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Young patriots volume 8
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Childhood of the explorer and soldier who won the Northwest Territory for the United States during the Revolutionary War.
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2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1080L
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English
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When supplies were running low, Knox led a group of men through treacherous conditions to retrieve weapons and ammunition for the Colonial Army. His brave actions brought about a much-needed victory for the Patriots and saved the city of Boston from destruction. In doing so, Knox played a significant role in saving the American cause. Henry Knox's mission to save Boston from the British makes an unforgettable story, yet it's unfamiliar to many people....
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Lexile measure
360L
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English
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Everyone knows his story, but do you know the REAL history behind the story of Benedict Arnold? History has never been so juicy! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, timeline, glossary...
5) Colin Powell
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English
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Describes how a young boy from the Bronx grew up to become the first African-American ever appointed as Secretary of State.
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English
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Many people do not realize that there were two theaters of warfare during the American Revolution. One was in the east, with George Washington and his Continental Army. The other was in the west, with George Rogers Clark and his spirited volunteers trying to hold off the British and their Native American allies.The story of George Rogers Clark is one of courage, bravery, and daring in the face of overwhelming odds. Often finding himself in what appeared...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1120L
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English
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Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution. Author-illustrator Rosalyn Schanzer takes a unique and lively approach to the story of the American Revolution by weaving the tale around two quite similar leaders-George Washington and King George III-with two very different viewpoints. In contrast to many American history books, George vs. George...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
NC 1160L
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English
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Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman's thrilling account of a daring young French nobleman who helped bring victory at Yorktown and who became a lifelong friend of President Washington will fascinate young historians. When the Marquis de Lafayette ran off to join the American Revolution against the explicit orders of the king of France, he was a strong-willed nineteen-year-old who had never set foot on a battlefield. Although the U.S. Congress granted...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
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English
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George Washington is unmistakably America's most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as America s first president. But Washington's life is full of fun facts that many still don t know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, there's much to discuss about one of America's most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving...
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