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Books at Guided Reading Level S

  • Draw 50 Horses: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Broncos, Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Dancers, Prancers, and Many More...

    Lee J. Ames

    Paperback (Watson-Guptill, Sept. 11, 2012)
    Arabians, Pintos, Morgans and Clydesdales: jumping, bucking, rearing, grazing and kicking -- all are in this collection of 50 drawings.
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  • Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos

    Robert Lawson

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, April 30, 1988)
    Ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? As it turns out, the great inventor Benjamin Franklin got his best ideas from a mouse named Amos! Funny, interesting and wise, this classic tale has been a favorite for generations. Once you've met Amos and read his account, you'll never think of Ben Franklin-or American history-quite the same way.Explore this historical time period even further in this new edition of award-winning author Robert Lawson's classic tale, with additional bonus material, including a map of Ben Franklin's travels! Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin was one of the most famous inventors in American history, and according to this amusing book, he got most of his ideas--the good ones at any rate--from a mouse! Funny, interesting and wise, Ben and Me is a classic American story that has been read by generations of young people. Once you've met Amos the mouse, you'll always remember Benjamin Franklin a little differently than the history books do.
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  • The Tail of Emily Windsnap

    Liz Kessler, Sarah Gibb

    Paperback (Candlewick, April 10, 2012)
    The New York Times best-selling seriesWith a sure sense of suspense and richly imaginative details, Liz Kessler lures us into a glorious undersea world where mermaids study shipwrecks at school and Neptune rules with an iron trident — an enchanting fantasy about family secrets, loyal friendship, and the convention-defying power of love.
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  • I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark

    Debbie Levy, Elizabeth Baddeley

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Sept. 20, 2016)
    Get to know celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—in the first picture book about her life—as she proves that disagreeing does not make you disagreeable!Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has spent a lifetime disagreeing: disagreeing with inequality, arguing against unfair treatment, and standing up for what’s right for people everywhere. This biographical picture book about the Notorious RBG, tells the justice’s story through the lens of her many famous dissents, or disagreements.
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  • Hans Christian Andersen's Complete Fairy Tales

    Hans Christian Andersen, Jean Pierre Hersholt, Ken Mondschein

    Hardcover (Canterbury Classics, Oct. 1, 2014)
    Classic tales of fairies and princesses, ducklings and dancing shoes from the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Princess on the Pea,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” fill the pages of this beautiful leather-bound collector’s edition. Also included is “The Tallow Candle”—one of the earliest stories written by Andersen, just discovered recently! A great book of bedtime stories or for rainy day reading, as there are both short and long anecdotes included. The attached bookmark ribbon ensures you’ll never lose your place as you wander through the imagination of one of the most popular children’s writers of all time. Curl up with this collection of classics and lose yourself in childhood memories.
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  • Coloring Books For Girls: Cute Animals: Relaxing Colouring Book for Girls, Cute Horses, Birds, Owls, Elephants, Dogs, Cats, Turtles, Bears, Rabbits, Ages 4-8, 9-12, 13-19

    Art Therapy Coloring

    Paperback (Art Therapy Coloring, Sept. 21, 2018)
    Coloring Book For Girls: Cute AnimalsColoring Book For Girls: Cute Animals contains over 35 cute animal coloring pages to color and enjoy. This coloring book incorporates a variety of detailed designs and creates hours of coloring fun for the older color enthusiast! Featuring a variety of illustrations that are ready to color, this coloring book for older girls is sure to satisfy anyone who likes to color. Coloring Book For Girls: Cute Animals will entertain even the most capable colorist. Coloring Book For Girls: Cute Animals Features:8.5 x 11 coloring book36 detailed cute animal coloring pages for girlsOne-sided coloring page helps to prevent bleed-through from markersHigh-quality imagesWe have created this Coloring Book For Girls: Cute Animals with an assortment of coloring pages for the older color enthusiast. With a variety of styles and designs from several talented artists, you are sure to find a coloring sheet that suits your mood. Girls need to have something to relieve stress just as adults do. Coloring in Coloring Book For Girls: Cute Animals is a fun and positive way to provide that stress relief. Coloring is similar to meditation. There are studies that show that coloring provides many of the same benefits that meditation does. Coloring makes you feel relaxed just like meditation does. You get a beautiful piece of artwork out of it too! Coloring is fun. Friends will quickly gather around and start coloring if you bring an Art Therapy Coloring Book For Girls to the table! You will have a group of friends gathering around you in no time! Have fun and begin coloring by ordering your copy of Coloring Book For Girls: Cute Animals today! Girls of all ages will enjoy coloring this coloring book. Coloring Book For Girls: Cute Animals makes a wonderful Christmas or birthday gift!
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  • One-Punch Man, Vol. 20

