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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Lakota chief Crazy Horse and Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer had long been enemies when they finally crossed paths for the last time in 1876, as the people of the Great Plains resisted the invasion of their homes. Witness reports and reflections by their peers accompany side-by-side storytelling, revealing different perspectives on the historical events during their intertwined lives.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Kamala Harris. Readers learn about Harris's early life, her education through law school, and her career trajectory from deputy district attorney, district attorney, US Senator, to her election as the first African American and first female vice president of the United States"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A portrait of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Meticulously researched by both author and artist, Josephine's powerful story of struggle and triumph is an inspiration and a spectacle, just like the legend herself.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Norwegian Americans tells the story of Norwegian immigrants who came to America for opportunity while attempting to maintain their cultural ties without losing them in the New World. Kids will learn about the culture as well as the struggles of the Norwegian Americans as they worked to succeed in America. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores...
5) Malcolm X
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-126) and index. A biography, in text and photographs, describing the life of the controversial African-American civil rights activist from his troubled childhood, through his years as a national leader in the Nation of Islam, to his assassination. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In 2009, a deceptively simple block-based sandbox game first began appearing on computers. Now, eight years later, Minecraft is one of the best-selling games of all time. But how did this worldwide phenomenon come to be? Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus "Notch "Persson; Mojang, the company he founded to help make it a reality; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity. Intriguing details, an...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A culture and tradition both ancient and modern, the stories and history of Jewish Americans go to the very heart of what it means to be an American. Students will learn about the struggles of the past and the faith of a people who made their way to America in the hopes of finding a better life. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Introduction to the life and accomplishments of famed African-American Olympian, Jesse Owens. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping world history. Packed with vintage photographs that bring both the subjects' frustrations...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduction to the history, heritage, culture, and customs of Cuban Americans. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about each ethnic group's history, young students will develop deep respect for the contributions immigrants have made to the nation. American food, language,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Canadians have been immigrating to America since the formation of our country. Canadian Americans explains the how's and why's of the Canadian immigration to America and reveals the Canadian American experience to be a story of rich cultural tradition passed into the New World. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduction to the history, heritage, culture, and customs of Pakistani Americans. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about each ethnic group's history, young students will develop deep respect for the contributions immigrants have made to the nation. American food,...
17) French Americans
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of the heritage, customs, and beliefs of French immigrants to the United States, discusses the influence of the French on America, and examines the accomplishments of some well-known French Americans.
18) German Americans
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Brief introduction to German Americans, their reasons for immigrating to the United States, customs and traditions, and their impact on American society.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduction to the history, heritage, culture, and customs of Indian Americans. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about each ethnic group's history, young students will develop deep respect for the contributions immigrants have made to the nation. American food,...
20) Sacagawea
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of the Shoshone girl, Sacagawea, from age eleven when she was kidnapped by the Hitdatsa to the end of her journey with Lewis and Clark, plus speculation about her later life.
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