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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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When the Constitution was written, some of the Founding Fathers wanted to include a provision that only those in Congress vote for president. Others felt it was important that the former colonists got to vote directly for their president. The Electoral College was the compromise reached-and it's still how the president and vice president are elected today. This often-confusing topic is broken down step by step for readers. Simple, clear language and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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The Founding Fathers made Congress two houses for a reason. The Senate gives every state equal representation, while the House of Representatives allows states with a larger population a bigger voice in government. Learning how this system works is an important piece of understanding how laws are made in the United States. This book breaks down the many jobs of Congress as well as the specific qualifications needed to be a representative or senator....
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When the Spanish began colonizing California in the late 1700s, there were more than 300,000 native peoples living there. By 1860, their population had been cut down to 30,000 by the European diseases they were unprepared to fight, poverty, and other hardships. In this book, readers learn about the traditional culture of the native peoples of California, including the time period before European and American settlement as well as its influence on...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Benjamin Franklin was one of America's most inventive Founding Fathers. He wrote books, tinkered with machines, and created entire new professions with his work. This book is full of fun facts and tantalizing trivia about his inventions, his ideas, and how he became one of the most influential Founding Fathers involved in the birth of America. The book also explores some of his strange medical beliefs, his printing industry, and some of the friendships...
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For the native peoples of the Great Plains, history is broken into two periods: before horses arrived and after. The Spanish introduced horses to these native groups around 1540, and their lives were heavily impacted. No longer did they have to hunt buffalo on foot. They could ride the speed of the herd through parts of modern-day Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and more! Readers learn much more about the lifestyles...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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The US president is the face of the United States to the rest of the world. However, he or she doesn't have unlimited power within the country. The president has certain powers given by the Constitution, including the ability to make treaties, appoint some important government officials, and veto laws. Readers learn the many duties of the president in simple, clear language appropriate for both younger readers and older readers looking for a succinct...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Andrew Jackson took his fame from the War of 1812 and became the people's president. But before his inauguration lay a fascinating story waiting to be told, from Jackson's military career to his origins as an orphan from South Carolina. After losing much of his family during the American Revolution, Jackson followed his family into a military life and became famous for his efforts in New Orleans during the second war with the British. Through timelines...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. While it only hears about 80 cases out of the thousands that petition to be heard, the court's decisions have a big impact. The most important job of the Supreme Court is to decide the constitutionality of laws and actions. This process is broken down for readers in simple terms that support their understanding of the judicial branch. The main content offers curriculum-based information...
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To many people, a diary is like a trusted friend and somewhere secretive to share their true thoughts and feelings. In this book, readers explore more than 200 years of American history through the eyes of real people who lived through it and chronicled their experience. Readers learn what makes diaries and autobiographies different, why they matter, and how to think critically to read them like a historian. From the American Revolution to the 21st...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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James Madison helped to ratify America's constitution and later served as president. But there are many things readers may not know about this Founding Father. Madison, for example, was a prolific writer-helping Alexander Hamilton and John Jay in writing the Federalist Papers. From Madison's short stature to his early days in the White House, there are plenty of fun facts and stories about America's fourth president that readers will love. They'll...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The US president is the face of the United States to the rest of the world. However, he or she doesn't have unlimited power within the country. The president has certain powers given by the Constitution, including the ability to make treaties, appoint some important government officials, and veto laws. Readers learn the many duties of the president in simple, clear language appropriate for both younger readers and older readers looking for a succinct...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Many Americans believe it is their civic duty to vote. However, in most elections, less than half of eligible voters show up at the polls. Readers are introduced to the many reasons why voting is an important, including how voting allows the voice of the people to be heard. The main content tackles a complex idea of citizenship with accessible language and age-appropriate subject matter. Briefly covering social studies curriculum topics such as the...
13) Why Do We Vote?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Many Americans believe it is their civic duty to vote. However, in most elections, less than half of eligible voters show up at the polls. Readers are introduced to the many reasons why voting is an important, including how voting allows the voice of the people to be heard. The main content tackles a complex idea of citizenship with accessible language and age-appropriate subject matter. Briefly covering social studies curriculum topics such as the...
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If you want to know where you are or where you are going, you can look at a map. Throughout American history, our nation's leaders and citizens were able to use maps for direction and learning. Sometimes these maps were not very accurate, and we can learn about how Americans viewed their world just by looking at the maps they had available. What would our nation look like without the 11 Confederate states? How can we reach the Pacific if there are...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Students often spend a long time learning about the early European settlements, such as Jamestown, and the founding the 13 British colonies that became the United States. Remembering and digesting so much information can be difficult, especially for struggling readers. Through accessible language and simple sentences, this book allows readers to review the history of the 13 colonies no matter the level at which they read. A concluding timeline helps...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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So much of life today is different from life in an 1800s Chinook village. Located in the present-day states of Washington and Oregon, the Chinook are one of North America's native cultures. This book introduces young readers to the lifestyle of the Chinook through a fictional journal chronicling the daily life of an 8-year-old fisherman's son. Fact boxes throughout the text present the historical context for the journal's stories, and an engaging...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. While it only hears about 80 cases out of the thousands that petition to be heard, the court's decisions have a big impact. The most important job of the Supreme Court is to decide the constitutionality of laws and actions. This process is broken down for readers in simple terms that support their understanding of the judicial branch. The main content offers curriculum-based information...
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English
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When the Spanish began colonizing California in the late 1700s, there were more than 300,000 native peoples living there. By 1860, their population had been cut down to 30,000 by the European diseases they were unprepared to fight, poverty, and other hardships. In this book, readers learn about the traditional culture of the native peoples of California, including the time period before European and American settlement as well as its influence on...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Our nation's laws go through a long process before they are enacted. Bills are scrutinized and researched by committees in both the House and Senate and may be rewritten several times before they pass. This book breaks down the complicated process into digestible steps for readers looking to better understand an important component of the social studies curriculum. Fact boxes further clarify how the government works, supply key terms, and give more...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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George Washington is unmistakably America's most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as America's first president. But Washington's life is full of fun facts that many still don't know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, there's much to discuss about one of America's most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving...
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