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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needed his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, preparing for life after death was an important part of life! Learn about the science behind mummification with this book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. This Smithsonian Informational Text builds students'...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Perhaps the most important legacy of the ancient Greeks is their invention of the form of government we hold most dear: Democracy. Ancient Greece's various cities and their forms of government, and the birth of government by the people, are presented in simple, straightforward language. An excellent resource on both ancient Greece and the concept of democracy.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Inka rulers led a huge empire with grand palaces. They had incredible riches. Artists made statues out of gold and silver. The Inka also made masterpieces out of grass. Their grass bridges crossed deep canyons. These engineering marvels let soldiers and messengers travel around the empire. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Travel to ancient Egypt to learn all about its amazing pyramids in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 1 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for beginning readers about these amazing wonders of the world and their importance today.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Dig into the amazing past of ancient Egypt in this new Level 3 Reader from National Geographic Kids.
From pyramids and mummies to pharaohs and gods, kids will learn all about the history and culture of this fascinating land. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. The expert-vetted text, along with brilliant photos and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The biblical story of baby Moses as told by his big sister.
Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses's basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into the water, hoping her wish will come true and her brother will be saved from Pharaoh's orders. But will Pharaoh's daughter arrive in time to rescue him?
7) Mummy Cat
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Mummy Cat prowls his pyramid home, longing for his beloved owner. As he roams the tomb, lavish murals above his head display scenes of the cat with his young Egyptian queen. Hidden hieroglyphs deepen the tale and are explained in an informative author's note"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Julie Ellis and Phyllis Hornung Peacock team up once again to explore Pythagorean ratios in this humorous sequel to WHAT'S YOUR ANGLE, PYTHAGORAS? Pythagoras and his cousins want to win a music contest, but first they must figure out how to play their instruments in tune, something that's never been done before. While trying to fix the problem, Pythagoras makes an important discovery--notes that sound pleasant together have a certain mathematical...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title lays out how and why Egyptians made mummies and gives some famous mummies as examples. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Glossary of key words...
10) The Great Sphinx
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book examines the history, construction, and legacy of the Great Sphinx, and sphinx symbolism in culture. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title introduces the primary Egyptian deities and discusses where and how Egyptians worshipped. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an...
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 14
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie back two thousand years to ancient China where they must find the original copy of an old legend before the Imperial Library is burned down by the evil Dragon King.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Why were mummies mummified? These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide. Mummies has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading. This irresistible title provides the solid science behind the myths and guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for kids at level 2. Mummies is a compelling combination of fun, facts, jokes and captivating photography.
National Geographic supports...
14) King Tut
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book examines the boy king both through his historical narrative and through the objects discovered in his tomb. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
15) Egyptian tombs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title describes why ancient Egyptians highly valued their tombs and details the different types over time. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book examines the history, construction, and legacy of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
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Built in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal still stands today as a symbol of India's artistic and cultural heritage. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt was built thousands of years ago, but still stands today. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!
Did you know that ancient Egyptians treated infections by putting moldy bread on them? Did you know that ancient Roman workers would stomp around barefoot in big tubs filled with urine to clean their clothes?
Learn more weird-but-true ancient history facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's bestselling My Weird School series. This highly illustrated series of nonfiction books features hundreds...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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The Great Wall of China, built many thousands of years ago, still partially stands today throughout the northern parts of the country. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO....
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