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IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories – and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done . . . and comes up with a clever plan for sharing her talents and possessions with her community! Young makers will chuckle along with this humorous tale of creative problem-solving and learning to help others. "A fun and charming introduction to...
2) Real Cowboys
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IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Real cowboys are gentle, patient, and creative as they move hundreds of cattle, make camp, and dream under the stars.
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The Tinyville Town series, new from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Brian Biggs, launches with three books: Tinyville Town Gets to Work!, a world-establishing picture book that introduces the town and its many residents, and two board books, I'm a Veterinarian and I'm a Firefighter. The series is set in a cozy community where the people are kind, everyone says hello when they're walking down the street, the bus is always on time,...
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Babysitting nightmares volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
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When babysitter Rebecca discovers that a sinister ruler of darkness has replaced the baby with a changeling, she and her friends must save him by surviving a chilling journey through the Nightmare Realm.
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Rusty wants to buy the latest action video game but does not have enough money. He learns about earning his own money by opening his own business and becoming a young entrepreneur. Rusty's Lemonade Stand helps young readers learn about owning their own business and discusses the importance of family, ethics, and responsibility. This book is part of the BizEBunch books that help children ages 7 to 14 Read, Learn and Do about life, family and business....
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This book talks about a soldier who is stationed abroad, inspiring and empowering less fortunate children by giving hope. My Soldier and I shows the empathy of a soldier who demonstrates selfless service by empowering, sharing, and caring for children on an island. This soldier meets a little boy who he inspires and now wants to become a soldier. This book is an amazing and uplifting story of sacrifice soldiers make and their undying efforts to help...
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The story revolves around asking children, "How do you want to live when you grow up?" instead of asking them "What do you want to be when you grow up?" In changing this one question, we open up a whole new world of possibilities for our children. In the story, there is a very entrepreneur-based family that passes on important principles to their daughter. Things like the importance of working hard and helping others is mentioned continuously. We...
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Children are economists, it's time to chat about it!
Economics is the study of choices people make to be happy. Kids do this each day when they decide which shirt to wear, which TV show to watch or what to eat for lunch. In making these choices, they are using the economic principles of scarcity, supply, demand, opportunity costs and diminishing returns. Now is the perfect time to chat with your child about economics and prominent economist Dr. Arthur...
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The book reveals seven important keys to running a successful online business. It gives moms useful advice and proven methods to help them find their way in the world of online business. For those who want to run a successful online business, this book covers a wide range of important topics, from the basics of e-commerce to more advanced business methods.The book also talks about how important freedom and options are when running an online business....
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Ariel es perfecto. No. Ariel quiere ser perfecto.
Estudiante modelo, deportista aplicado, primer violín, voluntariados, todo lo que sea necesario para ingresar a la universidad de sus sueños. Nada más ni nada menos que Harvard. Hasta que un colapso de estrés, una mala calificación en un examen y un tutor de Cálculo que parece salido de un sueño, entran a la ecuación para recordarle que en su afán de perfección está olvidándose de lo más...
13) Little Old Me
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Little Old Me follows the main character through her journey of discovering what she wants to be. This book encourages children to believe that they can be anything, but reminds them that the best thing that they can be is themselves.
14) The Summer Job
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Carmen's sister Maria has a job at the ice cream shop. Carmen watches as Maria works, collects her pay, and deposits it at the bank.
15) Chef
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Meet Charlotte the Chef! An awesome woman with a restaurant full of customers to feed.
In this great book we meet Charlotte. Describing in a colorful and fun way her daily tasks, while encouraging young girls to seek whatever life goal they dream about when they grow up.
Filled with vibrant eye-catching illustrations. Charlotte presents herself using show-and-tell., giving us a glimpse into her amazing job and how she runs a successful restaurant.
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16) Programmer
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Meet Paige the Programmer! Paige is clever and creative, and she writes code for software that we use every day for work and fun. Would you like to hear her story?
Using vibrant artwork and a show-and-tell narrative, Paige's story will introduce young readers to a modern tech professional and how her talents affect our lives for the better.
Like a Girl: Programmer is part of a series that aims to boost young girls' self esteem, and to teach them...
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In "How to Build a Successful Career in the Gig Economy," readers will discover practical strategies for thriving in the world of freelance and contract work. This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights on finding and securing gig opportunities, including tips on setting competitive rates, navigating contract negotiations, and effectively marketing oneself to potential clients. Whether you're a seasoned freelancer or just starting out, this...
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What do you want to be when you grow up? That is the question tackled head-on in this third installment in the Dreary & Naughty series. Dreary undergoes some remedial instruction from his father on what it means to be the harbinger of human demise and, in the process, reaffirms that he's not on the right path to the future he wants. Naughty explores a similar matter with her father, who is visibly disappointed in his daughter's intentions about her...
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Beginning readers will be continually, engaged as they find answers to questions regarding firefighters and how, they put out fires. Vibrant illustrations give readers a detailed look at a fire station while learning fun facts about the people who fight fires. This educational and exciting book uses a fictionalized approach to present a fire station and the people who work there through the eyes of a relatable child. Easy-to-follow text helps readers...
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