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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 4
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Lakota chief Crazy Horse and Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer had long been enemies when they finally crossed paths for the last time in 1876, as the people of the Great Plains resisted the invasion of their homes. Witness reports and reflections by their peers accompany side-by-side storytelling, revealing different perspectives on the historical events during their intertwined lives.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In 2009, a deceptively simple block-based sandbox game first began appearing on computers. Now, eight years later, Minecraft is one of the best-selling games of all time. How did this worldwide phenomenon come to be? Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus "Notch" Persson, the company he founded to help make it a reality named Mojang; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity. Intriguing details, an...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This fascinating biography introduces readers to Justin Trudeau. Following in his father Pierre Trudeau's footsteps, Justin Trudeau is the 23rd prime minister of Canada. Many Canadian politicians didn't believe that Trudeau was ready to be Canada's prime minister, but he proved his doubters wrong when he won the election in 2015. He is considered one of the most open and transparent prime ministers the country has ever had. He listens to the Canadian...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States in the Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad has become a symbol of diversity and tolerance for America. Muhammad has broken the mold by becoming a standout female Muslim American athlete and is an inspiration to many. In 2016, Muhammad reached the high point of her fencing career so far, becoming the first female Muslim American athlete to earn a medal at the Olympic Games....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Michael Phelps, nicknamed the Flying Fish, is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals. He has broken several world records in swimming and is now known as the greatest swimmer of all time. Diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, Phelps has broken the mold by overcoming the stigma surrounding the disorder. Although he retired from swimming after the 2016 Summer Olympics, Phelps still serves as a role model and a source of inspiration...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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By the last decades of the 1800s, America's first wholly black folk music-the blues-was being born all across the South. The Blues: Birth of an American Sound tells the story of the blues from the early call-and-response songs of enslaved workers to today's vibrant blues scene. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduction to the life and accomplishments of famed African-American author and activist, Alice Walker. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping world history. Packed with vintage photographs that bring both the subjects' frustrations...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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An introduction to the period in the 1920s known as the Harlem Renaissance, when the expression of African American creativity in many forms flourished. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping world history. Packed with vintage...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A biography of African-American bandleader and composer W. C. Handy, known as the 'Father of the Blues,' discussing his childhood as the son of religious parents, his early love for music,and his role in popularizing the blues. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A biography of the South African leader who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping world history. Packed with vintage photographs that bring...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Briefly introduces the origins, history, actions, and impact of the Ku Klux Klan, a hate group that targets a wide range of ethnic, religious, and cultural groups in the United States. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Nicknamed the Prince of Darkness, jazz trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis was one of the brightest lights in the jazz world. Miles Davis: Jazz Master introduces readers to this talented but troubled jazz visionary and his music. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Best known for being the seventh and current CEO of Apple Inc., Tim Cook is also an advocate of cybersecurity and environmental preservation. The first CEO of a Fortune 500 company to openly identify as gay, Cook has broken the mold and faced the challenges of being a member of the LGBTQ community in a position that is constantly scrutinized. Before joining Apple, Cook worked for IBM, Intelligent Electronics, and Compaq. With the use of photographs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Arthur Ashe broke countless barriers to become the world's first black tennis star. Arthur Ashe: Athlete and Activist covers the life of the late Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion and social activist who used his fame to fight apartheid and ignorance about AIDS. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Profiles Zora Neale Hurston, whose childhood love of stories led her to a successful career as a folklorist and author of poems, novels, short stories, and plays. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping world history. Packed...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title explores the life and career of the most decorated American gymnast so far, Simone Biles. This young woman rose from the challenges of her youth to break the mold, earning five medals, including four gold, at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Biles is one of only six female gymnasts to have won an individual all-around title at both the world Championships and the Olympic Games. This record-breaking young woman has set the stage for future gymnasts...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Briefly introduces the life and accomplishments of Langston Hughes, an African American writer who shared his views on racism through his poetry and prose, as well as through poetry readings. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in...
18) Ralph Bunche
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Includes bibliographical references and index. A biography of Ralph Bunche, the African-American who won the Nobel peace prize in 1950. Text and photographs depict the tireless fighter for peace and human dignity who rose from modest circumstances to become the foremost mediator and peacekeeper of his time. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduction to the life and accomplishments of famed African-American writer and essayist, James Baldwin. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping world history. Packed with vintage photographs that bring both the subjects'...
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