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"In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people--both seasoned and new--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit." Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly...
Author
Series
Questioneers (Chapter books) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Description
When Rosie is unable to invent a contraption to help one of Aunt Rose's Raucous Riveters friends, she calls on classmates Iggy Peck and Ada Twist to help.
Author
Publisher
Sylvan Dell Pub
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
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Octavia the octopus can shoot every color of ink cloud except the usual purple one. She practices knowing that she needs the purple one to camouflage from predators. Will she be able to shoot her purple cloud when it counts? Includes activities: for creative minds; camouflage and protection; octopus fun facts; octopus ink cloud craft.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 22 cm
Language
English
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Follows a singing girl's fruitless search for a friend in her world, until one night when her song is finally heard by someone who understands. This almost wordless picture book is a gentle reminder of how powerful we can be when we dare to reach out to one another.
8) I promise
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English
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"...[an] inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow's success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today."--
Author
Series
Clorinda the cow books volume 2
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Using determination and vision, Clorinda the cow and her friend Hop the pig build a variety of flying machines, hoping to fulfill her desire to take flight.
10) Plunked
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
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Sixth-grader Jack Mogens loses his nerve after getting hit by a pitch, and has to dig deep within himself to avoid giving up the sport he loves.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A retelling of a traditional folktale, in which Shaina finds Izzy Pippik's hen and decides to care for the animal until its owner comes to get it, but after dozens of eggs begin to hatch and the chicks run amok throughout the town, Shaina will have to fight to protect the birds.
12) Perseverance
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Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
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"In this book, readers will learn what perseverance and grit is, ways to practice it, and how to build confidence in themselves and others every day. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about grit and perseverance"--From the publisher's...
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Publisher
Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A refreshing and thought-provoking look at athletes whose legacies have been reduced to one defining moment of defeat-those on the flip side of an epic triumph-and what their experiences can teach us about competition, life, and the human spirit. Every sports fan recalls with amazing accuracy a pivotal winning moment involving a favorite team or player-Henry Aaron hitting his 715th home run to pass Babe Ruth; Christian Laettner's famous buzzer beating...
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Series
Tallulah books (Marilyn Singer) volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Tallulah loves the grace and elegance of ballet and can pirouette perfectly but at dance camp struggles to learn tap.
15) Clorinda
Author
Series
Clorinda the cow books volume 1
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Defying the odds, Clorinda the cow follows her dream of becoming a ballet dancer.
16) Busy Betty
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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From Academy Award winning actress, founder, and bestselling author, Reese Witherspoon, comes Busy Betty, a story about a creative, curious, and exuberant young girl who has big plans and an even bigger heart.
17) Friendship goals
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
470L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Emma, who is deaf and wears a cochlear implant, loves playing soccer with her friends Izzie and Chen, but when Izzie gets discouraged and wants to quit, Emma and Chen take the time to show her that improvement comes through practice. Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, an ASL fingerspelling chart, and a sign language guide.
Author
Series
Questioneers volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Ada Twist is a very curious girl who shows perseverance by asking questions and performing experiments to find things out and understand the world.
19) SumoKitty
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A hungry cat gets a job hunting mice at a sumo training center (heya), but once the mice are gone he continues to stuff himself until he is too fat to chase the mice that have returned--so he decides to train with the sumo wrestlers, and SumoKitty becomes a scourge of mice and an inspiration to the wrestlers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks.
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