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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his silky tail, to the point where he alienates his fellow woodland creatures with his boasting. When it is flattened in an accident (of his own making), he learns to value its new shape and seeks to make amends with his friends. Based on an Ojibwe legend"--Provided by publisher.
2) Mooncakes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A little girl celebrates the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents, who tell her three legends about the moon while they eat mooncakes and drink tea.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The Ugly Duckling" is a classic story of a small, ugly duckling who is shunned by every animal and person he encounters-until he grows into a beautiful swan and finds others of his kind. This story's message of the beauty inside everyone has been inspiring readers for hundreds of years, and a new generation of readers will discover it through this fresh retelling. Clear, simple text is accompanied by colorful illustrations. The close relationship...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The Emperor's New Clothes" is a familiar fable that teaches readers important life lessons in an entertaining way. In this engaging retelling, readers are introduced to this classic story through clear text that's closely aligned with colorful illustrations to enhance reading comprehension skills. Even the most reluctant readers will be charmed by the humorous illustrations that fill each page. Why did the emperor's friends and advisors let him walk...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs,' Rosie receives a magic machine that dispenses one piece of candy a day, but things go wrong when she and her brother get greedy. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox,' two sisters argue over who gets the last apple, until their brother comes home and grabs it. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A brand-new underwater adventure from Adam Blade, author of the Beast Quest series!
Max's home, the floating city of Aquora, is attacked by Cephelox the Cyber Squid and his father is carried away by the Robobeast. Max and his robodog, Rivet, set off on a rescue mission. Along the way, they meet Lia, a princess of an ancient race of Merryns who live underwater. The Merryn's magic powers are fading because the evil Professor has stolen four pieces...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Max and Lia's underwater adventure continues in this thrilling series by Beast Quest author Adam Blade!
Max is determined to track down the evil Professor even if that means journeying into the deadly Forest of Souls. Lia knows this is a dangerous plan but she will do whatever it takes to help with the search. Max is going to need that kind of friendship when his quest leads him into battle with Manak the Manta Ray. A sting from this Robobeast's...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Max and Lia's underwater adventure continues in this thrilling, high-action series!
Max and Lia are following the evil Professor's trail to rescue Max's father. But when Max doesn't heed Lia's warning about the dangers of the ocean, he ends up getting scooped up in a jetstream. Luckily his friends manage to keep up with him. The stream leads him to another one of the Professor's Robobeasts, Silda the Electric Eel. Can Max defeat this foe and recover...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Pine Barrens region in New Jersey has long been a place of mystery, with its dark pine groves, black swamps, and dank bogs, oftentimes shrouded in mist and fog. Reputed to be haunted by spirits, it's an unsettling place to be sure. But of all the mysterious happenings and sights to be found in the Pine Barrens, there is none so intriguing as the Jersey Devil. Since its first reported sighting in 1735, local lore has it that a "devil-like" creature...
14) King Arthur
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Before Arthur became king and commanded a round table of knights, he was just a young squire with dreams of someday becoming a knight himself. It wasn't until fate brought him to a sacred sword sealed in stone that Arthur learned the truth about himself and his destiny.
This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Sir Thomas Malory will introduce young readers to the beloved characters from the original and give them a taste...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Max and Lia's underwater adventure concludes in this thrilling series by Beast Quest author, Adam Blade!
Max and Lia have tracked the evil Professor to his lair in the Black Caves. Neither of them are ready for what awaits them there. Kraya the Blood Shark, with his razor sharp teeth and laser cannons is the most vicious of all the Robobeasts. Max must survive if he wants to finally come face-to-face with the Professor to save his father and retrieve...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This is the story of three billy goats Gruff and a troll who did not know enough is enough (which may have been his undoing). Our poor troll just can't be happy with the "goat in the hand" and as it turns out, his desire for more lands him flat on his back and far down the stream. That's a good lesson learned in this fun retelling of a timeless tale.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The biblical story of baby Moses as told by his big sister.
Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses's basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into the water, hoping her wish will come true and her brother will be saved from Pharaoh's orders. But will Pharaoh's daughter arrive in time to rescue him?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Chinese people often told stories that taught the listener about their land. The dragon was thought to be a gentle creature that protected one of the points of the compass. In this myth, the dragon and the phoenix become mountains to protect a beautiful pearl. The Chinese dragon myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Chinese Myth. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 3-6.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Chinese people often told stories that taught the listener about their land. This flood myth explains what happens when the balance in nature is disturbed. In order to fix the world, Nü Gua must bring back order. The Chinese flood myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Chinese Myth. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 3-6.
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