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Dandelion readers. Set 2, Units 1-20 /

Reis-Frankfort, Tamar,


Title from publisher's website. "Initial phonic code"--Front cover. "Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Set 2 Units 1-10 A Mat (Alphabet Code Blending 4 and 5 Sound Words) comprises ten books and is aimed at children in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Each book introduces CVC level words and adjacent consonants. Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words, or sight words."--
Date Published:2023

Title from publisher's website. "Initial phonic code"--Front cover. "Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Set 2 Units 1-10 A Mat (Alphabet Code Blending 4 and 5 Sound Words) comprises ten books and is aimed at children in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Each book introduces CVC level words and adjacent consonants. Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words, or sight words."--

Date Published:2023

Dandelion launchers. Stages 1-7 / story by Tamar Reis-Frankfort and Wendy Tweedie ; illustrated by Clair Baker and Drew Wilson.

Reis-Frankfort, Tamar,


Accompanied by Teaching notes for Dandelion Launchers stages 1-7, 8-15 and 16-20. Dandelion Launchers is a structured phonic reading series for beginner readers that can be used with any phonic program. These decodable books were developed by reading and dyslexia specialists and offer children engaging stories right from the beginning of learning to read. This set introduces the following phonic focuses at the CVC (consonant vowel sound) level: satim, nop, bcgh, defc, klru, jwz, xy, ff, ll, ss, zz.
Date Published:2022

Accompanied by Teaching notes for Dandelion Launchers stages 1-7, 8-15 and 16-20. Dandelion Launchers is a structured phonic reading series for beginner readers that can be used with any phonic program. These decodable books were developed by reading and dyslexia specialists and offer children engaging stories right from the beginning of learning to read. This set introduces the following phonic focuses at the CVC (consonant vowel sound) level: satim, nop, bcgh, defc, klru, jwz, xy, ff, ll, ss, zz.

Date Published:2022

Magic belt series

Reis-Frankfort, Tami.


Cover title. Bk. 1. The man in the mist -- bk. 2. Ten rocks -- bk. 3. Help us! -- bk. 4. The clam -- bk. 5. Crabs -- bk. 6. Crunch! -- bk. 7. Hush! -- bk. 8. The sixth rock -- bk. 9. Golem of the rocks -- bk. 10. Dung! -- bk. 11. The spitting pot -- bk. 12. The simple plot. Zak is ten years old. He lives with his Grandpa. One day, Grandpa gets very sick. When Zak goes to seek help, he meets a wizard. Strangely, the wizard already knows that Zak's Grandpa is sick. He offers to cure his Grandpa and, in return, Zak must go on a quest. He must find ten magic gems. Zak sets off with his friend, Finn. How will they find the magic gems? Will they find them in time to save Grandpa?
Date Published:2014

Cover title. Bk. 1. The man in the mist -- bk. 2. Ten rocks -- bk. 3. Help us! -- bk. 4. The clam -- bk. 5. Crabs -- bk. 6. Crunch! -- bk. 7. Hush! -- bk. 8. The sixth rock -- bk. 9. Golem of the rocks -- bk. 10. Dung! -- bk. 11. The spitting pot -- bk. 12. The simple plot. Zak is ten years old. He lives with his Grandpa. One day, Grandpa gets very sick. When Zak goes to seek help, he meets a wizard. Strangely, the wizard already knows that Zak's Grandpa is sick. He offers to cure his Grandpa and, in return, Zak must go on a quest. He must find ten magic gems. Zak sets off with his friend, Finn. How will they find the magic gems? Will they find them in time to save Grandpa?

Date Published:2014

Dandelion readers. Set 3, Units 1-10 /

Reis-Frankfort, Tamar,


Units 1-20 Reprint 2018 ; Teaching notes Ã2014.
Date Published:2018

The hare and the tortoise

Davidson, Susanna,


Hare is the fastest animal around and he knows it. In fact, he can't stop boasting about it. So Tortoise challenges him to a race totry and prove him wrong. There's just one problem. Tortoise is very, very slow. How will he ever win the race?
Date Published:2025

Meet the ninja

Palosuo, Laura,


"Reading is my superpower"--Cover. Meet the stars of Dragons Rising in this Level 1 Super Reader! Meet: Arin and Sora and their dragon friend Riyu. Mentored by Ninjago legends Kai and Lloyd, they work together to protect the Merged Realms from villains who want to conquer them.
Date Published:2026

The town mouse and the country mouse

Davidson, Susanna,


Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin CountryMouse prefers a quieter life. When the two visit each other's homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren't always a bad thing?
Date Published:2025

Shang-Chi and the quest for immortality

Ying, Victoria


Marvel break-out Shang-Chi sets off to unlock the keys to immortality and save his father in this all-new, original graphic novel adventure! Twelve-year-old Shang-Chi and and his younger sister, Shi-Hua, are the only children in the grand palace of the Five Weapons Society. Their father, Zheng-Zu, is a harsh master, and all Shang-Chi wants is to prove himself in his father’s eyes. So when he overhears that his father’s powers may be waning and discovers an ancient scroll that might be the key to helping him get those powers back, Shang-Chi knows exactly what to do. For the first time in his life, he sneaks out of the palace and into the outside world, hoping to return with one of the legendary Peaches of Immortality to gift his father. But the world beyond the palace is very different from everything Shang-Chi has been taught, especially a boy called Lu, who knows more about Zheng-Zu than he should. With his home and father’s health on the line, Shang-Chi cannot fail in his quest but does his father deserve to be saved?
Date Published:2023

