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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Sarah Emma Edmonds started pretending at a very early age. Her father only wanted sons, so Sarah pretended to be one. Unlike most kids, though, Sarah never really stopped pretending. In 1861, during the U.S. Civil War, Sarah pretended her way into the Union Army, becoming a male nurse named Frank Thompson. Being a nurse didn't quite satisfy "Frank," though. She wanted to keep her fellow soldiers from getting hurt. So when the Union Army needed a spy,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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As the sixteenth US president, Abraham Lincoln led the country through the American Civil War. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the life of the man who worked to keep the US together. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On December 21, 1848, Ellen Craft and her husband, William, slipped out into the cold, dark night and took their first steps towards freedom. They were runaway slaves. Posing as a white man traveling with a slave, Ellen courageously boarded a train bound for Philadelphia. Could they actually make it a thousand miles without being discovered? As each tension-filled day passed and freedom got closer, Ellen and William risked everything - even death...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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No one thought Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass would ever become friends. The former slave and the outspoken woman came from two different worlds. But they shared deep-seated beliefs in equality and the need to fight for it. Despite naysayers, hecklers, and even arsonists, Susan and Frederick became fast friends and worked together to change America.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How much do you know about Sojourner Truth? Find out the facts you need to know about this women's rights activist. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
6) John Brown
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ever since he was a boy, John Brown had hated slavery. He was an abolitionist, a person who believed that no one should be able to own others. Many abolitionists hope that strong words would convince people to end slavery, but John thought words were not enough. He was determined to fight-even if it meant death. In John Brown, author Tom Streissguth and illustrator Ralph L. Ramstad capture the fiery determination of the man whose actions helped to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Taut free verse tells the little-known story of the first contraband camp of the Civil War-seen by some historians as the "beginning of the end of slavery in America." One night in 1861, three escaped slaves made their way from the Confederate line to a Union-held fort. The runaways were declared "contraband of war" and granted protection. As word spread, thousands of runaway slaves poured into the fort, seeking their freedom. These "contrabands"...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How did Harriet Tubman escape from slavery? How did she lead others to freedom? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Harriet risked her life to help runaway slaves by being a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How much do you know about Susan B. Anthony? Find out the facts you need to know about this activist in the women's right to vote movement. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In the early nineteenth century, enslaved Africans are not allowed to gather together in groups. For Simmy and his family, that means they must worship in secret. If they are caught, the punishment will be terrible. Simmy's job is to watch for danger while the others pray and sing as the Spirit moves them. Will he be able to keep the hush harbor safe?
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 21
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back to a field hospital during the American Civil War. There they meet a famous nurse named Clara Barton and do their best to help wounded soldiers. It is their hardest journey yet--and the one that will make the most difference to their own lives!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Juneteenth is about being free. Young learners will explore this cultural and historic holiday through engaging text and photos.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On the eve of the 1860 presidential election, as war clouds gather and the South threatens to secede, eleven-year-old Grace decides to help Abraham Lincoln get elected by writing and advising him to grow a beard.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Why did Abraham Lincoln want to become president? How did he change America? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Learn about Abraham's simple beginnings and his strong leadership during the Civil War. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Frederick Douglass was a self-educated slave in the South who grew up to become an icon. He was a leader of the abolitionist movement, a celebrated writer, an esteemed speaker, and a social reformer, proving that, as he said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."
19) Juneteenth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From learning about history to enjoying a barbecue, there is a lot to do on Juneteenth! Young readers can learn about this important holiday, from when it started to today's traditions in this engaging title. Simple, predictable text and vibrant photos guide readers while special features offer additional support. Students who are just starting to read independently will find freedom with this title on Freedom Day!
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