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  • Hamlet Graphic Novel

    Shakespeare William, Saddleback Educational Publishing

    eBook (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Oct. 1, 2019)
    Theme: Hi-Lo, graphic novels, illustrated, Shakespeare, classics. Hamlet takes place in the early seventeenth century, at he royal castle in Elsinore, Denmark. The theme of the story.. "revenge" ..becomes Prince Hamlet's obsession. His split personality--one of warm, poetic sensitivity, the other, cruel madness--hypnotizes the reader. Other immortal characters such as Claudius, Gertrude, Polonius, Horatio, and Ophelia are just a few in the tradition of Shakespeare's unforgettable characterization. This series features classic Shakespeare retold with graphic color illustrations. Educators using the Dale-Chall vocabulary system adapted each title. Each 64-page, eBook retains key phrases and quotations from the original play. Research shows that the more students read, the better their vocabulary, their ability to read, and their knowledge of the world.
  • Romeo and Juliet Graphic Novel

    William Shakespeare, Saddleback Educational Publishing

    language (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Oct. 1, 2019)
    Theme: Hi-Lo, graphic novels, illustrated, Shakespeare, classics. Romeo and Juliet has become Shakespeare's well-known love story. See how true love can blossom, even in an unfriendly setting of hatred and feuding. Read along and find out how their innocence enables then to overlook the fighting between their families. Romeo and Juliet are betrayed by the very families they care about, forcing them to take their lives instead of being separated. Through the pain of losing their children, the families realize how trivial their differences really were This series features classic Shakespeare retold with graphic color illustrations. Educators using the Dale-Chall vocabulary system adapted each title. Each 64-page, eBook retains key phrases and quotations from the original play. Research shows that the more students read, the better their vocabulary, their ability to read, and their knowledge of the world.
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  • If You Really Loved Me

    Anne Schraff

    Perfect Paperback (Saddleback Educational, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Destini Fletcher hates Tubman High from day one. When Tyron Becker singles her out, Destini is thrilled to be a part of Tyron's crowd. But he scorns her budding friendship with Alonee, Jaris, and Sami, and mocks her attempts to earn good grades. Do her excuses for Tyron's increasinly brutal behavior and bad attitude put her at rish?
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  • A Boy Called Twister

    Anne Schraff

    Perfect Paperback (Saddleback Educational, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Kevin Walker is resolute. He will be a loner at Tubman High- he doesn't want anyone asking too many questions about his move from Texas. His terrible secret could destroy any chance of remaining anonymous. Running like the wind helps him forget his troubles, but his star turn on the track team brings a lot of attention...
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  • Macbeth Graphic Novel

    William Shakespeare, Saddleback Educational Publishing

    language (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Oct. 1, 2019)
    Theme: Hi-Lo, graphic novels, illustrated, Shakespeare, classics. After encountering three witches, the warrior Macbeth waits to see if their predictions come true. Stung by ambition, Macbeth is persuaded by his conniving wife that the fastest way to fulfill the prophecy is to murder the king, which sets off a disastrous chain of events. As the tragedy unfolds, Macbeth's decisions lead to more ruin. He returns to the witches and believes that his future is secure but is he interpreting the premonitions correctly? This series features classic Shakespeare retold with graphic color illustrations. Educators using the Dale-Chall vocabulary system adapted each title. Each 64-page, eBook retains key phrases and quotations from the original play. Research shows that the more students read, the better their vocabulary, their ability to read, and their knowledge of the world.
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  • Shadows of Guilt

    Anne Schraff

    Perfect Paperback (Saddleback Educational, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Maya Archer is at the wrong place at the wrong time when ""pop, pop, pop"" sounds ring out in front of a popular teen hangout. Is DeWayne Pike the true target? Does he duck before shots ring out as Jacklyn claims? If true, DeWayne is putthing them all at rish, but especially Sereeta, and Jaris Spain is determined to discover the truth.
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  • Twelfth Night Graphic Novel

    William Shakespeare, Saddleback Educational Publishing

    language (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Oct. 1, 2019)
    Theme: Hi-Lo, graphic novels, illustrated, Shakespeare, classics. Shipwrecked Viola disguises herself as a boy and enters the service of Duke Orsino and falls in love with him. Orsino sends his servant, Cesario (Viola in disguise) to woo the Countess Olivia on his behalf. Olivia cannot love Orsino, but promptly falls in love with his servant, Cesario (Viola). Viola's shipwrecked twin brother, Sebastian, arrives on the scene creating chaos as it now appears that Cesario can be in two places at once. Will all the confusion end to everyone's satisfaction? This series features classic Shakespeare retold with graphic color illustrations. Educators using the Dale-Chall vocabulary system adapted each title. Each 64-page, eBook retains key phrases and quotations from the original play. Research shows that the more students read, the better their vocabulary, their ability to read, and their knowledge of the world.
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  • One of Us

    Anne Schraff

    Perfect Paperback (Saddleback Educational, Jan. 1, 2010)
    In the alley on his way home from work, Derrick Shaw witnesses a murder. To save his life, Derrick promises not to reveal the identity of the shooter, a former Tubman student. But he feels sick and guilty about his vow of silence. It would have been easier if Rafe Wexford was a gangbanger, shot dead, but Rafe was a good guy attending City College.
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  • Dracula Graphic Novel

    Bram Stoker, Saddleback Educational Publishing

    language (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Oct. 1, 2019)
    These literary masterpieces are made easy and interesting. This series features classic tales retold with color illustrations to introduce literature to struggling readers. Each 64-page eBook retains key phrases and quotations from the original classics. Dracula opens the door to the unknown. Do all superstitions have a basis in reality, or are they just folklore? Bram Stoker's Dracula is one of the most feared and most loved tales in literature. From Transylvania to London, the reader explores the dark side of mystery and intrigue riding on the coattails of Dracula's cape, changing from wolf to bat, and living on in the nighttime. Do vampires really exist? Read Dracula and decide for yourself.
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  • The Invisible Man

    H. G. Wells, Saddleback Educational, Saddleback Educational Publishing

    Audible Audiobook (Saddleback Educational Publishing, July 3, 2008)
    H. G. Wells' classic story of what can happen when scientific achievement, having fallen in the wrong hands, becomes a danger rather than an asset to society. In his quest for power and money the protagonist uses his knowledge to attain invisibility and begin a path of crime that culminates in tragedy.
  • King Lear Graphic Novel

    William Shakespeare, Saddleback Educational Publishing

    language (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Oct. 1, 2019)
    Theme: Hi-Lo, graphic novels, illustrated, Shakespeare, classics. Lear, the aging king, decides to relinquish his throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters as determined by their affirmations of love. Enraged and disappointed over daughter Cordelia's declaration, he banishes her and divides his kingdom equally between her two sisters. Jealousy and pride consume the two as they seek to control the kingdom. Treachery and betrayal lead to tragedy as the king slowly loses his grip on reality. This series features classic Shakespeare retold with graphic color illustrations. Educators using the Dale-Chall vocabulary system adapted each title. Each 64-page, eBook retains key phrases and quotations from the original play. Research shows that the more students read, the better their vocabulary, their ability to read, and their knowledge of the world.
  • True Crime; Forensics

    T.R. Thomas

    Perfect Paperback (Saddleback Educational, Sept. 1, 2009)
    This science of forensics is little understood except for what we watch in prime time. Five chapters explore forensic dentistry; ballistics; computer forensics; facial reconstruction; and fingerprinting.