From the Files of Madison Finn: Forget Me Not - Book #21


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Each title selected for this series may be used as part of the language arts program. All books in these kits are recent works by Canadian authors, reflecting Canadian social values and Canadian language. Enhances children's appreciation of present-day literature in a variety of genres.




Forget Me Not


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DIVDIVWhen Far Hills Junior High becomes the subject of a documentary, everyone is star struck—except Madison/divDIV Maddie’s friends all think her mom has a glamorous job, but Maddie has mixed feelings. She thinks it’s neat that her mom makes important movies about things like gorillas and travels to exciting places. But ever since the Big D, her mother works more than ever./div When her mom’s film crew shows up at Far Hills to document middle school life, everyone wants a piece of the limelight—everyone but Maddie. It’s hard having Mom at school—especially when she never has time for Madison at home. Can Maddie remind her mom to make time for her, too? /div




From the Files of Madison Finn: All Shook Up - Book #22


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Madison has difficulty trying to divide her time between her boyfriend, a new friend, and a job.




From the Files of Madison Finn Books 1–10


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Meet a spunky preteen who uses her online journal to cope with her feelings—from junior high friendship drama to her parents’ divorce to her first crush. Twelve-year-old Madison Finn has found the perfect outlet for her worries about school and friendships and her mom and dad’s divorce: She’s started an online journal on her beloved orange laptop. For a girl who claims she’s allergic to change, this digital diary is the perfect way to sort out her feelings . . . Only the Lonely: Summer seems to be going by way too fast as Madison worries about starting seventh grade. Boy, Oh Boy!: Madison must balance a confusing class election with her feelings around her first crush. Play It Again: When Far Hills Junior High puts on a play, can Madison survive the drama? Caught in the Web: Forget ghosts—this Halloween, seventh grade is frightening enough. Thanks for Nothing: On her first Thanksgiving since her parents’ divorce, Maddie finds gratitude helping animals at a shelter. Lost and Found: On a snow day, Madison digs up some old—and surprising—memories. Save the Date: The Far Hills Junior High war of the sexes is on—and Madison is teamed up with her nemesis, Poison Ivy. Picture-Perfect: Madison and her friends are going to see their favorite singer in concert—but her friend Aimee is having a hard time. Just Visiting: Maddie has the red, white, and blues this Fourth of July when she learns she’ll be spending the holiday away from her friends, at her grandmother’s house on Lake Michigan. Give and Take: Will Maddie’s Christmas break be a total bust when her dad cancels a father-daughter ski trip?




From the Files of Madison Finn: All That Glitters - Book #20


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Seventh grade is one topsy-turvy year for Madison Finn. Between new crushes and old enemies, family drama and friendly adventures, Maddie's computer files are filling up.




The Golden Ocean


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Commodore (late Admiral) Anson's fatefaul circumnavigation of the globe in 1740, wherein Anson and his men encounter disaster, disease, and astonishing success, is the ground to The Golden Ocean. Here ia a tale certain to please not only admirers of O'Brian's work but also any reader with an adventurous soul.




From the Files of Madison Finn: Books 4-6 Bind-Up - BF4E* (*Best Friends Forever) - #2


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Madison's summer is going to be special because she's heading to a camp on the beach, but soon she's up to her elbows in turtle eggs and miles from her BFFs. Madison feels way out of touch, but soon turtles come to her rescue.




From the Files of Madison Finn: Forget Me Not - Book #21


Book Description

Each title selected for this series may be used as part of the language arts program. All books in these kits are recent works by Canadian authors, reflecting Canadian social values and Canadian language. Enhances children's appreciation of present-day literature in a variety of genres.




What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition


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Cognitive Development in a Digital Age James Paul Gee begins his classic book with "I want to talk about video games–yes, even violent video games–and say some positive things about them." With this simple but explosive statement, one of America's most well-respected educators looks seriously at the good that can come from playing video games. This revised edition expands beyond mere gaming, introducing readers to fresh perspectives based on games like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2. It delves deeper into cognitive development, discussing how video games can shape our understanding of the world. An undisputed must-read for those interested in the intersection of education, technology, and pop culture, What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy challenges traditional norms, examines the educational potential of video games, and opens up a discussion on the far-reaching impacts of this ubiquitous aspect of modern life.




From the Files of Madison Finn Super Edition Friends till the End


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SERIES DESCRIPTION: Madison Finn’s seventh-grade year has been full of ups and downs. She’s met some cool new friends, learned a lot about dealing with her family, and even found her first real love. Now, as she gets ready for graduation, Madison’s about to download her greatest adventure yet. SUPER EDITION #3: Friends till the End Madison and her friends have been through a lot together as seventh graders. It’s hard to believe that the end of the year has come so soon. Now they’re about to graduate, but they’ve got to get through the final crazy weeks of the semester first. Madison has to complete an end-of-year science project, and her partner is none other than her enemy, Poison Ivy. They’ll have to learn to put aside their differences if they want to get the passing grade. Then there’s the whole Hart situation. Their relationship has been great so far, but Madison knows that graduation can sometimes put a different spin on things. From a big school musical revue to an even bigger family party, there's no predicting what will happen next. Only one thing is for sure: Fiona and Aimee will be Madison's friends till the end of everything.