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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 730L
Language
English
Formats
Description
It's 1960, and Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. This moving picture book captures the spirit of a little girl standing alone in the face of racism.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The big purchase that led to fundamental questions about what America would become
In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from the French for $15 million, extending the United States beyond the Mississippi River for the first time.
Now the United States had big questions to answer: How would Louisiana be governed? How would it be divided? Would it be comprised of free states or slave states?...
In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from the French for $15 million, extending the United States beyond the Mississippi River for the first time.
Now the United States had big questions to answer: How would Louisiana be governed? How would it be divided? Would it be comprised of free states or slave states?...
Author
Series
Epossumondas volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Forgetting his mother's warnings, Epossumondas goes into the swamp alone then must pretend to be dead time and again as he hears frightening sounds and fears they are being made by the dreaded loup garou.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 600L
Language
English
Description
"When Ruby Bridges was six years old, she became the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South. Told in the perspective of her six year old self and based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960, Ruby tells her story like never before. Embracing her name and learning that even at six years old she was able to pave the path for future generations, this is a story full of hope, innocence, and courage"--
5) Louisiana
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This travelogue-like book is filled with current state facts and statistical data about Louisiana. Important historical information about the state segues to up-to-date details on cities, economics, geography, sports, climate, and more.
Author
Series
Piper Reed volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Formats
Description
After bidding goodbye to her friends Michael and Nicole, who are moving away, Piper and her sisters spend winter break with their two sets of grandparents in Piney Woods, Louisiana, where Piper learns that the best adventures are the unexpected ones.
Author
Series
Epossumondas volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this variation on the folktale, Sody Salyraytus, each of Epossumondas's birthday guests disappears until it is finally up to him to rescue them all and bring home the "sody" for his birthday biscuits.
Author
Pub. Date
2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When a case of chicken measles steals the voice of the blue-headed rooster who used to crow all day long, his friend, a plain brown hen, brings musicians to remind him to sing and save him from becoming "quiet rooster stew.".
9) Louisiana
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents basic information about Louisiana, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 600L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"As slaves relentlessly toiled in an unjust system in 19th century Louisiana, they all counted down the days until Sunday, when at least for half a day they were briefly able to congregate in Congo Square in New Orleans. Here they were free to set up an open market, sing, dance, and play music. They were free to forget their cares, their struggles, and their oppression. This story chronicles slaves' duties each day, from chopping logs on Mondays to...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn about the key players, the highs and lows of their seasons, and the team history of the New Orleans Saints. It took 20 years after coming to New Orleans before the Saints made the playoffs, and in 2010 the team won its first Super Bowl.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Patience is a South African penguin living at New Orleans's Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. When the Aquarium is severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina, many animals are put in peril, including Patience and the other penguins. They must leave their home, and their penguin keeper, until it is restored"--
Author
Series
Boxcar children specials volume 19
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
Description
The children are going on a trip to the Louisiana bayou where they will learn about life in the bayou from Cajun cooking to swamp-boat steering.
17) Mardi Gras
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Celebrating Cultures series invites young readers to explore the special cultural celebrations that are held throughout the United States. Each colorful volume explores the richness of a culture through its history, traditions, symbols, and festivities. In a fun and exciting way, children can explore the cultural significance of a celebration and appreciate its uniqueness"--
18) Ruby Bridges
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Get to know the life and legacy of Ruby Bridges. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text give early readers an engaging and age-appropriate look at her brave role in ending segregation during the Civil Rights Movement. Features include sidebars, a table of contents, two infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this companion to the Caldecott Honor- and Coretta Scott King Award-winning Trombone Shorty, join a young musician on a tour of his cherished hometown. After letting his band down by missing rehearsal, a boy called Shorty has some serious questions about what it means to be a leader. He hits the streets of New Orleans to find some answers and to soak up some inspiration. Along the way, he'll meet some people who have their own special wisdom to...
20) Louisiana
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Description
Take a colorful and engaging tour of Louisiana. Detailed maps with kid-friendly illustrations contribute to a well-rounded overview that describes the state's history, as well as the agriculture, industries, and cultural and tourist attractions that contribute to its modern-day uniqueness. Resembles scrapbooks that recall the excitement and adventure of a cross-country road trip, providing kids with the opportunity to explore Louisiana from the comfort...
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