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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
1180L
Language
English
Description
"In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York William Tryon and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
"Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews with relatives of the conspirators and the manhunters, Chasing Lincoln's Killer is a fast-paced thriller about the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth: a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia."--Amazon.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Description
"A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life--perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo. For as long as she can remember, it's been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasn't always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together. So when a vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama, unexpectedly becomes...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. Racist ideas are woven into the fabric of this country, and the first step to building an antiracist America is acknowledging America's racist past and present. This book takes you on that journey, showing how racist ideas started and were spread, and how they can be discredited"--Dust jacket flap.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Description
From the acclaimed author of Amelia Lost and The Lincolns comes a heartrending narrative nonfiction page-turner--and a perfect resource for meeting Common Core standards. When Russia's last tsar, Nicholas II, inherited the throne in 1894, he was unprepared to do so. With their four daughters (including Anastasia) and only son, a hemophiliac, Nicholas and his reclusive wife, Alexandra, buried their heads in the sand, living a life of opulence as World...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Description
This book is written for the young person who doesn't know how to speak up to the racist adults in their life. For the 14 year old who sees injustice at school and isn't able to understand the role racism plays in separating them from their friends. For the kid who spends years trying to fit into the dominant culture and loses themselves for a little while. It's for all of the Black and Brown children who have been harmed (physically and emotionally)...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
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Description
"In his signature eloquent prose, backed up by thorough research, Russell Freedman tells the story of Austrian-born Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie. They belonged to Hitler Youth as young children, but began to doubt the Nazi regime. As older students, the Scholls and a few friends formed the White Rose, a campaign of active resistance to Hitler and the Nazis. Risking imprisonment or even execution, the White Rose members distributed leaflets urging...
10) The Aztecs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Give young readers a deeper look into the violent culture of one of history's most powerful empires. Students will explore everything from human sacrifices and cannibalism to bloodletting and slavery through compelling language, alluring sidebars, and relevant photographs and illustrations. This volume is sure to intrigue and enthrall students as they learn about the dark secrets of the Aztecs.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Description
Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars favorite Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages. At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true--and yet it's only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the 2016 US Olympic gymnastics...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings. His tomb was also said to be cursed. Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits -- a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1200L
Language
English
Formats
Description
What causes people to take their lives? How can suicides be prevented? Looking beyond common myths and misconceptions, Understanding Suicide examines common risk factors including mental illness, substance abuse, domestic abuse, and bullying.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Two teenagers growing up in Oakland, California. One, Sasha, was born male but identifies as agender, wears skirts and attends a private school. The other, Richard, is an African American from a poor part of Oakland who attends a rough public school. They have no reason to meet, except for eight minutes every day, they catch the same bus home. And one day, messing about, Richard spies Sasha napping. He flicks the flame of his lighter to Sasha's skirt,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
1220L
Language
English
Description
Nonfiction master Russell Freedman illuminates for young readers the complex and rarely discussed subject of World War I. The tangled relationships and alliances of many nations, the introduction of modern weaponry, and top-level military decisions that resulted in thousands upon thousands of casualties all contributed to the "great war," which people hoped and believed would be the only conflict of its kind. In this clear and authoritative account,
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
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Description
Born out of wedlock on a small island in the West Indies and orphaned as a teenager, Alexander Hamilton nonetheless rose to a position of power and influence in colonial America.. His military career brought him fame; his groundbreaking and enduring policy continues to shape American government today; his salacious and scandalous personal life and his heartrending end have made him immortal.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
Description
Born into the middle of World War II, Gary Paulsen's turbulent childhood provided plenty of subject matter for his bestselling novels, and the librarians in his life gave him the inspiration and support to explore the world through books. As a soldier himself, his storytelling technique developed, and for the first time he shares his own.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
1100L
Language
English
Description
Relates the story of the 19th Amendment and the nearly eighty-year fight for voting rights for women, covering not only the suffragists' achievements and politics, but also the private journeys that led them to become women's champions.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1120L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Readers will learn all about sharks and the human relationship with sharks, including how researchers study sharks at sea and how students can get involved in learning more about sharks and helping to protect these incredible creatures"--
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Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
"When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as "edgy" humor. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew. Ultimately no one in the small town of Albany, California, was safe from the repercussions of the account's discovery. Not the girls targeted by the posts. Not the boy who created...
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