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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Activity Book. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Powerful strategies and techniques for: * Increasing your sales and your income * Achieving and surpassing your short- and long-term sales goals * Gaining recognition as a top-producer Let this book guide you in your pursuit of excellence and extraordinary achievement. In short, easy-to-read chapters, you learn: * 13 techniques for attaining peak performance * 9 strategies for achieving greatness as a leader * 8 paths toward becoming a superb motivator *14 methods of presenting. This book focuses on developing the sales and marketing skills of wholesalers selling financial product. Michele DeFelippo; Frank Lacey (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Help your 6th grader make a smooth transition to 7th grade by keeping his or her skills sharp over the summer. Full-color pages and a variety of brief but challenging activities provide skills practice in all the main subject areas, including reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, grammar, math, spelling, and geography. With just one or two activities per day over a 10-week period, Daily Summer Activities keeps your student's brain in shape without getting in the way of vacation time. Each week includes: 2 fiction or nonfiction reading passages with 4 comprehension questions each 12 spelling words 2 activities practicing a variety of grammar and usage skills 1 sentence-editing activity to correct capitalization, punctuation, and other errors 1 vocabulary activity practicing skills such as compound words, word parts, synonyms, and homographs 3 math activities practicing skills such as word problems, fractions, decimals, and measurement 1 geography activity testing basic map-reading skills and concepts 2 creative writing exercises 1 critical-thinking activity record form to jot down memorable moments and keep a reading log The book also includes an easy-to-read chart showing you exactly which skills your student will be practicing in each subject area every week. Larsen, Jo (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Good. A wild look at our natural world for fans of Steve Irwin, James Herriot, and Bear Grylls Millions follow Dr. Evan Antin and his wildlife adventures through social media and on his popular Animal Planet television show Evan Goes Wild. Now in his first book, World Wild Vet, Evan takes us to the deep blue seas, swimming with giant whale sharks with "puppy dog eyes," to jungles filled with venomous snakes (who are more afraid of you than you are of them), to a race across the savannah and against the clock to save rhinos from the clutches of poachers--all in the name of adventure and a deep love for the wild around us. Equal parts memoir, travelogue, and conservationist wake up call, World Wild Vet is an unforgettable exploration of the world we all call home and a love letter to the creatures we share it with. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. Boyd, Rickey; Csulik, Evan (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Themes: Prejudice, Jealousy, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. The eighth graders are excited to go on a school trip. The trip is in no way educational. Marlon and Steve are stoked! They can't wait to ride Viper at Magic Mountain. But then bad news. Someone has broken into the school office. The money for the trip has been stolen. Marlon, Steve, Doug, and Clark are furious and disappointed. The four friends set out to find the money. Who stole it? Was it Tyler Trout, the rich kid? Nah. Why would he take the money? What about Colton Banes, the class troublemaker? He lives in the worst part of town. Marlon learns that looks are deceiving. Walden Lane is a quintessential small city. And these chapter books describe a typical American family, with busy schedules and the usual problems. The series explores suburban life in a fun way, with topics appropriate for younger readers. These gentle reads are innocent, hopeful, and sometimes funny, with no unsettling surprises or storylines. Each book is 5,000 words (approx.) and 10 chapters. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. A travellers' guide in the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLERS series which includes detailed maps, interesting driving and walking tours of sights of special interest, and information on accommodation, eating out and entertainment.

