disabilities and can only communicate through hand-over-hand signing. Burned out and questioning her passion for basketball, she attended the University of Delaware and took up volleyball for a year. Eventually she found her way back to her first love, playing basketball for the Blue Hens, ultimately leading them, a mid-major team, to the Sweet Sixteen. She went on to become the second overall selection during the 2013 WNBA draft and the WNBA’s 2015 MVP. <P><P>Elena Delle Donne delivers a powerful and motivational story of overcoming the challenges of competitive sports through balancing hard work and the support of a loving family.
My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry and Speaking Your Truth
by Patrice VecchioneThe ultimate writing guide from the editor of Ink Knows No Borders: Poems of the Immigrant and Refugee ExperienceMy Shouting, Shattered Whispering Voice offers ways to express rage, frustration, joy, and sorrow, and to substitute apathy with creativity, usurp fear with daring, counteract anxiety with the joy of writing one word down and then another to express vital, but previously unarticulated, thoughts. Most importantly, here you can discover the value of your own voice and come to believe that what you have to say matters. Especially at this time, when many of us are a tumult of emotions and have time on our hands, picking up pen and paper or getting yourself to a black document might be the best part of your day! By chronicling what you&’re experiencing—the thoughts and feelings—you can calm fear and make art out of what&’s troubling. But don&’t stop there! Find beauty in the silence and celebrate having time to reflect. Written in short, easy-to-digest chapters, My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice includes prompts and inspiration, writing suggestions and instruction, brief interviews with some current popular poets such as Kim Addonizio, Safia Elhillo, and others, and poem excerpts scattered throughout the book.
My Side of the Mountain (Lrs Large Print Cornerstone Ser.)
by Jean Craighead GeorgeSam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever.
My Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead GeorgeA young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains, including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
by Annabel PitcherWinner of the 2012 Branford Boase Award, this is Annabel Pitcher's stunning debut about ten-year-old Jamie, and the way his life and his family are shaped by the sister in an urn on the mantelpiece. Five years ago, Jamie's sister, Rose, was blown up by a terrorist bomb. His family is torn apart by their grief. His mum runs away. His dad turns to drink and hate. Rose's surviving twin sister Jasmine stops eating, gets piercings and dyes her hair pink - anything to look different to her twin. But Jamie hasn't cried in all that time. To him, Rose is just a distant memory.Jamie is far more interested in his cat, Roger, his Spiderman T-shirt, and his deep longing and unshakeable belief that his Mum will come back to the family she walked out on months ago.But moving away for a Fresh New Start introduces Jamie to something else very interesting - a girl named Sunya. Sunya is bright, exciting and fun, and the one person at school he can call a friend. But how far can this new friendship grow when Jamie is desperate that his dad doesn't find out?
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
by Annabel PitcherMy sister Rose lives on the mantelpiece. Well, some of her does. A collarbone, two ribs, a bit of skull, and a little toe. To ten-year-old Jamie, his family has fallen apart because of the loss of someone he barely remembers: his sister Rose, who died five years ago in a terrorist bombing. To his father, life is impossible to make sense of when he lives in a world that could so cruelly take away a ten-year-old girl. To Rose's surviving fifteen year old twin, Jas, everyday she lives in Rose's ever present shadow, forever feeling the loss like a limb, but unable to be seen for herself alone. Told with warmth and humor, this powerful novel is a sophisticated take on one family's struggle to make sense of the loss that's torn them apart... and their discovery of what it means to stay together.
