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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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One hundred years before Rosa Parks took her stand, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings tried to board a streetcar in New York City on her way to church. Though there were plenty of empty seats, she was denied entry, assaulted, and threatened all because of her race -- even though New York was a free state at that time. Lizzie decided to fight back. She told her story, took her case to court -- where future president Chester Arthur represented her -- and...
7) Hop on Pop
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Pairs of rhyming words are introduced and used in simple sentences, such as "Day. Play. We play all day. Night. Fight. We fight all night.".
8) Basket moon
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After hearing some men call his father and him hillbillies on his first trip into the nearby town of Hudson, a young boy is not so sure he still wants to become a basket maker.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"As a child with polio in the early 1900s, swimming set Ethelda Bleibtrey free. The water released her from her pain and helped her build strong muscle--and a powerful spirit. From then on, from the New York beaches to the 1920 Olympics, Ethelda made a splash wherever she went"--
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of the ice business, detailing the processes of harvesting, storage, and distribution, with particular emphasis on activities at Rockland Lake, the "Icebox of New York City."
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Moses Feldman and Mohammed Hassan both live on Flatbush Avenue, but when they meet at the grocery store they quickly become best friends, sharing a picnic while their families prepare for the holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
An illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district.
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