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NASA's Apollo program was the most ambitious human spaceflight mission in history, with its goal of safely landing astronauts on the Moon and returning them safely to Earth. This title will follow each mission, from the tragedy of Apollo 1, to the triumph of Apollo 11 and the final Moon landings of the early 1970s. It will also examine the parallel space exploration efforts of the Soviet Union during this period, and its unsuccessful attempt to beat...
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This title will explore the beginnings of the Space Race, including the development and launch by the Soviet Union of Sputnik, the world's first satellite. America's response was Project Mercury, run by the newly formed NASA. With its goal of putting astronauts into Earth's orbit, Project Mercury spawned such household names as John Glen, Alan Shepard, and the other "Mercury 7" astronauts. Will also examine animals in space, and the parallel space...
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"Gemini was the second major project in the United States' manned spaceflight effort. This title will examine each two-man mission to test equipment and techniques to be used by the later Apollo missions to the Moon. These include docking maneuvers and spacewalks, all untested before the Gemini missions. Will also examine the parallel space exploration efforts of the Soviet Union during this period. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
4) The FBI
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Describes the history, organization, and activities of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation."--From source other than the Library of Congress
5) Destroyers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Patrol the world's oceans in one of our nation's greatest military ships! Destroyers explores the history, capabilities, and technology of this modern marvel, including heroic sailors who have served on the ship. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
6) Alaska
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Alaska, the Last Frontier! Students will visit Denali National Park, participate in the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race, attend the World Ice Art championships, and more as they learn about Alaska's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
7) Connecticut
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Connecticut, the Constitution State! Your students will ride the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, uncover tracks at the Dinosaur State Park, visit Mystic Seaport, and more as they learn about Connecticut's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
8) Iowa
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Iowa, the Hawkeye State! Your students will attend the world-famous Iowa State Fair, walk across the High Trestle Trail Bridge, participate in the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, visit Blank Park Zoo, and more as they learn about Iowa's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo &...
9) South Dakota
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to South Dakota, the Mount Rushmore State! Students will explore Badlands National Park, tour Mount Rushmore National Memorial, hike up a mountain in the Black Hills, and more as they learn about South Dakota's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
10) Colorado
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Colorado, the Centennial State! Your students will look up at the Rocky Mountains, visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, explore Anasazi cliff dwellings, and more as they learn about Colorado's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
11) Maine
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Maine, the Pine Tree State! Your students will visit Portland Head Lighthouse, hike the world-famous Appalachian Trail, camp on Mount Desert Island, attend the Great Falls Balloon Festival, sail windjammers in the Great Schooner Race, and more as they learn about Maine's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
12) Illinois
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Illinois, the Prairie State! Your students will walk up the concrete steps of Monks Mound, visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, watch a baseball game at Wrigley Field, and more as they learn about Illinois's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standard and correlated to state standards.
13) Montana
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Montana, the Treasure State! Students will explore Glacier National Park, witness Rocky Mountain wildlife, attend a Native American powwow, and more as they learn about Montana's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
14) Texas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Texas, the Lone Star State! Students will explore Big Bend National Park, attend a Dallas Cowboys football game, visit NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, and more as they learn about Texas's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...
15) Michigan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Michigan, the Great Lakes State! Your students will visit Copper Harbor Lighthouse, see a SR-71B Blackbird at the Kalamazoo Air Field, explore Mackinac Island, and more as they learn about Michigan's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
16) Oregon
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Oregon, the Beaver State! Students will explore Crater Lake National Park, tour the Oregon Museum of Science, attend a Portland Trail Blazers basketball game, and more as they learn about Oregon's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
17) Arizona
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Arizona, the Grand Canyon State! Students will visit the O.K. Corral, attend the "Duel in the Desert" football matchup game, see the Grand Canyon, and more as they learn about Arizona's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
18) Washington
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Washington, the Evergreen State! Students will explore the Olympic Mountains, visit the Space Needle, attend a Seattle Seahawks football game, and more as they learn about Washington's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
19) Virginia
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Virginia, the Old Dominion! Students will explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, tour Mount Vernon, watch a NASCAR race at the Martinsville Speedway, and more as they learn about Virginia's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
20) Massachusetts
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Welcome to Massachusetts, the Bay State! Your students will climb the Berkshire Mountains, go whale watching at Cape Cod, visit the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, compete in the Boston Marathon, take a swan boat ride in Boston's Public Garden lagoon, and more as they learn about Massachusetts's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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