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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
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English
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"In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Look at all the facts and discover the fiction through primary sources, infographics, and leveled text. Readers will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus's famous voyage"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
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English
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"In the years following Christopher Columbus's expedition, Europeans made homes for themselves in the Americas and pushed out the indigenous peoples already living there. Many popular stories about life in the early American colonies have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of American Colonization dives into the myths about colonization and brings the truth to light"--
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This exciting nonfiction book brings the exploration and discovery of the New World to life through lively images, engaging facts, and supportive text. Readers will take a trip through history and the Age of Discovery as they learn about such explorers as Marco Polo, Christopher Colombus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Henry Hudson. Readers will love the brilliant images of maps and documents that show the American Discovery, the Northwest Passage, and other...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
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English
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"You may have heard of the Mayflower. The ship set sail in 1620, carrying English pilgrims across the sea to Plymouth. But did you know that science played a big role in this voyage? Learn how the Mayflower was constructed. Find out how science helped sail the ship across the ocean. And discover how modern technology is being used to understand the journey and the people aboard."--
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2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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In 1638, John Lewger made a home in the wilderness of the New World, in a place called Maryland. He named his house St. John's, and for nearly eighty years, it was the center of an ambitious English plan to build a new kind of community on American soil. Men and women lived and worked within its walls. Babies were born. Last breaths drawn. St. John's walls witnessed the first stirrings of the great struggles that would dominate the continent for the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
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English
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"What did pioneers eat on the wide-open frontier as they made their way west? What kinds of clothes did people wear during the Civil War? What was school like in colonial America? Daily Life in US History answers all of these questions and more. Take a trip to the past to learn what everyday life was like in the different eras of US history." --
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Colonialism in the Middle East came from within for many centuries, as the Ottoman Empire dominated the region until the end of World War I. Great Britain and France imposed mandates over several of the Arab provinces, beginning a trend of Western interference across the region. This resource documents the complex colonial history of the Middle East, the establishment of autonomous countries across the region, and the struggles each country faced...
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Three countries colonized the Americas - The Spanish, English and French. Each introduced their own language, customs and architecture to the Americas. Their influences remained even after the end of their colonization. This book will take you to understand the influences of each colonies to the life and culture of both North and South America.
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By the early twentieth century, nearly the entire continent of Africa had been divided up between European powers. This volume traces the history of colonialism in each of Africa's regions, as well as the fight for independence and the challenges of establishing viable nations after years languishing under the colonial yoke. The political, economic, and social elements of colonialism are all explored. The title also delves into the patterns in European-African...
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Get into the details of why the British colonies were established in America. How did they survive in a foreign land? What relationship did they have with the natives? At the end of this book, you should have enough knowledge to decide whether colonies brought more good or bad to America. Grab a copy today
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Much of East Asia and Southeast Asia were unaffected by colonialism until the 19th century, when European nations, the United States, and Japan spread their influence and control throughout the continent of Asia. This resource traces the impact of foreign rule on the region, gaining insight into the many wars and policies that affected the local people, economy, and society. Though most of the modern-day countries of East and Southeast Asia gained...
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When colonies were established, they were under British rule. Therefore, they had to pay British taxes. This is very important information because it set the stage for the rebellion that was set to happen in the coming years. In this book, however, emphasis will be given on the cause and effect relationship of British tax policies on the colonies. Grab a copy today.
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At the end of this book, you should be able to identify the reasons why European explorers left their homeland to search for other lands. Read about the conditions of their travels and what they did once they reached America. How did they proceed with colonization of the new land? Start reading and learning today.
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The colonization of Latin America and the Caribbean followed the European discovery of the Americas. As the first wave of Western colonialism, the majority of the nations of Latin America had already won their independence from Spain and Portugal before colonialism had fully taken root in other parts of the world. But colonialism lasted longer in the Caribbean and its legacy lingers in Latin America. Special attention is paid to colonial society,...
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While the British became the dominant colonial power in South Asia, the Dutch, Portuguese, and French also initially vied for control of the region. This volume traces the rise of European influence in South Asia with an in-depth discussion of the path to colonialism and various facets of colonial rule. It contains a history of resistance to colonial rule, discusses how the people of South Asia won their independence, and how explains how the region...
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There was a total of thirteen colonies established in the early history of the America. In this book, you will read about the way of life of each of these thirteen colonies. You will also learn how the community within each colony was structured. Step back in time. Grab a copy and start reading today.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
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English
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"In September 1620, 102 brave travelers and their crew stepped upon a ship called the Mayflower in England. Most were members of a religious group now known as the Pilgrims. They were bound for North America to start a new life. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from seasickness or from skin sores caused by scurvy? Would you rather have been a crew member navigating the ship...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
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In May 1607, English settlers stepped off their ship in North America. They were about to start the first permanent English settlement in North America. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices in the new land. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from intestinal problems after becoming infected with dysentery or have bleeding gums after getting scurvy? Would you want to work as a blacksmith or tend the tobacco fields?...
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Matthew stared as his uncle fought wildly to steer the Sea Venture between the dangerous reefs that lay hidden beneath the crashing waves. Caught in a massive hurricane, they had spotted land but might sink at any moment. They were about to land on the dreaded Isle de Bermudez. Matthew couldn't decide which was more terrifying: the island of devils or the depths of the ocean threatening to engulf them. But they had no choice – if they ran aground...
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