Shannon Knudsen
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
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When high-school senior Kai Tamura sneaks into Ms. Opal's classroom to steal the upcoming trigonometry exam, he sees her changing answers on her students' standardized tests, and he takes photos to prove it--then when no one believes him and he is suspended, Kai sets out to prove the truth, even though it means ruining a popular teacher whom he likes.
6) Guatemala
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Pack your bags! We're headed to Guatemala. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Guatemala's volcanoes and rain forests, try tasty tamales, and catch a soccer game. A special section introduces Guatemala's capital, languages, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world. In Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches and go door to door, hoping for candy. Egyptian children have egg-rolling contests. Russian children play an egg-tapping game. And in Colombia, Easter is a time for donkey beauty pageants. Take a trip around the world to see how this very special holiday is celebrated.
10) Rise Above
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Darius finally has a shot at the halfback spot. But he hasn't improved through hard work alone; he's taking "nutritional supplements." Now he's concerned about his health. But if he confesses, will he blow his chance to play?
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Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world. In Sweden, children dress up as Easter witches and go door to door, hoping for candy. Egyptian children have egg-rolling contests. Russian children play an egg-tapping game. And in Colombia, Easter is a time for donkey beauty pageants. Take a trip around the world to see how this very special holiday is celebrated.
12) Leif Eriksson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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As a young man growing up in Greenland, Leif Ericsson had heard stories about a land to the west across the Atlantic Ocean. One day, he gathered a crew and set off to explore the land himself. He landed at three different places, finally settling at Vinland", now Newfoundland, Canada, for the winter. When he returned home, he became a hero, and inspired many other Vikings to explore the new world.
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2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Discusses the fantastical creatures that are half human and half fish, covering various related tales about merfolk taking human visitors to their underwater cities and singing to sailors, causing them to drown at sea.