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Capstone
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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After stealing a prized necklace, Catwoman manages to escape Batman's pursuit only to find the Penguin waiting for her in her apartment. The PENGUIN asks her to kidnap the Ventriloquist's prized puppet, Scarface so he can hold it hostage so the Ventriloquist's gang will stop stealing the Penguin's profits. Catwoman flawlessly pulls off the caper only to discover that the Ventriloquist has decided to wage war on the Penguin's forces in retaliation--and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The story of Ali Baba, a young Persian boy who discovers a cave filled with gold and jewels, the hidden treasures of forty deadly thieves. Unfortunately, his greedy brother, Kassim, cannot wait to get his hands on the riches. Returning to the cave, he is captured by the thieves and killed, and now the evil men want revenge on Ali Baba as well.
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Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On a moonless night, downtown Central City suddenly bursts into flames. Dozens of deadly fires threaten homes, businesses, and residents of the metropolis. Luckily, the fastest man alive is close by! The Flash rushes from house to house, saving entire families and their pets. However, instead of being thankful, the rescued victims accuse the Scarlet Speedster of setting the fires in the first place. The Flash knows only one man could imitate his super-speed...
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The year is 1918. World War I is nearing its end. But the world is just beginning to suffer from a deadly pandemic. Within months, the deadly flu virus has spread around the world, infecting and killing tens of millions of people. As you return from the war, will you go to see your family and friends or quarantine to keep your loved ones safe? Will you shut down your small store to avoid spreading the virus? Will you quit your job as a teacher in...
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On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in history tore a path of destruction more than 200 miles long across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The giant tornado demolished several towns and killed hundreds of people. Will you take shelter in your basement or try to outrun the tornado in your new Model T car? Do you stay inside your school or risk running to your church to take shelter there? Will you ignore the storm like your father says or get...
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English
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The fate of the world as we know it depends on a group of teenagers who have never met... not face to face, anyway. Scared? Don't be. They're all members of Drone Academy, a team of anonymous, virtual-reality wearing teens who communicate exclusively in cyberspace and interact only through their high-tech UAVs. The team must tackle everything from dogfighting enemy drones to working with emergency responders to searching for criminals on the run....
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In 1795, a mysterious human-made pit was discovered on Oak Island. People began digging into the pit to discover its secrets, but it was flooded by seawater and could no longer be explored. Since then, many theories have been suggested about both the pit and the island. Is the island secretly hiding pirate treasure, valuable artifacts from the Knights Templar, or even lost manuscripts by famous British author William Shakespeare? It's up to you to...
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After years of study, you know as much as anyone about the Knights Templar. The mysterious order of religious warriors grew to have great power and wealth in Europe in the 1100s. But in the 1300s, the organization dissolved and scattered. Nobody is sure what happened to the knights' secrets or the gold and artifacts they may have left behind. Now it's up to you to find out! With dozens of choices and clues to investigate, which path will YOU choose...
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How did Cyborg become a member of the Justice League? Discover the story behind Victor Stone's journey from technological experiment to one of the World's Greatest Super Heroes, including the source of his high-tech computing powers. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young super hero fans.
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While Scooby-Doo and the gang visit a tourist town, the Mystery Machine vanishes in a patch of thick fog. Other vehicles have gone missing as well. Mystery Inc. is on the case! But can they unravel the mystery of the mist monster, or will they get lost in the fog? Action-packed text and comics-style art combine in this Scooby-Doo mystery!
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At a charity ball, BRUCE WAYNE notices a strange coincidence, all of the waiters are twins. Then suddenly, the terrible TWO-FACE crashes the festivities! He has partnered with another super-villain to rob every bank in GOTHAM, but first this crazy criminal wants to take down the city's top moneymaker. Before BRUCE can change into his secret identity, BATMAN, TWO-FACE captures the billionaire and leads him toward the factory that birthed his criminal...
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English
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Darkseid is back! He's stolen Superman's Fortress of Solitude, and plans to conquer Earth! Will Superman be able to repel the invaders from Apokolips? Can he retrieve his fortress and stop Darkseid's plans? Or will the Man of Steel finally be defeated by Darkseid's power? You choose the path to decide how Superman will defeat Darkseid and his forces!
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Xander Stone must save the handsomest of all Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns! In this installment, the handsomest of all Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns, Stalor, is missing. (P.S. He's not really that handsome.) Twelve-year-old Xander and his other stinky, zombielike, upchucking unicorns set out to find him. Their naively heroic quest leads them to another dimension ruled by a diabolically bizarre king. Can the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns save their relatively handsome...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How did Black Adam become Shazam's almighty archenemy? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from heroic champion to cruel ruler, including the source of his magic mastery. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC Comics book is perfect for early readers.
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English
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Xander discovers a new magical creature - millions of them, actually! In this adventure, a swarm of insects threatens the Montgomery Orchard and twelve-year-old Xander's fruitful summer job. Luckily, the so-called bugs aren't actually bugs. Unluckily, they're miniature, unicorn-hating, insect fairies from the magical world of Pegasia! If Xander and his team of Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns can't rid the orchard of these no-good fairies, their secret will...
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In the dead of winter, fear is spreading through GOTHAM like a flu virus. Hundreds of residents have gone mad with fright, and dozens more are affected each day. Fortunately, BATMAN and his teenage partner, BATGIRL, are on this medical case. And soon, the root of the problem is revealed. SCARECROW, the DARK KNIGHT'S most frightful foe, has taken over a dentist's chair, and is gassing patients with his evil fear toxin. If he isn't stopped soon, the...
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When Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang visit a famous mansion once owned by horror filmmakers Jeffrey and Madeline Mayhew, they discover they've arrived at a pretty creepy place. With its maze-like layout, strange stairways that abruptly end at the ceiling, doors opening to reveal brick walls or two-story drop-offs, and multiple secret passageways, the mansion has become a top tourist attraction. But with reports of ghosts with glowing eyes scaring...
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The secret of the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns is out and that makes Xander Stone sick! Twelve-year-old Xander is the only person on Earth who knows about the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns. Except, of course, for a rich and crazy billionaire who will stop at nothing to capture these zombielike, upchucking creatures and get even richer and crazier!
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After stealing a prized necklace, CATWOMAN manages to escape BATMAN'S pursuit only to find the PENGUIN waiting for her in her apartment. The PENGUIN asks her to kidnap the Ventriloquist's prized puppet, SCARFACE so he can hold it hostage so the Ventriloquist's gang will stop stealing the PENGUIN'S profits. CATWOMAN flawlessly pulls off the caper only to discover that the Ventriloquist has decided to wage war on the PENGUIN'S forces in retaliation--and...