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Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This powerful story is told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political dissidents took hold. The narrative starts in 1938 and follows the children as they journey to foster families in England for the duration of the war, return to Prague afterward in an unsuccessful search for their parents, and eventually connect with Nicholas...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
On May 31 and June 1, 1921, an armed mob looted homes and businesses as Black families fled. The police did nothing to protect Greenwood, and as many as three hundred African Americans were killed, most buried in unmarked graves. Thousands were left homeless. No official investigation occurred until seventy-five years later. Unspeakable helps young readers understand the events of the Tulsa, Oklahoma race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial...
3) James Harden
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Famous Men of Rome features 29 stories covering the history of Rome from its founding to the last emperor. You will read about the lives of Horatius, Camillus, Caesar, Cicero, and many others. The biographies of Famous Men of Rome are in chronological order and the whole book will bring you through the three stages of Ancient Rome: monarchy, republic, and empire. Although women are not the famous individuals listed in the book, the notable women of...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
In the icy waters of the Pacific, a massive humpback whale unexpectedly finds herself tangled in a net abandoned by fishermen. When a rescue boat and a convoy of divers arrive to help the struggling humpback, a realistic and moving encounter bridges the human and aquatic worlds.
9) Japan
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Explores the history, geography, wildlife, government, economy, religion, culture, and people of Japan, including the most current facts and statistics that relate to Japan.
10) This is Texas
Author
Publisher
Universe Publishing
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Texas, home state of three presidents, is also famed for its cattle, Cadillacs, coyotes and cowboys, oil wells and millionaires, Spanish missions and state fairs, rodeos and rattlesnakes. Everything in the biggest state is bigger than anywhere else. If you don't believe it, just ask any Texan, who will tell you taller tales than anyone else.
11) The moon book
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Identifies the Moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.--Provided by the publisher.
13) The Philippines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of the Philippines--
14) India
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The people, culture, politics, geography, and environment of an ancient land which has been undergoing rapid-fire change.
15) Germany
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Examines the geography, history, and government of Germany, while highlighting its achievements in art, medicine and industry.
16) India
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The history and culture of India.
19) Saturn
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Learn basic facts about the planet Saturn and its place in the solar system.
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