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"John Sedgwick recounts the decade-long fight between General William J. Palmer, the Civil War hero leading the 'little family' of his Rio Grande, coming down from Denver, hoping to showcase the majesty of the Rockies, and William Barstow Strong, the hard-nosed manager of the corporate-minded Santa Fe, venturing west from Kansas. What begins as an accidental rivalry when the two lines cross in Colorado soon evolves into an all-out battle as each man...
62) Tractors
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction tractors. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
63) Airplanes
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes different types of airplanes and the jobs they do. Includes photo glossary and matching game"--
64) Choppers
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Describes the first choppers, how modern choppers are built, and lists popular rallies where owners can display their one-of-a-kind creations"--Provided by publisher.
65) Trucks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Did you know that some big trucks have 18 wheels? All different kinds of trucks travel the roads daily. Young readers will learn about pickup trucks, big rigs, and monster trucks in this simple introduction.
69) Police Cars
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Why do police cars patrol the streets? Police cars help police officers fight crime and stop people from driving dangerously. Get a look into these cars and the equipment police use inside them.
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"When asked about the death toll from the September 11th attacks, New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani stated simply and eloquently that the number would likely be ""more than any of us can bear."" He was right, of course. Yet often obscured in that inconceivable number is the fact that among those who died, as well as those who lived and continue to live, were many thousands of aviation professionals with names, families, lives, and individual experiences...
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A New York Times bestseller. For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the popular website www.askthepilot.com, separates fact from fallacy and tells you everything you need to know: -How planes fly, and a revealing look at the men and women who fly them -Straight talk on turbulence, pilot training, and safety. -The real story on delays, congestion,...
73) A longer fall
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Series
Gunnie Rose novels volume 2
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"In this second thrilling installment of the Gunnie Rose series, Lizbeth Rose is hired onto a new crew for a seemingly easy protection job, transporting a crate into Dixie, just about the last part of the former United States of America she wants to visit. But what seemed like a straight-forward job turns into a massacre as the crate is stolen. Up against a wall in Dixie, where social norms have stepped back into the last century, Lizbeth has to go...
74) Trains
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to trains. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
75) Motorcycles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about the different kinds of motorcycles that people ride and what those bikes are used for"--
77) Math On The Move
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Math is everywhere when you're traveling! See who's on the move inside this bookand how we need math to finish the trip! You'll need your math smarts to calculate time, distance, and speed, choose the best route and type of transit, figure out time zones, plan travel expenses; and more. It all adds up to a lot of fun!
78) Trains
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to trains. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade--Provided by publisher."
80) Paper hearts
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 14
Description
Felicity, seventeen, has struggled to meet her mother's expectations since her older sister disappeared but when she connects with a famous band member at a charity ball, she begins to consider what will make her truly happy.