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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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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
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English
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George Washington was one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known. He was never afraid to be the first to try something, from exploring the woods around his childhood home to founding a brand new nation, the United States of America.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
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FINALIST FOR THE YALSA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICITON FOR YOUNG ADULTS! Minamoto Yoshitsune should not have been a samurai. But his story is legend in this real-life Game of Thrones. This epic tale of warriors and bravery, rebellion and revenge, reads like a novel, but this is the true story of the greatest samurai in Japanese history. When Yoshitsune was just a baby, his father went to war with a rival samurai family-and lost. His father was...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
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
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"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.
13) 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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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
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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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"--
20) 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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