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IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 5
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Fearing that her legal guardian plans to abandon her to return to France, ten-year-old aspiring scientist Lucky Trimble determines to run away while also continuing to seek the Higher Power that will bring stability to her life.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the former national security advisor and secretary of state comes a “sharp and penetrating . . . reminder that foreign-policy choices facing the United States are complex and difficult, with no easy solutions” (The Washington Post).
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, who overcame the racism of the civil rights era to become a brilliant academic and expert on foreign...
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, who overcame the racism of the civil rights era to become a brilliant academic and expert on foreign...
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Former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an unprecedented entry into the corridors of power, and a remarkable lesson in what makes an effective leader. Mr. Comey served as director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017,...
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2018
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English
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#1 New York Times Bestseller now in paperback with new material
The inspiration for The Comey Rule, the Showtime limited series starring Jeff Daniels premiering September 2020
In his book, former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks
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[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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"The pioneers of early flight performed death-defying feats and broke new technological ground as they took to the skies to thrill crowds and advance the boundaries of human innovation"--Provided by publisher.
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"When Stephanie Land set out to write her memoir Maid, she never could have imagined what was to come. Maid was a story about a housecleaner, but it was also a story about a woman with a dream. In Class, Land takes us with her as she finishes college and pursues her writing career. Facing barriers at every turn including a byzantine loan system, not having enough money for food, navigating the judgments of professors and fellow students who didn't...
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National Geographic
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IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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A detailed look at the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, through their rebirth in nineteenth century France, to the present, highlighting the contributions of individuals to the Games' success and popularity.
12) Higher Earth #8
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
The truth of Higher Earth is out and now Heidi must find a way to make things right. With nowhere else to turn, Heidi must ally herself with the last person she ever suspected. But can they be trusted, or has Heidi lost sight of the truth? Find out in the penultimate issue of Higher Earth!
13) Higher Earth #9
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
THIS IS IT, THE FINAL ISSUE!
For the first time in her life, Heidi is absolutely certain of what she must do next...and Rex is forced to face the consequences of the events he has set in motion, as the final push against HIGHER EARTH comes to its epic conclusion!
14) Higher Earth #4
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
With so many planets under the Higher Earth's rule, Heidi and Rex are shocked to find one alternate earth that still knows how to fight back! Heidi continues to train and soon discovers that not everything is what it seems, and must soon decide which side she's really on! Created and written by Sam Humphries (FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES, Marvel's ULTIMATES), HIGHER EARTH is his sci-fi follow up to last year's surprise hit OUR LOVE IS REAL!
15) Higher Earth #3
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Still on the run, Heidi and Rex land on the strangest, most dangerous planet yet. Filled with primordial creatures and the even deadlier battle tech of Higher Earth, Heidi and Rex are quickly running out of places to hide...
Created and written by Sam Humphries (SACRIFICE, MARVEL'S JOHN CARTER: GODS OF MARS, FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES, THE ULTIMATES) HIGHER EARTH is his sci-fi follow up to last year's surprise hit OUR LOVE IS REAL -- the fast-paced epic...
16) Higher Earth #6
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
With no one to trust, not even each other, Rex and Heidi must find a way to work together as the agents of Higher Earth come ever closer...
Created and written by Sam Humphries (SACRIFICE, MARVEL'S JOHN CARTER: GODS OF MARS, FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES, THE ULTIMATES) HIGHER EARTH is his sci-fi follow up to last year's surprise hit OUR LOVE IS REAL -- the fast-paced epic of infinite possibilities continues!
17) Higher Earth #2
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
SPACE IS DEAD. WELCOME TO HIGHER EARTH. Pursued across timelines by the relentless forces of a thousand earths, Rex and Heidi take refuge in the planet-wide slums of Sunshine Earth 9. But how far can they run until they hear YOU ARE ILLEGAL ON THIS EARTH? Created and written by Sam Humphries (Our Love Is Real, Sacrifice, John Carter: Gods of Mars, Fanboys vs. Zombies) HIGHER EARTH is a fast-paced sci-fi epic of infinite possibilities.
18) Higher Earth #5
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
BRAND-NEW ARC! GREAT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! Find out more about the Higher Earth empire and its deadly assassins as Sam Humphries dives deep into the infinite mythos that has everyone talking. A can't-miss issue for fans and a perfect place for new readers to get started!
19) Higher Earth #1
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
You Are Illegal On This Earth. Space is dead. Why conquer other planets when there's a perfectly good Earth in the universe next door? Heidi, a girl born in garbage. Rex, a soldier gone rogue. The only thing between them and their destiny is an empire of a hundred different Earths, across a hundred alternate timelines. One majestic planet dominates them all: Higher Earth. Created and written by Sam Humphries (Fanboys Vs. Zombies) Higher Earth is his...
20) Higher Earth #7
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
After the cataclysmic events of the last issue, Heidi seeks out an unlikely ally, one with an even greater stake in the matters at hand. But is this new ally friend or foe? And what connection do they have to the highest earth of all? It's up to Heidi to keep one step ahead of the Queen's forces as she struggles to keep everyone she's ever held dear safe, and more importantly, alive...