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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There has been a lot of talk about "fake news" in the news lately. Being able to spot the difference between credible and non-credible sources is a vital 21st century skill to have. Learn the tricks and traps of deception and the skills required to achieve information literacy--and always get to the truth of the matter! Packed with fun facts and detailed sidebars, this informational text explores contemporary issues and high-interest, relevant subjects....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet-but would a company by any other name sell as well? That's the million-dollar question behind every brand! More often than you may think, behind each brand is a person whose name may be better remembered for the product than for the person. Packed with fun facts and detailed sidebars, this informational text explores the inspirational stories of the people behind brand names such as Hilton, Hasbro, Hershey,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Orators take ordinary words and weave them into brilliant speeches. It takes a substantial amount of skill to be a great orator. History is full of leaders who have given inspiring speeches. Learn about twelve famous speeches from leaders such as Cesar Chavez, Ronald Reagan, Pat Summitt, Justin Trudeau, and Martin Luther King Jr. This diverse collection of speeches will open your eyes and ears to the power of the spoken word! Packed with fun facts,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You don't need to be a math teacher to understand and use averages. Farmers look at the rainfall average to figure out the best times to plant crops. Scientists perform experiments several times and calculate the average to see if their results are accurate. Learn about averages with this full-color informational text that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and high-interest content. Featuring TIME© content and images, this full-color...
5) Oregon Trail
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Excitement over the West inspired thousands of Americans in the mid-1800s to start new lives on the other side of the continent. The Oregon Trail follows the trials and hopes of the emigrants' journeys. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It may be surprising to learn that U.S. citizens don't directly vote for their president. The president is actually elected by the Electoral College, a system that has been the subject of great debate in recent years. This informational book explains what the Electoral College is, how it works, and why it was established. Full-color photographs and primary sources help readers make valuable connections with the text. Students will be encouraged to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Health Sciences in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Health Sciences career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.|Glossary of key words|Table of contents|Index|World of Work provides an early introduction to the nationally recognized careerpathways using age-appropriate language, high-energy...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In a time when the United States could not expand fast enough, railroads became essential for the country to grow. The Transcontinental Railroad narrates the race to build rail lines into the West for money, land, and fame. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Women played an essential role in the development of the West. Women of the American West takes a look at the daring, inventive, and determined women that helped shape the nation. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library...
10) Famous Lawmen
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The names of the Wild West's top lawmen have become famous. Famous Lawmen shows how Wyatt Earp, "Wild Bill" Hickok, and many others worked to enforce the law in a nearly lawless frontier. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory opened up a vast American frontier. The Louisiana Purchase explores the people, expeditions, and struggles of America's march westward. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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When the Founding Fathers drew up the Constitution, they envisioned a system of government in which no single person had all the power. In this fact-filled book, readers will learn about the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the U.S. government. Students will learn what each branch does and how they work together to keep our country running through a system of checks and balances. Primary sources enrich the text and bring history to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Students will be fascinated by the events that transpired in seventeenth-century colonial Massachusetts, when a group of young girls accused several townspeople of witchcraft. Through colorful images and riveting text, this "truth is stranger than fiction" story will teach young readers much about the religious and cultural state of colonial New England, as well as the dangers of groupthink.
14) Pony Express
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A need for speedy mail delivery from the East to the West led to one of the most famous mail services in history. The Pony Express covers the riders, dangers, and successes that led to the service's fame. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The expansion of the United States in the 1800s led to good fortune and success for some, and crime and lawlessness for others. Notorious Outlaws explains how people like Butch Cassidy, Billy the Kid, and many more turned to a life of crime. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In an era when Democrats and Republicans in the United States often disagree on key concepts, understanding how individuals and institutions interact to work toward the common good has never been more important. This informative text takes an in-depth look at civic engagement in the United States, focusing on institutions such as the news media, political parties, and the U.S. Postal Service. Primary sources give readers a better understanding of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Bats are blind. An old dog can't learn new tricks. The early bird catches the worm. You may have heard some of these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen statements about animals and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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What are the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution? They're important documents that helped to shape our country. But what's the story behind how these documents were created? And what exactly do they say? Read this book to find out.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What is the executive branch? It's the part of government that's led by our president. But who else is part of the executive branch? And just what does this branch do? Read this book to find out.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Architecture & Construction in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Architecture and Construction career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.|Glossary of key words|Table of contents|Index|World of Work provides an early introduction to the nationally recognized careerpathways using age-appropriate...
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