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[2022]
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Originally published in 1932, Brave New World is one of the most revered and profound works of twentieth century literature. Touching on themes of control, humanity, technology, and influence, Aldous Huxley's enduring classic is a reflection and a warning of the age in which it was written, yet remains frighteningly relevant today. With its surreal imagery and otherworldly backdrop, Brave New World adapts beautifully to the graphic novel form. Fred...
382) Maximum Ride 01
Author
Series
Maximum Ride manga volume 1
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of her 'flock'-- Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel-- are just like ordinary kids, except they have wings and can fly! It may seem like a dream come true to some, but for the flock it's more like a living nightmare when the mysterious lab known as the 'School' turns up and kidnaps their youngest member. Now it's up to Max to organize a rescue, but...
Pub. Date
[2021]
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Harry Potter & the sorcerer's stone: Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Jurassic Park: This epic film is sheer movie-making magic that was 65 million years in the making. Jurassic Park takes you to an amazing theme park on a remote island where dinosaurs once again roam the earth and five people must battle to survive...
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
The founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology makes a political as well as scientific case against GM foods, and discusses US and European attitudes and actions that consumers can take.
"Without knowing it, Americans eat genetically modified (GM) food everyday. While the food and chemical industries claim that GMO food is safe, a considerable amount of evidence shows otherwise. In Seeds of Deception, Jeffrey Smith, a former executive with...
Author
Series
Maximum Ride manga volume 6
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"There's a rift in the flock, and everyone is choosing sides! While Max and her team are Europe-bound, Fang and his crew head west. No matter which direction the flock heards in, though, there's trouble around every corner. Itex's "by-half plan" to reduce the world's population is already in motion, and they have no intention of letting anything--or anyone--stand in their way! Can these bird-kids of a feather survive if they don't flock together??"--Cover...
Author
Series
Maximum Ride manga volume 1
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Having recovered Angel, Max and the flock head to new York City to pursue a lead regarding their true identities. But where the flock goes, erasers are sure to follow! Even more troubling, though, is the voice that's begun whispering in Max's head. Is it really her destiny to save the world?-- p. [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Maximum Ride manga volume 9
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"When Dr. Martinez and her colleagues established the coalition to stop the madness, spreading environmental awareness through the flock's public air shows, Max knew it could be dangerous. Never in wildest dreams, though, did she imagine that a criminal mastermind would abduct her mother! Now the flock has to team up with the U.S. Navy to rescue Dr. Martinez... and of course, the world!"--Page 4 of cover.
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Series
Pub. Date
2009
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Badou's in trouble again. He's found some of the "Lost Children," rare genetic experiments left from the past--but so has the mafia. It's up to Heine to bail him out, but the Stray Dog has his own problems now that the enigmatic Giovanni is back on the scene. Meanwhile, Naoto comes to the Underground searching for the killer who wields the same strange black sword as hers. And so their paths begin to converge in the dark and dangerous heart of the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009-
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of her 'flock'-- Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel-- are just like ordinary kids, except they have wings and can fly! It may seem like a dream come true to some, but for the flock it's more like a living nightmare when the mysterious lab known as the 'School' turns up and kidnaps their youngest member. Now it's up to Max to organize a rescue, but...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"Maximum Ride and her Flock-- Fang, Nudge, Iggy, Gazzy and Angel-- have left behind the horrors of the School, the lab in which they were genetically engineered. If they can survive one last encounter with the savage Erasers, they finally might have a shot at being a normal family-- and for some of them, maybe even finding their parents. But Max doesn't have that hope: Her origins are still shrouded in as much mystery as ever-- and her life's getting...
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Pub. Date
2015.
Description
The Weapon X program was how Wolverine got his Adamantium skeleton. The X-Men long ago shut down the program that was torturing mutants. With Logan dead somebody has started the Weapon X Program up again. The test subjects of the newest Weapon X Program have escaped and a lot of questions need answers; who is responsible for starting the program up again? Who will capture the Weapon X escapees? And what is the goal of the newly launched Weapon X Program?...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Badou's in trouble again. He's found some of the "Lost Children," rare genetic experiments left from the past--but so has the mafia. It's up to Heine to bail him out, but the Stray Dog has his own problems now that the enigmatic Giovanni is back on the scene. Meanwhile, Naoto comes to the Underground searching for the killer who wields the same strange black sword as hers. And so their paths begin to converge in the dark and dangerous heart of the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Badou's in trouble again. He's found some of the "Lost Children," rare genetic experiments left from the past--but so has the mafia. It's up to Heine to bail him out, but the Stray Dog has his own problems now that the enigmatic Giovanni is back on the scene. Meanwhile, Naoto comes to the Underground searching for the killer who wields the same strange black sword as hers. And so their paths begin to converge in the dark and dangerous heart of the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009-
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of her 'flock'-- Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel-- are just like ordinary kids, except they have wings and can fly! It may seem like a dream come true to some, but for the flock it's more like a living nightmare when the mysterious lab known as the 'School' turns up and kidnaps their youngest member. Now it's up to Max to organize a rescue, but...
Author
Series
Maximum Ride manga volume 1
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A powerful figure in the underworld has promised Max and her super-human flock to the highest bidder - and he has the robotic army to ensure the goods are delivered!
Author
Series
Maximum Ride manga volume 2
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Having recovered Angel, Max and the flock head to New York City to pursue a lead regarding their true identities. But where the flock goes, Erasers are sure to follow. Even more troubling, though, is the voice that's begun whispering in Max's head. Is it really her destiny to save the world?"--P. [4] of cover.