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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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"Jacqueline Woodson, one of today's finest writers, tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Math is everywhere in shopping! See what's for sale inside this book-and how we need math to finish the purchase! You'll need your math smarts to add and subtract prices, figure out percentages with discounts and sales tax, calculate the best deals, stay within a budget, and more. It all adds up to a lot of fun!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Neil Armstrong made a big leap for mankind when he took the first step on the moon in 1969. His interest and success in exploring outer space opened doors for the rest of the world. Beginner readers can reach for the moon in this title!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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With promises of wealth elsewhere, Ferdinand Magellan left his homeland in search of a more fortunate life. He went on to spend three fateful years at sea. Find out about the challenges of Magellan's journey in this adventurous title for reluctant readers!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Climbing to the top of the world is no small feat. For Edmund Hillary and his partner, reaching the top of Mount Everest took dedication, patience, and a whole lot of guts. With little oxygen to breathe and little energy to carry them further, discover their steps to success in this thrilling read for young students.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
I want to show you how you can be a champion in almost anything you put your mind to.
Marcus Rashford, MBE, is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the pitch - but before he was a Manchester United and England footballer, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just an ordinary kid from Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Now the nation's favourite footballer wants to show you how to achieve your...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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For Roald Amundsen, a passion for adventure started early on. As a young boy he slept with the windows open even during frigid Norwegian winters to prepare himself for the life of polar exploration. Be sure to bundle up for this thrilling read!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Amelia Earhart was a woman of many successes. She had an eagerness to learn, and a true talent for flying. From the first time she rode in a plane, she knew she wanted to take control. She continued on to set records around the world. Fly through this inspiring title for young readers.
10) Counterterrorism
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Making use of physical strength and high-tech gear, military groups like the Delta Force and Navy SEALs fight to defeat terrorism around the world. Soldiers of counterterrorism missions protect people from fear and violence. They rescue prisoners, interrupt enemy plans, and dismantle terrorist operations around the world. In this introductory book, young readers will learn about the history of terrorism and the ways in which military missions succeed...
11) Haunted Houses
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Did you hear something? Some people think certain houses are still home to the ghosts of former residents. Others think there are natural explanations for odd noises in the night. Find out what might make a house haunted in this eerie title for young readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The legend of the Loch Ness monster goes back hundreds of years. Believers say that sightings and blurry photographs prove the existence of what appears to be a surviving dinosaur, while skeptics argue that it's a hoax. Beginning readers will be introduced to the elusive Nessie in this intriguing title.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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On a hot day in the African savannah, a group of elephants searches for food. While foraging they often lose sight of one another. Yet at the end of the day, in one coordinated movement, the elephants suddenly regroup. This coordinated movementand others like ithas puzzled scientists and caused them to question how elephants communicate with each other. Since the 1990s, scientists have gathered significant data on elephant talk. Biologists have determined...
14) Ghosts
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Do you believe in ghosts? Stories of apparitions have existed for centuries in cultures across the world. Young readers will find out more about the wide-ranging belief in ghosts and their appearances in this spooky title.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Some animals do some really gross things. Horned toads shoot blood out of their eyes, turkey vultures vomit in self-defense, and skunks spray their nasty-smelling mist more than ten feet! Learn about animals with the ick factor in this high-interest title for young readers.
16) Recon
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Secrecy is of the utmost importance in completing reconnaissance missions. Soldiers must be experts with binoculars. They move swiftly and silently to gather information about enemy weapons, territories, and operations. Learn more about the speed and intelligence of these stealthy men and women in this leveled text for beginning and reluctant readers.
17) Troop Transport
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Airplanes, ships, helicopters, and more! Troop transport missions are all about moving soldiers. The record for most troops moved by ship occurred in 1943. The RMS Queen Mary transported more than 15,000 troops from the U.S. to Europe in a single trip! Clear the landing pad for this exciting, low-level read!
18) Area 51
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Is Area 51 a testing ground for new military aircraft, or a center for reverse engineering alien technology? The intense secrecy surrounding this Air Force base in southern Nevada has led to a wide range of speculations. Read more about the unusual phenomena surrounding Area 51 in this title for beginning readers.
19) Alien Abductions
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Are we alone in this universe? Some people claim to have been contacted or even taken hostage by aliens! Read some of their stories and decide for yourself in this mysterious title for young readers.
20) Rescue
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The risks are high, and the probabilities of success are low, but soldiers on rescue missions lay their lives on the line to save others. Every year people are rescued from natural disasters, accidents, and casualties of war. Get inspired by the selfless soldiers of daring rescue missions in this low-level title for young readers!
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