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Who were the Jacobites and what were they fighting for? Step into the shoes of siblings Rob and Aggie, young Jacobites living in the Scottish Highlands in 1745, the year of the final Jacobite Rising.
From the battlefield to the croft, each easy-to-read chapter mixes Rob and Aggie's stories with timelines, maps, diagrams and illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the Jacobite Risings, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger...
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As Americans, we have much to be thankful for. Many brave men and women serve in the armed forces. They uphold our values and protect our borders. On Veterans Day, we take time to thank these people. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together in this Spanish-translated e-book to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from beginning to end.
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In this engaging nonfiction title, readers will learn about the War of 1812, the causes of it, and how it affected American citizens. Through detailed images, stunning facts, and easy to read text, readers are introduced to ideas and events that took place during this time, including embargoes, the Treaty of Paris, the War Hawks, and the Treaty of Ghent. Readers will have the opportunity to further enhance their understanding of the content through...
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"In this fascinating book, you will learn about a part of our country's history that has not been thoroughly documented. I guarantee you will be proud of what these 'grandmas' did to serve America in a time of great need. In so doing, they carved a path that other women for many generations have since benefitted from. I include myself in that very grateful group of women who today stand on the shoulders of these awe-inspiring pioneers."
-Gen. Janet...
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This high-interest nonfiction book teaches children about United States veterans and how Americans honor them. Students will learn about Veteran's Day, Armistice Day, and more as they increase their academic vocabulary and social studies content knowledge. Featuring primary source images, a table of contents, glossary, and an index, this book has all the tools to keep readers engaged and build literacy skills.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Parachuting from planes to rescue wounded soldiers. Providing supplies to fighters on the ground. Dropping behind enemy lines for surprise attacks. These missions are the work of the U.S. Air Commandos. These soldiers are trained to fly high-tech aircraft, handle powerful weapons, provide medical care, and carry out on-the-ground combat. Discover how Air Commandos provide support to every branch of the military, "any time, any place."
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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The most secret and elite of special forces groups, U.S. Army Delta Force fights terrorism, hunts down war criminals, and performs dangerous surveillance missions. Delta Force soldiers cannot officially be part of the military because of their extremely high-risk, classified missions, so they often disguise themselves as civilians. The best of the best, Delta Force will take on any mission, no matter how risky.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Performing search-and-seizure missions, investigating enemy coastlines, and gathering secret information are just some of the duties that Marine Force Recon members take on. These soldiers go deep inside enemy territory to gather crucial information, which is passed on to other U.S. military groups to help them plan their strikes. Discover Marine Force Recon's tactics for retrieving intelligence and fighting the enemy as they work with all branches...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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As the first fighters into battle, U.S. Army Rangers are skilled in outdoor survival, leading raids against the enemy, and defending key territory. With extensive training, Rangers learn to drop into combat zones by rappelling down cliffs and parachuting from planes and helicopters. Find out how Rangers surprise enemy forces, sacrificing their safety to lead the way for larger U.S. Army forces to enter battle.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Hunting down terrorists. Rescuing prisoners of war. The highly trained U.S. Army Special forces carry out these and other secret missions around the world. Skilled in fighting as well as diplomacy and foreign languages, they are ready to go undercover into dangerous territory at a moment's notice. Discover the exciting history of how Army Special Forces came to be, and learn more about how these elite forces fight for our freedom every day.
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Breathe life into the pages of history with this fascinating nonfiction reader that focuses on The Spanish-American War. This valuable e-Book engages students with stunning primary source documents, providing a glimpse of what life was like during the Spanish-American War. Build literacy skills and standards-aligned content knowledge with this informational text that explores Florida history, economics, and other social studies topics. Purposefully...
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Bring the pages of history to life through intriguing primary source documents! The Spanish-American War is a valuable book that teaches students what life was like during the Spanish-American War. Used in the classroom or at home, this resource builds students' literacy and vocabulary skills. This nonfiction reader explores Florida's history and economics, and other social studies topics. It includes important text features such as glossary, headings,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Trained to fight at sea, in the air, and on land, U.S. Navy SEALs tackle whatever missions come their way. They must master skills such as combatting enemies under water, fast-roping from a hovering helicopter, and demolishing enemy weaponry. Learn how Navy SEALs are taught to think like scientists and perform like soldiers as they track down terrorists, rescue hostages, and venture into enemy territory to gather critical information.
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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about Paul Revere, the minutemen, Valley Forge, and the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text,...
17) La Revolución estadounidense: La lucha por la libertad (The American Revolution: Fighting for Freedo
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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about Paul Revere, the minutemen, Valley Forge, and the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text,...
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¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro en español proporciona relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan una visión personal de los eventos históricos. Los estudiantes aprenderán cómo era la vida de las personas que viven en las Colonias del Sur. Con un diseño visualmente...
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The Civil War Leaders primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index...
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With rising tensions in the American colonies, students will learn more about how the colonists declared independence with The American Revolution: Fighting for Freedom e-Book. This informational text examines the readiness of the minutemen, and the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill. Spark a curiosity with historical events as students delve deeper with primary source materials that offer a window on how events were really like for someone...
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