Marvel break-out Shang-Chi sets off to unlock the keys to immortality and save his father in this all-new, original graphic novel adventure! Twelve-year-old Shang-Chi and and his younger sister, Shi-Hua, are the only children in the grand palace of the Five Weapons Society. Their father, Zheng-Zu, is a harsh master, and all Shang-Chi wants is to prove himself in his father’s eyes. So when he overhears that his father’s powers may be waning and discovers an ancient scroll that might be the key to helping him get those powers back, Shang-Chi knows exactly what to do. For the first time in his life, he sneaks out of the palace and into the outside world, hoping to return with one of the legendary Peaches of Immortality to gift his father. But the world beyond the palace is very different from everything Shang-Chi has been taught, especially a boy called Lu, who knows more about Zheng-Zu than he should. With his home and father’s health on the line, Shang-Chi cannot fail in his quest but does his father deserve to be saved?

Date Published:2023

The story of Jackie Robinson

Thorpe, Andrea,


A hero is born -- The early years -- Jackie the sports star -- Playing ball -- The major leagues -- Number 42 -- Jackie the legend -- So ... who was Jackie Robinson? Chronicles the life of Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League baseball player in the United States, and details his early life, baseball career, and legacy.
Date Published:2021

The story of Martin Luther King Jr.

Platt, Christine,


A King is born -- The early years -- Taking a stand -- Civil Rights and sit-ins -- Birmingham, we shall overcome -- Martin has a dream -- Fighting untnil the end -- So... who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Martin Luther King Jr became one of the most important civil rights leaders in America by fighting for equality for black people. Before he made history with his powerful speeches and peaceful protests, Martin was a dedicated, smart kid who loved to learn. He challenged racism and overcame hardships to follow his passion and do the right thing.
Date Published:2020

A King is born -- The early years -- Taking a stand -- Civil Rights and sit-ins -- Birmingham, we shall overcome -- Martin has a dream -- Fighting untnil the end -- So... who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Martin Luther King Jr became one of the most important civil rights leaders in America by fighting for equality for black people. Before he made history with his powerful speeches and peaceful protests, Martin was a dedicated, smart kid who loved to learn. He challenged racism and overcame hardships to follow his passion and do the right thing.

Date Published:2020

The story of Barack Obama

Leslie, Tonya,


A president is born -- The early years -- Getting an education -- Becoming Barack -- A new career -- Working for change -- President Obama -- So ... who is Barack Obama?. Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States and made a lot of important changes during his time in office. Before he made history fighting for health care, the environment, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then the president, all so that he could change people's lives for the better.
Date Published:2020

A president is born -- The early years -- Getting an education -- Becoming Barack -- A new career -- Working for change -- President Obama -- So ... who is Barack Obama?. Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States and made a lot of important changes during his time in office. Before he made history fighting for health care, the environment, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then the president, all so that he could change people's lives for the better.

Date Published:2020

The story of Simone Biles

Burk, Rachelle


"A biography book for new readers"--Cover. "Discover the life of Simone Biles. A story about believing in yourself and going for the gold"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

The story of Harriet Tubman : a biography book for new readers

Platt, Christine A., 1976-,


A leader is born -- The early years -- No longer a child -- Freedom is calling -- Liberty for all! -- General Tubman -- More work to be done -- So -- who was Harriet Tubman?. Introduces readers to Harriet Tubman and how she freed as many slaves as possible through the Underground Railroad.
Date Published:2020

Dungeon crawl!

Eliopulos, Nick,


Tracking the Evoker King to his home in the heart of a perilous dungeon, Po, Morgan, and their fellow Minecraft players gear up for an epic quest of danger, while in the real world, the school play is overrun by its own troubles.
Date Published:2020

Ghast in the machine!

Eliopulos, Nick,


Fourth Minecraft chapter book where Jodi, Ash, Morgan and their fellow Minecraft players go out into the real world to find clues to the identity of the mysterious and sinister Evoker King.
Date Published:2020

Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?

Buckley, James, Jr., 1963-


When he was just twelve years old, Cristiano Ronaldo was recruited to play professional soccer for a team in Portugal, 600 miles from his island home on Madeira. For the next twenty years, Cristiano would prove to the world that he is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Author James Buckley Jr. takes readers through each exciting moment--from his first championship with Manchester United to each of his five Ballon D'or award-winning seasons--all the milestones throughout Cristiano Ronaldo's legendary career.
Date Published:2022

When he was just twelve years old, Cristiano Ronaldo was recruited to play professional soccer for a team in Portugal, 600 miles from his island home on Madeira. For the next twenty years, Cristiano would prove to the world that he is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Author James Buckley Jr. takes readers through each exciting moment--from his first championship with Manchester United to each of his five Ballon D'or award-winning seasons--all the milestones throughout Cristiano Ronaldo's legendary career.

Date Published:2022

Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings

Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018.


After being rescued by a flying cat, Alexander the cat decides to make good on a promise to do wonderful things.
Date Published:1994

Catwings

Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018.


Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live, finally meeting two children with kind hands.
Date Published:2006

Jane on her own

Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018.


When Jane, a cat with wings, leaves the safety of her farm to explore the world, she falls into the hands of a man who keeps her prisoner and exploits her for money.
Date Published:2001

Catwings return

Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018,


Originally published in 1989 by Orchard Books. Wishing to visit their mother, two winged cats leave their new country home to return to the city, where they discover a winged kitten in a building about to be demolished.
Date Published:2023