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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
1310L
Language
English
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A reference for teen students provides information about the past, present, and future of American elections.An in-depth introduction to the American election cycle. Fleischer explains the past, present, and future of American elections; how the election process actually works and why it matters; and how young people can become involved-- not just this year, but for years to come.
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Lexile measure
IG 860L
Language
English
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"What do you make when a mermaid comes for dinner? A meal that's marvelous for your mermaid guest (and pretty tasty for you, too)! Start with a fizzy underwater-themed lemonade and some cheesy seashell-shaped crackers. For the main course, cook up some fresh seaweed (green pasta!) and shrimp. Then, end it all with an ice cream dessert that will remind your mermaid friend of home. Don't forget to explore more about mermaid myths and tall tails so you...
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if Bigfoot is real. When journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a distinguished anthropologist and professor at Washington State University, had devoted much of his career to the search for Bigfoot, she couldn't quite believe it. A natural skeptic and a strong believer...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg never asked for fame -- she was just trying to make the world a little better and a little freer. But along the way, the feminist pioneer's searing dissents and steely strength have inspired millions. Notorious RBG takes you behind the myth for an intimate, irreverent look at the justice's life and work. As America struggles with the unfinished business of gender equality and civil rights, Ginsburg stays...
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Series
Creepy and true volume 02
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Ghosts Aghast! explores another true and spine-chilling topic that kids are sure to love: ghosts! Packed with facts but light in tone, award-winning author Kerrie Logan Hollihan takes a humorous but meticulously researched, well-balanced look at ghost appearances, unsolved mysteries, and eerie hauntings around the world-from the perennial Vanishing Hitchhiker, the child-nabbing La Llorona, and Korean water ghosts to school hauntings and wraiths in...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"From the harsh northern lands of Scandinavia come these enduring tales and legends of the Norse gods and goddesses - the mighty Thor, the trickster Loki, the enchanting Freyja, and the powerful Allfather, Odin. Dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, ice giants, trolls, and monsters bring these stories to life in a studding tableau of color and magic. ... Tells the unforgettable stories of the worlds, the lives, and the loves of the ancient...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
"From powerful Ra, God of Radiance, to the tender and protective Aset, Devoted Wife and Mother, the captivating tales in this stunning volume will excite and delight readers many years to come" --
8) Best in snow
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
AD 260L
Language
English
Description
"A photographic non-fiction picture book about the wonder of snowfall and the winter water cycle"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
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""Famous Phonies: Legends, Fakes, and Frauds Who Changed History is the first in a new nonfiction middle grade series that will explore the underbelly of history, making you question everything you thought you knew about history's finest. It's perfect for the history buff, the reluctant reader, or that kid who loves the strange and unusual."" --
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English
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Sea monsters are key characters in many tall tales and fables. In this innovative book, readers will learn about the role sea monsters play in mythology and learn how to draw them. Artists will practice drawing cartoon, manga, and more realistic styles of these spooky sea creatures by using simple lines and shapes that they already know how to draw. Step-by-step instructions make drawing these beautiful beasts a breeze, while colorful illustrations...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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"Our brains are constantly sorting and labeling the world around us. Those four-legged barking things? They're dogs. The bouncy things are balls. Toys are different from food, and food is different from milk. Pretty simple, right? But our brains don't just sort things. They sort people. And that's where life gets really complicated. How and why do our brains create categories? And how can we avoid falling into the stereotype trap?"...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
Combines retellings of classic Greek tales with detailed illustrations in an introduction to mythology that is complemented by informative sidebars containing character profiles, historical insights, and cultural facts.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Theresa Thorn and illustrator Noah Grigni. Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language and vibrant art, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides...
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Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
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"History was crafted by the people who recorded it. And sometimes, those historians were biased against, didn't see, or couldn't even imagine anyone different from themselves. That means that history has often left out the stories of LGBTQIA+ people: men who loved men, women who loved women, people who loved without regard to gender, and people who lived outside gender boundaries. Historians have even censored the lives and loves of some of the world's...
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English
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" Do you have problems with anxiety? The Anxious Teen Survival Guide is a much-needed, go-to guide to help you finally break free from the worry and ruminations that can get in the way of reaching your goals. If you have anxiety, your fears and worries can keep you from feeling confident and independent. Teen milestones such as making friends, dating, getting good grades, or taking on more mature responsibilities, may seem much more difficult. And...
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Lexile measure
1250L
Language
English
Description
"In this work for young readers, adapted from The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together written for adults, a call to action examines how racism affects and harms all of us and how we need to face it head-on, together." --
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