Thomas K Adamson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Grab your board and hit the streets! This sport requires little equipment other than what is naturally provided from block to block. Street style skaters grind rails and ledges, and jump over stairs and other obstacles. Get ready to soar through the city in this fun title for beginner readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents an overview of the Civil War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Since our battle for independence from Great Britain, the US military has been involved in a civil war, regional wars, and...
3) World War I
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents an overview of World War I, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Since our battle for independence from Great Britain, the US military has been involved in a civil war, regional wars, and world...
4) World War II
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents an overview of World War II, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Since our battle for independence from Great Britain, the US military has been involved in a civil war, regional wars, and...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an overview of the American Revolution, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Since our battle for independence from Great Britain, the US military has been involved in a civil war, regional...
Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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The World Cup is soccer's greatest event. And no country has been more successful at it than Brazil. The team has won a record five World Cup titles since the event started in 1930. From most goals scored to number of championships, the soccer records offered in this title are sure to impress!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Swish! Stephen Curry has just made a record-breaking 3-point shot. This moment cements his place as a basketball legend! Unbelievable basketball records are on display in this exciting title for young readers. The book explores favorite teams and players who dribbled their way into stardom by scoring points, making passes, and more!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Usain Bolt sprints past the competition at the 2012 Olympic Games. As he crosses the finish line, the world's fastest human sets a new Olympic record! Bolt's accomplishment is one of many incredible athletic feats highlighted in this informative book about Olympic records.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Follow along carefully as Max Axiom teaches the most important lesson in science: Safety! From hot tips for using hot plates to cool answers to burning questions, young readers will hone their super safety skills. Download the free Capstone 4D app for an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page. Videos, writing prompts, discussion questions, and hands-on activities make this updated edition come alive and keep your collection...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Offers readers a captivating look into Apollo 11's historic space achievement and how the country rallied behind the bold idea to visit the moon. Learn about the struggles astronauts faced and the pivotal moment when the first man stepped onto the moon's surface. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study,...
11) BMX Racing
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Practice makes perfect when it comes to BMX racing. The more times you practice your gates, peddling intervals, and turns, the better racer you will be. Polishing all of these skills will help you climb to the top of the race series. Enjoy learning what it takes to be a BMX racer in this beginner book.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf of Mexico, leaving destruction in its wake. Winds of 125-miles per hour and storm surges as high as 19-feet-tall, pounded coastlines, displacing millions of people from their homes. In this hi/lo title, reluctant readers will learn about the events of this disaster and its aftermath. Special features including a chart and a map show the extent of devastation caused by the hurricane.
13) Joe Burrow
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Joe Burrow steps back in the pocket. He throws a pass deep into the end zone. Touchdown! Joe Burrow is one of the NFL's most exciting young talents. In this high-low title, readers will learn about his journey to the NFL as well as the successes of his young career through engaging text and vibrant photos. Special features highlight his accomplishments, his rise to success, where he's played, and more!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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On December 26, 2004, an enormous earthquake ripped through the Indian Ocean. This triggered a series of massive tsunami waves, some as high as 100-feet tall. In this hi/lo text, readers will learn about the events that caused the tsunami as well as the effects it had on the areas it struck. Features illustrate how a tsunami starts as well as how much destruction the tsunami caused.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Sand tiger sharks hover in the water as they patiently wait for fish to swim by. To hover, they gulp air at the waters surface and hold it in their bellies! Through engaging photos and text, this leveled title introduces readers to the sand tiger sharks fascinating hunting behaviors, body functions, and environment. Added features further highlight the sharks size, diet, range, and more!
16) Lionel Messi
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Lionel Messi dribbles through defenders. He lines up his shot. Goal! In this high-low text, reluctant readers will learn about the storied career of this all-time great soccer player. Special features showcase some of Messi's greatest achievements, where he's played, his favorite things, and more. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring Messi's career to life on the page!
17) BMX Freestyle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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A sport created with racing in mind evolved into what we now know as BMX freestyle. Now more durable and sturdy, these bikes can support an ambitious biker. With spinning handlebars and pegs for fancy footwork, these athletes will surely impress. Ride along in this active title for reluctant readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Great white sharks are fearsome ocean hunters! Their 300 sharp teeth and curved tails allow these predators to make quick, deadly attacks. The pages of this fact-filled title provide young readers with information about great whites' environment, physical
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington. The blast caused millions of dollars of damage and affected the lives of thousands. In this hi/lo text, reluctant readers will learn about eruption, from the events leading up to it to everything that followed. Special features highlight the areas affected by the blast, the timeline of events, and the ways in which the area has healed in the years since.