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Series
Lorien Legacies volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a Spanish convent, seventeen-year-old Marina longs to join forces with her fellow Loriens to prepare for battle with the Mogadorians who destroyed their home planet, while in the United States, John, Six, and Sam elude authorities who think John is a terrorist.
Author
Series
Scavenge the stars volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Formats
Description
After Amaya rescues a mysterious stranger from drowning, she reinvents herself to seek revenge against the man who ruined her family and stole the life she once had.
Author
Series
Bloody Jack adventures volume 12
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 1809, just when it looks like Jacky Faber and her beloved Jaimy will finally find their romance, Jacky is accused of treason and must flee Boston while her friends attempt to clear her name. Of course that means wild adventures for our fun-loving heroine, who manages to secure a job as a governess--and run away with the circus"--Provided by publisher.
4) Poison
Author
Publisher
Disney*Hyperion
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
When sixteen-year-old Kyra, a potions master, tries to save her kingdom by murdering the princess, who is also her best friend, the poisoned dart misses its mark and Kyra becomes a fugitive, pursued by the King's army and her ex-boyfriend Hal.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Formats
Description
The morning after her eighteenth birthday, Andrea McNulty wakes up in a motel room, covered in blood and unable to remember what happened the previous night, only to discover that her parents were brutally attacked and she is the main suspect.
The morning after her eighteenth birthday, Andrea McNulty wakes up in a motel room, covered in blood and unable to remember what happened the previous night. According to the news, Andi's parents were brutally...
6) The Hush
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Formats
Description
Chester seeks his missing father, earning coins by fiddling, until he accidentally interacts with the Song and is condemned to death, rescued by Susanna and her Nightfall Gang, and enlisted to help in their latest scheme.
7) Pretty sly
Author
Series
Pretty crooked trilogy volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Formats
Description
Fifteen-year-old Willa takes to the road with Aidan in a stolen car after her artist mother disappears, heading for the Santa Barbara, California, hotel from which her mother sent an email, but soon they are the targets of a nationwide manhunt.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author James Swanson delivers a riveting account of the chase for Abraham Lincoln's assassin.
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...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The journey towards full citizenship was long and winding for Indigenous peoples in the United States. Readers will come to understand how legal status affected the lives and opportunities of Indigenous peoples throughout American history. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Indigenous nations have always been political bodies. In this book, readers will learn how the longhouse form of government worked, the peoples that used it, and the influence it had on U.S history and politics. Through these influences, readers are invited to celebrate Indigenous achievements and excellence in governing. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Today, Indigenous Americans serve in the armed forces at a greater percentage than any other ethnicity. The contributions and heroism of Indigenous military personnel have aided the United States in every major conflict for the last 200 years. Readers are invited to celebrate the excellence and achievements of Indigenous American service members throughout history and today. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Jonathan Daniels, a white seminary student from New Hampshire, traveled to Selma, Alabama, in 1965 to help with voter registration of black residents. After the voting rights marches, he remained in Alabama, in the area known as (3z(BBloody Lowndes,(3y (Ban extremely dangerous area for white freedom fighters, to assist civil rights workers. Five months later, Jonathan Daniels was shot and killed while saving the life of Ruby Sales, a black teenager....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn how policy has shaped opportunity for American immigrants. Readers will understand what a "Dreamer" is and why they may hear that term in the news or their community. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Get lost in the colors, sounds, and songs of Latinx artists and musicians. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Excellence and Achievement series illuminates celebrates Latinx achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and age-appropriate way. Written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Perfect for annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, this book explores the history that brought so many people and cultures together into a shared heritage. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Books explore each topic in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Titles were developed with educator,...
16) What Is the Difference Between Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic? / ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre ser L
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explore the vocabuary of identity in this book that helps make sense of the meaning behind cultural labels. Readers will explore the history behind the terms Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic and consider how and why they are used. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Find out how a push for fair working conditions launched a civil rights movement that changed the country. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Books explore each topic in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Titles were developed with educator, advocate, and author Brenda Mendoza to reach children...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. In the Excellence in STEM book, students learn about some of the inventions and discoveries Asian men and women have made in the world of science, technology, engineering, and math.
19) Political Power
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. In the Political Power book, students learn about Asian American men and women in politics. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. In the Excellence in the Arts book, students learn about the creative Asian men and women who have contributed so much to the artistic fabric of America-from poetry to painting to writing to music. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate,...
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