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The Loch Ness monster / by McClellan, Ray,author.; Myles, Jonathan(Voice actor),narrator.; Container of (expression):McClellan, Ray.Loch Ness monster.Spoken word(Myles);
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.Read by Jonathan Myles.The legend of the Loch Ness monster goes back hundreds of years. Believers say that sightings and blurry photographs prove the existence of what appears to be a surviving dinosaur, while skeptics argue that it's a hoax. Beginning readers will be introduced to the elusive Nessie in this intriguing title.Age 7-12.Spotting a monster? -- What is the Loch Ness monster? -- Something in the water? -- Glossary -- To learn more -- Index.Accelerated Reader
Subjects: Literature.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Loch Ness monster; Loch Ness monster.; VOX books.;
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Everest, Inc. : the renegades and rogues who built an industry at the top of the world / by Cockrell, Will,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Anyone who has read Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air or has seen a recent photo of climbers standing in line to get to the top of Everest may think they have the mountain pretty well figured out. It's an extreme landscape where bad weather and incredible altitude can occasionally kill, but more so an overcrowded, trashed-out recreation destination where rich clients pad their egos -- and social media feeds -- while exploiting local Sherpas. There's some truth to these clichés, but they're a sliver of the story. Unlike any book to date, Everest, Inc. gets to the heart of the mountain through the definitive story of its greatest invention: the Himalayan guiding industry"--
Subjects: Mountaineering expeditions; Mountaineering guides (Persons); Sherpa (Nepalese people);
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Rise of the balloon goons / by Cummings, Troy.;
Alexander has just moved into Stermont, but the elementary school is being torn down, his new classroom is located in the hospital morgue, a notebook he finds is full of information about monsters - and everywhere he turns there are spooky balloon men determined to attack him."Appeals to 1st-3rd graders; Reading level: grade 2"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Diary fiction.; Monsters; Novelty balloons; Elementary schools;
© c2013., Scholastic Inc,
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The fires of vengeance / by Winter, Evan,author.;
"In order to reclaim her throne and save her people, an ousted queen must join forces with a young warrior in the second book of this must-read epic fantasy series by breakout author Evan Winter. Tau and his Queen, desperate to delay the impending attackon the capital by the indigenous people of Xidda, craft a dangerous plan. If Tau succeeds, the Queen will have the time she needs to assemble her forces and launch an all out assault on her own capital city, where her sister is being propped up as the 'true' Queen of the Omehi. If the city can be taken, if Tsiora can reclaim her throne, and if she can reunite her people then the Omehi have a chance to survive the onslaught"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Imaginary wars and battles; Magic; Queens; Swordsmen;
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110 nature hot spots in Ontario : the best parks, conservation areas and wild places / by Earley, Chris G.,1968-; Read, Tracy C.; Horner, Kyle.; Bjorgan, Owen.; Peter, Justin,1977-; Earley, Chris G.,1968-100 nature hot spots in Ontario;
"This reader-friendly guide explores the remarkable splendor and diversity of Ontario, from its soaring clifftops, subterranean caves and thundering cataracts to the province's tallest white pine, the oldest rocks on Earth and the warbler capital of North America. Updated and expanded, the book highlights the best places in Ontario to connect with the natural world."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Natural areas; Parks; Protected areas;
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The crystal caverns / by Charman, Katrina.; Norton, Jeremy.;
Tag the owl, Skyla the squirrel, and Blaze the newly hatched firehawk, journey north to the Crystal Caverns searching for the next piece of the magical Ember Stone--but the evil vulture Thorn is also after the stone, and his ice leopards are close behind the heroes.Appeals to 1st-3rd graders.Reading level grade 2.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Owls; Squirrels; Animals, Mythical; Magic; Quests (Expeditions);
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The Polynesians / by Haywood, John,1956-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]), Internet addresses and index."A discussion of the early Polynesians, including who they were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Polynesians;
© c2009., World Book,
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The Inca / by Anderson, Dale,1953-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]), Internet addresses and index."A discussion of the early Inca, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, and entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Incas;
© c2009., World Book,
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The Aztec / by Langley, Andrew.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]), Internet addresses and index."A discussion of the early Aztec, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Aztecs;
© c2009., World Book,
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The outlandish companion : in which much is revealed regarding Claire and Jamie Fraser, their lives and times, antecedents, adventures, companions and progeny, with learned commentary (and many footnotes) by their humble creator / by Gabaldon, Diana;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.Discography: p. 551-555.
Subjects: Gabaldon, Diana; Gabaldon, Diana; Gabaldon, Diana; Randall, Claire (Fictitious character); Fraser, Jamie (Fictitious character); Historical fiction; Fantasy fiction; Time travel in literature.; Love stories;
© c1999., Doubleday Canada,
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