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IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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So many lives were lost in the Battle of the Alamo. Are the spirits of these brave fighters now haunting modern-day San Antonio, Texas? What other ghosts could be joining them? Discover the ghosts and haunted places of this historic Texas town. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.
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People of Europe are no stranger to ghost stories, but some terrifying tales have stood the test of time. Visit the Akershus Fortress in Norway, where a dog ghost guards the gates of the former prison. Travel to the Tower of London in England, where headless ghosts hang out. Go to the Ruthin Castle Hotel in Wales, where the ghost of the Grey Lady is said to terrify visitors. Young readers will be fascinated by each story that comes with its own set...
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People of North America are no stranger to ghost stories, but some terrifying tales have stood the test of time. Encounter the spirits said to roam Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Kentucky. Go to Mexico's Island of the Dolls to witness countless toy dolls plus perhaps the ghost of a young girl. Travel northward to Canada to see ghostly train lights at the site of a deadly train accident. Young readers will be fascinated by each story that comes with its...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Adam Thielen always knew he wanted to play in the NFL. From growing up watching Randy Moss and the Vikings to playing at a small Division II college, his path to the NFL hasn't always been a straight line. After initially making the Vikings roster in 2013, he was cut to the practice squad. Now, he's Minnesota's top wide receiver. Learn more about Thielen's path to football fame in this exciting biography in the Stars of Sports series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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As a child, Megan Rapinoe watched her brother play soccer. It wasn't long before she was kicking the ball around. Her playing career has gained much success, and the left winger is now known as a leader on and off the field. In 2019, she played for the U.S team that won the World Cup. Discover Rapinoe's journey to becoming a world star in this thrilling biography in the Stars of Sports series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Aly Raisman started gymnastics when she was just 2 years old. In 2011, she helped the U.S. gymnastics team win the World Championships. The next year she participated in her first Olympic Games in London. Discover more about Raisman's highlights in gymnastics in this exciting biography in the Stars of Sports series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Klay Thompson's skill with a basketball runs in the family. His father was drafted into the NBA in 1978. But it's Klay's own star qualities that shine as he plays for the Golden State Warriors. Known for his shooting ability, Thompson has helped his team win big. Find out more about his career moments and behind-the-scenes facts in this electric biography in the Stars of Sports series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Around three years old, Sabrina Ionescu picked up a basketball. While she had natural talent, Ionescu worked hard. In middle school there weren't enough players for a girls' basketball team. Ionescu wasn't allowed on the boys' team, but she didn't give up. Instead, she recruited enough girls to make a team. Learn about how Ionescu became the first overall pick in the 2020 WNBA draft and the player she is today.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Located on an island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once considered one of the country's most secure prisons. But that didn't stop three prisoners from making a daring escape the night of June 11, 1962. They set sail across the bay on a homemade raft made of raincoats. Then they vanished. What happened to them? Explore the theories and discover why their escape has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Baseball runs in the family for Fernando Tatis Jr. Both his father and grandfather played professional baseball. Tatis signed his first professional baseball contract when he was just 16 years old! He made his major league debut a few years later and broke an age record that same day. Learn more about this Dominican shortstop superstar!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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It didn't take long for quarterback Russell Wilson to make a name for himself in the NFL. In just his second season, he led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win. In 2020, he became one of just three quarterbacks in NFL history to throw 30 or more touchdowns four seasons in a row. Get all the details about Wilson's incredible career.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Quarterback Lamar Jackson became the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 2019. It was only his second year in the league. Readers will learn how Jackson overcame a difficult childhood and went on to become one of the NFL's rising stars and the youngest quarterback to ever start in a playoff game!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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James Harden was a top pick in the 2012 NBA draft, but he wasn't an instant superstar. Harden worked tirelessly to improve his skill. His dedication paid off, both for him and the Houston Rockets. Harden is now one of the best players in the league. Readers will learn how James Harden used determination and hard work to take him to the top!
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In 1802, the United States made a deal to purchase a big area of land called the Lousiana Territory. Soon after, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked to lead an expedition into the American Northwest to explore the new land. After the journey, many stories were told about it-but not all of them are true. Discover what's real and what's fiction about the expedition through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Mookie Betts started playing baseball as a child and has never looked back. Betts made his major-league baseball debut in 2014. In 2018, he won the American League MVP award and helped lead the Red Sox to a World Series win. The top slugger and star fielder has also earned five Gold Glove Awards and four Silver Slugger Awards. Get the highlights of Betts's amazing career.
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