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"Down the hill I run, rain-booted and sweater-free. And all around me, swallows swirl." One child's year is punctuated by the life cycle of the swallows roosting in the eaves of the shed. She watches as they build nests and teach their young to snap up bugs, zipping through the air in loop-the-loops. Winter comes and she imagines their journey south, towards warmer, longer days. And when the swallows return? She greets them open armed as friends....
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Join Bella, a spirited girl with a heart full of curiosity, in this enchanting children's fairy tale that weaves magic, adventure, and a touch of Halloween spookiness. In the small town of Whimsyville, there once lived a cheerful fox named Felix. Unfortunately, one fateful day, Felix's joyous life takes a dark turn when he is struck by a car and meets an untimely end. Little did anyone know, this was just the beginning of an extraordinary adventure.As...
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In a small town shrouded in mystery, an evil lizard named Ziggy ruled with an iron claw. Known for her mischievous ways, Ziggy terrified the townsfolk until an unfortunate encounter with a venomous snake led to her untimely demise. Ziggy was laid to rest in the animal cemetery, where her story took an unexpected twist.Enter Rita, a spirited and inquisitive young girl who stumbles upon a talking tombstone while exploring the cemetery. Intrigued, she...
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In the cozy home of Chloe and her family, Bella the guinea pig was a beloved member of the household. However, one fateful day, tragedy strikes when Bella is bitten by a neighbor's mischievous cat, leading to a heartbreaking loss. Determined to bring her beloved pet back to life, Chloe seeks the assistance of Luna, her fairy godmother, whose magical powers hold the key to their extraordinary journey.But fate takes an unexpected turn when Luna, the...
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In a small town, nestled in a farm, lived a small armadillo named Ruby. Like all armadillos, Ruby loved to scurry around and explore. One day, tragedy strikes when Ruby is hit by a car and dies. Grief-stricken, the townsfolk bury Ruby in the animal cemetery, never imagining that something magical was about to happen.Enter Milo, a curious and adventurous sorcerer's apprentice, who stumbles upon a magic feather in the cemetery. When he accidentally...
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Twelve-year-old Natalie Ramirez has a lot on her plate. She can't seem to get Second Chance Ranch's newest rescued horse, Tango, to barrel race. She's also missing her best friend Sophia who recently moved away. A new girl in town, Darcy, seems like she could be bestie material, but she doesn't like to do any of the things Natalie and Sophia did together - and she's allergic to animals! Can Natalie help Tango learn a new skill while she learns a few...
7) Goats
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What are those animals with beards and horns walking around on the farm? They are goats! In this title, new readers will be introduced to goats and their life on the farm. Simple text and bright images will guide readers through what goats look like, what they eat, and what they do on the farm. Special features support the text in a fun, engaging way to help readers retain what they have learned!
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Grace has always rushed headlong into things-often landing her in trouble. Her elderly neighbor (and close friend), Miz Ida, reminds her to think before she acts. Grace tries to be thoughtful and responsible when helping with Miz Ida's prize-winning cat, Chances, but it isn't easy. Can Grace slow down enough to keep the people (and animals) she cares for safe? Or are there times when taking chances can be a good thing? At Second Chance Ranch, the...
9) Chickens
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Chickens are helpful farm animals. They lay eggs for us to eat! Beginner readers will learn this and more in this introduction to chickens. Each spread has light text and vibrant photos to help readers discover the unique physical traits, behaviors, and diet of these farm animals. The book concludes with a full-page feature summarizing what readers have learned, leaving readers eager to learn more!
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Ten-year-old Abby Ramirez, who is on the autism spectrum, has her hands full when an anxious German shepherd, Destiny, shows up at the Second Chance Ranch animal rescue. While Abby helps Destiny learn to trust people again, Abby has to learn to overcome old habits of her own
12) Sam and Lucy
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Lucy is Sam's best hen. She takes good care of the baby chicks and makes sure all the chickens in the flock have a place to roost. Everyone loves Lucy. Especially Sam. Lucy and Sam do the chores together, go fishing--and Lucy always waits for Sam's bus after school. When Lucy starts to limp, the vet lets Sam know that Lucy is getting old and the best thing to do is give her lots of extra love. Which is just what Sam does. This tender story tells readers...
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Nestled on a sprawling farm teeming with frolicking sheep, majestic llamas, and a bustling array of woolly creatures, Benny and Gina find themselves part of a harmonious family. Farmer Tom, the caring owner, tends to the animals and their precious wool, which he skillfully shears and sells.One day, unexpected circumstances arise, compelling Farmer Tom and his loyal guard dog to embark on a trip to a distant city, leaving the farm vulnerable and unprotected....
14) Harris and Me
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A young boy spends his tenth summer on his aunt and uncle's farm, where he is constantly involved in crazy escapades with his cousin Harris. "On the Larson farm, readers will experience hearts as large as farmers' appetites, humor as broad as the country landscape and adventures as wild as boyhood imaginations. All this adds up to a hearty helping of old-fashioned, rip-roaring entertainment."--Publishers Weekly
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Nine year old Sinead lives in Waterford with her much loved Irish Connemara pony Strawberry. After falling off Strawberry yet again, her parents decide that Strawberry is too dangerous and will have to be sold. But when Sinead finds a Golden Saddlestone Ticket and wins a place at the famous Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, her parents give Strawberry one last chance. Can Sinead save Strawberry? Or will she lose Strawberry forever? Join Sinead...
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Living in Cork with her beloved Connemara pony Rhubarb, nine-year-old Roisin dreams of becoming an international event rider. When she wins a place at the globally renowned Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, her dream seems within reach. However, after a shocking upset at the Irish National Eventing Championships involving her idol George, Roisin's world is thrown into chaos. Does this mean the end of Roisin and Rhubarb's eventing...
17) Flour Sack Girl
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Nina Bricko introduces readers to a determined young girl from the 1930s who has a Make-Do-Can-Do attitude. Veleta Mae gets to go to her first day of school, but her dress is thinner than paper, with pockets holier than Swiss cheese. She searches her family's farm for inspiration on what to wear. With a little help from Momma and her pet chicken, Dorothy, Veleta finds the perfect dress in an unexpected way-–a flour sack. For a long time, we were...
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Georgia and the Power of the Vote traces the history of Georgia's enfranchisement and its influence on American politics from 1865 to 2021.
Since Reconstruction, Georgia's enfranchisement history has captured the nation's attention. During multiple waves, massive voter registration, mobilization, and suppression efforts were influenced by the pull-pull forces of those wanting to sustain power and those untiringly committed to acquiring it; those hoping...
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9 year old Conor lives in Donegal with his three year old Connemara pony Coconut. He loves all animals and dreams of becoming a vet when he grows up. When Conor wins a place with Coconut at the Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, he can't believe his luck! But disaster strikes on the first day, when the principal Mrs. Thundercare says that Conor can't ride Coconut at Saddlestone. Will Conor have to say goodbye to Saddlestone and...
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In this beautiful picture book based on a true story, flooding forces a child and their family to flee their farm without their beloved horse, Dancer. But the child won't give up on Dancer and finds helpers in the community who get Dancer airlifted to safety. She can't leave her beloved horse behind.
In this beautiful picture book based on real events, a young girl works to rescue her horse after a devastating flood.
Dancer is a gentle and loving...
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