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"A God in Ruins" tells the dramatic story of the 20th Century through Ursula's beloved younger brother Teddy--would-be poet, heroic pilot, husband, father, and grandfather - as he navigates the perils and progress of a rapidly changing world. After all that Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge is living in a future he never expected to have" --
3) The wall
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[2022]
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"While vacationing in a hunting lodge in the Austrian mountains, a middle-aged woman awakens one morning to find herself separated from the rest of the world by an invisible wall. With a cat, a dog, and a cow as her sole companions, she learns how to survive and cope with her loneliness. Allegorical yet deeply personal and absorbing, The Wall is at once a critique of modern civilization, a nuanced and loving portrait of a relationship between a woman...
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[2020]
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"I had a huge request from parents and teachers to help explain to children what is happening right now: Why do we have to stay home ? What is safe distancing? Why can’t we see our friends? How can we stay safe? So I decided to create a story that is easy to understand and provides education, gratitude, and hope. It empowers young children, to take action and helps them to understand viruses and why remaining home and safe distancing is both important...
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[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces COVID-19, the spread of viruses, and preventative measures that children can add to their daily habits such as hand-washing, healthy eating, exercise, and paying attention to additional instructions from adults.
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[2020]
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"Little Abigail helps children understand why it is so important to wear a mask, and shows them that wearing a mask shouldn't have to stop anyone from being themselves. Just like countless children around the world, little Abigail misses her Grandma and Grandpa. She hasn't seen them for a long time because of social distancing, but she is willing to wait as long as it takes to keep them safe. Finally, her mom tells her the happy news: she can visit...
8) The day the lines changed: an inspiring story about a line, a pandemic, and how change shapes us all
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2020.
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Without ever saying zأَُُْفvىْusy ُْ zذفَلمٍىك,y شوم ؤفy tوم جىَمs أوفَهمل مxٌِفىَs wوفt ىt ٍمفَs tُ ٌىvم tوُْuهو ف vىْفٌ ُutقْمفً فَل هىvمs كوىٌلْمَ ف ٍuكو َمململ, ُِtىٍىstىك vىمw ُن tوم نutuْم. شوُْuهو tوم usم ُن ْىِِمل ِفِمْ فَل قفsىك sوفِمs, ثمٌٌمy ؤََُمْ tفًمs ف نْىهوtمَىَه فَل...
9) Host
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[2021]
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Six friends hire a medium to conduct a seance during lockdown for their weekly Zoom call. Jemma decides to pull a prank and makes up a story about a boy she knew in high school who hung himself. By doing this, Jemma inadvertently invites a demonic presence to cross over. Soon the friends begin noticing strange occurrences in their homes as the evil spirit begins to make itself known, and they all realize this night may be their last.
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[2024]
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You may know Jimmy Failla as the best dressed man in cable news. A force multiplier of positive energy on the radio who sounds like he gets paid in Tequila and Tide Pods. But hes also a former New York City Taxi Driver whos spent countless hours conversing with people from all over this planet and several planets youve never heard of. Its those chats with hobbits, hookers, and time travelers that fill The Cancel Culture Dictionary with the unique...
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[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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This title examines the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic from its emergence in Wuhan, China, to its worldwide spread. Actions by different countries to slow its spread such as lockdowns, face masks, social distancing, and widespread testing are examined.
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2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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After a brief introduction to the COVID-19 pandemic, terms such as "social distancing" and "flattening the curve" are defined in simple language for children, as well as ideas for staying connected with friends and family, such as video chats, writing pen pals through regular mail, and drawing inspiring pictures for neighbors in sidewalk chalk.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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In the wake of a pandemic, everyone's world has been turned upside down. Children have not been able to go to school or see friends. This can be confusing, and this book aims to help them to understand that! Not only about the current pandemic, but germs in general! It encourages and explains the importance of hand washing and explains why it is important to stay safe at home, even though it can be hard to be away from friends! At the back of the...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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This book reviews what a pandemic is and why it's causing students to learn from home. It also explains the ways distance learning is accomplished and the positive outcomes of learning from home, even if being away from friends and teachers is difficult. Photos and images, glossary terms, and an index are also provided.
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Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV2. Like all viruses, it is far too small to be seen by the naked eye. Yet this virus and the disease it caused had an enormous impact on the world. Understanding COVID-19 explores how the virus and the disease work, examining what made them so dangerous and what health officials learned about fighting them. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index." --