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1) Nebraska
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book uses maps, full color photographs, and easy-to-read text to introduce the state of Nebraska"--
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history"--
The 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma, race massacre was one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. On May 31 and June 1 an armed mob looted homes and businesses as Black families fled. The police did nothing to protect Greenwood,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak"--
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
One of the biggest differences between humans and animals is the ability to understand the idea of "If I do X, Y might happen." New Caledonian crows seem to possess the intelligence to understand this "causal" concept. Why do crows have this ability? What does the crow know and what does it tell us about brain size, the evolution of intelligence, and just who is the smartest creature on the planet? In the latest addition to the Scientists in the Field...
10) Peter Pan
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
The adventures of the three Darling children in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.
12) The Lifters
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
After moving to Carousel, Gran discovers that the town is built upon an underground world full of mysterious forces that have it out for the town above it.
13) Egypt
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Home to ancient pyramids, sphinxes, and other remarkable remnants of the past, Egypt has long captured the imagination of people around the world. Readers will get an insider?s view of this African nation as they explore sandy deserts, busy cities, and much more alongside tour guides Marwa and Hazem. Along the way, they?ll learn about Egypt?s history, culture, and more. --
14) France
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the history, languages, cities, food, sports, and festivals of France.
15) Poisoned water: how the citizens of Flint, Michigan, fought for their lives and warned the nation
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Flint, Michigan had been built up, then abandoned, by General Motors. In 2014, as part of a plan to save money, government officials decided that Flint would temporarily switch its water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River. Within months, many residents broke out in rashes. Children stopped growing. Some people were hospitalized with mysterious illnesses; others died. Despite the murky, foul-smelling liquid pouring from the city's faucets,...
16) Weather
Author
Publisher
Time-Life Books
Pub. Date
c1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs examine weather elements including temperature, humidity, clouds, thunder, lightning, rain, and snow, as well as forecasting and climate.
17) Greece
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As the birthplace of countless inventions and ideas related to politics, science, sports and art, Greece has had a major impact on the way we live. Guides Alexandra and Yiorgos will lead readers on a whirlwind tour of this incredible country, from its most amazing historical sites to its most modern cities. Theyll also share their knowledge of Greek history, culture, and much more. --
20) Cat
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.