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Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
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This title examines the War of Terror after the 9/11 terrorist attacks from the beginnings of al-Qaeda, the organization's attacks on the World Trade Center in 1993, the USS Cole, American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the capture of Saddam Hussein and assassination of Osama bin Laden, and the 2020 peace agreement between the Taliban and the United States.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
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This title examines the response of American leaders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks from George W. Bush's declaration of the War on Terror to Barack Obama pulling the last troops from Iraq and Donald Trump's reauthorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
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Description
"By 1860, Americans had settled from coast to coast. How could mail get from east to west? The Pony Express! Brave Pony Express riders did whatever it took to get the mail delivered quickly. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather encounter a grizzly bear or a mountain lion? Would you rather ride through driving snow or pouring rain? It's your turn to pick this or that!"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
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Description
"In mid-1860s, two railroad companies had a huge job in front of them: building the transcontinental railroad. The railroad would run from east to west across the United States. As the grueling work began, there were many choices to make. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather blast rock to lay track in the Sierra Nevada mountain range or build bridges across raging rivers in the Great Plains? Would you rather sleep in a cold mountain tunnel...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
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Description
"In the early 1800s, thousands of pioneers made a long, perilous westward journey from Missouri to New Mexico. They paved the way for more settlers looking to start a new life in the West. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather get bitten by a poisonous snake or suffer from cholera? Would you take the longer route across mountains with more available water? Or would you take the shorter...
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Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
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This title examines Ground Zero from the 9/11 terrorist attacks to the cleanup of the debris of the Word Trade Center to the construction of the Freedom Tower, the Tribute in Light, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and the continued rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex's buildings.
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Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
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Description
This title examines Ground Zero from the 9/11 terrorist attacks to the cleanup of the debris of the Word Trade Center to the construction of the Freedom Tower, the Tribute in Light, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and the continued rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex's buildings.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
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Description
"Thousands of American settlers endured the long trip of more than 2,000 miles between Missouri and Oregon in the mid-1800s. They were determined to make a better life for themselves. They faced many hardships and made tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather run out of food supplies or spare wagon parts? Would you ford the river and get across faster but risk your wagon overturning? Or would you take apart your wagon and float it...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
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Description
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Kim Kardashian West. Readers learn about Kardashian West's early life, her beginnings in television with Keeping Up with the Kardashians, her book of selfies Selfish, her development of the KIMOJI app, and KKW Beauty. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
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Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the creator of Kylie Cosmetics and co-creator of Kendall + Kylie, Kylie Jenner. Follow Jenner's story from her childhood in California, to her early years as a reality TV actress, to her founding of Kylie Lip Kits, Kylie Cosmetics, and Kendall + Kylie with her sister.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
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Description
"In 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their team set out on an exciting yet challenging expedition into the American West. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather discover new animals or new plants, both of which could cause you harm? Would you rather be caught in a flash flood or a blinding snowstorm? Would you rather risk crossing rugged mountain terrain or going down rapids in a canoe?...
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Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
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This title examines events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks from the initial impacts to the declaration of the War on Terror, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the capture of Saddam Hussein, the assassination of Osama bin Laden, the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and the creation of museums and monuments. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
13) Muhammad Ali
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
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Description
"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Muhammad Ali. Readers learn about Ali's early life, his gold medal win at the 1960 Olympic Games, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War on religious grounds and ban from boxing, his return and five-year defense of the world heavyweight title" --
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Series
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
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Description
This title examines heroes of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the initial and continuing effects of the event on first responders, the New York City fire and police departments, rescue workers, service dogs, and volunteers and includes the creation of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This title examines events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks from the initial impacts to the declaration of the War on Terror, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the capture of Saddam Hussein, the assassination of Osama bin Laden, the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and the creation of museums and monuments.
16) Aretha Franklin
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
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Description
"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Aretha Franklin. Readers learn about Franklin's early life, her award-winning career during which she became known as the Queen of Soul, was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom" --
17) JoJo Siwa
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Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
This title explores the life and career of JoJo Siwa. Learn about JoJo's childhood, family, and career, including how she got her start on YouTube, rose to fame, and became a pop culture influencer. Includes fun facts about viral videos, popular posts, subscriber counts, and photos. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, informative sidebars, a timeline, and an index.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
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Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the creators of several fashion lines, Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen. Follow The Olsens' story from their childhood in California, to their early years as actresses, to their founding of the mary-kateandashley, the Row, and Elizabeth and James fashion lines. Fun facts, a timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement the color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In September 1620, 102 brave travelers and their crew stepped upon a ship called the Mayflower in England. Most were members of a religious group now known as the Pilgrims. They were bound for North America to start a new life. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from seasickness or from skin sores caused by scurvy? Would you rather have been a crew member navigating the ship...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In May 1607, English settlers stepped off their ship in North America. They were about to start the first permanent English settlement in North America. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices in the new land. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from intestinal problems after becoming infected with dysentery or have bleeding gums after getting scurvy? Would you want to work as a blacksmith or tend the tobacco fields?...
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