Hardback. Condition: Good. After the transformative journey they took together to find the Monster, Sola and her friends have gone down separate paths. Where Sola has embraced the unknowable, ever-shifting nature of life on the open seas, Hunder finds comfort close to home as the chief of the unified Sun and Fortress Islands. Then their world is thrown into chaos when Alef, the captain of one of Hunder's ships, brings news of a massive island-a continent-that he says the Sun and Fortress islanders are destined to claim for their own. Alef and Hunder launch an expedition to the continent that threatens to bring death and destruction to any and all who stand in their way. Sola must make a choice-step aside and allow other islanders to die, or risk her own life in order to stop her friend.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Hamilton, Meredith (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Each experience in this book has been designed to be quick and easy. With only minor or no preparation required, children are introduced to science experiences which are amazing, exciting and intellectually stimulating. Tinker around with air pressure, home-made chemicals, gravity and water as you discover physical science; Investigate the Earth by learning how a volcano erupts, rocks become smooth, and what is in the air we breathe; Examine the basis of life, why plants grow towards the sun, and learn how fish swim underwater. The book begins to teach children the value of decision-making, which will become a necessary skill as they grow older. Chang, Wendy (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Themes: gaming, teamwork. Jake and Kyle were sucked into their video game. Virtual reality became reality. They had to beat Level 99 or else they would be stuck in the game for good And they did it But then they realize something awful has happened. They escaped the game, but now the game is being played in the real world. The stakes have never been higher. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. SYDNEY TAYLOR BOK AWARD WINER A boy who has spent his life living inside a shell discovers the importance of taking chance in this winner (Booklist, starred review) of a friendship story that's perfect for fans of Wonder. Seventh grade is not going well for Will Levine. Kids at school bully him because of his funny-looking chin. And for his bar mitzvah community service project, he's forced to go to the hospital to visit RJ, an older boy struggling with an incurable disease. At first, the boys don't get along, but then RJ shares his bucket list with Will. Among the things he wants to do: ride a roller coaster; go to a school dance; swim in the ocean. To Will, happiness is hanging out in his room, alone, preferably with the turtles he collects. But as RJ's disease worsens, Will realizes he needs to tackle the bucket list on his new friend's behalf before it's too late. It seems like an impossible mission, way outside Will's comfort zone. But as he completes each task with RJ's guidance, Will learns that life is too short to live in a shell.Everyone deserves a friend like Will Levine. --Lynne Kelly, author of Song for a Whale. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Help your 6th grader make a smooth transition to 7th grade by keeping his or her skills sharp over the summer. Full-color pages and a variety of brief but challenging activities provide skills practice in all the main subject areas, including reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, grammar, math, spelling, and geography. With just one or two activities per day over a 10-week period, Daily Summer Activities keeps your student's brain in shape without getting in the way of vacation time. Each week includes: 2 fiction or nonfiction reading passages with 4 comprehension questions each 12 spelling words 2 activities practicing a variety of grammar and usage skills 1 sentence-editing activity to correct capitalization, punctuation, and other errors 1 vocabulary activity practicing skills such as compound words, word parts, synonyms, and homographs 3 math activities practicing skills such as word problems, fractions, decimals, and measurement 1 geography activity testing basic map-reading skills and concepts 2 creative writing exercises 1 critical-thinking activity record form to jot down memorable moments and keep a reading log The book also includes an easy-to-read chart showing you exactly which skills your student will be practicing in each subject area every week. Larsen, Jo (illustrator). …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. IS REPAYING A DEBT OF GRATITUDE WORTH THE COST OF SANITY?Ben Bramley must answer that question when a fall day phone call beckons him back to the farm of his youth, to the land that scarred him to the bone. If he rescinds his resolution of lifetime avoidance, he will be returning to the postcard mountain hamlet of Abundance where townsfolk are long on judgment but short on sympathy. Clueless that their black-or-white world of Southern Baptist status quo is in jeopardy should Ben decide to unload his repository of dark secrets and completely unravel the pious fabric of the close-knit community, which includes the handful of those who care for him most. Complex relationships fuel a story in which hypocrisy is an art form, change is impossible, and to love someone is to give them the power to destroy.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Aim high to improve leading, teaching, and learning Skillful leadership is critical as schools return to a new normalcy. Improving students? learning and addressing the challenges many learners experienced due to recent learning interruptions are top priorities for all school leaders. Aiming High offers leaders a framework for creating an environment where both effective instruction and a focus on social and emotional needs benefits all students and teachers. Evan Robb maps a route to building a positive, trusting culture of collaboration, creativity, and empowerment. Features include: An outline of the leadership elements required to build a learner-focused cultureTools for fostering productive collaboration, creating shared teacher leadership, and building trusting relationshipsInsightful tips for addressing complexities that come with new learning formatsProvocative questions that guide readers toward redefining instructional leadership Your mission as leader is clear: aim high, work intentionally and collaboratively with teachers, and create a refreshed school culture centered on learning and growth for all.