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AV² fiction readalong volume 04
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Several children imagine what it would be like to run for U.S. president, thinking about the fun parts, such as appearing on T-shirts and bumper stickers, and the work, including studying the nation's problems and debating issues.
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Lexile measure
1190L
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English
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"Russian Hacking in American Elections explains how Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election. It also discusses the response from the United States and the investigation into the events while encouraging readers to form their own opinions" --
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
840L
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English
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"Several presidential elections in United States history have had contested or delayed results. Some have been decided by the House of Representatives, special commissions, and the Supreme Court. In Election 2020: A Lesson in Civics, readers will learn about the charges of voter fraud, foreign interference, recounts, legislative hearings, lawsuits, and the final vote of the electoral college" --
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English
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"If it weren't for some very significant moments in history, elections would likely look quite different than they do today. Readers of this engaging volume learn all about some of the most important voting laws to be passed in the United States-from laws set forth in the US Constitution to the key amendments that changed them. Readers learn about landmark legislation that changed history and shaped the nation the United States would become, such...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Description
"The 2020 Election is here! And so is this book, which tells young readers all about presidential campaigns and American politics.... Who can run for president? What's the difference between America's two major political parties? Why do candidates spend so much time in Iowa and New Hampshire? And is the Electoral College really a college? Answers to these questions and many, many more can be found in the pages of this official Who HQ guide to the...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
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Profiles the forty-fifth president of the United States, covering his childhood, his education, his family, his careers as a real estate mogul and television star, and his election.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
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English
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"Offers a broad scope of statistics on U.S. presidential elections from George Washington to Barack Obama. Entries are presented in vivid and colorful info graphic formats, utilizing graphic organizers, timelines, charts, graphs, maps, and other info graphics as appropriate"--
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English
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"Beyond the 24-hour news cycles, the U.S. presidential election is a civic ritual with a rich and evolving history. This book explores the ways that presidential elections have developed over time, including the formation of the Electoral College, the extension of the right to vote to all citizens regardless of race or gender, and the shifting alliances of political parties, primaries, and conventions. Read on to learn the facts and become a more...
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Lexile measure
830L
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English
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Provide readers with an engaging and relevant introduction to voting and elections leading into a presidential election year. Illustrate the importance of voting and how election outcomes affect readers' day-to-day lives through background context, modern examples, and informative sidebars.
14) Donald Trump
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
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English
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This biography introduces readers to Donald Trump including his early career as a real estate developer, his successful television series the Apprentice and the Celebrity Apprentice, and his rise in politics from the Democratic and Reform Parties to his 2016 victory as the Republican candidate for president. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. His parents always encouraged him and his siblings to be independent and strong. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where at twenty-nine, Biden was elected one the youngest United States Senators ever elected. This is his story.
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English
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"The first presidential election in the United States was carried out in a very different way than elections as we know them today. Over the years there have been many prominent and memorable elections to decide the president. Written at a low reading level, this accessible guide uses simple language to reinforce key social studies concepts that are central to upper elementary curricula. Full-color photographs and engaging fact boxes offer further...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1120L
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English
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"The Electoral College is the body of people who elect the president and vice president of the United States. Many U.S. citizens are confused by this system, which dates back to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. When citizens vote for a presidential candidate, they're actually voting for an elector -- someone who will cast a vote for their state for that candidate in the Electoral College. This system is a controversial subject in American politics....
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