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Scarface : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


Previously published under title: We both have scars. Coming to Canada brings happiness for Tranh. So why does some rich kid keep picking on him?
Date Published:2002

Spelling Pen - Brass lamp

Knebel, Cigdem,


Simple Words Books help struggling readers become better readers, without tears. Our decodable books support improving their reading fluency, comprehension and confidence. In our books, we use decodable, high frequency and basic sight words that early readers can easily decode. Our short sentences and paragraphs make it easier for our readers to flow through the chapters. The entire word list and word frequency are included in the book and on our website (simplewordsbooks.com). We recommend the use of this list as a tool to determine the reading level match and pre-practice with the reader to improve fluency. Check out Simple Words Books at simplewordsbooks.com. "8202 words"--Cover. "Decodable chapter books"--Back cover. Includes word list with word frequency. "An unfortunate accident--a crack in the Brass Lamp from the Red Obelisk--changes the course of the Sun Kids' journey. In Griffin Nest, they learn that they need to go to Elf Landing to save the Brass Lamp. But King Gris' den is in Elf Landing. And the bad king does not stop his tricks. Will the Sun Kids be able to save the Brass Lamp?"-- "An unfortunate accident--a crack in the Brass Lamp from the Red Obelisk--changes the course of the Sun Kids' journey. In Griffin Nest, they learn that they need to go to Elf Landing to save the Brass Lamp. But King Gris' den is in Elf Landing. And the bad king does not stop his tricks. Will the Sun Kids be able to save the Brass Lamp?"--
Date Published:2020

Simple Words Books help struggling readers become better readers, without tears. Our decodable books support improving their reading fluency, comprehension and confidence. In our books, we use decodable, high frequency and basic sight words that early readers can easily decode. Our short sentences and paragraphs make it easier for our readers to flow through the chapters. The entire word list and word frequency are included in the book and on our website (simplewordsbooks.com). We recommend the use of this list as a tool to determine the reading level match and pre-practice with the reader to improve fluency. Check out Simple Words Books at simplewordsbooks.com. "8202 words"--Cover. "Decodable chapter books"--Back cover. Includes word list with word frequency. "An unfortunate accident--a crack in the Brass Lamp from the Red Obelisk--changes the course of the Sun Kids' journey. In Griffin Nest, they learn that they need to go to Elf Landing to save the Brass Lamp. But King Gris' den is in Elf Landing. And the bad king does not stop his tricks. Will the Sun Kids be able to save the Brass Lamp?"-- "An unfortunate accident--a crack in the Brass Lamp from the Red Obelisk--changes the course of the Sun Kids' journey. In Griffin Nest, they learn that they need to go to Elf Landing to save the Brass Lamp. But King Gris' den is in Elf Landing. And the bad king does not stop his tricks. Will the Sun Kids be able to save the Brass Lamp?"--

Date Published:2020

Tag team : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


Previously published under title: Head lock. "Jes is short, shy and lonely - until he goes out for the school's wrestling team. Will his life turn around? Originally published as 'Head Lock, ' this is a good choice for reluctant readers" Cf. Our choice, 2003.
Date Published:2002

Hannah's touch

Langston, Laura.


GLE 3.1 IL Grades 9-12 When sixteen-year-old Hannah gets stung, she rises out of her body, where she's greeted by her dead boyfriend, Logan, and a loving but unseen presence. She wants to stay with them. They say no. She must go back. There's something she must do. But Hannah can't figure out what it is. Nor can she make sense of the weird things happening around her. Since the sting, she seems to have the ability to heal. Hannah doesn't know what to think. And then she faces another challenge: Logan has a purpose in mind for her new gift. And it's a purpose Hannah can't bear to face.
Date Published:2009

GLE 3.1 IL Grades 9-12 When sixteen-year-old Hannah gets stung, she rises out of her body, where she's greeted by her dead boyfriend, Logan, and a loving but unseen presence. She wants to stay with them. They say no. She must go back. There's something she must do. But Hannah can't figure out what it is. Nor can she make sense of the weird things happening around her. Since the sting, she seems to have the ability to heal. Hannah doesn't know what to think. And then she faces another challenge: Logan has a purpose in mind for her new gift. And it's a purpose Hannah can't bear to face.

