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The Outsiders

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This two-disc special edition is Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel about two rival teen gangs in rural Oklahoma. When the gangs get into a brawl, and it ends with the death of one of the members, they have to face the consequences and come to terms with their violent ways of life.

Director:

Francis Ford Coppola

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

01:53

The Best Worst Thing

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Copies: 6

Front door locked,
kitchen door locked,
living room windows closed.
Nobody in the closet,
nobody under the beds.

Still, Maggie is worried. Ever since she started middle school, she sees injustice and danger everywhere--on the news, in her textbooks, in her own neighborhood. Even her best friend seems to be changing.

Maggie believes it is up to her, and only her, to make everything all right. Can she come up with a plan to keep everyone safe?

Author:

Kathleen Lane

Lexile:

820L

Dara Palmer's Major Drama

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Copies: 6

"'The lead role of Maria in The Sound of Music goes to ..."
I could practically hear her say "Dara Palmer." This was going to be my big break! But what really came out of my teacher's mouth was "Ella Moss-Daniels."
My heart went huuuuggggggghhhhht.

Dara Palmer longs for stardom-but when she isn't cast in her middle school's production of The Sound of Music, she get suspicious. It can't be because she's not the best. She was born to be a famous movie star. It must because she's adopted from Cambodia and doesn't look like a typical fraulein. (That's German for girl.)

Author:

Emma Shevah

Lexile:

760L

Every Single Second

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Copies: 6

Twelve-year-old Nella Sabatini’s life is changing too soon, too fast. Her best friend, Clem, doesn’t seem concerned; she’s busy figuring out the best way to spend the “leap second”—an extra second about to be added to the world’s official clock. The only person who might understand how Nella feels is Angela, but the two of them have gone from being “secret sisters” to not talking at all.

Author:

Tricia Springstubb

Lexile:

HL580L

Seven and a half Tons of Steel

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Copies: 6

There is a ship, a navy ship. It is called the USS New York. It is big like other navy ships, and it sails like other navy ships, but there is something special about the USS New York.

Following the events of September 11, 2001, a steel beam from the World Trade Center towers was given to the United States Navy.

The beam was driven from New York to a foundry in Louisiana.

Metal workers heated the beam to a high, high temperature.

Chippers and grinders, painters and polishers worked on the beam for months.

Author:

Janet Nolan

Lexile:

AD820L

A Clatter of Jars

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Copies: 6

It's summertime and everyone is heading off to camp. For kids with special Talents, the place to be is Camp Atropos, to sing songs by the campfire, practice for the Talent show, and take some nice long dips in the lake. But what the kids don't realize is that they've been gathered for a reason--one that the camp's director wants to keep hidden at all costs.

Author:

Lisa Graff

Lexile:

800L

Primo Cubetto Adventure Pack

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Four additional coding adventures with Cubetto through deserts, oceans, cities and space!
Inside the box:
4x World Map, 4x Story Book

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Primo Cubetto Playset

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Cubetto is the friendly wooden robot that will teach your child the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands-on play. Montessori-approved, LOGO Turtle inspired.

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Fastgrasp

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This is a game packed full with ideas and suggestions, stories, riddles, and poems all about the pieces included. It is a fun way to aid development of language skills, imagination, concentration, and reactions. For 1-6 players and a reader.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Content Area:

ELA

Special Education

Play Time:

15 min.

Mouse Van Klecks

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Little Mouse van Klecks is a world-renowned artist. She has invited her best friends to come over to her studio today to paint with her. Each one of them enthusiastically grabs a paintbrush, paint colors and a canvas and is ready to go! But what's this?

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Content Area:

ELA

Play Time:

15 min.

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