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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 760L
Language
English
Description
Presents the story of the work that was done by so many on both sides of the ocean to create this enduring symbol of freedom and the fundraisers held by everyday people to build her the pedestal on which she would forever stand.
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Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Some sit vacant along desolate country roads, surrounded by cropland, weedy fields, or scrubby woods. Others stand ignored, as they slowly deteriorate in big cities and small towns. They were the pride of their communities, meeting the needs of generations of Hoosiers, as places of learning, worship, refuge, or justice. John Bower has captured the essence of these once-vital structures from our collective past in emotionally moving black-and-white...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
"Get the inside story on the famous fortress in the heart of Moscow that has withstood fires, invaders, and revolutions for almost seven hundred years. Lined by nineteen beautiful towers, the high walls of the Kremlin enclose colorful domed cathedrals, treasure-filled museums, and the Russian capitol. But this Moscow fortress has had its share of dark days. Follow along with author Deborah Hopkinson as she recounts the tales of spying, murder, missing...
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Lexile measure
1400L
Language
English
Description
Brunelleschi's Dome is the story of how a Renaissance genius bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to build an architectural wonder we continue to marvel at today. Denounced at first as a madman, Brunelleschi was celebrated at the end as a genius. He engineered the perfect placement of brick and stone, built ingenious hoists and cranes (among some of the most renowned machines of the Renaissance) to carry an estimated 70 million pounds...
9) Trapped under the sea: one engineering marvel, five men, and a disaster ten miles into the darkness
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Language
English
Description
Documents the disastrous 1990s mission during which two members of a five-man diving team were killed while completing construction on a ten-mile tunnel at the end of Boston's Deer Island waste treatment plant.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn about the Eiffel Tower, the beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Set up for the World's Fair in 1889, the Eiffel Tower greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it"--
12) Columbus
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Series
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English
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Since its founding in 1821, Columbus, Indiana, has changed greatly—from an early agricultural town to a small modern city with varied business and industry. Today Columbus is most famous for its architectural gems from the past half century, but many historic buildings from early Columbus still exist. As Columbus has changed, its buildings have changed as well. Tamara Stone Iorio is a pediatrician and longtime resident of Columbus with an interest...
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Language
English
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In this short, spellbinding book, international bestselling author Ken Follett describes the emotions that gripped him when he learned about the fire that threatened to destroy one of the greatest cathedrals in the world--the Notre-Dame de Paris. Follett then tells the story of the cathedral, from its construction to the role it has played across time and history, and he reveals the influence that the Notre-Dame had upon cathedrals around the world...
15) Liberty Bell
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Liberty Bell, which resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is over 260 years old and can be traced back to William Penn. Created to commemorate Penn's visionary work, it now stands as one of our nation's most valued symbols of peace, liberty, and freedom for all! Read all about William Penn and his visions for our great nation, and all the facts about this old, cracked bell that doesn't even ring anymore! This book will allow students to refer
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Description
Provides information on the Capital Building, the location in Washington, D. C. where the United States Congress meets, describing its construction, what the building looks like inside, and related topics.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Empire State Building, the third tallest structure in New York City, describing the construction process, the rise of skyscrapers in the United States, and the effect the building continues to have today.
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Language
English
Description
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world, a powerful symbol of freedom and the American dream. For decades, the myth has persisted that the statue was a grand gift from France, but Mitchell reveals how she was in fact the pet project of one quixotic and visionary French sculptor, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. Bartholdi not only forged this 151-foot-tall colossus in a workshop in Paris and transported her across...
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