Matilda

Matilda is a little girl who is far too good to be true. At age five-and-a-half she's knocking off double-digit multiplication problems and blitz-reading Dickens. Even more remarkably, her classmates love her even though she's a super-nerd and the teacher's pet. But everything is not perfect in Matilda's world. For starters she has two of the most idiotic, self-centered parents who ever lived. …

The Giver

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Weather

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780753430637

Collation

32 p.; ill.: col.:

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Call Number

550 DXL

Ancient Egyptians

Who were the pharaohs? When were the pyramids built? Why did Egyptians make mummies?

Love Story

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780194233897

Collation

72p; ill; bw; pbk

Series Title

Oxford Bookworms 3

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SEG

How Much is A Million?

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0-590-43614-7

Collation

16p; ill; col; pbk

Series Title

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Call Number

510 SCH

Holes

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9780439244190

Collation

233p; bw; pbk

Series Title

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Call Number

823 SAC H

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Every dollar travels from person to person in a different way. Matt finds a dollar on his way home from school and uses it to buy shoelaces from Eric. Eric spends the dollar on bubble gum at the corner store. Jennifer, who happens to be the next customer, receives the dollar as part of her change. A dollar bill is something we all see and use every day of our lives. But do we know how it's ma…

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