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On June 19, 1864, just off the coast of France, one of the most dramatic naval battles in history took place. On a clear day with windswept skies, the dreaded Confederate raider Alabama faced the Union warship Kearsarge in an all-or-nothing fight to the finish, the outcome of which would effectively end the threat of the Confederacy on the high seas. Authors Phil Keith and Tom Clavin introduce some of the crucial but historically overlooked players,...
62) A seed is sleepy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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This gorgeous book offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it perfect reading material at home or in the classroom.
64) Eagles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces eagles to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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Magic tree house fact trackers volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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An overview of ancient Egypt that covers mummies, pyramids, religion, funerals, and daily life as well as tomb discoveries and raiding. Includes a list of museums and sources for further research
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On Writing Well, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the warmth of its style. It is a book for anybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does. Whether you want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts, or about yourself in the increasingly popular...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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What was it like to be a gladiator? How many people died in the destruction of Pompeii? How did Roman children spend their days? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Ancient Rome and Pompeii. This is the nonfiction companion to Vacation Under the Volcano (Magic Tree House #13).
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 13
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Details the events leading up to the murder of the most influential man in history: Jesus of Nazareth. Nearly two thousand years after this beloved and controversial young revolutionary was brutally killed by Roman soldiers, more than 2.2 billion human beings attempt to follow his teachings and believe he is God. Killing Jesus will take readers inside Jesus's life, recounting the seismic political and historical events that made his death inevitable...
69) Bats
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c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces bats to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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Magic tree house fact trackers volume 41
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[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Following their adventure with Benjamin Franklin, Jack and Annie want to learn more about the Founding Father and search out facts about his life and accomplishments, including his electricity kite-flying experiment and his most famous inventions.
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2015.
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In a nutshell, fiction is made up and nonfiction is real: real events, actual people, true facts, and verifiable ideas. This clear and easy-to-follow book cracks open the nutshell and goes well beyond, providing young readers with clear and engaging examples of nonfiction in action. With excerpts from and comparisons between essays, reports, and more, students will come away with a solid comprehension of what constitutes works of nonfiction. Further,...
73) Tractors
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to tractors. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
74) God's Smuggler
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With over 10 million sold, this classic work is now available in a new edition for young reader's ages 9 to 12, complete with riveting illustrations. The exciting narrative follows the dangerous true-life mission of Brother Andrew, a Dutch factory worker who goes undercover to transport Bibles across closed borders. The courage of this young man will thrill a new generation of readers. They will meet one of the heroes of the faith--and discover the...
75) Rabbit or hare?
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2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces rabbits and hares to young readers through leveled text and related photos.
76) Horses!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.
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Following 9/11, a small band of Special Forces soldiers secretly entered Afghanistan and rode to war on horseback against the Taliban. Outnumbered forty to one, they pursued the enemy across the mountainous terrain and captured the strategic city of Mazari-Sharif. The bone-weary Americans were welcomed as liberators, and overjoyed Afghans thronged the streets. Then the action took an unexpected turn: the Horse Soldiers were ambushed.
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2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 5
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Award-winning author Sally M. Walker brings colonial American history to life through the discovery of an important homestead in seventeenth-century Maryland. She follows the painstaking work of scientists and historians to coax fascinating stories out of the long-crumbled walls.
79) Hershey
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2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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What a sweet treat! This title is packed with the history of The Hersey Company through narrative nonfiction, informative sidebars, Fun Facts, and more.
80) Baby goats
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby goats to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--