Shannon Knudsen
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"When high-school senior Kai Tamura sneaks into Ms. Opal's classroom to steal the upcoming trigonometry exam, he sees her changing answers on her students' standardized tests, and he takes photos to prove it--then when no one believes him and he is suspended, Kai sets out to prove the truth, even though it means ruining a popular teacher whom he likes." --
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Meet Alice. She's a dragon! She breathes fire as she flies overhead. She likes her humans crispy! But don't worry. Alice isn't real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories. She just wants to tell you about dragons. Find out where dragons store their treasure. Learn about dragons' special powers. And meet different kinds of dragons from around the world. You'll have a sizzling good time with this monster buddy!
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Meet Pablo. He's a ghost! He flies around and moves through walls! He loves to play tricks on living people. But don't get creeped out. Pablo's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about ghosts. Find out how a ghost haunts a house. Learn about different kinds of ghosts around the world. And check out some of Pablo's favorite tricks. You'll have a wild time with this monster buddy!
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Meet Roscoe. He's a zombie! Roscoe came back from the dead. He likes to snack on brains. But don't be scared. Roscoe's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about zombies. Find out what turns people into zombies. Learn about different kinds of zombies around the world. And discover where zombie stories...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Meet Ami. She's a mummy! She used to sleep in a tomb. Now she smashes through walls! But don't run away. Ami's not real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories. She just wants to tell you about mummies. Find out how a person becomes a mummy. Learn about the treasures in a mummy's tomb. And discover what brings a mummy back to life....
10) Guatemala
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Pack your bags! We're headed to Guatemala. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Guatemala's volcanoes and rain forests, try tasty tamales, and catch a soccer game. A special section introduces Guatemala's capital, languages, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!
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Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world. In Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches and go door to door, hoping for candy. Egyptian children have egg-rolling contests. Russian children play an egg-tapping game. And in Colombia, Easter is a time for donkey beauty pageants. Take a trip around the world to see how this very special holiday is celebrated.
12) Rise Above
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Darius finally has a shot at the halfback spot. But he hasn't improved through hard work alone; he's taking "nutritional supplements." Now he's concerned about his health. But if he confesses, will he blow his chance to play?
13) From oil to gas
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How does oil turn into fuel for cars and trucks? Follow each step in the production cycle - from clearing land to filling a tank with gas.
17) From iron to car
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Briefly introduces the process by which a car is made from iron.
20) Pocahontas
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An introduction to the life of Pocahontas, a Powhatan Indian, which covers her birth, meetings with English settlers, trip to England, family life, and death.