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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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"In the early morning of April 26, 1986, a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant became unstable, causing a huge explosion. But the disaster was only just beginning. Follow along with the true story of a doomed power plant that is still dangerous today. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
43) Astronomy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Looks at the history of astronomy, identitifes important astronomers, and summarizes what is known about the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.
46) The solar system
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents color-illustrated profiles of the sun and each planet in the solar system, describing their size, composition, moons and rings, and other characteristics, and includes a brief discussion of asteroids and comets.
48) A tree is nice
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Briefly describes the value of a tree.
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Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 5
Description
Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Phillis Wheatley, Sacagawea, Queen Victoria, Sarah Bernhardt, Emma Lazarus, Helen Keller, Bessie Smith, Madame Curie, Frida Kahlo, Babe Didrikson, Anne Frank, Wilma Rudolph, Indira Gandhi, Nadia Comaneci
50) The Goat Lady
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Tells the story of an elderly French-Canadian woman who lived in Massachusetts and raised goats to provide milk for people who needed it.
51) Viking
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A history of the Vikings explains how these great explorers earned a reputation as fierce invaders, their ship construction techniques, and how Leif Erikson arrived in America centuries before Columbus.
52) Turtles
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Did you know that some turtles can live for 80 years? Or that some turtles can't hide in their shells? Learn all about turtles in this fact-filled book!
53) Ten, nine, eight
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Numbers from ten to one are part of this lullaby which observes the room of a little girl going to bed.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...
55) Presidents
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Includes bibliographies and index. Contains analyses of the presidents and their administrations on domestic and international affairs from George Washington to Jimmy Carter.
56) Medieval life
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs of medieval artifacts, sites, and artworks provide a portrait of life in the Middle Ages, including the feudal lords and their manors, tournaments, court life, and the role of the church.
57) Frankenstein
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 12.4 - AR Pts: 17
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Description
Frankenstein: Using parts from corpses, Victor Frankenstein creates a large, man-like creature. Rejected and abused by humans, the creature takes revenge by committing murder. Frankenstein then pursues the creature, determined to kill him or die in the attempt. -- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: When Dr. Henry Jekyll begins to look ill and isolates himself from his friends, they fear for his life. A mysterious evil man named Edward...
59) The Grand Canyon
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"It all started with water. But how did one river make such a deep canyon? Read on and find out"--Back cover.
60) Just plain fancy
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Naomi, an Amish girl whose elders have impressed upon her the importance of adhering to the simple ways of her people, is horrified when one of her hen eggs hatches into an extremely fancy bird.