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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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When Princess Ozma and all the magic of the Land of Oz are mysteriously stolen away, Dorothy and the other residents of Oz are determined to find their missing ruler and the thief responsible for her disappearance.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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A collection of artworks inspired by the lives and achievements of fifty famous women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, from the ancient world to the present, profiles each notable individual. Full of art, this collection also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include well-known...
3) Afghanistan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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In Afghanistan, you will learn that Afghanistan is one of the least economically developed countries in the world. The economy is based on agriculture, but much of the land suitable for farming has been damaged by drought, deforestation, and war.
4) Iran
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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In Iran, you will learn that Iran, formerly known as Persia, is one of the world's oldest civilizations. Since the revolution in 1979, Iran has been governed as an Islamic Republic with an ayatollah, or Shia religious leader, as its supreme ruler. This has led to profound changes and tensions in Iranian society.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Energy Sources examines our reliance on fossil fuels and their impact on the environment; the pros and cons of nuclear energy; the debate about biofuels; harnessing energy from the Sun, wind, and water; and energy in the future, from hydrogen fuel cells to solar power from space.
7) Israel
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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In Israel, you will learn that since its foundation in 1948, Israel has undergone dramatic changes. As a Jewish state it has welcomed Jews from all over the world, leading to an eightfold increase in its population. This has benefited the Israeli economy and given Israel a rich and diverse culture, but has also brought challenges.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What is the oldest building in the world? How big is the largest space station? How tall are the biggest skyscrapers? Find out all about the brilliant buildings that set world records-from the tallest and longest to the busiest and the most expensive-all in stunningly designed infographics.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What is the deadliest animal in the world? How big is the largest insect? Which creature can live for up to 500 years? Find out all about the amazing animals that set world records-from the fastest and tallest to the loudest and biggest-all in stunningly designed infographics.
11) Volcano!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Volcano! describes how and why volcanic eruptions occur.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discover fun facts about the greatest figures from history through Basher's fresh and unique illustration style.
History doesn't just happen; it was created by a crazy crew of characters from way back when. Find out why Archimedes said "Eureka!" in the bathtub, how Henry Ford changed the world, and whether or not Einstein's brain was bigger than an ordinary guy's. Discover what Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela did that made them famous...
15) Iraq
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
Description
In Iraq, you will learn that Iraq, once called Mesopotamia, is known as the "cradle of civilization," the location of the world's first cities and empires. From 1979, Iraq was ruled by the brutal dictator, Saddam Hussein. In 2003, Hussein's regime was overthrown following an invasion by an American-led coalition. In the chaotic aftermath, the occupying forces struggled to contain a powerful insurgency, despite the establishment of a democratically...
16) Rinkitink in Oz
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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When all the inhabitants of Pingaree are kidnapped by the mongrel hordes of twin island kingdoms, Prince Inga and his friend King Rinkitink decide to go to the rescue.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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Ten true stories of real-life heroes of the Vietnam War!
Twenty-eight soldiers--all but five badly wounded or dead in the first few minutes of a devastating ambush--are fending off 200 North Vietnamese soldiers. US platoon leader Lieutenant Hal Fritz shouts to his comrades, "We will never give up!"Dozens of severely wounded soldiers are trapped in a fog-shrouded outpost and under merciless attack by the enemy. No other medical helicopter pilot will...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 7
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English
Description
Ten true stories of real-life heroes during the attacks on 9/11!
When Captain Jay Jonas of the Fire Department of New York hears an emergency radio message about the World Trade Center, he has no idea of the terrible conditions he and his team will face. Arriving at the burning building, the firefighters must summon all their courage. On the same morning, just outside Washington, D.C., a jetliner piloted by terrorists slams into the Pentagon. Can...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Ten true stories of real-life heroes from World War II!
Pfc. Jack Lucas -- just a teenager -- is on patrol on Iwo Jima when two grenades land at his feet. Can he save his comrades' lives? Lt. Col. James Rudder and his Rangers are climbing a 100-foot-high cliff on a secret D-Day mission. Can they survive the Nazis' devastating firepower? Sgt. Forrest Vosler is blinded and wounded from an attack by German fighter planes on his crippled bomber. Can...
20) Anthills
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Explains the process and materials that ants use to build anthills. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps ants survive in the wild.
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