Rachel Cantor
Author
Publisher
Melville House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Is a new life possible? Because Shira Greene's life hasn't quite turned out as planned. She's a single mom living with her daughter and her gay friend, Ahmad. Her PhD on Dante's Vita Nuova hasn't gotten her a job, and her career as a translator hasn't exactly taken off either. But then she gets a call from a Nobel Prize-winning Italian poet who insists she's the only one who can translate his newest book. Stunned, Shira realizes that--just like that--her...
Author
Language
English
Description
How did sisters Emily, Charlotte, and Anne write literary landmarks Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and Agnes Grey? What in their lives and circumstances, in the choices they made, and in their close but complex relationships with one another made such greatness possible? In her new novel, Rachel Cantor melds biographical fact with unruly invention to illuminate the siblings' genius, their bonds of love and duty, periods of furious creativity, and the...
3) Austria
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Charming. Musical. Traditional. Welcome to Austria! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Austria's land, history, cities, food, and sports. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in German! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging...
4) Australia
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Adventurous. Friendly. Wild. Welcome to Australia! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Australia's land, history, cities, food, and sports. They'll even learn the difference between phrases in America and Australia! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence...
5) Nigeria
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Warm. Busy. Full of Life. Welcome to Nigeria! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Nigeria's land, history, cities, food, and holidays. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in a language called Hausa! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction....
6) Egypt
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Ancient. Modern. Beautiful. Welcome to Egypt! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Egypt's land, wildlife, history, cities, and food. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Egyptian Arabic! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The...
Author
Language
Español
Description
The old amusement park has been deserted for years. Thick vines surround a roller coaster track. The glass eyes of the horses on a merry-go-round stare off into the dark night. There's a low creaking sound. Is it the wind pushing the rusted swing ride, or is it something else? Get ready to read four frightening stories about haunted amusement parks. This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Sunny. Friendly. Beautiful. Welcome to the Dominican Republic! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about the Dominican Republic's cities, food, holidays, history, and wildlife. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The old amusement park has been deserted for years. Thick vines surround a roller coaster track. The glass eyes of the horses on a merry-go-round stare off into the dark night. There's a low creaking sound. Is it the wind pushing the rusted swing ride, or is it something else? Get ready to read four frightening stories about haunted amusement parks. This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and...