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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
This series introduces the people who have shaped the world, impacted humanity, and changed the course of history. This book profiles the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright, two curious, inventive brothers, who made the first controlled flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903.
3) Pearl Harbor
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This title explores the creative works of famous directors Ethan and Joel Coen. Films analyzed include O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and True Grit. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of the Coen brothers. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are...
7) World War II
Author
Lexile measure
1100L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book explores the causes of and events leading to World War II, discusses major battles and key figures of the war, and describes the experiences of soldiers and people on the home front.
8) The US Navy
Author
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title highlights the history and achievements of the US Navy. Text explores the military branch's cutting-edge missions and important roles in protecting the United States. Learn about key technology and weapons, and discover what it is like to join the US Navy and have a career as a sailor.
9) Quest
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This title examines the role and theme of the quest archetype in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Hunger Games, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It features four analysis papers that consider the quest theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme. Critical thinking questions, sidebars highlighting and explaining each thesis and argument, and other possible approaches for...
Author
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn how the Civil War influenced different aspects of the Americans' lives including frontline soldiers, women at home, African Americans, and even the nation's leaders, while the Reconstruction era changed the society and daily lives of African American citizens.
11) Science Fiction
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This title examines the genre of science fiction in Kindred, A Wrinkle in Time, 1984, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and The 5th Wave. It features four analysis papers that consider science fiction, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the genre. Critical thinking questions, sidebars highlighting and explaining each thesis and argument, and other possible approaches for analysis help students understand the...
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