Jagger Youssef
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"No discussion of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s is complete without a close look at Martin Luther King Jr. This carefully researched book is an invaluable source of biographical information and uses King's own powerful words to tell the story of his life and the fight for equality. The Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, and the Civil Rights Act are among the highlighted historic events. Readers will discover how King's...
2) Ponds
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
300L
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English
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Even the smallest pond is a home for a myriad of plants and animals. This easy-to-follow volume demonstrates that accessible text and dynamic photographs are a perfect combination for introducing young readers to essential science topics. Readers will be delighted to meet the inhabitants of a pond, including frogs, minnows, ducklings, and even algae, which they learn can make a pond turn green. They ll be able to apply this valuable information to...
3) Rainforests
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Explains what rain forests are and discusses the world's biggest rain forest, rain forest plants and animals, and how people can have fun in a rain forest.
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"It's not only detectives who need to hone their powers of observation-it's all of us! Beginning readers will be delighted by this colorful book, which guides them in comparing objects and determining which is taller. Comparing heights of objects is a standard of elementary math classrooms, so conquering this essential skill puts young mathematicians ahead of the game!"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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""That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." It's common knowledge that these historic words were spoken by Neil Armstrong, the first person to step on the moon. This thrilling volume explains how a young boy from Ohio became arguably the most famous astronaut of all time. Readers will learn about that first perilous journey to the moon but also how Armstrong was a pilot by the time he was 16, serving in the Korean War before the...
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"Understanding measurable attributes such as length is an imperative skill for future mathematicians-and everyone else! This valuable volume provides practical examples to readers, asking them to compare the lengths of familiar objects on the colorful pages. Accessible text encourages vocabulary acquisition and allows beginning readers to build confidence in their emerging literacy"--
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"Understanding properties of matter is key for future scientists. In this bright and beneficial book, readers are invited to use their sense of sight to compare the weight of objects in the appealing images. A concluding question allows them to determine which object is heavier and display their understanding of this valuable concept"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"First Lady Abigail Adams is an honored figure in U.S. history. Her correspondence offers historical primary sources, helping us understand what it was like to be a woman, a mother, and an American in the early days of the United States. This fascinating and accessible biography of Adams's life uses her own words to reflect the wit, intelligence, and opinions of this early advocate for women's rights. Sidebars, fact boxes, and a timeline fill in details...
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"Volume might seem like a tricky concept, but it's just another measurement of size. In the bright pages of this valuable book, budding scientists and mathematicians will observe differing volumes of liquids in familiar containers-and learn how to conclude which container holds more, a stepping stone to more advanced concepts. Readers will exercise their volume-determining skills by answering a closing question"--
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"Puzzle lovers enjoy spotting similarities and differences among groups of objects. This engaging book will seem like a game to riveted readers, as they learn to spot items that belong in certain categories. They'll examine colors, shapes, and other attributes of high-interest objects. At-level text encourages readers to add new vocabulary words to their collection, while colorful photographs further enhance this reading experience"--
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"Many people are familiar with gymnastics through the famous feats of Olympic gymnasts. But they may not realize gymnastics is divided into different categories, including artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline or that special skills and equipment are required for each. This high-interest volume describes these types of gymnastics and features gymnasts of different ages, including the youngest athletes, performing the events associated with each. Accessible...
12) We play hockey!
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"Hockey is one of the fastest sports today. Players zip from zone to zone on ice skates, yet compete with amazing grace and agility. The pros make it look easy, but beginning hockey players know that the sport is anything but! This appealing look at hockey explains some of the rules of the game, parts of the rink, and the players' positions on the ice." --
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"Play ball! Many people learn about baseball, called the national pastime of the United States, at a young age. The sport requires hand-eye coordination, speed, strength, and much more. Budding superstars can hone these skills on the field, at the park, or in the backyard. In this appealing and achievable text, budding athletes and fans will enjoy reading more about the rules and field positions of baseball, supported by colorful action photographs...
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"Did you ever hear a basketball swish through a basket? It's a beautiful sound! The pros make this sport look easy, but beginning players learn quickly that it's not. This lively book takes readers through the positions of the game as well as some of the rules. They'll learn that basketball players need strength and endurance. And finally, they'll learn the role of good sportsmanship in this and other sports." --
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"The pros aren't the only ones who play football! Readers of this high-interest, informative volume will see football players their own age take to the field in the vibrant photographs. The motivating images were chosen to support the main concepts of the at-level, achievable text, which explains some of the rules of the game as well as the positions. Importantly, readers will also learn how to stay safe on offense and defense and how good sportsmanship...
16) We play soccer!
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"Soccer is one of the sports that budding athletes are encouraged to play at a young age. Players soon learn that soccer calls for agility, speed, accuracy, and much more. It's not easy! This accessible high-interest book invites readers to learn more about soccer, including its different positions and rules. Carefully chosen images of soccer players practicing and competing aid readers in understanding the essential concepts in the motivating text...
17) Which has more?
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"Counting is a fundamental math skill. Being able to count and then compare amounts takes this skill to the next level. This beneficial book guides readers in acquiring aptitude in comparison of quantities using at-level text and bright photographs of recognizable objects. A final assessment activity allows budding mathematicians to show off their math prowess"--
18) Being a Bullfrog
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents information about bullfrogs, including habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and behavior.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"While Anne Frank hid from the Nazis in secret rooms in the Netherlands during World War II, she confided in her diary about her life, providing the world with a primary source of what it was like to grow up fearing the wrath of Nazi Germany for simply being Jewish. This biography uses Anne Frank's most affecting writings to highlight the events of her short life. While the sidebars and fact boxes offer more information about this time period, Frank's...
20) Mountains
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
260L
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English
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Mountains are some of Earth s most arresting landforms. There s no need to scale Mount Everest to discover important facts about mountains. Budding geographers can use this eye-catching book to learn about animals and plants that live on mountains as well as how people use these landforms as homes, and places to have fun. Beautiful images correlate with essential vocabulary in this special low-ATOS volume.