Eduardo Garcia
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures LLC
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Chef Eduardo Garcia went for a hike in Montana and was shocked with 2400 Volts of electricity when he touched a dead bear. He lost an arm, ribs, muscle mass, and nearly his life, but more important than what he lost is what he found. Won the Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the 2017 **San Francisco DocFest**. *"This documentary about an adventurous hero is all the more inspiring because it is true."* - Kimber Myers, ***The Los Angeles Times*** *"CHARGED...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
To find the evil Mr. Bones, Mike and Shannon will have to follow the fossils—even if it leads them to an ancient dinosaur graveyard in Antarctica! (Hint: it does.) Because of continental drift, the dinosaur fossils Mr. Bones thought were in Australia are actually in Antarctica. But make no bones about it—this villain still intends to cover every continent with reborn dino-slaves . . . and take over the world! Each book in this action-packed series...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Having been defeated in Australia and Antarctica, Mr. Bones hides out somewhere he’s sure he won’t be found: the Moon! But the joke’s on him, as Mike and Shannon take to the space to face off against their arch-nemesis in a lunar showdown of dino-sized proportions! But when they finally track him down, they realize Mr. Bones isn’t at all what he seems to be . . . Each book in this action-packed series is written and illustrated by the Eisner-Award...
Author
Language
Español
Description
A través de un recorrido por el surgimiento y la evolución de la disidencia de origen ortodoxo en el comunismo español, de aquellos a quienes la opinión pública encasilló como "prosoviéticos", se plantea la hipótesis de que este movimiento de oposición en el seno del Partido Comunista de España estuvo motivado por la mutación progresiva de la política y la imagen del partido. Estas transformaciones no serían bien recibidas por algunos...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On the morning of January 10, 1917, thirteen determined women stood at the gates of the White House and held banners reading "How Long Must Women Wait For Liberty?" They were there to force President Woodrow Wilson to take notice of their demand for the right to vote. It was the first day of weeks of picketing, which would stop only when the women were arrested and jailed. Despite criticism from the public and mistreatment by public officials, the...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 1975 two legends of boxing met in the ring for the third and final time. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier had already clashed in two previous bouts, with each claiming a victory. But in this final titanic match in Manila, The Philippines, the two men would battle for 14 grueling rounds to become the Heavyweight Champion of the world. The fighters gave everything they had to defeat one another. In the end, Ali was declared the winner, but both were...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bianca is thrilled when her parents announce that her abuelo is coming to live with them. Bianca and Abuelo share a love of soccer, and she can't wait to share her love of drumming with her grandfather too. But when Abuelo arrives, he has his own ideas about how Bianca should practice and play. Those ideas translate into trouble on the field. Can Bianca find the beat in her feet before it costs her team the tournament?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Baldur, Odin's greatest son, is a leader of men-and loved by all. So when a prophecy is made that the end of the world, Ragnarok-the Twilight of the Gods-will occur when Baldur dies, Odin imprisons all those who might be involved in the death of his beloved son. But fate is fate. Baldur will die. The only question is how-and the only result is the beginning of the end for all of creation. Each book in this series features educational back matter,...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Beat the buzzer and sink that three-pointer to win with Basketball Big Shots! From bestselling author Jake Maddox comes a collection that brings together three thrilling full-color graphic novels into one book. In A Taste for Victory, Hank tries to find balance and success with his two biggest passions in life-basketball and cooking. In Basketball Camp Champ, Ana goes to a summer basketball camp where she learns lessons both about her favorite game,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Jackson "Jax" Kingsford is a skilled hockey player with a wicked slapshot. When his team makes it to the state hockey tournament, he can't believe that he has to play against his former best friend, Archer Voss. The two were once inseparable and loved playing hockey together, both in Jax's backyard and on the school's hockey team. But then Archer's family had to move, splitting up the team and causing a fall out in their friendship. What will happen...
13) Faceoff Fall Out
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jackson "Jax" Kingsford is a skilled hockey player with a wicked slapshot. When his team makes it to the state hockey tournament, he can't believe that he has to play against his former best friend, Archer Voss. The two were once inseparable and loved playing hockey together, both in Jax's backyard and on the school's hockey team. But then Archer's family had to move, splitting up the team and causing a fall out in their friendship. What will happen...
14) Careera extrema
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Nelson Greenwood loves BMX racing, almost as much as he loves to draw superheroes. The hero of his own comic book, Major Speed, isn't afraid of anything, much like Nelson's twin brother Nick. Nelson looks up to Nick and his mad BMX skills. But when a rough crash keeps Nick out of the BMX-Treme Competition, he suggests that Nelson take his place. However, Nelson doesn't think he has what it takes to compete against the best racers in the city - especially...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When the legendary Babe Ruth strode to the plate in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, the game was tied 4-4 in the fifth inning. After taking two strikes, Ruth cemented his place in baseball history. He first pointed toward the outfield, and then slammed a monster home run on the very next pitch. It is a moment that has lived in baseball lore ever since. Readers will get an up-close look at one of baseball's most iconic moments and learn about the...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bianca is thrilled when her parents announce that her abuelo is coming to live with them. Bianca and Abuelo share a love of soccer, and she can't wait to share her love of drumming with her grandfather too. But when Abuelo arrives, he has his own ideas about how Bianca should practice and play. Those ideas translate into trouble on the field. Can Bianca find the beat in her feet before it costs her team the tournament?
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The story of an evil Persian king, who marries a new wife each day and then kills her the next morning. To stop this murderous ruler, a brave woman named Scheherazade risks her own life and marries the king herself . . . but not without a plan. On their wedding night, she will entertain him with the tale of the Fisherman and the Genie, a legend so great, he'll never want it to end.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Mariana and her new friend, Selena, try to play some basketball at a local court, they're challenged to a game by two older girls. If Mariana and Selena win, they get to use the court. But if the older girls win, they get Selena's special autographed jersey. Unfortunately, things go badly and the younger girls lose the bet-and the jersey. However, they soon come up with a plan. Although some of Mariana's skills are lacking, she's great at shooting...
19) Quarterback Rush
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Otters are absolutely awesome in practice. Everyone's talented and determined, and their new quarterback, Aaron Corbin, throws bullets... so why are the Otters struggling to win games? Steve Michaels, one of the team's receivers, notices that Aaron seems to be afraid of getting hit. With a little help from his teammates, Steve goes to great lengths to toughen up Aaron only to discover that toughness isn't the quarterback's actual problem...
20) Princess Ninjas
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Series
Language
English
Description
When the kingdom is under attack who do we turn to? The king and his guards? A knight of myth and legend to save us? Or the prophesized, chosen, Princess Ninjas who will battle evil and save the day? I think we all know who. In a world where magic, ninjas, and evil in all shapes and forms exist, three foster sisters, Bridget, Megan and Elyce along with their sidekick Turtle-bear will become the secret line of defense for the kingdom of Chiyome. Working...