https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6 en-us 2018-08-28 16:19:28 UTC 2025-10-27 16:17:10 UTC hello@padlet.com dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/275948059 This book is about ally and her battle with dyslexia and self confidence, at first she struggles as she is viewed as dumb. But her new teacher Mr. Daniels helps her to see the value in herself and not be so hard on her self. This helps her to open up and view the world differently and see all the different opportunities available to her. ]]> 2018-08-28 16:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/275948059 dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/287882575 A long walk to water chronicles the life of Sudanese children who have to walk miles to get to their nearest fresh water source. It isn’t just a lack of drinkable water that affects these children though as a civil war is also raging in the country. This book cleverly bounces between current day events of a team trying to bring fresh water to the area and the past events of the Sudanese civil war, and the struggle that these children go through being refugees and struggling on their long walk to water.]]> 2018-10-01 21:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/287882575 dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/287882740 This book is about Alice who is sitting outside with her sister when she sees a rabbit with a clock, she gets curious and falls down a hole into a mysterious land. In this land she solves riddles, meets insane characters such as the Red Queen and the Mad Hatter. She meets the Cheshire Cat who admits to his craziness and everyone else’s but unlike the rest of the characters he helps guide Alice. After many adventures and odd things happen to Alice she eventually returns home.]]> 2018-10-01 21:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/287882740 dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/287883027 This book is about milo a boy who is always bored with what he is doing until he gets a weird package in the mail containing a tollbooth, he drives his toy car through it and is transported to The Lands Beyond, a make believe world full of adventure. He goes to many different places on his journey including the Doldrums, Digitopolis, the Valley of Sound and more learning different lessons in each section and eventually at the end of the book he realizes that there is great adventures to be had anywhere and his imagination can save him from his previous boredom. ]]> 2018-10-01 21:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/287883027 dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/288381836 This book is about a dystopian future where death is no longer part of our world and everything controlled by the thunder head. An all knowing AI computer. To prevent from over population there are individuals named scythes tasked with gleaning (killing) people for good. This book follows the story of two characters Citra & Rowan through their apprenticeships to become a scythe and eventually decide which one of them will become a scythe as only one can be accepted; and the loser won’t live to see another day. Or will they?]]> 2018-10-02 20:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/288381836 dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/311622308 Crossover is the story of Jordan and Josh bell two phenom basketball players in middle school these brothers are tight and basketball is their everything. Until one of the brothers meets a women, miss sweet tea and everything changes. Rifts happen in the brothers relationship, family issues occur and Josh is put through grueling challenges. The book which is written in poem form following the basketball season and the brothers home and school life is as fast paced as an actual basketball game. Just hope one of the bell brothers can hit the final shot when it matters most. ]]> 2018-12-05 22:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/311622308 dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/356995169 This book is the classic retelling of the award winning novel the great gatsby but with an unexpected twist. All the characters are high schoolers in a rural town. The book focuses on two main people, jake the new kid in town who is an incredible long snapper and the Broncos QB Rick. The book explores the life of the rich but often careless Jake. As he throws massive parties and gets himself in a bit over his head at times, while also trying to drags others in with his games. Quickly the ever popular Jake has things turn on him though as kids begin to question his motives and wonder how he always has money for parties. Jake has no care though about the people turning on him as all he cares about is Didi, Rick’s gf will she return the love for Jake or stay faithful to Rick? ]]> 2019-05-05 22:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/356995169 dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/356995430 This is a content specific book that focuses on ways for science teachers to incorporate reading and Language Arts into their everyday teaching. The book details different strategies for everyday work all the way to assessments that the teachers can add to their classic routine. Most importantly the book details the importance of reading text as a scientist and how to support what you’ve read from a text. Finally it shows teachers how to spruce up the text they are giving to their students with images, captions, quotes, and videos to engage the reader and deepen their understanding.]]> 2019-05-05 22:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/356995430 dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/356995463 Green eggs and ham is the heart wrenching story of how Sam-I-am tries to convince the narrator and reader to try the delectable treat of green eggs and ham. It will make you laugh and possibly cry as you read the book it describes all the different locations and dining partners you should try green eggs and ham. It leaves you wondering, should you eat it, what does it taste like and why on this earth is it green? As your taste buds salivate through the finish of this thrilling novel you find out if the narrator truly does like the snack green eggs and ham.]]> 2019-05-05 22:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/356995463 dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/356995540 This book follows the life of a young silver smith In colonial Boston around the time of the revolutionary war. An injury to his hand prevents him from smithing but it won’t prevent him from doing what he knows is right, joint the sons of liberty and fighting for his rights. The book chronicles his times training in the army and events leading up to the big battles. You see Johnny alongside famous historical figures such as the great Paul Revere. Give the book a read and see how Johnny assists in winning our country it’s freedom from English tyranny. ]]> 2019-05-05 22:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/356995540 dsciury https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/356995788 This is a content specific book about various major moments in U.S. history as seen through a child’s eyes. What makes this book different than other history texts is it does not try to sugar coat anything or hide our past, it is brutal in nature and details horrific events in history through the perspective of the children that experienced it. This is a history experience everyone should read even if they aren’t history buffs.]]> 2019-05-05 22:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dsciury/f9faj1dl5qq6/wish/356995788