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Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
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In Marie Curie, learn how the Polish chemist and physicist chose to pursue a career in science and discovered radium, earning the Nobel Prize twice. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.--
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Series
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
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Description
This title examines the fascinating life of Justin Bieber. Readers will learn about Bieber's family background, childhood, education, and rise to fame. Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text that explores Bieber's music career and the release of his hit albums My World and My World 2.0, his popularity on Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, and Twitter, his personal style, and his fans. Features...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
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Description
This title examines the fascinating life of LeBron James. Readers will learn about James's childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text that explores James's early interest and skill in basketball that led to him joining the Cleveland Cavaliers then the Miami Heat. James's NBA championship wins, MVP awards, Olympic medals, and his charitable work...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
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"Have you ever wondered who developed computer coding? Discover how Ada Lovelace's interest in mathematics led to her work on an early computer and the first programming algorithm ever used"--Provided by publisher.
6) Mark Twain
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Who is the author behind your most beloved American classic? This title takes a look into Mark Twain's life, including significant events, influences, and most remembered works. Twain is best known for authoring The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and its famous sequel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1140L
Language
English
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The Belles of Baseball discusses how in the 1940s and 1950s, women broke traditional gender barriers by playing professional baseball, boosting morale during World War II and paving the way for future generations of female athletes. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1300L
Language
English
Description
Vincent Willem van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853, in the small village of Groot Zundert, Holland. After his death at the age of 37, his works of art--and the story of his tormented life--captured the attention of people around the world. Learn more about the life and art of this extraordinary artist.
11) Rihanna
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Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Description
"An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Rihanna, a Barbados-born pop and hip-hop singer known for her colorful stage performances and such hit songs as "Umbrella"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Description
This series explores the lives of famous military personnel who have impacted armed operations as well as governmental, social, religious, and political arenas. In this book, you will learn about the life and contributions of Samuel Houston, Army leader and historic politician.
13) Selena Gomez
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Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
"An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Selena Gomez, an American pop singer and actress known for her work on children's shows and such songs as "Come & Get It"--
14) Carrie Underwood
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Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
"An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Carrie Underwood, an American country western singer known for her American Idol victory and such hit songs as "Inside your heaven"--Provided by publisher.
15) Bryce Harper
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Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Description
"An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Bryce Harper, a Washington Nationals baseball star who won the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year award"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"A history of David Livingstone's 19th-century excursions into the African interior, detailing the challenges encountered, the individuals involved, the discoveries made, and how the expeditions left their mark upon the world"--Provided by publisher.
17) One Direction
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Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
Description
"An elementary introduction to the lives, work, and popularity of One Direction, a British pop group formed on the TV singing contest The X Factor known for such songs as "What Makes You Beautiful" "--
18) Frank Gehry
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Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the career and works of the American architect, whose innovative designs include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Description
"An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Robert Griffin III, a Washington Redskins quarterback who emerged as a professional football star as a rookie in 2012"--Provided by publisher.
20) Kristen Stewart
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Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Description
"An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Kristen Stewart, an American actress known for her roles in such hit movies as the Twilight saga and Snow White and the Huntsman"--
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