Patricia Harris
61) Deadly Insult
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English
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Though Brianna Ferrini's early life was filled with a loving family and much laughter, she still bore emotional scars from a traumatizing incident at age four. She was able to overcome this and move on with her life to enjoy friendships, activities, singing, and music writing. Her voice, as everyone who heard her sing realized, was a true instrument of beauty and soul. Soon she was leading the charts as the popular Anna. While getting ready for a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this imaginative fiction title, Teddy's owner decides to clean out her toy box and give her old toys away. Teddy misses his friends. What will he do? Concepts such as sharing, making donations, and finding new friends are presented in this accompaniment to the HABA game Teddy's Colors and Shapes. Readers will also learn how to identify colors and shapes through exciting illustrations and manageable language. This title is a perfect fit for emergent...
64) Ben's Color Book
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Rainy days are perfect for creating things. In this narrative, Billy decides to make his own book about colors. This fiction book accompanies the HABA game Teddy's Colors and Shapes. Basic concepts, including color identification and the colors of the rainbow, are introduced in this exciting volume. Readers will also learn about personal preference and how to make decisions. Brightly colored illustrations add dimension to the narrative, while accessible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this book, readers will learn expert tips to make sure their passwords are secure and their log-in information is safe. They'll also learn more about the cyberwar that happens every day on the Internet as security experts and malicious hackers do battle. Topics include passwords, encryption, network security, and cyberterrorism. Readers will also learn about the power and importance of really, really big prime numbers. Diagrams and accessible text...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This enthralling narrative accompanies the HABA game Orchard. The story follows Raven on his search for tasty food and his encounter with Farmer Rosco, tying in the overarching set theme of plants. In this book, readers will learn how certain animals are considered pests and how they can damage crops intended to feed human beings. Bright, colorful illustrations supplement the text. This title's manageable language and exciting subject matter make...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When gamers want to play a video game, they don't have to write every line of code while doing so. In this book, readers learn why-programs and applications, which are premade code bundled for easy use. Readers learn how programs and applications are created. An integral part of this process is learning how different sections of code can be packaged together. Many elementary readers already know how to use computer programs and applications, but what's...
68) Beauty's Tears
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English
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Another Volume of poetry by the Half Mad Poet Patricia Harris.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Why is the snake so long? Why does the cheetah have spots? In this delightful and engaging fiction book, young Marika spends the day listening to her grandmother's stories about the interesting features of animals in the jungle. Grandmother's charming tales often mention Magic Bird, who flies around fixing problems with her magical feathers. Has Marika ever seen Magic Bird? Beginning readers will love the accessible text. Playful illustrations on...
71) Raven's Garden
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This beautifully illustrated fiction title accompanies the HABA game Orchard. Expanding upon concepts presented in the game, this story follows Raven, who has decided to grow his own flower garden. Readers will learn about how plants grow and the importance of sharing with others. Accessible language and curriculum connections make this title perfect for emergent readers. Also featured are lessons on gardening basics, how to plan for the future, and...
72) Poetic Reminders
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English
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a volume of poetry from a half mad poet written about troubling times to remind everyone of the beauty that remains in the world. Includes two poetry Collaborations with Bryt De'Poet.
73) A Thrilling Race
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
It's race day at Mr. Fred's racetrack. Who will win? This fast-paced story puts young readers in the driver's seat as Mary Ann and her friends zoom around the track. Basic concepts such as opposites and colors are introduced in this exciting fiction book, which accompanies the HABA game Monza. Readers will also learn about teamwork, problem solving, and the importance of being a good sport regardless of whether they win or lose. Age-appropriate text...
74) Spilled Verse
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English
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A volume of poetry from a half mad poet. Patricia Harris Publishes roughly three volumes a year. Each a unique view.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Behind every website is a page of HTML code. Hypertext markup language is a scripting language and not a full programming language. However, it is still one of the most important coding systems in the world. This book shows readers how HTML provides the front end for even the biggest websites and gets them started on simple page design. Topics also include additional web languages and the future of HTML5. Readers will learn about the history of HTML...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this imaginative narrative, which is based on the HABA game Eeny, Meeny, Moo, readers are invited along on a class trip to a farm. A group of students explores the farmyard with their teacher and learn about the animals that live there. But what happens when the students don't do as they're told? This fun story is a great introduction to farm animals but also teaches important lessons about paying attention and following the rules. Bright illustrations...
77) Sacks of Wit
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English
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A volume of poems from the leaky sack that contains the half-mad mind of a poet.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simulations help people understand large, complex problems using smaller, simpler models. This book delves into the history and thinking behind simulations. Readers will learn about Georg Leopold von Reiswitz's development of a Kriegsspiel for military training, and other major developments. This volume also gives examples of ways that simulations can be useful, and discusses data sources. A concluding simple simulation will round out the learning...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Apps and programs are taking over the world, and that's a good thing. However, sometimes we open apps and programs and have trouble figuring out how to use them. This is a sign of poor-quality user experience (UX) design. Computer users would rather use apps and programs that aren't difficult to figure out. UX designers focus on the flow of tasks through a program and try to make everything feel intuitive. In this book, readers learn about careers...