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Judy Moody volume 13
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IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
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"After Grandma Lou explains to her what a Bucket List is, Judy Moody, the Queen of Lists, speeds off to make a Bucket List of her own. She'd better move fast if she wants to check everything off...before fourth grade!" -- Back cover.
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Kris Radish work features powerful women on a mission. In The Sunday List of Dreams, that woman is Connie Nixon. For as long as she can remember, Connie has tinkered with her list of dreams each Sunday. But she has never actually done anything about those dreams. And it's about time. Number 7 on the list: Find and reclaim estranged daughter Jessica. So Connie sets out for New York City to cross Number 7, the most important number, off her list. She...
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"Nine strangers receive a list with their names on it in the mail. None of the nine people seem to be connected--until very, very bad things begin happening to them. First, an old man is drowned in the small town of Kennewick, Maine. Then, a father is shot in the back while running through his neighborhood in Massachusetts. A frightening pattern is emerging, but why are these nine people on the list, and who sent it? FBI agent Jessica Winslow, who...
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If it's time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line. The Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the most accessible way to find the rhyme you need. Other rhyming dictionaries are characterized by the use of obscure words for padding, subsections for disyllabic and trisyllabic rhymes, and reverse phonetic order - but the Collins Rhyming Dictionary avoids such complications...
10) Name Crazy
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Jane: One of the four caustics; potash, soda; acid, and Jane.John: Short for "Jump-On-His-Neck," an old racing term used to exhort jockeys who are sitting too far back on their mounts.In this remarkably useful little book, you will find the real origins of over 360 names, from Agnes to Rambo, from Darwin to Woody ("the eight dwarf, after Doc, Grumpy, Sleepy, Bashful, Dopey, Jumpy, and Mike").Here you will find the truth about your name. It doesn't...
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From Babel to Babble . . . Everyone is Speaking English
In 2007, the English language passed the million-word mark. That shouldn't come as a surprise since over a billion Earthlings speak English (no one knows about other planets, but they probably speak it, too). That makes for a lot of word-coiners (neologists) out there. And where are all these new words coming from? Hollywood? Technology? The Internet? Corporate boardrooms? Youthspeak? How do...
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Every family has proverbs and sayings that are passed down through the generations, and author Miguel Lagunass family is no exception. In Como deca mi ta Graciana, Lagunas shares proverbs from a Mexican family matriarch, illustrating the secret to happiness, how to live harmoniously with others, and respect for others. Although Graciana was not a real person, her sayings, advice, and proverbs have been passed down through many generations and have...
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Following the success of 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know, the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries have developed this new book of 100 words tailored especially to high school freshmen. This second book in the 100 Words series focuses on the kinds of words that a successful middle school graduate can learn from rigorous coursework in a variety of subjects and that nearly every freshman will encounter over the course of...
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Eliminate mistakes and improve your vocabulary with this engaging guide to the world's most misused words. Do you know your delegate from your relegate, your cachet from your cache? At one time or another we've all suffered the embarrassment of having our remarks corrected by a family member, colleague, or stranger. 100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles presents fifty pairs of words that people have trouble getting right and keeping straight-words...
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What should the vocabulary of a well-rounded high school graduate be like? These 100 words provide the starting point in answering that question. The list is representative of the words that serious students will encounter in their coursework and will come to use as adults, whether in conversation or while reading the daily newspaper. Each word is fully defined and shown in context with example sentences from well-known authors. 100 Words Every High...
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Words such as propinquity, armillary, and farrago should be vocabulary staples. Consult Pocket Posh Word Power: 120 Words You Should Know to determine other additions to your lexicon.
This Pocket Posh Word Power collection promises a gargantuan vocabulary boost inside an effortlessly portable, ergonomic package that features fun cover embellishments, an elastic band closure, and a convenient lay-flat binding. In addition, each entry provides pronunciation,...
18) 13 and 3/4
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Friendship list volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 11
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"Ari and Kaylan aren't sure how they're going to survive their first summer apart. No pool. No sleepovers. No emergency late night chats on the porch. So as Ari returns to Camp Silver and Kaylan heads off to comedy camp, they come up with a new list of 13 and 3/4 ways to keep their friendship strong as they tackle everything from bias to batik and moping to matchmaking"--
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This book is a guide to help you clear away the mystery of enlightenment that is very difficult to come by. Have you ever wondered what 'prana' is? Well Dr. Rampa will explain it in Supplement A, which consists of valuable breathing exercises that will help clear your mind. He elucidates on what the Kundalini is, the subconscious mind, the devil, Zen, love and so much more; all in easy to understand plain English. Reading Dr. Rampa's books is the...
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1st Edition of the Jewelry Making Dictionary. Various categories covered and over 2300 words. Dive into the sparkling world of jewelry making. An essential guide for both beginners and seasoned crafters. This is your gateway to the vocabulary of creating stunning jewelry pieces. Whether you're intrigued by the intricate designs of beadwork, the bold statements of metal stamping, or the elegant twists of wire wrapping, this dictionary has got you covered....