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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
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English
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"In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution"--Amazon.com.
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Hardy Boys mystery stories volume 29
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
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Difficult assignments are nothing new to the Hardy boys, and this one that takes them to the deep South is particularly challenging. Their mission: to vindicate a long-dead Confederate general, disgraced during the Civil War because he was accused of stealing hidden gold belonging to a bank. In a museum exhibiting relics of the Civil War, the brother sleuths find a puzzling clue that may help to clear the general's name and pinpoint the location of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
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Looks at the life and accomplishments of the ancient Roman general and leader.
He came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies--and enemies--along the way. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for...
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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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Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"The son of an Indiana governor, [Lew] Wallace became passionate about books and combat. He tried to win lasting fame through service for the Union cause on the battlefield during the Civil War, but instead won honor and glory through a quieter pastime : writing. His novel Ben-Hur : a tale of the Christ became one of the country's best loved books and was made into two successful Hollywood movies"--Jacket.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
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English
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Great leaders commanded disciplined, fast-moving armies, but they also used stealth to gain lands and conquer peoples. Take cover and watch different leaders charging into the fray through detailed illustrations. Discover fascinating facts about their victories, armies, and tactics.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
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English
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"Robert E. Lee seemed destined for greatness. His father was a Revolutionary War hero and at West Point he graduated second in his class! In 1861, when the Southern states seceded from the Union, Lee was offered the opportunity to command the Union forces. However, even though he was against the war, his loyalty to his home state of Virginia wouldn't let him fight for the North."--Amazon.com.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
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English
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"Benedict Arnold fought for the colonies during the American Revolution and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, he made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army"--
12) Ulysses S. Grant
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
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This biography introduces readers Ulysses S. Grant including his military service and key events from Grant's administration including several scandals, as well as the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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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: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
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"Alexander the Great conquers the New York Times best-selling Who Was...? series! When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course, was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"In 1876, Lakota chief Crazy Horse helped lead his people's resistance against the white man's invasion of the northern Great Plains. One of the leaders of the US military forces was Army Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. The men had long been enemies. At the height of the war, when tribalism had reached its peak, they crossed paths for the last time. In this action-packed double biography, S. D. Nelson draws fascinating parallels between Crazy Horse...
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Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the Civil War general from Maine whose skill as a commander in twenty-four battles, despite being wounded six times, made him a symbol for bravery and perseverance for the Union side.
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Pub. Date
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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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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Under siege on the island of Corregidor, General Douglas MacArthur received a warning from the enemy. "You are well aware that you are doomed," the Japenese general wrote. "The end is near. The question is how long you will be able to resist. You are advised to surrender." Of course, there was no way Douglas was going to surrender. Whether masterminding battle strategies or guiding the peace process among war-torn nations, 5-Star general MacArthur...
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