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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary nurseryman Johnny Appleseed and how he introduced apple trees to large parts of the United States. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.
2) Paul Revere
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Reference
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context.
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Series
Publisher
Sandpiper/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Able to Play shares the inspiring stories of four baseball players. Mordecai (Three Finger) Brown, Ron Santo, Jim Abbott, and Curtis Pride faced physical challenges other players did not have. With determination and guts, they didn't just overcome; they excelled. This book is a game-changing celebration of overcoming odds.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this wacky true tale of American ingenuity, Annie Miller took to raising pigs in the yard after losing all but her mansion, but when the town wanted the pigs out, she removed the whole mansion instead--rolling it away slowly on logs"--
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Tough-as-nails criminal defense attorney Jane Smith is hip-deep in the murder trial of the century. Actually, her charmless client might've committed several murders. She's also fallen in love with a wonderful guy. And an equally wonderful dog, a mutt. But Jane doesn't have much time. She's just received a terminal diagnosis giving her twelve months. Unless she's murdered before her expiration date"--
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Series
Language
English
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"In this book, young readers will learn about the Korean War (1950-53), including: why this conflict, despite more than 2 million casualties worldwide, has been called "The Forgotten War", how North Korea's invasion of South Korea triggered the war, Meet the "Chosin Few", the men who courageously survived a retreat that could've meant certain death, the life and time of Chest Puller, US Marine Corps legend and the infamous and devastating battles,...
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Series
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Description
"Firefighters to the rescue! The officers of Breezy Valley answer the call to protect their beloved town. Ladders, axes, and water hoses take center stage as the firefighters rescue the tabby cat twins, put out blazes, and save not only lives-but also the town ice cream parlor! Lively action, equipment details, cross-section pictures and more will keep young firefighter fans engaged throughout this delightful story"--
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Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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Description
"Make way for Malala Yousafzai! It's Malala like you've never seen her before! Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an activist and trailblazer. The third book in the exciting You Are a Star nonfiction series, You Are a Star, Malala Yousafzai focuses on Malala's lifelong mission to bring educational equality and justice to all - especially young girls.Maithili...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain." This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College?...
Author
Language
English
Description
"TJ Devlin is the charming disappointment in the prominent Devlin family, all of whom are lawyers at their highly successful firm-except him. After a stint in prison and rehab for alcoholism, TJ can't get hired anywhere except at the firm, in a make-workjob with the title of investigator. But one night, TJ's world turns upside down after his older brother John confesses that he just murdered one of the clients, an accountant he'd confronted with proof...
13) Paul Bunyan
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator."--Publisher's website.
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Series
Language
English
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Description
"In chronological order, Great Battles for Boys: The American Revolution takes young readers to the front lines of the war's major clashes such as: Long Island: British General Howe crushes Washington's forces and proves the odds are against the Patriot forces. Battle of Trenton: Washington's stunning reversal following his famous Christmas Eve "crossing the Delaware." Valley Forge: Starving, broke, and battle-weary, the Continental Army hunkers...
Author
Series
Shark world volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Which sharks ruled the oceans millions of years ago? You'll discover amazing facts in this photo-filled book!
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Each ''spoke'' in The wheel of the year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy: An overview of the holiday and its significance in cultures around the world A sensory scavenger hunt for sights, sounds, and smells the seasonIdeas for a seasonal altar using objects from nature themed crafts,...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"When two wealthy white landowners are found dead, the whole country immediately thinks it must be Jerome Washington, the hired help, who killed them. He was standing over the bodies when the police responded to an anonymous call and the only one on the property at the time of death. As far as the state is concerned, it's an open and shut case. Jack Lee, born and raised in Freeman County, knows that every man deserves a solid defense and agrees to...
Author
Publisher
Children's Books Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Edition
15th anniversary ed.
Language
English
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Description
Family Pictures is the story of Carmen Lomas Garza's girlhood: celebrating birthdays, making tamales, finding a hammerhead shark on the beach, picking cactus, going to a fair in Mexico, and confiding to her sister her dreams of becoming an artist. These day-to-day experiences are told through fourteen vignettes of art and a descriptive narrative, each focusing on a different aspect of traditional Mexican American culture. The English-Spanish text...
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Series
Publisher
Dk Pub
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Description
"This book explores what it means to be grateful. Not just for the big things like birthday parties and iPhones, but the small things like dinner, a cozy bed, and a sunny day. This book doesn't teach kids how to pretend like everything is always ok, but to change their perspective to live bold, influential, and authentic lives."--Publisher's description.
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