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21) Kacey Musgraves
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Kacey Musgraves knew she wanted to be a singer-songwriter when she was just a little girl. She penned her first song at the age of nine. After competing in talent shows in East Texas as a teen, she landed a spot on the televised singing competition Nashville Star in 2007. Although she didn't win, she went on to write and perform some of the most popular songs in country music today. She is known for her free spirit and her willingness to sing about...
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Few people would have thought that Ileana Ros-Lehtinen would grow up to become one of the longest serving members of the United States House of Representatives. Throughout her career, this groundbreaking congress woman has worked to advocate for women, education for all, veterans, LGBTQ rights, and marriage equality. She was the first Latina, the first female Florida Republican, and the first Cuban-born person to serve in the United States Congress....
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Nydia Velázquez learned about politics while sitting around her family's dinner table each evening. Her father, who worked in Puerto Rico's sugarcane fields, talked to his nine children about the importance of worker's rights. He also taught them that they had a responsibility to help their community. Young Nydia took his words to heart. After earning two college degrees, she decided to put them to use helping the Puerto Rican people of New York...
24) Eric Church
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Eric Church rarely does anything people expect from him. When he was offered a record deal at just 16, he turned it down. Instead of pursuing his musical career at 18, he went to college and earned himself a degree in marketing. And when he landed a gig opening for a famous country music band, he played so long each night that he got himself and his own band fired. Perhaps being different is what makes this country music star stand out from the rest....
25) Brett Eldridge
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Brett Eldredge has been a singer most of his life. As a little boy, he would agree to sing at family parties in exchange for candy bars. But it took him a while longer to realize that he wanted to become a country music artist. A trip to Nashville to see his cousin play a show there opened his eyes to the music career that awaited him in the Tennessee city. Shortly after moving there, Brett began working as a songwriter. Soon he landed the opportunity...
26) Shawn Mendes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Some people might say that uploading videos of cover songs to social media sites is a waste of time. After all, what are the chances that a person could become famous this way? Just ask Shawn Mendes. After posting his versions of different songs to Vine in 2013, he was discovered. A short time later, the young singer and guitarist signed a record deal with Island Records. He now has two full-length albums under his belt, along with an EP that shot...
27) Maren Morris
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Maren Morris practically grew up as a country music performer. Her parents discovered her talent for singing when Maren was just nine years old. They then began supporting her in every way they could. They bought their daughter a guitar and encouraged her to explore her deep love for country music. After performing at various venues around her home state of Texas, Maren decided to move to Nashville to find a job as a songwriter. After writing songs...
28) Jake Owen
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Jake Owen did not grow up with dreams of becoming a country music star. Instead, he thought he would become a professional golfer. He started winning tournaments in the sport when he was just 15. But an injury to his shoulder changed the course of his life when it ruled out playing golf for a living. Jake dealt with this disappointment by picking up a guitar. In the process, he discovered that he had an equally abundant talent for writing songs and...
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Pickleball is a fun sport with a funny name. A U.S. Congressman invented the game one summer along with two of his friends in the 1960s. The sport combines parts of other games such as badminton, ping-pong, and tennis. Today, kids often play pickleball at summer camps. The USA Pickleball Association helps teach people about the sport both in the United States and beyond its borders.
30) Chris Stapleton
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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To many people it may seem that Chris Stapleton was an overnight success. One day he had a respectable fan base; the next his country music album had rocketed to the number one spot in all music genres. But he had actually been working in the country music business for many years as a songwriter before his performance with Justin Timberlake on the CMAs turned him into a household name. As a devoted fan of classic country music, Chris has a unique...
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Maria Elena Salinas was born in Los Angeles, California. Her birthplace made her an American citizen. But her heritage allowed her to identify with two countries. One was the United States. The other was Mexico, where she spent the first several years of her childhood. When she returned to the United States as a young girl, she spoke Spanish. In just a few months, she learned English at her new school. As a teen, Maria dreamed of becoming a successful...
32) Charlie Puth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Charlie Puth did not grow up dreaming of being a pop star. Instead, he wanted to do what he loved most: write music. This young man who learned to play the piano at the age of four, had a clear talent for writing and composing, which led him to study jazz and classical music during his school years. He later earned a degree in music production and engineering. After graduating from the Berklee School of Music, he thought he would make his living helping...
33) Siberian Huskies
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Siberian Huskies. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
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Fish make fascinating pets - it's fun to watch them swim, eat, and sleep with their eyes open! Your pet fish will need your attention and care to thrive and grow. Are you ready for a pet fish? Learn how to feed, clean up after, and protect your fish to keep it healthy, happy, and safe as it swims through life with you. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Labrador Retrievers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Golden Retrievers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
39) Giraffes
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Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of giraffes. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
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Cats are intriguing and loving - it's fun to watch them snooze, prowl, and play. Your cat will need lots of attention, care, and love. Are you ready for a kitten or cat? Learn how to feed and care for your kitty to keep it purr-fectly healthy, happy, and safe. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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