John Bankston
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Donovan Mitchell is built like a running back. At 6'3 and 215 pounds, he's shorter than many top basketball stars. Yet he makes the most of his size, guarding the net against many larger players. He might have been a pro baseball player like his dad. But an injury shifted his focus. Leaving his home for New Hampshire when he was 16, he worked hard to achieve his dream. His rookie season he became a top scorer for the Utah Jazz and led his team to...
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Chinchillas look a little like bunnies. They have big ears and eyes. They have very soft fur and paintbrush tails. They don't like to cuddle but they love to climb. If you've ever wanted to learn more about these adorable pets, Caring for My New Chinchilla is filled with valuable information. You'll discover how to feed, house, and train your "chinnie" along with how to keep this long-living pet healthy. Like every book in the How to Care for Your...
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There's a special food that's a favorite for many people in Zimbabwe. It's the mopane worm! Served fried or in peanut sauce, the mopane worm is a popular dish. It's also harvested and sold across the world. Learn all about this tasty insect in “All About African Mopane Worms”. Part of a series on “Insects Around the World”, this book is filled with vibrant photos and detailed information to satisfy the insect-curious.
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There are so many reasons to exercise. One of the most important is that exercise helps you lose weight. That helps you feel better about yourself. Exercise also firms up your muscles. You breathe easier. You relax and reduce stress. Exercise takes many forms. Some forms are outdoors, like walking in a park. Other forms are indoors, such as taking a martial arts class. And exercise doesn't just give you a healthier body. It also gives you a better...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Boats can carry games and bikes across the ocean. They are used for fishing and sailing. But some boats save other boats. The Arctic Icebreaker Louis S. St-Laurent rescues ships stranded in the frozen Canadian north. It also helps villagers who live in the Arctic Circle. It is even protecting people by helping scientists learn more about warming oceans and rising seas.
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Africa is home to many insects, but few are as pretty as the Zulu hud bug. These beautiful bugs are not easy to find but inside the pages of “All About African Zulu Hud Bugs” you'll learn all about them. Discover how these colorful creatures feed and live. Part of an ongoing series on Insects Around the World, this book is loaded with full-color photos of this striking insect.
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The fer-de-lance can wait days for its food to arrive. It lies still and camouflaged in leaf litter waiting to ambush its prey. When a bird or rat gets too close, it attacks! Inside Fer-De-Lance: The Most Dangerous Snake in Latin America, you'll learn all about how this vicious predator kills its prey. One in a number of titles in Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book is crammed with color pictures and many details about this...
9) Le'Veon Bell
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Le'Veon Bell faced some tough challenges. He had a single mom. Money was tight. Yet his hardest challenge was how easily football came to him. It was so easy, he didn't have to work to win games. As a high school player, he realized top schools weren't looking at him. He knew he had to change his strategy. He began working harder at the game. It paid off. He was chosen by Michigan State University. Today he plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers, his family's...
10) Eating Better
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Eating better seems hard. It's so easy to grab a cookie or cheeseburger. Except you may find you don't feel very good afterward. You might be tired or unhappy because of how you eat. Eating better is about being in control. You can choose to eat better. Plus, you can get your whole family involved. You won't just feel better. You can have fun doing it.
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Do you want a pet chameleon? They are very entertaining. That's because they change color when they are happy, angry, cold, or just to blend into their environment. Chameleons are lots of fun to watch but they do need special care. That's where this book comes in. You'll learn what to feed your new pet, how to set up their home, and much more. There's even a handy shopping list. Packed with colorful chameleon photos, “Caring for My New Chameleon”...
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Llamas are an unusual pet. They won't live in your house. They need plenty of land. They love to run and play. Your pet llama might even come up to you. You can even show it in contests. Having a llama can be hard work. This book will help you get ready! Part of an ongoing series, How to Care for Your New Pet, Caring for My New Llama includes a shopping list, information on llama health, and plenty of full-color photos.
13) Aaron Judge
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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The New York Yankees have reserved a section of the stands. Fans there wear black robes, hold gavels, and stand at the order, "All Rise." They are waiting for a home run from "The Judge." They usually don't have to wait long. At 6'7" and 280 pounds, Aaron Judge is one of the biggest Major League Baseball players in history. No one hits the ball as hard. No one hits it as far. No one hit as many home runs as a rookie as Aaron. Yet he remains humble...
14) Hammurabi
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In the United States laws apply to everyone, they are written down, and they are not easily changed. It was not always like this. Over 3,000 years ago, a Middle Eastern king wanted to rule fairly. He had the laws of his kingdom written in stone, and then he shared the laws with his people. His name was Hammurabi and he ruled Babylon- where the country of Iraq is today- for over forty years. Although he expanded his country and won many wars, today...
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Few places on Earth are as scary as "Snake Island." Across the small island, there are thousands of golden lanceheads. This snake is so deadly and so plentiful that most people aren't allowed to visit. The snake is also a very skilled hunter. It mainly eats birds. The snake's venom is so powerful that once a bird is bit, it usually can't fly away. Learn all about the place called Snake Island and its main inhabitant in Golden Lancehead: Is a Highly...
16) Better Hygiene
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Hygiene is about more than just smelling good and feeling clean. It's about being healthy. Every day, kids just like you get sick. They get sick from germs, and they get sick from not being clean. Hygiene takes a bit of work. But it's worth it. Getting in the hygiene habit means you will feel better. You will be sick less often. And you might even have fun while you're doing it!
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With their bright bands of red, black, yellow, and white rings on their body, the coral snake is very pretty. It's also very deadly. This speedy killer mainly attacks other snakes. It can swallow a foot-long snake whole. The Coral Snake: South America's Deadly Venomous Snake explores how this beautiful snake lives and feeds. Just one title in the Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes series, this book is filled with stunning photographs...
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The bushmaster is the perfect killer. It looks just like roots and branches along the ground. It can sense when a warm-blooded animal approaches. It can also lie very still for days, even weeks without eating. The Bushmaster Snake: Can Kill Almost Anything In Its Path shows how this huge pit viper hunts and feeds. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book has color photos of the bushmaster along with loads of...
19) Orlando City SC
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When Orlando City SC began as a Major League Soccer team, it already had lots of fans. Orlando SC had been a United Soccer League team. For four years, the team won championships. They were at the top of their division. As an MLS team, Orlando City struggled. Some USL players could not handle the tougher MSL. Neither could the coaches. Yet Orlando fans stuck with the team. Florida had gone without a MLS team for over a dozen years. The Orlando City...
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Big snakes look dangerous. Others like the saw-scaled viper come in smaller packages. It's a tiny snake but it kills more people in the Middle East than any other. It's also a very skilled hunter. Waiting for its prey to pass by, it lashes out in less than a second. In Saw-Scaled Viper: Africa's Deadly Snake, you will learn all about this lethal killer. Filled with easy-to-follow information and vivid photos, this title is part of the series Lethal...