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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
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Description
"In his signature eloquent prose, backed up by thorough research, Russell Freedman tells the story of Austrian-born Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie. They belonged to Hitler Youth as young children, but began to doubt the Nazi regime. As older students, the Scholls and a few friends formed the White Rose, a campaign of active resistance to Hitler and the Nazis. Risking imprisonment or even execution, the White Rose members distributed leaflets urging...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 1938, Lily Renée Wilheim is a 14-year-old Jewish girl living in Vienna. Her days are filled with art and ballet. Then the Nazis march into Austria, and Lily's life is shattered overnight. Suddenly, her own country is no longer safe for her or her family. To survive, Lily leaves her parents behind and travels alone to England.
Escaping the Nazis is only the start of Lily's journey. She must escape many more times—from servitude, hardship,
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Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
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Description
The true story of a German pastor and Nazi resistor comes to life in the New York Times–bestselling author's acclaimed graphic novel.
As Adolf Hitler's Nazi party gains strength across Germany, the pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer forms a breakaway church to speak out against the complacency of established political and religious authorities. When the Nazis outlaw the church, he escapes as a fugitive. Struggling to reconcile his...
As Adolf Hitler's Nazi party gains strength across Germany, the pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer forms a breakaway church to speak out against the complacency of established political and religious authorities. When the Nazis outlaw the church, he escapes as a fugitive. Struggling to reconcile his...
5) Germany
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
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Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Germany"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"As a female Jewish physicist in Berlin during the early twentieth century, Lise Meitner had to fight for an education, a job, and equal treatment in her field. Meitner made groundbreaking strides in the study of radiation, but when Hitler came to power in Germany, she had to face not only sexism, but also life-threatening anti-Semitism as well. Nevertheless, she persevered and one day made a discovery that rocked the world: the splitting of the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
"Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself."--
10) Germany
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Language
English
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Learn more about the people, places, and culture of Germany.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1130L
Language
English
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Description
"World War II was over, and Berlin was in ruins. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. They were hungry and afraid. The young pilot wanted to help, but what could one man in one plane do?"--dust jacket flap.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
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"At the height of World War I, as Allied and German forces battled in the trenches and in the air, any captured Allied soldiers and pilots were sent to a web of German prisons. The most dangerous POWs, the ones most talented at escaping, were sent to the camp of Holzminden--better known as "Hellminden." A land-locked Alcatraz of sorts, its rules enforced with cruel precision, the prison was the pride of a ruthless commandant named Karl Niemeyer. This...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
The true story of a young German girl, Mercedes Simon, and of the American pilot, Gail Halvorsen, who shared hope and joy with the children of West Berlin by dropping candy-filled parachutes during the Airlift.
14) Germany
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
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Description
Provides information about Germany, discussing its food, geography, climate and more.
16) Germany
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
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Description
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Germany – home of the majestic Bavarian Alps, the famed Black Forest, and the iconic Brandenburg Gate and Neuschwanstein Castle. Readers will learn about Germany's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with...
17) Germany
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
310L
Language
English
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Description
Readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Germany.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The story of a generation of German young people who devoted all their energy to the Hitler Youth and the propaganda that brought Hitler his power, and the youths that resisted the Nazi movement. "I begin with the young. We older ones are used up. But my magnificent youngsters! Look at these men and boys! What material! With them, I can create a new world."--Adolf Hitler, Nuremberg,1933. By the time Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, 3.5...
19) The Berlin Wall
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
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Description
This title examines an important historic event-the Berlin Wall's division of the city of Berlin, Germany, from the building of the wall to its destruction. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores why the wall was built, what it was like living in a divided city, and why the wall was torn down. Also discussed is the political context behind the wall, including the events in Germany following World War II and the tensions between capitalism and communism...
20) Germany
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English
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"Welcome to Germany, land of poets and thinkers! Readers will enjoy this one-of-a-kind overview of German culture, past and present. This book describes the geography and history of Germany, as well as how the people there live today. Readers will tour the Black Forest and the artful city of Berlin. They will be introduced to famous figures in German history such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Anne Frank. The foods, traditions, and arts of Germany are...
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