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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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"Who was at the forefront of women's right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many others from diverse backgrounds--black, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and more--who helped lead the fight for suffrage? On the hundredth anniversary of the historic win for women's rights, it's time to celebrate the names and stories of the women whose stories have yet to be told"--
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English
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"On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland, filled to capacity with 2,500 aboard, capsized in the Chicago River while still moored to the pier. The disaster took more passenger lives than theTitanic and stands today as the greatest loss of life on the Great Lakes. Capsized! details the events leading up to the fateful day of the disaster and provides a nail-biting, minute-by-minute account of the ship's capsizing. Kids follow the lives of workers and their...
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First names volume Volume 1
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English
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Before Harry Houdini (1874-1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Audrey Vernick and Steven Salerno have again collaborated to bring us a captivating picture book about a compelling but little-known piece of baseball history. Beginning in 1922, when Edith Houghton was only ten years old, she tried out for a women's professional baseball team, the Philadelphia Bobbies. Though she was the smallest on the field, soon reporters were talking about “The Kid” and her incredible skill, and crowds were packing the stands...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A picture book portrait of the first Black justice on the Supreme Court, presented by two Coretta Scott King Honor winners, includes coverage of Thurgood Marshall's upbringing in segregated Baltimore, achievements with the NAACP and contributions to landmark equality rulings.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
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"Escaping persecution for being Jewish, the Baline family flee Russia and arrive by ship in New York Harbor in September 1893. Little Israel Isidore Baline is only five years old. After arriving at Ellis Island, the first stop for all immigrants, Israel and his family are ready to begin a new life in America. His family settles on the Lower East Side and soon Israel (now nicknamed Izzy) starts school. And while he learns English, he is not a very...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
910L
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English
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"April 13, 1970: Two hundred thousand miles from Earth and counting, an explosion rips through Jim Lovell's spacecraft. The crippled ship hurtles toward the moon at three times the speed of sound, losing power and leaking oxygen into space. Lovell and his crew were two days from the dream of a lifetime - walking on the surface of moon. Now, they will count themselves lucky to set foot on Earth again. From "Houston, we've had a problem" to the final...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
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"On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a unanimous ruling that declared racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, because separate could never be equal. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to this major milestone in the Civil Rights movement, how the landmark case unfolded, and the ways in which one critical day changed America forever"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
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English
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"On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people marched on the United States capital to demand equal economic opportunities and civil rights for Black Americans. And at the end of the event, Martin Luther King Jr. took to the podium and delivered his unforgettable "I Have a Dream" speech. Now readers can step back in time to learn what led up to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, how this historic demonstration unfolded, and the ways in which...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
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English
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"On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took one giant leap for mankind when he became the first person to set foot on the moon. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to the Apollo 11 moon landing, how the historic event unfolded, and the ways in which one remarkable day changed America forever"--
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Making of America (Abrams) volume 5
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English
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When Roosevelt was first elected president in 1933, America was in the throes of the Great Depression-the worst economic crisis in U.S. history-and the world was experiencing a menacing rise in Nazism and other dangerous extremists. Throughout his four presidential terms, Roosevelt was a steady and inspiring leader. He implemented progressive social reform through his New Deal agenda and helped lift America from economic crisis. He guided America...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
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English
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"On December 7, 1941, Japan's surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now readers can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever"--
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Deadliest volume 02
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
990L
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English
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"As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900. The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their foundations, and the winds toppled telephone poles and trees like toothpicks. And amid the chaos, Galveston's residents did all they could to rescue one another. From the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
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English
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"The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is one of the most famous memorials in the world. But most people are not as familiar with the college student who won the design competition to build it. This carefully researched volume chronicles Maya Lin's childhood, her battle to create the memorial as she envisioned it, and the incredible body of work she has produced since then. More than simply an art book, this compelling biography of a...
18) Star Wars
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Since the first film debuted in 1977, Star Wars has influenced countless other movies, TV shows, and more! Through crisp photos and fact-filled text, this book introduces readers to the history of the iconic Star Wars brand, from its conception to its present offerings, future plans, charitable contributions, fan engagement, and more. Features profile important people involved in the brand, highlight box office sales, plot historic points on...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
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Find out what our country's First Ladies thought, did, and advocated for as they moved into the White House. Why did the Patriots love Martha Washington? What causes did Eleanor Roosevelt support and lead? What did Jacqueline Kennedy do to establish her legacy long after she left the White House? How did Hillary Clinton turn her role as First Lady into a political career of her own? Packed with anecdotes and sidebars, a timeline of the advancement...
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