Elementary

Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad

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Copies: 6

Just after gold fever swept the West--a time when people walked, sailed, or rode horses for months on end to seek their fortune--the question of faster, safer, more reliable transportation between America's East and West Coasts was posed by lawmakers and national leaders. But with 1,800 miles of seemingly impenetrable mountains, searing deserts, and endless plains between the Missouri River and San Francisco, could a transcontinental railroad be built?

Author:

Martin W. Sandler

Lexile:

NC1230L

Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad

The Nest

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Copies: 6

Steve just wants to save his baby brother—but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel’s (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen.

Author:

Kenneth Oppel

Lexile:

640L

LightUp Electricity Kit

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Learn about electronics and programming with this circuitry kit. Build circuits in seconds with these magnetically snap-together blocks. Use the FREE iPad app to take a picture of your project and it will help you see how it works, and will help with the next steps. You can also program the Microcontroller using Codebender.

This Curriculum Kit includes:

2 Edison Kits
2 Tesla Kits

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Content Area:

Science

littleBits Challenge Kits

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littleBits is an award-winning modular electronics platform that has put the power of electronics in the hands of everyone. Just snap them together—no soldering, programming, or wiring needed.

Please ensure that all components are included when returning kit.

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The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Teachers Edition

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Copies: 1

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to stay out of trouble. But can he really be expected to stand by and watch while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself against his pre-algebra teacher when she turns into a monster and tries to kill him?

Author:

Rick Riordan

Lexile:

740L

The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Teachers Edition

Rules for Stealing Stars

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Copies: 6

In the tradition of Sharon Creech and Wendy Mass, Corey Ann Haydu's sparkling middle grade debut is a sister story with a twist of magic, a swirl of darkness, and a whole lot of hope.

Author:

Corey Ann Haydu

Lexile:

720L

Voice of Freedom Fannie Lou Hamer: Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

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Copies: 6

"Hard as we work for nothing, there must be some way we can change things...There must be something else."

Author:

Carole Boston Weatherford

Voice of Freedom Fannie Lou Hamer: Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

Aaron and Alexander

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Copies: 6

Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were both orphaned at a young age, and they both became successful lawyers. They both fought in the Revolutionary War. But the politics of the young United States of America put these Founding Fathers in constant conflict. Theirs is a story of passion, patriotism, and pride, which culminates in the most famous duel in American history. Despite their similarities, it seemed the world was not big enough for both Aaron and Alexander, yet the outcome of their rivalry forever links their names.

Author:

Don Brown

Lexile:

890L

Heart of a Samurai

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Copies: 20

It's 1841, and fourteen-year0old Manjiro and his four friends find themselves stranded on a deserted island after a storm at sea. Beyond the island is the unknown, filled with monsters and demons and barbarians, or so they've been told. They know they cannot return to their home in Japan--the country's borders are closed to foreigners and also to citizens who have strayed.

Author:

Margi Preus

Lexile:

760L