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2) Asia
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents an introduction to Asia, describing its climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1160L
Language
English
Description
"Information about some of the more important and interesting endangered animals of Asia, including the animal's common name, scientific name, and conservation status; also includes a map showing the range of each animal featured; and a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Asia is the world's largest continent, both in land area and in population. But did you know that in India alone, people speak more than 1,000 languages? Or that not everyone agrees about which countries should be considered part of Asia? Learn more about the diverse continent of Asia, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
In Japan in 1853, at the time of U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry's visit to Japan, Yoshi, a young Japanese boy who dreams of becoming a samurai one day, learns about America from Majiro and has adventures with Jack, a young cabin boy aboard one of the U.S. ships. Includes historical notes and glossary.
6) Tiger boy
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A tiger cub has escaped from a reserve in the Sunderbans in West Bengal, India, and Neel, a poor boy from the islands, is determined to find her in order to save her from being captured and sold on the black market by Mr. Gupta and his men.
9) Samurai
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Simon St. George and his father, the last members of the Order of Dragonhunters, must join forces with a group of Japanese samurai to destroy the dragons in the Far East.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Take a captivating journey across the continent of Asia to view the incredible array of plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide in Asia's distinct habitats. Stunning photographs take you along the length of the Ganges River, among the trees of the dense Borneo Rainforest, high on Mount Everest, and across the Gobi Desert"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth! In this title, engaging text introduces the dangers of scaling Everest as well as how explorers prepare for the journey. Special features highlight the peak's place in the world, profile a famous explorer, and explore the danger posed by the journey. Readers' skills will climb as they journey through this thrilling book about climbing to the top of the world!" --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Description
Kimi Nakamura loves nothing more than transforming the outfits of her friends into expressions of their "Ultimate Selves" but her mother thinks it is a waste of time. After a huge fight, Kimi makes the decision to accept her grandparents' invitation to Kyoto where she is surrounded by her heritage, which is simultaneously foreign and familiar, and the environment helps her understand her mother better than ever before.
16) Ghosts in Asia
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about ghost stories in Asia. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher".
Author
Series
Starry River of the Sky volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Description
"Pinmei, a storyteller's granddaughter, must find the Luminous Stone that Lights the Night to rescue her grandmother, who has been kidnapped by the Tiger Emperor"--
18) Listen, slowly
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A California girl born and raised, Mai can't wait to spend her vacation at the beach. Instead, she has to travel to Vietnam with her grandmother, who is going back to find out what really happened to her husband during the Vietnam War. Mai's parents think this trip will be a great opportunity for their out-of-touch daughter to learn more about her culture. But to Mai, those aretheir roots, not her own. Vietnam is hot, smelly, and the last place she...
19) The horse road
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In ancient central Asia, thirteen-year-old Kallisto, a superb equestrian, and her friend must warn their families and protect the Ferghana horses from invading Chinese armies.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
"A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice. All light in Chattana is created by one man -- the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the...
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