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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
On October 5, 2011, the news of the death of technology innovator Steve Jobs rocked the world. The failing health of the Apple cofounder and Pixar CEO was no secret. Jobs had given up his role as Apple's CEO just a few months prior because of his struggle with pancreatic cancer. But his death still drew a huge reaction. From Apple employees and fans to political and business leaders, people honored Jobs's passing by reflecting on his prolific life...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
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Description
Joe Montana, Dick Butkus, Walter Payton, Dan Marino. These football legends rule the record books. But who will fans still be talking about years from now? Find out which of your favorite football players are legends in the making.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
From an early age, Peyton Manning loved the mental challenge of playing quarterback. He is known for his extraordinary understanding of the game and his tireless work ethic. As the star of the Indianapolis Colts, he is on track to break career records set by history's greatest quarterbacks. Even so, he is a team player, and he achieved his greatest victory when he led the Colts to a Super Bowl championship in 2007. Find out how this football heir...
7) Eli Manning
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Photographs and easy-to-follow text details the life and professional football career of Eli Manning, and covers his achievements while starting as the quarterback for the New York Giants.
9) Shaun White
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
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Description
A biography on the life and accomplishments of snowboarder Shaun White, the first person to compete in both the Summer and Winter X Games.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"He isn't just a phenomenal professional wrestler. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is also a businessperson and one of the most successful American actors ever. Follow his career from college football player to international superstar."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Formats
Description
On December 5, 2013, former South African President Nelson Mandela passed away at the age of 95. People around the world mourned the death of this human rights activist. Thousands of South Africans waited hours to walk past his casket to pay their respects, and world leaders and celebrities attended his funeral, including Pope Francis, several US presidents, and Bono. Mandela was born in 1918 in South Africa. While in law school, he joined the African...
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Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
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Description
As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, noted, Lady Gaga is an "Overnight sensation who went from a Yonkers New York lounge act to, well, a fame monster." The meteoric rise of Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, to the top of the pop charts surprised some. But Gaga spent years working, waiting, and honing her craft in the underground New York music scene, until her singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" launched her to international fame in 2008....
18) Lance Armstrong
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Description
Lance Armstrong achieved what no other cyclist ever had. He won the grueling 2,000-plus-mile Tour de France-a famous bicycle race through the towns and mountains of Europe-seven times. And he did it all after a life-or-death struggle with cancer. As he stepped onto the victor's podium for the seventh time, he left experts amazed and opponents in awe . Learn how this champion made it to the top.
20) Sandy Koufax
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Read how Sandy Koufax dazzled batters with his fastball and curveball. Read all about his amazing career.
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