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Examines "the modern history of America's favorite pastime. Kids will discover how the game has changed over the years, reading about topics such as the Dead Ball Era, World War II, segregation and integration, bonus babies, the Reserve Clause and Free Agency, and the designated hitter. Along the way, they'll [read] firsthand quotes and stories from more than 175 former major leaguers who were eyewitnesses to and participants in baseball's most incredible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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An evocative chronicle of the battle that led to America's landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling shares insights into the abuses of the "separate but equal" system and how such courageous activists as Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois helped end legal segregation.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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Rudyard Kipling's beloved stories of the boy Mowgli, rescued and raised by tigers in the heart of the jungle. The tales feature such unforgettable creatures such as Bagheera, the graceful black panther; Baloo, the kindly brown bear; and Kaa, the snake with the hypnotic stare.
5) Blubber
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Jill goes along with the rest of the fifth-grade class in tormenting a classmate and then finds out what it's like when she, too, becomes a target.
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Wrestling is the ultimate one-on-one competition. Strength is a huge component of the sport, but so are technique and anticipation. These are just some of the skills wrestlers work on to prepare for combat on the mat. Physical conditioning is also essential to a wrestler s preparation. Of particular importance in wrestling is nutrition. Wrestlers must monitor their eating carefully as they need to make weight before each meet. This is true in both...
7) Fish
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Take a plunge into the dephts and encounter speedy swimmers, deep divers, and bottom feeders. From stealthy sharks to curious catfish, find out fantastic fishy facts about how these underwater creatures hunt, hide, drive, and glide."--
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Tangerine Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
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[2015]
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English
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"From the predatory Velciraptor to the plant-eating Diplodocus, this book is packed with awesome illustrations and fascinating facts about 20 amazing prehistoric beasts. A special Dinosaur Fossil File has each dinosaur open wide for a close look between its jaws."--Back cover
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Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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How the Universe works - and how we explore it - explained in simple words and clever graphics. The clearest, most visual guide to space and the Universe for complete beginners to astronomy. Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? Then this is the book for you. How Space Works shows you the different types of object in the Universe (so you'll know your pulsars from...
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023].
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English
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"Help your child become a successful reader with this big collection of titles that target must-know phonics concepts: short vowels, blends, plurals, and more. Each title features clear photos, just-right decodable text, and lively real-world topics such as pets, frogs, bugs, weather, jobs, trucks, and feelings. Includes a family guide and a little workbook to reinforce learning"--Box.
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Make a water rocket and engineer the perfect paper airplane. Play with mirror images. Use atmospheric pressure to push an egg into a bottle. Crush a mint to create a flash of light. This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with physics, from ancient history through today. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with some background about the importance of their work, and a description of where it...
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