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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Astronomers today continue the search for exoplanets orbiting around other stars. In this episode, meet astronomers Alex Wolszczan and Dale Frail, who in the 1990s discovered not only the first extrasolar planets, but also the first multi-planet system and the first evidence of planets forming around pulsars.
Author
Series
Twisted Journeys volume 22
Language
English
Description
You wake up with superhero powers-so what are you going to do with them? Be a hero or rule the city as a supervillain? Use your mighty brains or take advantage of your awesome brawn? Or will you turn down the great responsibility that comes with great power?
3) Mythology
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and company
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
4) Catch-22
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
1996, c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 30
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Set in the closing months of World War II, in an American bomber squadron on a small island off Italy, the hero is a bombardier named Yossarian, who is frantic and furious because thousands of people he hasn't even met keep trying to kill him. (He has decided to live forever even if he has to die in the attempt.)
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In the third match of the joint battle training, the students of Class 1-A have their hands full dealing with the unexpected creativity of Class B's Quirk use. These matches give everyone a chance to reflect on exactly where they all stand in relation to each other, and on the events in their lives that have brought them to this point. Then it's time for Bakugo to show what he's learned..."--Page [4] of cover
Author
Series
Trials of Apollo volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In his penultimate adventure, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying"--
Author
Series
Heroes of Olympus volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 19
Language
English
Description
Jason, Piper, and Leo, three students from a school for "bad kids," find themselves at Camp Half-Blood, where they learn that they are demigods and begin a quest to free Hera, who has been imprisoned by Mother Earth herself.
Author
Series
Heroes of Quantico volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
FBI Hostage Rescue Team member Evan Cooper and his partner struggle to protect Monica Callahan, the estranged daughter of a diplomat who refuses to be intimidated by a terrorist threat, and Evan's task is complicated by his feelings for Monica which are growing in pace with the rising danger level.
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2010, c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Captain Cal and his crew aboard the Silver Pig Intergalactic Probe Spaceship embark on another dangerous mission, this time to stop Professor Spitzer, a famous inventor turned mad scientist, from taking over the world.
13) Nevada
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Invite your students to explore the state of Nevada in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text draws in reluctant readers, while vibrant, oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this state. Readers journey through Nevada as they learn about its history, cities, land features, animals, industries, famous people, and more! A "Tour Book" spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in Nevada. Other features include a table...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Raised underground by a robot, twelve-year-old Eva Nine finally finds all she ever wanted in the human colony of New Attica, but something very bad is going on there and unless Eva and her friends stop it, it could mean the end of life on Orbona.
15) Price of duty
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster BFYR
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Hailed as a hero, twenty-year-old Jake returns to his pro-military hometown and family injured physically and emotionally, unsure if he can return to active duty but uncomfortable with the alternative.
Author
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Child Emperor uses his trump card, the robotic Brave Giant, to fight against the reincarnated Phoenix Man. However, his enemy easily counters this last-ditch attempt, brushing Brave Giant off as a mere toy. When Phoenix Man then evolves into an even stronger monster, Child Emperor's conviction is shaken. Does this spell the end for the clever child hero?"--
Author
Series
Doggo and Pupper volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Doggo likes routine: napping, eating, and more napping. Life is good. Life is good for Pupper, too, even though he worries a lot, about things like giant squirrels. If he were braver, he might even be a hero. Maybe even a hero who can fly! But heroes aren't afraid of giant squirrels ... When Doggo and Pupper meet a baby bird who also has worries, they are determined to help. Doggo and Pupper may not know how to fly, but they are very good helpers....
18) Utah
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn facts about the state of Utah.
19) Puerto Rico
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Invite your students to explore Puerto Rico in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text draws in reluctant readers, while vibrant, oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this US commonwealth. Readers journey through Puerto Rico as they learn about its history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more! A "Tour Book" spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in Puerto Rico. Other features...
20) Tennessee
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Invite your students to explore the state of Tennessee in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text draws in reluctant readers, while vibrant, oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this state. Readers journey through Tennessee as they learn about its history, cities, land features, animals, industries, famous people, and more! A "Tour Book" spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in Tennessee. Other features include...
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