My Sister the Creep (My Sister #3)
by Candice RansomJackie comes to terms with her older sister Sharon and herself when Sharon leaves home to attend cosmetology school. "With sisters like Sharon, who needs enemies? Now that Jackie's older sister, Sharon, has left for beauty school, Jackie is excited to start high school and finally be recognized as her own person. But even miles away at school, Sharon still holds the spotlight. Their parents pore over her letters anxiously, and Jackie's teachers call her "Sharon's little sister." And it seems that every time Jackie turns around, Sharon is back home stealing the show--like at homecoming, with her dramatically dyed hair and a good luck kiss for the football captain. The final straw is when Sharon chooses someone else to be her model for the state beautician's exam. When the model gets sick at the last minute, Sharon expects Jackie to stop everything--including her first real night out--to substitute. Won't Jackie ever be free of Sharon's shadow?" RL Ages 6 9-13 Read more about Jackie and her older sister in My Sister the Meanie and My Sister the Traitor. You can find another series by Candice F. Ransom about the excitement and frustrations of a girl growing up in the Bookshare Collection. Look for the Kobie Roberts series including #1 Almost Ten-and-a-Half, #2 Going on Twelve, #3 Thirteen, #4 Fourteen and Holding, and #5 Fifteen At Last.
My Sister the Meanie (My Sister #1)
by Candice Ransom"Is it fair that Jackie's fifteen-year-old sister Sharon is pretty, popular, and has plenty of boyfriends, while Jackie is a seventh-grade Nothing? Is it right for Sharon to ignore Jackie, when just a little of Sharon's advice might help Jackie get invited to join the exclusive I Like Boys Club? Trying to learn how to act sophisticated, Jackie and her best friend Natalie crash Sharon's Halloween party. Sharon declares war on Jackie and stops speaking to her. Jackie is desperate. She's willing to take drastic measures to learn how to be cool enough to get into the club. She's even willing to risk her life by sneaking into Sharon's room to read her diary...." Jackie's older sister Sharon continues to be mean most of the time and startlingly nice once in a while in the other Sister books including My Sister The Creep and My Sister the Traitor in the Bookshare collection. You can find another series by Candice F. Ransom about the excitement and frustrations of a girl growing up in the Bookshare Collection. Look for the Kobie Roberts series including #1 Almost Ten-and-a-Half, #2 Going on Twelve, #3 Thirteen, #4 Fourteen and Holding, and #5 Fifteen At Last. After all, if Sharon won't help, how can she blame Jackie for what happens? Is it Jackie's fault that she has the meanest sister in the world? In this true-to-life novel, Candice Ransom has captured the ups and downs of sisterhood with humor, warmth, and rare perception.
My So-Called Family
by Courtney SheinmelLeah Hoffman-Ross just moved to New York and she wants her new friends to think she's a typical thirteen-year-old. But Leah has a secret: She doesn't have a father; she has a donor. Before Leah was born, her mother went to Lyon's Reproductive Services and picked Donor 730. Now Leah has a stepfather and a little brother, and her mom thinks that they should be all the family Leah needs. Despite her attempts to fit in and be normal, Leah can't help but feel like something is missing. When she finds the link to the Lyon's Sibling Registry, Leah has to see if she has any half siblings. And when she discovers that one of the other kids from Donor 730 is a girl her age, Leah will do anything to meet her -- even if she has to hide it from everybody else. Debut author Courtney Sheinmel puts a contemporary spin on a timeless question in this heartfelt novel about what makes a family.
My Sort of Fairy Tale Ending
by Anna StaniszewskiPraise for My Very UnFairy Tale Life series: "Flippant fantasy fun."--Kirkus "[A] breezy magical romp...the joking tone and thoughtful fairy tale play make this a fresh middle-grade read."--The Horn Book blog "A magical world that's totally relatable. You'll find yourself wishing you were alongside Jenny fighting against unicorns (who aren't as peaceful as you think) and traveling to fantastical realms."--GirlsLife.com You think a trip to Fairy Land sounds fun? Clearly you've never been turned into a mouse by an Evil Queen. This. Is. It. My most important mission as a magical adventurer ever. And probably my last. 'Cause I'm pretty sure if I defy the council and travel to Fairy Land to rescue my parents, I'm so fired. They say it's too dangerous. That the Queen Fairy is crazy, and she's hoarding all the magic to do unspeakable things (like steal the leprechauns' gold and make all of her subjects attend mandatory parades). But none of that matters. I finally have a chance at happily ever after with my family. And crazy fairy or no crazy fairy, I'll do whatever it takes to bring them home. --Jenny the Adventurer