Tag: Book of the Day

Charlie, Presumed Dead by Anne Heltzel

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Charlie, Presumed Dead by Anne Heltzel

The week, we were sent a copy of Charlie, Presumed Dead by Anne Heltzel to feature here on WeAreWordNerds   Charlie, Presumed Dead by Anne Heltzel Release Date: 2016-04-12 In Paris, family and friends gather to mourn the tragic passing of Charlie Price—young, handsome, charming, a world-traveler—who is presumed dead after an explosion. Authorities find only a bloodied jacket, ID’d as Charlie’s. At the funeral, two teens who are perfect strangers, Lena Whitney and Aubrey Boroughs, make another shocking discovery: they have both been dating Charlie, both think Charlie loved…

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The Elephant Scientist by Caitlin O’Connell

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The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series) by Caitlin O'Connell

I was sent a copy of The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series) by Caitlin O’Connell   The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series) by Caitlin O’Connell Release Date: 2016-05-03 In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park in Namibia, they call her “the mother of all elephants.” Holding binoculars closely to her eyes, American scientist Caitlin O’Connell could not believe what she was seeing from these African elephants: as the mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, stopped midstride, and stood as…

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Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot by Sy Montgomery

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Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot (Scientists in the Field Series) by Sy Montgomery

I was sent a copy of Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot (Scientists in the Field Series) by Sy Montgomery   Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot (Scientists in the Field Series) by Sy Montgomery Release Date: 2016-05-03 On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds—the largest and most unusual parrots on earth—have suffered devastating population loss. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand’s National…

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Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate by Jane Kurtz

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Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) by Jane Kurtz

I was sent a copy of Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) by Jane Kurtz   Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) by Jane Kurtz Release Date: 2016-04-26 Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody’s favorite geography teacher! Today he’s visiting Colorado, the Centennial State. He’s going to explore four gorgeous national parks, participates in daring sports, visit a dude ranch,  climb to the top of Pikes Peak, and much, much more. Together, you will discover what makes Colorado a state…

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All for Me and None for All by Helen Lester

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All for Me and None for All by Helen Lester

I was sent a copy of All for Me and None for All by Helen Lester   All for Me and None for All by Helen Lester Release Date: 2016-04-12 A book about sharing for one and all! Gruntly is a hog—a ball hog, a snack hog, a treasure hog! He doesn’t share his toys with his pals and, in fact, helps himself to theirs! And when Gruntly finds out about Saturday’s treasure hunt, he can’t wait for the first clue so that he may be the one to find…

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The Case of the Feathered Mask: The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, Book 4 by Holly Webb

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The Case of the Feathered Mask: The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, Book 4 by Holly Webb

I was sent a copy of The Case of the Feathered Mask: The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, Book 4 by Holly Webb   The Case of the Feathered Mask: The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins, Book 4 by Holly Webb Release Date: 2016-04-05 In this fourth mystery about 12-year-old Maisie, the young detective must solve a crime for her friend Professor Tobin. The professor travelled all over the world collecting strange and wonderful objects, and the British Museum is opening a special room to house his collection. But before the professor’s…

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Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy

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Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy

I was sent a copy of Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy   Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy Release Date: 2016-04-12 What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something…

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Wild Rover No More: Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life and Times of Jacky Faber by L. A. Meyer

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Wild Rover No More: Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life and Times of Jacky Faber by L. A. Meyer

I was sent a copy of Wild Rover No More: Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life and Times of Jacky Faber (Bloody Jack Adventures) by L. A. Meyer   Wild Rover No More: Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life and Times of Jacky Faber (Bloody Jack Adventures) by L. A. Meyer Release Date: 2016-04-12 Jacky Faber is framed as passing confidential U.S. information to the British. Forced to flee Boston, she goes undercover as a governess for a prominent Puritan family. When outed by a nosy…

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Weekends with Max and His Dad by Linda Urban

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Weekends with Max and His Dad by Linda Urban

I was sent a copy of Weekends with Max and His Dad by Linda Urban   Weekends with Max and His Dad by Linda Urban Release Date: 2016-04-05 Max and his dad love their weekends together. Weekends mean pancakes, pizza, spy games, dog-walking, school projects, and surprising neighbors! Every weekend presents a small adventure as Max gets to know his dad’s new neighborhood—and learns some new ways of thinking about home.        Acclaimed author Linda Urban deftly portrays a third-grader’s inner world during a time of transition in this sweet and…

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The Young Chef: Recipes and Techniques for Kids Who Love to Cook by The Culinary Institute of America

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The Young Chef: Recipes and Techniques for Kids Who Love to Cook by The Culinary Institute of America

I was sent a copy of The Young Chef: Recipes and Techniques for Kids Who Love to Cook by The Culinary Institute of America   The Young Chef: Recipes and Techniques for Kids Who Love to Cook by The Culinary Institute of America Release Date: 2016-04-05 Learn how to cook and think like a chef from the best of the best—the experts at The Culinary Institute of America Aspiring chefs turn to The Culinary Institute of America for top-tier training—and now younger cooks can too. Coauthored by chef-instructor (and parent)…

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