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Each experience in this book has been designed to be quick and easy. With only minor or no preparation required, children are introduced to science experiences which are amazing, exciting and intellectually stimulating. Tinker around with air pressure, home-made chemicals, gravity and water as you discover physical science; Investigate the Earth by learning how a volcano erupts, rocks become smooth, and what is in the air we breathe; Examine the basis of life, why plants grow towards the sun, and learn how fish swim underwater. The book begins to teach children the value of decision-making, which will become a necessary skill as they grow older. Chang, Wendy (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Themes: Realistic Fiction, Mental Illness, Juvenile Correction, Rehabilitation, Obsession, Guns, Teen, Young Adult, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Michael Ellis.typical American boy. A little on the geeky side. A good student. An athlete. But something is not quite right. "I like you because you're different." That's what Ashley had said to him. Different is better than being normal. Michael liked different. It was more interesting than following the crowd. But Ashley wasn't different. And she wasn't interested in dating Michael any longer. That's when Michael Ellis became unhinged. With Ashley's rejection, he does something shocking, and finds himself headed to juvenile detention. Hard-hitting, contemporary young adult fiction is not trendy-it's not dystopia. There are no vampires, no werewolves, no castles. It's real life. It's unflinching. Gravel Road highlights the talent of YA authors committed to creating realistic fiction with emotional authenticity. No topic is off-limits: suicide, homosexuality, drugs, rape, gangs, bullying. Teens live with this reality each day. And they find a way to survive. Each paperback book is 116 to 268 pages. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Evan S. Connell's restraint, concision, and perfect pitch lend themselves stunningly to the short story form. He intuitively senses when to explain and when to let silence stand in speech's stead. His characters--among them, a wanderer back from Spain, the corpulent Mr. Bemis, Katia and her lion--ring true not because the stories are filled with monumental events, but because they center around seemingly insignificant experiences that remain in the mind, imbued with a meaning ever difficult to define. Often we are left to float in their wake, ending in an ellipsis of sorts. Yet by Connell's mastery, even the voices that speak only once resonate beyond the final page.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. IS REPAYING A DEBT OF GRATITUDE WORTH THE COST OF SANITY?Ben Bramley must answer that question when a fall day phone call beckons him back to the farm of his youth, to the land that scarred him to the bone. If he rescinds his resolution of lifetime avoidance, he will be returning to the postcard mountain hamlet of Abundance where townsfolk are long on judgment but short on sympathy. Clueless that their black-or-white world of Southern Baptist status quo is in jeopardy should Ben decide to unload his repository of dark secrets and completely unravel the pious fabric of the close-knit community, which includes the handful of those who care for him most. Complex relationships fuel a story in which hypocrisy is an art form, change is impossible, and to love someone is to give them the power to destroy.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Ivan Bates (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. 14 fun and easy scripts are the perfect way to get students to read the same selection over and over without getting bored. As students practice and learn their parts, they begin to read the text with greater fluency, confidence, and dramatic expression Help students reading at C-H reading levels build fluency, automaticity, and comprehension using motivating and repeated reading practice Reproducible minibook scripts, picture dictionaries, practice pages, and chants make it easy.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Foster your third grader's critical thinking skills and see confidence soar Children are naturally inquisitive from infancy, yet creative and problem-solving skills need to be nurtured as children grow. Like reading and math skills, critical thinking skills require practice. The variety of fun and creative activities in this series will challenge your child to use higher-order thinking skills based on Bloom's Taxonomy. Every page provides a new and interesting activity that will help your child: Think outside the box and use higher-order thinking skills through open-ended questions and challenges Tap into his or her creativity with art projects and hands-on activities Become a better learner by practicing critical thinking skills in cross-curricular activities (based on science, math, social studies, and language arts content) The 100+ activities are organized around these 3rd grade themes: Animals: Monkeys; Bees Things: Things We Use; Things We Like Places: At Home; At School Our World: Mother Nature; Earth Needs Plants Grade 3 activities include puzzles, word problems, riddles, and drawings that involve critical thinking skills such as: Analyze Solve Determine Infer Create, and more Plus, each page lists the critical thinking skill(s) so that you know what your child is practicing. Use Skill Sharpeners: Critical Thinking for enrichment at home and help your child become a confident problem solver Includes answer key. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide Skill Sharpeners: Critical Thinking Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching critical thinking skills Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for learning to problem solve Extension activities that include journals, behavioral verbs, and additional discussion topics.…