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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
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"--
3) 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...
5) 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"--
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.
8) Ruby Bridges
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--
9) Ruby Bridges
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 440L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This biography for early readers examines the life of Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to integrate a school, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter."--
11) Mardi Gras
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In Mardi Gras, early readers will learn about this American festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration." --
12) Mardi Gras
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Let the good times roll! Colorful floats, shiny beads, and delicious king cakes herald the arrival of Mardi Gras. Kids discover the origins of Mardi Gras and learn about the food and activities associated with this famous festival. Young readers learn creative ways that they can partake in the merrymaking for which Mardi Gras is famous. Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations and reader-friendly text,...
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"--
14) New Orleans!
Author
Series
Recipe for adventure volume 4
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 590L
Language
English
Description
Told in alternating voices, four friends from the same New Orleans neighborhood describe what happens to them and their community when they are separated, then reunited, as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Description
"This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Full-color photographs and a timeline depict each step in the road to change, from Ruby Bridges' early life through her first steps in an all-white school and her struggles against racism. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included."--
18) Ruby Bridges
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
19) Ruby, head high
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by an iconic Norman Rockwell painting and translated from an original French text, this is a story about the day a little girl held her head high and changed the world"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 480L
Language
English
Description
Trina Peters was at home in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina sent floodwaters racing toward her house, trapping Trina. Look inside to learn more about hurricanes and see how Trina survived. Explore survival through the uncharted in this graphic adventure.
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