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Publisher
Viking
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"A Young Readers adaptation of the New York Times Bestselling book where author, Steven Johnson, walks readers through the history and impact of six inventions that influence the modern world"-- Publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. Right? Wrong! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book explores how growing a cabbage can fight poverty, how a few dollars can help ten families start their own businesses, and how running errands for a neighbor can help you learn to become a bike mechanic. It asks the question "What if you could meet all your consumer needs while, at the same time, get to know your neighbors and protect the environment?"
Author
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of the charitable organization Right to Play, which uses sports and games to teach at-risk and underprivileged children around the world important values like self-esteem, empathy, and peace.
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