Jessica Coupé
1) Cornhole
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"Explore some of the most popular backyard games played in the United States and around the world with the Backyard Games series"--
2) Tetherball
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"Explore some of the most popular backyard games played in the United States and around the world with the Backyard Games series."--
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This book gives an exciting overview of the US Marine Corps, from when it first formed to its missions and members today, as well as their tasks, equipment, and training. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books...
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Learn the history and common features of sandbox games. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
5) Green Berets
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This book gives an exciting overview of the Green Berets, from when this special force first formed to its missions and members today, as well as their tasks, equipment, and training. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading....
6) Rattlesnakes
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Rattlesnakes are found in North and South America. They use their rattles to warn other animals about their venomous bites. Find out more in Rattlesnakes, one of the titles in The World of Snakes.
7) Puzzle Games
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Learn the history and common features of puzzle games. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
8) Service Dogs
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In this book, readers explore how dogs assist people who have disabilities, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades...
9) Okapi
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AV2
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[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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24 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
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Okapis have black and white stripes on their rear legs. Their closest relatives are giraffes. Find out more in Okapi, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series.
10) Wasps
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AV2
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[2024]
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24 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 x 25 cm.
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"Did you know that many wasps have bright colors on their bodies? This let others animals know to leave them alone. Young readers will discover these facts are more in Wasps, an Everything About Bugs book"--Back cover.
11) Toucan
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Lightbox Learning Inc
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[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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"Toucans are known for their large, colorful beaks. A toucan's beak helps the bird grab distant food easily. Find out more in Toucan, one of the titles in the Animals of the Rainforest series. Each book in this series showcases a unique type of animal found in tropical forests. Readers will learn about the animal's body, food, and adaptations, as well as threats to its survival."--Back cover.
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Hymns are powerful. Their words and music can soothe or encourage, comfort or motivate. Here is a chance to learn about twenty-three of the hymn-writers who, with grace in their hearts, wrote of God's constancy, grace and love, inviting us to worship with them.
Each vignette ends with an invitation to listen to a hymn (links included) and follow the hymn-writer's example in listening to God's voice.
Each vignette ends with an invitation to ponder...
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The Prince of peace and an empty tomb, the Spirit's whisper and an open door, the gospel of hope and a covenant path...
Lydia, an early convert to Christianity, finds renewed hope as she reads her sisters testimonies of Jesus of Nazareth, His apostles and the strength they gained as they followed the Holy Spirit.
Based on the New Testament, these faith-affirming, heartwarming meditations will bring you closer to the women of the early church and...
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This inspirational short story (which can be read in a few minutes) is based on events in the life of Catholic Saint Francis de Sales, Gentleman Saint. Join Fleurette and Elizabeth as they learn about the three loves of God that help us through difficult times.
Back matter includes more about Saint Francis, discussion guide, words of Saint Francis de Sales, sources (to learn more about Saint Francis), a recipe and colouring pages.
16) Strengthened
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An injured lamb, a rebellious wife, a valley of dry bones, and a river of healing... the Lord is speaking to his people.
Samaria. 425 B.C. When Ezra the scribe taught that the Jewish men should divorce their foreign wives and children, Ruth's father was one who followed Ezra's counsel. Now, thirteen years later, Ruth's half-sister appears on her doorstep with a record she says her sister needs to read. It spans the past one hundred and fifty years,...
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A broken-hearted queen, a lyric prophet, a promised Messiah... be immersed in the prophecies and promises of the Lord through Isaiah
Jerusalem. 685 B.C. Hepzibah, Queen Mother of Judah, is distraught, when her son orders the death of her father, the Prophet Isaiah.
Now her son is returning from Assyrian prison and she will have to face him... can she forgive him? Will her father's life and teachings about the healing power of the promised Messiah...
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Corinth. 80 A.D. The Saints are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Lord's death and resurrection. Eye-witnesses have come to share their memories.
Their remembrances will take the saints on a lyrical journey through the heart-break and majesty of Jesus' last week. Will their witness invigorate the spiritual apathy of the Corinth Saints?
Previously published as Risen!
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Jerusalem. 730 B.C. Living in a corrupt kingdom with foreign invasion on the horizon, Isaiah's wife longs to take refuge and find strength in the Holy One of Israel.
She turns to the holy writings her husband has collected and is immersed in the heart-thoughts of Eve and Elisheba, Rizpah and Gomer. Will their praises and witness provide the strength she needs?
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Ephesus. A.D. 70. When Rhoda learns Mary of Nazareth is in Ephesus she goes to her with a question: "How do I manage all that is required of me, in this troubled time?"
And so, with gentle wisdom, sure testimony and quiet strength, the Blessed Mother tells her story.