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IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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For Roald Amundsen, a passion for adventure started early on. As a young boy he slept with the windows open even during frigid Norwegian winters to prepare himself for the life of polar exploration. Be sure to bundle up for this thrilling read!
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Nickolas Flux History Chronicles volume 9
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the Titanic's maiden voyage, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid going down with the ship, of course! From trying to help spot icebergs to getting off the sinking ship safely, Nick must survive one of the most disastrous events of the early 1900s.
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Nickolas Flux History Chronicles volume 10
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Endurance Expedition to Antarctica, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid becoming stranded at the bottom of the world, of course! From the crushing of the Endurance by ice to the heroic lifeboat journey to South Georgia Island, Nick must survive one of the most amazing expeditions of the early 1900s.
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Nickolas Flux History Chronicles volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the Battle of the Alamo, what's a teenage history buff to do? Join the ranks of the defenders, of course! From meeting Santa Anna to fighting alongside Davy Crockett, Nick must survive one of the most epic moments in Texas history.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gather round to hear of how the earth came to be - told from ancient myths around the world! Dawn of Time gathers seven diverse creation stories in one book so readers can discover the unique differences and surprising similarities between these world myths - all recreated in gripping graphic novel format. Dive into legends from various mythologies and traditions, including Inuit, Mayan, Egyptian, Chinese, and more. With the Universal Myth series,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, the last thing Adolf Hitler expected was to see a black man compete and win. But Jesse Owens didn't just win. He was dominant in the track and field events, winning four gold medals and helping to set a world record. Now readers can witness one of the most iconic moments in sports history as Owens proves that people of all races can compete and win at the Olympic games.
11) Reality Check
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When he's playing hockey, Ricky Holder hits hard and never holds back. During a scrimmage, Ricky plays rough and injures his own team's top scorer. Ricky's father is proud of him, but his teammates ditch him because of his dangerous checks. Ricky tries to ease up a little, but his teammates won't forgive him, and his father is mad that he's not giving 110 percent. Can he fix things before the state's toughest team comes to town?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gather round to hear of epic battles and petty feuds between gods - told from ancient myths around the world! Warring Gods gathers seven diverse battle stories in one book so readers can discover the unique differences and surprising similarities between these world myths - all recreated in gripping graphic novel format. Dive into legends from various mythologies and traditions, including Greek, Egyptian, Native American, Norse, and more. With the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In the 1930s Louis Zamperini was a promising Olympic track athlete. But when World War II broke out, he enlisted and served as a bombardier with the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1943 Zamperini miraculously survived when his bomber crashed in the Pacific Ocean. But that was just the beginning of his ordeal. After surviving for more than six weeks on a raft at sea, he was captured by Japanese forces and sent to a POW camp. For the next two years Zamperini...
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Nickolas Flux History Chronicles volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid being buried alive in Pompeii, of course! From hot falling ash to a catastrophic pyroclastic surge, Nick must survive one of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history.
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Nickolas Flux History Chronicles volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the Boston Tea Party, what's a teenage history buff to do? Join the rebellion, of course! From meeting Samuel Adams to dumping tea into Boston Harbor, Nick must survive one of the most pivotal moments in Colonial history.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ever since the first astronauts traveled to space in the 1960s, scientists and engineers have worked hard to learn more about space travel. What kinds of spaceships will people use in the future? How will their needs be met during the long journey between Earth and some distant world? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists look for the answers to these questions and more as they learn about modern space tourism...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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You're swimming in the ocean when you see a fin cutting through the water toward you. Shark! Although they have the upper hand in their watery home, some people have encountered shark attacks and have lived to show their scars. These true stories detail the amazing events of people who endured a shark attack and survived.
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When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid being buried alive in Pompeii, of course! From hot falling ash to a catastrophic pyroclastic surge, Nick must survive one of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history.
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When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the Battle of the Alamo, what's a teenage history buff to do? Join the ranks of the defenders, of course! From meeting Santa Anna to fighting alongside Davy Crockett, Nick must survive one of the most epic moments in Texas history.
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Nickolas Flux History Chronicles volume 6
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, what's a teenage history buff to do? Join the hunt for the presidents killer, of course! From the crack of the fatal shot to the hunt for John Wilkes Booth, Nick arrives at one of the most pivotal moments in American history.
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