    ONE, Yusuke Murata

    Paperback (VIZ Media LLC, July 7, 2020)
    Life gets pretty boring when you can beat the snot out of any villain with just one punch.Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem—he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on!Immediately before the big Monster Association battle, the Class-S heroes hold a strategy meeting. Unfortunately, they just aren’t in sync, and when Amai Mask barges in, the situation only gets worse. Thankfully, King appears just in time to boost their morale—and it’s a good thing, too, because the big monster battle begins!
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  • Corduroy: Giant Board Book

    Don Freeman

    Board book (Viking Books for Young Readers, May 12, 2011)
    Celebrate 50 years of the beloved teddy bear. 2018 marks Corduroy’s 50th anniversary, and Don Freeman’s classic character is even more popular today than he was when he first came on the scene. Now, with a full-sized trim and sturdy pages, this edition is baby - and toddler - friendly, and perfect for the whole family.
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  • Big Nate Makes a Splash

    Lincoln Peirce

    eBook (Andrews McMeel Publishing, June 11, 2013)
    Count on Nate Wright to stir things up and make his entrance with a splash!Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip. As a popular middle-grade book character, Nate is 11 years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth grade Renaissance Man. Nate, who lives with his dad and older sister, enjoys pestering his family and teachers with his sarcasm.
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  • A Smart Girl's Guide: Worry: How to Feel Less Stressed and Have More Fun

    Nancy Holyoke, Judy Woodburn

    Paperback (American Girl, May 1, 2016)
    Every girl worries from time to time. Maybe it's an argument with a friend, or a big test, or a performance in front of a crowd. Maybe it's her body. Maybe it's even something fun, like a slumber party or overnight camp--or something really big, like moving away or her parents' divorce. For many girls, even small worries can take on a life of their own and get in the way of enjoying life. But this book will help take charge over your worries. You'll learn tried-and-true ways to overcome fears and create a sense of calm. You'll take quizzes and find out about yourself and what concerns you, and you'll read advice from real girls who found ways to deal with their own worries. The book is packed with proven techniques for handling worry and creating confidence--freeing you to be the girl you're meant to be.
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  • Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Promise, Part 3

    Gene Luen Yang, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Gurihiru

    Paperback (Dark Horse Books, Sept. 26, 2012)
    Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko bring The Promise to its explosive conclusion! The Harmony Restoration Movement has failed, and the four nations are plunged back into war! In the midst of the battle, can Aang and Fire Lord Zuko mend the rift between them, or will Aang be forced to take actions that can't be undone? Written by Eisner winner and National Book Award nominee Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese) and drawn by Gurihiru(Thor and the Warriors Four), this is the adventure Avatar fans have been craving!
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  • Hide and Seek

    Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, Emily Jenkins

    Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., July 7, 2020)
    The Upside-Down Magic kids are back in another topsy-turvy adventure in the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series, now a Disney Channel Original Movie!When Nory's magic first appeared, her father wanted her to go to fancy, selective Sage Academy, where he is the headmaster. But Nory's magic went upside-down at the worst possible moment . . . and she was sent to Dunwiddle Middle School instead!The good news? Nory loves Dunwiddle, and her best friends have upside-down magic, too!The bad news? When a flood wrecks Dun­widdle, Nory and her UDM friends are forced to relocate . . . to Sage Academy!Sure, there's a magical skunk garden, a school-wide Hide and Seek night, and expensive gloves that help Nory's friend Elliott with his flaring, but Nory's father and the rest of the teachers are super strict, and Nory doesn't feel like she fits in . . . at all. When she's offered the chance to stay at Sage for good, she has to decide where she belongs . . . and if Sage Academy can learn that magic comes in all shapes and sizes.
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