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21) Pauli Murray
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduce your child to one of the most influential civil rights and gender equality activists in American history with the children's book Pauli Murray, part of the Leaders Like Us series.
Who was Pauli Murray? Children will love learning about this activist who fought for different rights and became the first African American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest.
Fun Storybook Features:
• This children's book features a timeline, post-reading...
22) Sylvia Rivera
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduce your child to one of the most influential LGBTQ activists and advocates in history with the children's book Sylvia Rivera, part of the Leaders Like Us series.
Who was Sylvia Rivera? Children will love learning about one of the most influential leaders and advocates for LGBTQ rights in this engaging biography.
Fun Storybook Features:
• This children's book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity...
23) Sun Power
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English
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The sun is huge and bright! We get heat, light, and energy from this star. My Physical Science Library: Sun Power teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 about the power of the sun while asking readers to consider cause and effect. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand...
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English
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Each day, you encounter solids, liquids, and gases. How can you tell which substance is which? My Physical Science Library: Solids, Liquids, and Gases teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 to describe and classify materials based on observable properties such as color, texture, size, and shape. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied...
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English
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Sound and light travel through our world in waves. My Physical Science Library: Communicating with Signals and Patterns teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 about the ways in which we can communicate using light and sound. It investigates and explains signals, patterns, vibrations, and waves of light and sound. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion...
26) Push and Pull
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English
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Let's get moving! Objects move when they are pushed or pulled. This book teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 what happens when we push or pull an object, including discussions of speed, strength, direction, and what happens when objects touch or collide. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated...
27) Fast and Slow
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English
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Zoom! What makes a car go fast, or slow down? This book teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 all about speed and direction, including pushing, pulling, starting, and stopping. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples....
28) Alvin Ailey
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduce your child to one of the most influential African American dancers and choreographers in history with the children's book Alvin Ailey, part of the Leaders Like Us series.
Who was Alvin Ailey? Children will love tuning in to this engaging biography that explores Alvin's cultural and groundbreaking contributions to dance, choreography, and Broadway theater.
Fun Storybook Features:
• This children's book features a timeline, post-reading...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Book Features:
• Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8
• 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
• Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
• Includes pre- and post-reading activities
• Reading/teaching tips and glossary included
Gaming and eSports: In High Score: The Players and People Behind the Games, 3rd-8th graders enter an exciting world with the most famous gamers, eSports celebrities, and well-known video game designers!
Paving The Way: Young...
30) Zebras
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Zebras' stripes don't just look fancy--they help zebras survive their grassland habitat! The unique patterns of the stripes help keep dangerous flies away. In this title, low-level text and special features on diet and physical characteristics explain the special adaptations zebras have to make the African savanna their perfect home.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gaming and eSports: In Warp Zone: The Future of Gaming, 3rd-8th graders discover the latest advancements in one of children's favorite past-times: gaming! Learn about new video game technology, virtual reality, eSports, and so much more!
Paving The Way: Young readers learn about new gaming technology, augmented reality, adaptive gaming, and advancements in the eSports industry that will make gaming in the future even more exciting.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gaming and eSports: In Power On: The History of Gaming, 3rd-8th graders are taken back in time to learn about the history of video games and how they evolved into competitive eSports of today's culture.
Paving The Way: With captivating photos that bring the history of gaming to life, young readers learn about the most popular video games, characters, and consoles that can trace their origins back to the dawn of the computer age.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Water can be hard to find on African savannas. Luckily, African elephants have unique ways to stay cool and hydrated with their wrinkly skin and throat pouches! In this title, simple text helps young readers explore all the ways these elephants have adapted to their dry biome. Special features showing range, conservation status, and diet visually support the text to aid in learning and comprehension.
34) Giraffes
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that giraffe tongues are dark in color? Scientist believe the color protects them from the hot sun of the savanna. In this engaging title, bright photos and low-level text introduce young readers to giraffes and their adaptations to the grassland biome. Graphics about range, diet, and physical adaptations further illustrate how giraffes survive in the hot, dry savanna.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gaming and eSports: In Level Up: Secrets of the Games We Love, 3rd-8th graders unlock interesting facts and little-known stories about some of the most popular video games, their favorite characters, and more!
Level-Up Your Gaming Knowledge: Young readers learn fun facts, stories, and the history behind their favorite video games, characters, and the designers behind them! Get an inside look at the "Easter eggs" hidden within each game!
36) LeBron James
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English
Description
In LeBron James, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of basketball superstar LeBron James. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about his life.
A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in James's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. This title also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of...
37) Gal Gadot
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this book, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of actor Gal Gadot. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life.
A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in Gadot's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
38) Gatorade
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The tastiest drink for the court! This title is packed with the history of Gatorade through narrative nonfiction, informative sidebars, Fun Facts, and more.
39) Wrigley's
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Champ, champ, fwooop, POP! This title is packed with the history of Wrigley's through narrative nonfiction, informative sidebars, Fun Facts, and more.
40) Oreo
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Two cookies are better than one! This title is packed with the history of Oreo through narrative nonfiction, informative sidebars, Fun Facts, and more.
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