Kimberly Derting
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Cece and her friend Isaac learn about the opposite forces of push and pull, and use their new knowledge to create a treat dispenser for Cece's dog, Einstein. Perfect for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist.
Cece loves science—and experimenting! In this Cece Loves Science Level
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Libby hosts a puppy party for her friends and their dogs. With the help of her friend Rosa and little brother, Libby decorates, stuffs goody bags and bakes delicious cupcakes. But when they realize they've forgotten an important ingredient, they use science to solve the problem just in the nick of time"--
5) The Taking
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 14
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The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer meets The Fifth Wave in this chilling and explosive new series from author Kimberly Derting. The last thing Kyra Agnew remembers is a flash of bright light. She awakes to discover that five whole years have passed. Everyone in her life has moved on-her parents are divorced, her boyfriend is in college and dating her best friend-but Kyra's still the sixteen-year-old she was when she vanished. She finds herself drawn to Tyler,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 13
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In the concluding book in the otherworldly Taking trilogy, Kyra struggles to understand who she is as she races to save the world from complete destruction.
Ever since Kyra was abducted by aliens and then returned to earth, she has known there was something different about her. Now she knows the truth: she is an alien too. Her alien captors replaced all her human DNA with their own-gifting her with supernatural powers like incredible healing, enhanced...
7) The Replaced
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 14
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The gripping second installment in the Taking trilogy is perfect for fans of The Fifth Wave and the Body Finder series. Explosive and romantic, with creepy, otherworldly elements and twisty, psychological thrills, The Replaced will have you questioning what exactly it means to be human. Kyra hasn't been the same since she returned from her mysterious five-year disappearance. Now on the run from the NSA, Kyra is forced to hide out with others who,...
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Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi helps her community clean up the beach after a storm and learns about how wind and water shape the landscape. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science experiment to do at home.
Vivi loves science-and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi volunteers...
11) The Body Finder
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 13
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The first book in the Body Finder series from Kimberly Derting is equal parts romance and mystery.
Sixteen-year-old Violet is hiding two secrets. The first is her confusing new feelings for her childhood best friend Jay. The second is her unusual ability to sense the dead...and the people who killed them. Violet has never considered her morbid ability to be a gift, but when a serial killer begins terrorizing her small town, Violet realizes she may...
12) The Last Echo
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 13
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In the end, all that's left is an Echo.
Before, Violet's morbid ability to sense the dead led her to uncover dark murders and long-buried secrets in her small town. Now that she's working with a special investigative team, Violet hopes she can help even more people-whether by saving a life or catching a killer.
Although she's relieved to finally be honest about what she can do, her instant connection with her mysterious partner, Rafe, is both...
13) Dead Silence
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 14
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Dead Silence is the gripping fourth novel in the Body Finder series. With romance, suspense, and unexpected twists, Dead Silence will keep readers guessing until the very last page.
All her life Violet has grappled with her ability to sense the echoes of those who have been murdered and the matching imprint that clings to their killers. Now that she has an imprint of her own, Violet's "gift" is intolerable. Torn between her desire to lead a normal...
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The second book in the steamy, romantic Body Finder thriller series by Kimberly Derting.
Violet and Jay are finally dating, but adjusting to the new relationship is not as easy as Violet anticipated. Especially when she has to split Jay's time and attention with his new best friend, Mike, and Mike's pesky younger sister-who happens to be obsessed with Jay.
Meanwhile, when Violet's special abilities lead her to the body of a young boy, her tip to...
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In this STEM-themed story, Vivi and her friends go to the aquarium and learn about fish-and physics!
Vivi loves science-and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her classmates visit an aquarium and learn about the creatures living in the big display tank. But why do some fish swim while others bury themselves in the sand? Vivi will have to experiment to find out!
The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love...
16) Poppy's Chicks
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Farm friends volume 1
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Poppy can't wait for her hen, Daisy, to have chicks. But when Poppy checks the chicken coop, she realizes Daisy's eggs aren't going to hatch. Poor Daisy! Poppy is determined to help. She and her mom visit the feed store, and Poppy comes up with a new plan-she'll hatch her own eggs. But will Poppy's eggs hatch for Daisy?
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Teacher's Day is Monday! At first, Poppy and her best friends, Ollie and Cassie, are excited. They love their teacher, Ms. Green. But soon they run into a problem. They don't have a present for her! Maybe they can make something on the farm. But what? Can Poppy and her friends come up with a gift in time?
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Poppy is determined to win a blue ribbon for her cucumbers at the county fair. But Vincent Van Goat is always butting in-as goats do. He gobbles up her cucumbers before the big day! Poppy must come up with a new plan. Luckily, she knows a lot about fast-growing vegetables-and Vincent's eating habits. If Poppy works hard enough, she might be able to present something at the fair after all. But will it be enough to win a blue ribbon?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Penny isn't just the fourth little pig-she's an engineer. So when big bad Wolfgang destroys her brothers' homes, Penny comes to the rescue! When Wolfgang returns, Penny must use all her engineering know-how to save her family from his huffing and puffing. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs meets Rosie Revere, Engineer in this clever reimagining of The Three Little Pigs from Cece Loves Science authors Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes.
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The annual Pumpkin Festival is only one month away! This year, Poppy is in charge of the annual goat races. There's only one problem. Vincent Van Goat isn't interested in racing-or even running for that matter. He's more interested in eating grass, chasing butterflies, and napping with the pigs. Poppy is determined to make Vincent a star . . . but can she find a way to celebrate his hidden talent?