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Shadow children volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
750L
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English
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In a society that allows families to have only two children, a group of third-borns tries to save itself and others like them.
"In the aftermath of a crisis that threatens the safety of all shadow children -- illegal third-borns in a society that allows only two children per family -- Trey's friends expect him to take charge -- a function he doesn't want or think he can do. Trey's new role leads him to travel with Luke Garner's brother, Mark, to...
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1210L
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English
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"In this personal, moving essay, environmental activist and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez uses his art and his activism to show that climate change is a human issue that can't be ignored."--
If we wait for the floodwater to reach our doorstep, it will be too late. Earth Guardians youth director and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez uses his art and activism to show that climate change is a human issue. In Imaginary Borders, Martinez visualizes...
3) Refugees
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English
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Refugees are a hot topic in the news and politics. Young readers may not fully comprehend what it means to be a refugee, the complicated systems they must use to enter new countries legally, and the challenges they face adjusting to different cultures. This book presents these topics with easy-to-understand text and captivating photographs. Your readers will experience an in-depth look at what life is like as a refugee. They'll learn why people flee...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
1020L
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English
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Senator Kamala Harris's commitment to speaking truth is informed by her upbringing. The daughter of immigrants, she was raised in an Oakland, California community that cared deeply about social justice; her parents--an esteemed economist from Jamaica and an admired cancer researcher from India--met as activists in the civil rights movement when they were graduate students at Berkeley. Growing up, Harris herself never hid her passion for justice, and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1010L
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English
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"The Sunrise Movement is a youth-led group combating climate change. Eight activists of various backgrounds came together and created the Sunrise Movement. Discover the group's goals for a greener future, their successes, and much more."--
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English
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"In Rise Up and Sing!, Andrea Warner explores how music has contributed to the fight for social justice. Across eight areas of activism--the climate emergency, Indigenous rights, civil rights, disability rights, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, the peace/anti-war movement, and human rights--Warner introduces some of the artists, past and present, who have made a difference both on stage and off. Through ground-breaking artists and iconic moments,...
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2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
1230L
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English
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"The true story of the birth of Olympic basketball at the 1936 Summer Games in Hitler's Germany" --
July 1936. Thousands of people cheered as the U.S. Olympic teams boarded the S.S. Manhattan, bound for Berlin. Among the athletes were the 14 players representing the first-ever U.S. Olympic basketball team. In Germany, Jewish people and political opponents of the Nazis were the targets of vicious mistreatment, but international visitors wouldn't see...
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1070L
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English
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Although women today can run for political office, they continue to be underrepresented in the US government. This title takes an inside look at the history of women in politics, the current issues surrounding this topic, and steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices.
11) Colin Kaepernick
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"Colin Kaepernick's talent and determination made him a college football success and brought him to the National Football League. As a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, he led his team to multiple playoffs and even competed in the Super Bowl. When outrage over violence against African Americans became a national movement, Kaepernick joined the protests. His decision cost him his career in football, but he gained a voice heard worldwide....
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1000L
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English
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A collective biography about five musicians and groups at the height of their careers, whose passion and talent influenced the Civil Rights Movement. Part of a new series on the Civil Rights Era for ages 12 to 15 from Nomad Press. Singing for Equality: Musicians of the Civil Rights Era introduces readers aged 12 to 15 to the history of the Civil Rights Movement and explores the vital role that music played in the tumultuous period of American history...
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
"The coronavirus disease COVID-19 emerged in November 2019. By March 2020, cities all around the world closed schools, offices, restaurants, and other public spaces deemed "non-essential" in an attempt to contain the fast-spreading virus. People struggled to follow government orders, stay indoors, and limit contact with others. But the virus that caused one of the world's deadliest pandemics eventually killed over two million people worldwide. This...
14) Refugees
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
HL 680L
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English
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"Explores the history of this refugees and the obstacles they face and how it has evolved, including how people and laws are addressing it today"--
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