Date Published:2009

Ghost house : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


Ghost House is a classic ghost story in which three boys are dared to spend the night in an old house where a murder took place long ago. A series of strange sights and sounds leaves them wondering if the house really is haunted. A HIP bestseller. In this classic ghost story, thee boys Author: Paul Kropp Reading level: Grade 3.2 (Lexile 590) Interest level: Grades 4-10.
Date Published:2003

Against all odds : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


In Against all Odds three teenagers are trapped in an Edmonton storm sewer when a thunderstorm hits. The heroism of one boy – a special ed student – saves them all from drowning. Author: Paul Kropp Reading level: Grade 3.4 (Lexile 610 HL) Interest level: Grades 4-10.
Date Published:2004

Literacy seed kit



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Student narc : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


In Student Narc, Kevin, a high school student, goes undercover to get evidence against the drug gang who caused his best friend’s death. Everything is going well until the gang discovers that Kevin is working for the cops. Author: Paul Kropp Reading level: Grade 3.8 (Lexile 680 HL) Interest level: Grades 6-12.
Date Published:2004

Dark Ryder : a novel /

Brown, Liz, 1981-


In Dark Ryder, a teenage girl is given a difficult task. If she can train and ride Dark Ryder, she gets to keep the horse as her own. If she fails, the horse will be put to death. Author: Liz Brown Reading level: Grade 4.0 (Lexile 710) Interest level: Grades 4 – 10.
Date Published:2004

All-star pride

Brouwer, Sigmund, 1959-


GLE 3.8 IL Grades 9-12 When seventeen-year-old Hog Burnell goes to Russia to play in an all-star series, he discovers that money is more important than hockey to the series promoter, which forces Hog to make some difficult and dangerous decisions.
Date Published:2006

Secret stories : The missing pieces to the reading & writing puzzle

Garner, Katie


How the Secret Stories® Method Works An Approach to Teaching Reading that Kids Want to Learn Secret Stories® is a brain based approach to traditional phonics instruction that accelerates learner access to the reading and writing code. Secret Stories® provides the logical explanations for letter sound behavior that learners brains crave. These logical explanations are shared in the form of “secret” stories, which are the secret reasons WHY letters make all of the crazy sounds that they do when they get together in words. The “Secrets” work seamlessly with any reading series or phonics program, fitting snugly between the teaching of reading and writing.
Date Published:2020

How the Secret Stories® Method Works An Approach to Teaching Reading that Kids Want to Learn Secret Stories® is a brain based approach to traditional phonics instruction that accelerates learner access to the reading and writing code. Secret Stories® provides the logical explanations for letter sound behavior that learners brains crave. These logical explanations are shared in the form of “secret” stories, which are the secret reasons WHY letters make all of the crazy sounds that they do when they get together in words. The “Secrets” work seamlessly with any reading series or phonics program, fitting snugly between the teaching of reading and writing.

Date Published:2020

Blazer drive

Brouwer, Sigmund, 1959-


When Josh, left-winger for the Kamloops Blazers, finds dead cattle on the family ranch, he might have more than a promising hockey career on the line.
Date Published:2007

Hatchet

Paulsen, Gary., 1939.


English 10-2 recommended. The engaging story of Hatchet unfolds as 13-year-old Brian Robson flies to visit his father in the Canadian wilderness. The pilot of the plane dies from a massive heart attack. Brian crash-lands the plane in a remote lake and survives a two month ordeal with only a hatchet, a few camping skills, and his instinct for survival. This action-packed adventure offers plot detail and character development. Students should be interested in the physical and emotional growth of Brian, as well as his ability to cope with insurmountable odds. Brian’s fragmented thinking is juxtaposed with the narrator’s sequential descriptions. This style of writing will be highly appealing to many readers. The novel is an easy read, but can provide interesting discussions in small group or full class situations.
Date Published:2006

English 10-2 recommended. The engaging story of Hatchet unfolds as 13-year-old Brian Robson flies to visit his father in the Canadian wilderness. The pilot of the plane dies from a massive heart attack. Brian crash-lands the plane in a remote lake and survives a two month ordeal with only a hatchet, a few camping skills, and his instinct for survival. This action-packed adventure offers plot detail and character development. Students should be interested in the physical and emotional growth of Brian, as well as his ability to cope with insurmountable odds. Brian’s fragmented thinking is juxtaposed with the narrator’s sequential descriptions. This style of writing will be highly appealing to many readers. The novel is an easy read, but can provide interesting discussions in small group or full class situations.

