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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
H.G. Wells' "scientific romance," published first in serial form and then as a book in 1898, attained perhaps its greatest fame in another form, the infamous realistic 1939 radio broadcast "Invasion from Mars" by Orson Welles. It was also made into an early 1950s science fiction adventure movie. Stover (emeritus, Illinois Institute of Technology) describes Wells' story as "a prophecy of startling originality foreseeing the coming of totalitarianism...
3) Bats
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of bats.
10) Animals
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Simple questions, hidden pictures and stunning photography make this a fun way to encourage early learning concepts. An essential book to help build your child's vocabulary"--Back cover.
11) Opposites
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Opposite words are introduced, for example, "slow" and "fast".
Author
Series
Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 6
Language
English
Description
Castles, vineyards, walled cities and a fierce medieval rivalry that lingers today - we're out for an adventure in the Italian hill towns.
Author
Series
Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 7
Language
English
Description
Sun, olive trees and cicadas - we're in the heart of France. With our base in the sleepy town of St. Remy, we make forays into the villages, countryside and cities of Provence.
Author
Series
Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 8
Language
English
Description
Rudy escorts us through Paris, the city of style, art and pastries. We experience extraordinary art - the Impressionist collection at the Musee D'Orsay and the garden sculpture at the Rodin Museum. Then we hit the sites from Notre Dame to the Pompidou Cen
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Series
Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 3
Language
English
Description
The city of canals. Tour Piazza San Marco and the Basilica of San Marco. Visit a mask shop then boat to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello
Author
Series
Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 10
Language
English
Description
The countryside outside of London echoes with storybook images. Around every hedgerow are mythic castles, ruined abbeys and prehistoric monuments. This time, we leave London and stop at Hampton Court, where Henry VIII wooed Anne Boleyn.
Author
Series
Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 9
Language
English
Description
London is a city that has come close to ruling the world. With a legacy that includes Shakespeare and the Beatles, London seems to have an endless capacity to reinvent itself. Here, we sip tea and savor traditional sights such as Buckingham Palace and the
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Series
Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 12
Language
English
Description
The country of the Netherlands inspired the Dutch masters and became a powerhouse that conquered the sea. We bicycle to Amsterdam's great art museums to see the works of Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Then we climb to the attic where Anne Frank and her family hi
Author
Series
Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 4
Language
English
Description
We're off to the Italian Riviera seeking la dolce vita in one of the world's most romantic places. With death-defying cliffs and beaches that shimmer like jewels, the Riviera is as stunning a coastline as anywhere in Europe.
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