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5) Trains
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Description
Examines different kinds of trains, including old steam engines, high-speed trains in Japan, the world's longest freight train, and more.
Author
Series
Dotty Dimple volume 3
Language
English
Description
"Dotty Dimple Out West" by Sophie May. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 24
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
Description
"Life on the Mississippi is a powerful narrative concerning the past, present, and future of the Mississippi River, including its towns, peoples, and ways of life. Before addressing the river and his personal relationship to it, Twain provides a brief history of the Mississippi River. He comments in the first few chapters on the river's historic standing as a wonder that surpasses many rivers around the world. Twain also provides a history of explorers...
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Series
Language
English
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Description
"The United States is a vast country. Even those who live there don't have a chance to see it all! From Niagara Falls to the Everglades, it's full of interesting natural geography in addition to the huge cities of Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; and Houston, Texas. In this book, readers road trip across America with a kid guide ready to see all the big sites. Including geography, history, art, and other curricula supporting information,...
11) Israel
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Series
Language
English
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Description
An overview of the people, history, geography and economy of the state of Israel.
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Series
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
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Description
"Take a trip to Finland! Start in the city of Helsinki, where you'll find some beautiful buildings. Then, head to a fun Midsummer celebration to enjoy a bonfire or swim under the Midnight Sun. And don't forget to relax in a hot sauna! Learn all about Finland as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
As a child growing up in Malaysia, Shing Yin Khor had two very different ideas of what "America" meant.
The first looked a lot like Hollywood, full of beautiful people, sunlight, and freeways. The second looked more like The Grapes of Wrath—a nightmare landscape filled with impoverished people, broken-down cars, barren landscapes, and broken dreams.
Follow along on Shing's solo journey (small adventure-dog included)
...14) Uganda
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of the country nicknamed "The Pearl of Africa."
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1180L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Combines an account of Robert Louis Stevenson's experiences as he traveled from New York to California by train in 1879 and a description of the building and operation of railroads in nineteenth-century America.
16) The airport book
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"An exploratory journey through the airport."--
Author
Series
Magic tree house. Original series volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
290L
Language
English
Description
The magic treehouse whisks Jack and Annie back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps, hidden gold, and nasty pirates.
20) Hawai'i
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Take a colorful and engaging tour of Hawaii. Detailed maps with kid-friendly illustrations contribute to a well-rounded overview that describes the state's history, as well as the agriculture, industries, and cultural and tourist attractions that contribute to its modern-day uniqueness. Resembles scrapbooks that recall the excitement and adventure of a cross-country road trip, providing kids with the opportunity to explore Hawaii from the comfort...
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