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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Explaining clearly and concisely what exactly Congress does, this book is peppered with fascinating stories, including the bloody beating in the Senate of a lawmaker in pre-Civil War days, the Watergate hearings, and Senator Joe McCarthy's shameful "witch hunt" of Communists. Kids may start considering a career in Congress themselves when they learn fun facts, such as the special "candy desk" in the Senate, and the fact that all lawmakers can bring...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom,...
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Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Presents an overview of climate change, discussing if humans are at fault for the rapidly warming Earth, and describes why climate change has recently become a political issue
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! One of the most iconic monsters of all time comes to life in our What Is the Story Of? series. From his origins in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. His iconic look is a go-to Halloween costume for kids and adults alike. But how did the mad scientist and his creation...
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Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Published in 1865 by British author Lewis Carroll, this fantasy adventure story introduced the world to Alice and introduced Alice to some very strange but beloved creatures, including The White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and The Queen of Hearts. This silly tale that started out as a collection of stories written for one little girl became so popular that even Queen Victoria, the British monarch, couldn't put it down! Lewis Carroll,...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn't go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white people. But by the 1950s, black people refused to remain second-class citizens and were willing to risk their lives to make a change"--
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Wonder Woman--DC Comics' greatest female superhero--flies onto our What Is the Story Of? list. She is a founding member of the Justice League, a goddess, and an ambassador of the Amazonian people. Wonder Woman burst onto the comic book scene during World War II. For more than seventy years, she has been fighting for equality, power, and truth with her lasso of truth in one hand and her...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Frogs, minnows, snails, ducks, catfish, and muskrats are a few of the animals that make up a lake and pond food web. But do you know why mosquitoes, mold, water lilies, and bacteria are important too? Or how humans can change the health of a lake or a pond? See lake and pond food webs in action in this fascinating book.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Seals, otters, oysters, fish, pelicans, and sharks are a few of the animals that make up an ocean food web. But did you know that almost all ocean creatures depend on algae to live? Or that bacteria, crabs, and lobsters break down dead plants and animals into nutrients? See ocean food webs in action in this fascinating book.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Prairie dogs, vultures, grasshoppers, goldfinches, pocket gophers, and bison are some of the many animals that make up a grassland food web. But do you know how the many types of grasses in a grassland benefit these animals? Or how earthworms and other decomposers play an important role in the food web? See grassland food webs in action in...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Moose, lemmings, owls, wolves, bumblebees, and grizzly bears are some of the many animals that make up a tundra food web. But did you know that worms, beetles, mushrooms, and bacteria break down dead plants and animals into nutrients? Or that tundra animals depend on berries, seeds, and other plants to stay alive? See tundra food webs in action in this fascinating book.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Beetles, toads, squirrels, owls, deer, and black bears are some of the many animals that make up a forest food web. But did you know that leaves, berries, mushrooms, and tiny bacteria are also important? Or that humans can affect the health of a forest? See forest food webs in action in this fascinating book.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it...
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"Author L. M. Montgomery first brought Anne Shirley onto the page in 1908, and this independent and inspiring character has been capturing readers' hearts ever since. The story of an orphaned girl who is sent to Avonlea on Prince Edward Island to live with the Cuthbert family includes adventure, romance, and an ensemble of iconic characters like Diana Barry and Gilbert Blythe. Today, fans enjoy Anne on page, on screen, and even on stage as the popular...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Beetles, toads, squirrels, owls, deer, and black bears are some of the many animals that make up a forest food web. But did you know that leaves, berries, mushrooms, and tiny bacteria are also important? Or that humans can affect the health of a forest? See forest food webs in action in this fascinating book.
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