Aaron Rosenberg
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Reveals how six historical figures interacted with each other to influence the outcome of the Civil War, sharing background information and key accomplishments for such individuals as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Clara Barton.
2) Hunt and Run
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When the hunted become hunters...
Ronon Dex is a mystery. His past is a closed book and he likes it that way. But when the Atlantis team triggers a trap that leaves them stranded on a hostile world, only Ronon's past can save them - if it doesn't kill them first.
As the gripping tale unfolds, we return to Ronon's earliest days as a Runner and meet the charismatic leader who transformed him into a hunter of Wraith. But grief and rage can change the...
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Full-color series-six bios in one!
It takes more than one person to bring about change and innovation. Find out how key players from yesterday and today influenced and interacted with each other during some of the world's most memorable periods. So much more than just your typical biography, Profiles focuses on six of the most prominent figures during World War II. This book includes all of the biographical information kids need to know (background,...
4) Shadow Dance
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THE SHADOWS OF A MAN'S PAST ARE LONG...Cole Danvers is a small-time shadowrunner scratching out a living in the dangerous, divided sprawl of Denver, Colorado. But when a lucrative heist to steal an AmerIndian amulet goes terribly wrong, costing him both his teammates and nearly his life, Cole hits the streets intent on only one thing-vengeance.
But as he tracks down the Johnson that sent him on this deadly mission, Cole quickly realizes he's stumbled...
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For hundreds of years, people have been trying to unravel the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. Why do ships and planes mysteriously go missing? Why do compasses suddenly stop working? Is it a mysterious magnetic field, pirates, a weather anomaly? Or could it be something far more frightening? This enticing volume explores the legends, history, and myth surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, from Columbus's first visit to chilling tales from modern times....
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Life's Blood... Or Life's Curse?
One and the same for a Red Cap with no desire to kill. Without the help of his loving sister, Knox Adair would have wasted away long ago, his cap shriveled to dust. Now finally pushed to the limit, he creeps off into the night with naught but his precious sketch pad, hoping for a different life.
Before long, though, his art catches the wrong eye. Knox is forced to flee again, and events conspire to trap him once...
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There are creatures lurking in our world. Obscure creatures long relegated to myth and legend. They have been sighted by a lucky, or unlucky few, some have even been photographed, but their existence remains unproven and unrecognized by the scientific community.
These creatures, long thought gone, have somehow survived; creatures from our nightmares haunting the dark places. They swim in our lakes and bays, they soar the night skies, they hunt in...
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Small-Town Yeti, Big-City Problems
Peaceful, unassuming Wylie Kang-a Yeti with an appreciation for more human creature comforts-lives a quiet life in his self-built sanctuary on the outskirts of Embarrass, Minnesota. But when violent dreams disturb his peace, and a series of strange murders plague the area, a Hunter comes to town, nosing after Wylie's trail.
Fleeing pursuit, Wylie packs up his truck and heads for the Twin Cities, hoping to lose...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
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"Bring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crosses the globe! You will love the inspiring tale of Gobi, a lost dog who kept pace with an ultramarathon runner, Dion Leonard, across a vast desert. Follow their unlikely friendship through the challenges of an 80-mile race and Dion's struggle to bring Gobi home for good. [This book] is the incredible true story of Dion Leonard, an athlete who was befriended by a stray dog...
14) The detective
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Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a homosexual man. He discovers links to official corruption in New York City.
15) To hell and back
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The true story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history.
16) Backlash
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Hard-bitten wanderer Jim Slater rides the range seeking to avenge his father's death. Along the way he meets frontier widow Karly Orton. The unlikely duo endures various hardships as Slater comes to suspect his fatehr died from something more sinister than an apparent Apache ambush.
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The music of Benny Goodman comes to life in this musical biography of the famed King of Swing. Featuring all the outstanding songs and instrumentals made famous by the immortal clarinetist, the story follows the innovative musician from his childhood in Chicago to his historic concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938.
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No sex, please, we're on our honeymoon! After a showgirl and an Air Force sergeant head to the altar on the basis of one torrid smooch, the bride begins having second thoughts. After all, marriage can't be based on sexual chemistry alone. So she decrees a month of connubial celibacy to test if the newlyweds are really meant for each other.
19) Winchester '73
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An engaging frontiersman attempts to track down his father's murderer and the whereabouts of his one-of-a-kind rifle, the Winchester '73, as it passes among a rogue's gallery of owners including a crazed highwayman, an immoral gunrunner, a young Indian chief, and Stewart's own murderous brother.
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Although it didn't get its iconic name until the twentieth century, the Bermuda Triangle has been mystifying travelers since Christopher Columbus crossed through the area. There are no official perimeters and the Triangle appears on no map, but still it has swallowed ships, planes, and various crew members, leaving no clue as to their fate. What causes the high number of disappearances in this area of the Atlantic? Is it a mysterious magnetic field,...