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Greeks were history's great men of thought. John Haaren has collected stories from the lives of thirty famous Greek Men, detailing the rise, Golden Age, and fall of Greece. Among these men are Aristotle, Ptolemy, Ulysses, Pericles, and Alexander the Great. Your children will be delighted to read and understand why the scope of Greek accomplishment is still, known today as "The Greek Miracle."
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From the mysterious Druids and noble King Alfred to the notorious Henry VIII and the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Charles Dickens traced his country's history for the benefit of young Victorians. Written with the beloved storyteller's customary panache, this series of historical vignettes reads like a fast-paced novel, rich in anecdotes and colorful stories. Dickens' unsparing, witty, and opinionated perspectives on the great pageant of English history...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1130L
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English
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"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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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
860L
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English
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Combines retellings of classic Greek tales with detailed illustrations in an introduction to mythology that is complemented by informative sidebars containing character profiles, historical insights, and cultural facts.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
1010L
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English
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"As World War II raged, millions of young Jewish people were caught up in the horrors of the Nazis' Final Solution. Many readers know of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi state's genocidal campaign against European Jews and others of so-called "inferior" races. Yet so many of the individual stories remain buried in time. Of those who endured the Holocaust, some were caught by the Nazis and sent to concentration camps, some hid right under Hitler's nose, some...
6) England
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
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English
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Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of England.
7) LEGO
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about Lego. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
8) Germany
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
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English
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"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.
9) Ireland
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about Ireland"--
10) Sweden
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about Sweden. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text"--
11) The Netherlands
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of the Netherlands"--Provided by publisher.
12) Spain
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about Spain. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
13) Switzerland
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Switzerland"--Provided by publisher.
14) Italy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Italy"--Provided by publisher.
15) Turkey
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"Pack your bags! We're headed to Turkey. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll see colorful carpets in Istanbul, explore ancient ruins, and watch Turkish dancers. A special section introduces Turkey's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!" (publisher).
16) Greece
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
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English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Greece"--Provided by publisher.
17) Belgium
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
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"Boasting cultural riches, Belgium is where readers dreaming of travel can experience castle-filled towns, visual and musical arts, and buzzing urban hubs. Each bright page of this title provides engaging text and photos, while labeled maps, a traditional recipe, a language feature, a timeline, and more give readers a chance to experience the nation from afar!"--Provided by the publisher.
18) Ukraine
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Ukraine"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From its achievements in architecture (Chartres Cathedral), science (Louis Pasteur), and literature (Marcel Proust), the country of France has had a profound impact on the world. E is for Eiffel Tower: A France Alphabet explores its venerable history and cultural heritage. Sumptuous artwork magnifies each letter topic's poem and expository text. Artists and critics tried to stifle The daring design of Gustave Eiffel. Yet a hundred years later, still...
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