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Growing up as the child of former sharecroppers in a segregated Baltimore, Elijah Cummings saw firsthand how injustice could run rampant, even in a democracy that promises fairness and equality. But with a strong support system and fiery self-discipline, Elijah utilized the momentum of the Civil Rights Movement to overcome the obstacles of poverty and racism to effect change at a time when our country so badly needed it. In We're Better Than This,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
1140L
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English
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"America is the greatest democracy in the world...isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them"--
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2023.
Lexile measure
1080L
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English
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"On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Women's World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USA won the Women's World Cup, and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only...
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1130L
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English
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"RISE UP! encourages young people to engage in peaceful protest and stand up for freedom. Photographs of protest posters from the last one hundred years celebrate the ongoing fight for gender equality, civil rights, LGBT rights, refugee and immigrant rights, peace, and the environment. Includes a chapter on youth protest. Developed in collaboration with Amnesty International"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1000L
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English
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"Discover 25 women who challenged the status quo and fought for what they believed in. From all corners of the world, these women show us that barriers are meant to be broken and obstacles can be overcome. Learn about some of the fierce women who persevered in the face of adversity to fight for what they thought was right"--Back cover.
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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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Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1040L
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English
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"The corruption, activism, heroic efforts, and ongoing struggles for the right to vote are chronicled by an award-winning nonfiction author. For over 200 years, people have marched, gone to jail, risked their lives, and even died trying to get the right to vote in the United States. Others, hungry to acquire or hold onto power, have gone to extraordinary lengths to prevent people from casting ballets or outright stolen votes and sometimes entire elections....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
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English
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This biography introduces readers to Herbert Hoover including his early career as a geology engineer, his early political career, and key events from Hoover's administration including the Great Depression. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
11) Woodrow Wilson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
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English
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This biography introduces readers to Woodrow Wilson including his early political career and key events from Wilson's administration including the Underwood Tariff Act and World War I. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
12) Martin Van Buren
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
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English
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This biography introduces readers to Martin Van Buren including his early political career and key events from Van Buren's administration including the Second Seminole War and passage of the Independent Treasury Act. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
13) Jimmy Carter
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
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English
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This biography introduces readers to Jimmy Carter including his early political career and key events from Carter's administration including a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt the Emergency National Gas Act. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
14) James Madison
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
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English
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This biography introduces readers to James Madison including his early political career and key events from Madison's administration including the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.
15) Calvin Coolidge
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
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English
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This biography introduces readers to the life of Calvin Coolidge including his early political career and key events from Coolidge's administration including the Kellogg-Briand Pact and Coolidge Prosperity. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Pub. Date
[2021].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
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English
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"On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. As soon as she was sworn into office, she became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her victory and all the monumental...
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2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
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English
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"Did you know that thanks to Wangari Maathai, more than 30 million trees have been planted in Africa? Or that Malala Yousafzai was attacked by terrorists for wanting to go to school? These women, and others, are global activists who have made a difference. They are Super SHEroes of History! Could they be your inspiration?" --
18) James K. Polk
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
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English
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This biography introduces readers to James K. Polk including his early political career and key events from Polk's administration, including the Oregon Treaty, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
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This encyclopedia examines the US government, providing information on everything from the founding of the US government, to the writing of the Constitution, to information on the Biden administration. It covers the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and spotlight features highlight key individuals who have shaped the US government. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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