Date Published:2006

Medicine wheel part B (kit)



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Daredevil club

Withers, Pam.


GLE 3.9 IL Grades 6-8 Kip struggles to maintain his status as a daredevil in spite of his disability.
Date Published:2006

First Nations Metis Inuit Display Kit A


Kit contains: abalone shell, beaded earrings, beaded headpiece, beaded moccasins, bear claw, bear root, birch basket, buffalo hide, call to action poster, cedar, Chief Ermineskin picture, Cree breastplate, Cree purse with beads and quills, doll in moss bag, Dominion of Canada 20 dollar note, eagle claw, fox pelt, jingle dress, large tipi, medicine pouch, medicine wheel, men's Metis sash, muskeg tea, Metis infinity flag, rabbit pelt, rat root, rattle, Red River cart, sage, small rawhide drum, smudge bowl, sweetgrass, sweet pine, tomahawk, traditional beaded handbag, trading blankets, turtle shell, white willow fungas, 12" drum, birch bark canoe (missing).
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Kit contains: abalone shell, beaded earrings, beaded headpiece, beaded moccasins, bear claw, bear root, birch basket, buffalo hide, call to action poster, cedar, Chief Ermineskin picture, Cree breastplate, Cree purse with beads and quills, doll in moss bag, Dominion of Canada 20 dollar note, eagle claw, fox pelt, jingle dress, large tipi, medicine pouch, medicine wheel, men's Metis sash, muskeg tea, Metis infinity flag, rabbit pelt, rat root, rattle, Red River cart, sage, small rawhide drum, smudge bowl, sweetgrass, sweet pine, tomahawk, traditional beaded handbag, trading blankets, turtle shell, white willow fungas, 12" drum, birch bark canoe (missing).

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Caught in the blizzard : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


Previously published under title: Blizzard. Sam and Connor were enemies from the start. Sam was an Innu, close to the Arctic land that he loved. Connor was a white kid, only out for a few thrills. When a blizzard strikes, it forces them to work together to survive in the frozen Arctic.
Date Published:2003

Talk about things around me my town set : High-beginning ELL

Scholastic


Please see https://digital.scholastic.ca/talk-about-resources/ for online resources! . This set includes 4 copies of the following 6 titles: • At the Lake • Forms of Transportation • Art in my Town • Entertainment • Going to the Game • Shopping Malls . Talk About introduces your students to the structure, pattern, and vocabulary of everyday language through talking, reading, and writing. The connection of oral language, reading, and writing provides multiple opportunities for the student to grasp the same concept in different ways. Each set of 24 books is broadly themed and follows a progression from Beginning ELL to Low-Intermediate ELL.
Date Published:2013

Please see https://digital.scholastic.ca/talk-about-resources/ for online resources! . This set includes 4 copies of the following 6 titles: • At the Lake • Forms of Transportation • Art in my Town • Entertainment • Going to the Game • Shopping Malls . Talk About introduces your students to the structure, pattern, and vocabulary of everyday language through talking, reading, and writing. The connection of oral language, reading, and writing provides multiple opportunities for the student to grasp the same concept in different ways. Each set of 24 books is broadly themed and follows a progression from Beginning ELL to Low-Intermediate ELL.

Date Published:2013

Treaty Resource Kit



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Three feet under : a novel /

Kropp, Paul.


In Three Feet Under, Scott and Rico find a map to a long-lost treasure buried in an abandoned mine. Then another kid steals the map and the race is on. When the mine starts to collapse, they have to decide whether to save the treasure or each other. Author: Paul Kropp Reading level: Grade 2.4 (Lexile 420 L) Interest level: Grades 4-8.
Date Published:2005