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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
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"Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through portraits of ten heroic figures, bestselling author Tracey Baptiste takes readers on an empowering, energetic journey through time to meet some of the great leaders and thinkers whose vision built nations and shaped the course of history... Illustrator Hillary D. Wilson's brilliant portraits accompany each profile, along with vivid, information-filled...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
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The legend of the ghostly Bloody Mary involves seeing a woman's bloody image appear in the mirror. But where does this eerie legend originate? Some say she is the spirit of Queen Mary I of England. Queen Mary I wanted England to embrace Catholicism, and her bloody persecution of Protestants led to her nickname, "Bloody Mary." No matter its origin, this spooky story has haunted people around the world for centuries.
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English
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"Ely S. Parker (1828-1895) is one of the most unique, but little-known figures in US history. A member of the Seneca, an Iroquois nation, Parker was an attorney, engineer, and tribal diplomat. Raised on a reservation but schooled at a Catholic institution, he learned English at a young age and became an interpreter for his people. During the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel and was the primary draftsman of the terms...
10) Nefertiti
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
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"The book explains the life of Queen Nefertiti"--
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English
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A surprising appointment to command the Army of Italy and a series of battles resulting in the defeat of Italy s French enemies were the precursors to Napoleon Bonaparte, a son of the Revolution, changing the face of Europe prior to his position in France. A confident and relentless man, Napoleon Bonaparte became the First Consul possessing supreme power as the ruler of France. His eventual self-coronation as the Emperor Napoleon led to many people...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 470L
Language
English
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"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawaii's first queen regnant and last sovereign monarch, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table...
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