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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Located in Washington, D.C., the White House is one of the best-known structures in the world. It stands as a symbol of power and excellence. Find out more in The White House, a title in the Structural Wonders of
the World series. Structural Wonders of the World is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2...
2) White House
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In White House, young readers will explore this American landmark and its historic and political significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important site.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify important rooms in the White House, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the White House online using our safe search engine that provides...
3) Rediscovering God in America: Reflections on the Role of Faith in Our Nation's History and Future
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In this updated and redesigned edition of the New York Times bestseller, Newt and Callista Gingrich invite you on a walking tour of America's capital city; Washington, D.C.
As a reminder of God's role in the history and future of America, Newt and Callista Gingrich give readers a look into the architecture and beauty of the nation's Capitol in REDISCOVERING GOD IN AMERICA. Readers will take a walk through Washington, D.C. to view the nation's monuments...
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It was the splendor--and the scandal--of the age, the defining event of the high Renaissance. In 1506, the ferociously ambitious Renaissance Pope Julius II tore down the most sacred shrine in Europe--the millennium-old St. Peter's Basilica built by the Emperor Constantine over the apostle's grave--to build a better basilica. Construction of the new St. Peter's spanned two centuries, embroiled 27 popes, and consumed the genius of the greatest artists...
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The history of our highest office, and the country, through the life of an oft ignored major character, the White House itself.Even in this time of relentless coverage of the President's every move, we can forget that he and his advisers are human, with a life filled with smaller personal moments that lead up to the big public ones. Imagine Nixon in the East Room, worrying what would happen if the moon mission fails, or McKinley in the map room knowing...
8) Liberty Bell
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In Liberty Bell, young readers will explore this American symbol and learn about its historic significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important artifact.
A labeled diagram helps readers understand items associated with the Liberty Bell, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the Liberty Bell online using our safe search engine...
10) White House
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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An introduction to the home of the United States president, including its history and design and construction.
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On August 19, 1418, a competition concerning Florence's magnificent new cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore was announced: "Whoever desires to make any model or design for the vaulting of the main Dome... shall do so before the end of the month of September." The proposed dome was regarded far and wide as all but impossible to build. The dome would literally need to be erected over thin air.
Of the many plans submitted, one stood out. It was offered...
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The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world, a powerful symbol of freedom and the American dream. For decades, the myth has persisted that the statue was a grand gift from France, but Mitchell reveals how she was in fact the pet project of one quixotic and visionary French sculptor, Fr�ed�eric Auguste Bartholdi. Bartholdi not only forged this 151-foot-tall colossus in a workshop in Paris and transported her across...
15) Edinburgh Castle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle served, and what visitors can expect when they explore Edinburgh Castle today. Aligned to Common Core standards & 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: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In Statue of Liberty, young readers will explore this American landmark and learn about its historic significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important site.
A labeled diagram helps readers understand items associated with the Statue of Liberty, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the Statue of Liberty online using our safe...
17) Windsor Castle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Windsor Castle in England. Readers will learn about who lived and still lives there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle served, and what visitors can expect, when they explore Windsor today.
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This book highlights the importance of Kansas' opera houses to the cultural and social development of Kansas during the last half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. The types of civic and cultural entertainments that occurred in these structures and the actors who graced their stages are discussed. A detailed listing of 900 opera houses located in more than 400 Kansas communities and the activities that were held there, from...
19) Alcazar Castle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Alcazar Castle in Segovia, Spain. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle served, and what visitors can expect, when they explore Alcazar today.
20) Bran Castle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Bran Castle in Romania. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle served, and what visitors can expect, when they explore Bran Castle today.
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