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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
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The road to the presidency of the United States was a long-and determined-one for Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. From Joe's childhood in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, his close-knit, devoted family gave him the foundation that would guide him through life. His family's unwavering support bolstered Joe when he was bullied for stuttering, attended law school, and became a public defender. They encouraged Joe when he pursued a career...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
1100L
Language
English
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From his early struggles with racial identity to his landmark political achievements, learn all about the life of the 44th President of the United States in this updated biography of Barack Obama, specially written for a younger audience.University Professor. Nobel Peace Prize Winner. First African American President of the United States.President Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. With relatives in Kenya, Ireland, Indonesia, and...
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2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Learn about the life of the 43rd President of the United States in this updated biography of George W. Bush, specially written for a younger audience. President George W. Bush once said, 'I never dreamed about becoming president. When I was growing up, I wanted to be Willie Mays.' George W. was born July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut. He grew up in Texas but returned to Connecticut to attend Yale University. As a young man he trained as a fighter...
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