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Nonfiction Readers 7: The World of Mark Twain
Take a trip back to nineteenth century America and learn how Mark Twain's world shaped his writing. By stepping into his world, students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of his works, and their relevance to modern-day audiences...
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Nonfiction Readers 7: You Are There! London 1666
In 1666, as London slept, a single spark escaped from a baker's oven. The spark caught, and by morning, London was in flames! The raging inferno burned out of control, leaving ash and rubble in its wake. Bring history to life with this...
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Nonfiction Readers 7: You Are There! Pompeii 79
Long ago, in a bustling village near the Bay of Naples in Italy, tragedy struck. This is the story of how a fictional resident of Pompeii may have experienced the explosion of Mount Vesuvius on that fateful day. Bring history to life with this nonfiction...
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Nonfiction Readers 7: You Are There! San Francisco 1906
At the dawn of the twentieth century, San Francisco was the economic and cultural center of the West Coast. But in 1906, everything changed. A devastating earthquake hit the city, tumbling buildings and igniting infernos. Thousands of people lost their...
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Stand Up!
Stand Up! is a persuasive text. Arguments for and against eating meat, using thin models in advertisements, the war on global warming, nuclear power, and genetically modified foods and agri-business are presented in a series of essays. The...
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The Complete Survival Guide
The Complete Survival Guide is a procedural text that details how to survive in a variety of hostile situations. Hyperthermia and hypothermia, shelter, water, fire, attitude, and improvisation are some of the topics covered. The book concludes with...
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The Glass Boy
The Glass Boy is a historical fiction tale presented in twelve chapters. Pietro is a lowly helper to a Glass Master in Murano, Venice, but he has secretly been learning the techniques of the art. When the drunken master enters into a bet that...
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The Parting
The Parting is a science fiction story told in the first person by Fizz. Teenagers Benji and Fizz have always lived on a farm with their dads, who are brothers. They have never met their moms, whom townsfolk call “mystery girls”...
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The Silent
The Silent is a chilling fantasy. When Aneesa and Gryph see a parade of silent, robotic people, they are drawn through a “fissure in time and space.” A curse has silenced the people, including Aneesa. Gryph is on her own to...
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The Test
The Test is a suspenseful fantasy. Janita and her friends must take the test – they will either all fail and be sent to the wilderness or all succeed and begin their apprenticeships. But what is the test? No one is prepared for...
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The True Cost of Food
The True Cost of Food is an informational report on the environmental impact associated with food production. Global warming, food miles, animal faming, commercial fishing, water consumption, and chemical sprays are among the topics covered. ...
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The Tunnel
The Tunnel is a contemporary story told in the first person by Alex. On a gray day, Alex and his friends Meat and Nick go on an adventure that takes a turn for the scary. The ensuing ordeal brings each of the boys’ characters into sharp...