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IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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The Olympics began thousands of years ago in ancient Greece with just one event. Today, athletes from around the world compete in hundreds of events to win honor for themselves and their home countries. The Olympics unite the world, but they are not without serious problems. What does the future hold for the Olympic Games? Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest...
2) Qwik cutter
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"Oh, Shawn. You are always late. But do you ever really get in trouble? Your grades are great. You're smart. Everyone likes you. Well, except Amanda. But someday you are going to learn your lesson, and that day is coming sooner than you think"--Back cover.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Since it began, the World Cup has been the scene of soccer history. This is where legendary players have made their mark. There have been stunning upsets. Drama has unfolded on and off the field. Through it all, billions of fans around the world have watched. While new technology and rules bring changes, the world's most popular sport continues to gain fans. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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People go inside the world of a video game. Doctors practice surgery before working on real patients. Sports fans feel like they're on the sidelines while watching from home. Technology makes it all possible. Virtual reality immerses people in new worlds. Augmented reality adds digital elements to the real world. Both are growing fast. How will this technology change the way people work, play, and live? Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction,...
7) Working Dogs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Dogs are popular pets. But some dogs do much more than play fetch. From herding on farms to helping in classrooms, working dogs have many different jobs. Search and rescue dogs sniff out people buried in snow. Police dogs chase and catch criminals. Therapy dogs offer support to hospital patients. Dogs are learning new jobs all the time. Discover how working dogs use their unique skills to make life better for people. Take a look inside White Lightning...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Six million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust. Children were not spared. But some managed to survive. Large numbers were sent to concentration camps. Others were hidden by friends and neighbors. Some were smuggled across borders. Many lost their families. Still, they did not give up. These are their stories of survival. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest...
9) Esports
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Esports is more than just professional gaming. There are hundreds of contests, serious cash prizes, and millions of fans. Pro gamers have been working hard since the 1970s to build their skills and win big. The esports industry isn't perfect, but it's definitely on the rise. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest topics pull in readers and engage them with interesting...
10) Behind the mask
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Serena is the new girl in town, and she has snagged a cool boyfriend, who seems amazing ... until she learns the truth.
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"Mia and her two BFFs rule the school. They declare what's hot, and losers are definitely not. Especially the losers who scratched Mia's phone. She freaks out. But being the reigning queen can change in an instant. All it takes is a fake photo, and a hacked account" -- back cover.
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Theme: science fiction, filmmaking, augmented reality, technology. When Shawn's best friend shows him the Qwik Cutter Cam, he knows he has to have it. A website is offering one at a deep discount, but Shawn and his friend find out that might just be too good to be true. White Lightning Books addresses a wide variety of themes and interests in a narrow range of reading levels, no higher than a 2.5. Students who struggle to read will often not recover...
13) The Underdogs
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Themes: Girls Tackle Football, Friendship, Teamwork, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Jasmine wants to play tackle football with the boys. They refuse, but their coach says she can play against the boys if she can build...
14) On the Run
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Themes: Hi-Lo, fiction, popularity, murder, dating, outcast, track (sports). Fugitive High school senior Jack Porter is a track star. During one of his last meets, he asks pretty Becky Mann to the school dance. She's flirty and fun ... until they get to the dance. Then she gives Jack the cold shoulder. He can't figure it out and soon gives up trying. Sometime during the evening, the police show up. There's a body in Jack's car. It's Becky! The officers...
15) Grand Slam
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Themes: Hi-Lo, fiction, disability, learning differences, self-confidence, tennis. Brad's truth is that life is hard. He's different. Speaking does not come easily. And words get mixed up no matter how much he pays attention. When he meets Reese, he tries to hide his differences. Brad's a hot varsity tennis player. But will he lose Reese if he doesn't come clean? White Lightning Books addresses a wide variety of themes and interests in a narrow range...
16) Summer Camp
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Themes: Hi-Lo, fiction, friendship, summer camp, mystery. Derek and his friend get to go to camp, they discover fields of illegal plants that make a dangerous substance, and they meet a pretty girl. White Lightning Books addresses a wide variety of themes and interests in a narrow range of reading levels, no higher than a 2.5. Students who struggle to read will often not recover from low reading achievement in elementary school if their particular...
17) Emoji of Doom
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Themes: Hi-Lo, fiction, basketball, curses, technology, science fiction. Travis knew he had mad skills on the court. Off the court his life was pretty sweet too. Everything was chill until Travis dissed a chain email. Who believes in that stuff? Forward it immediately? Nah! Oops! Big mistake. White Lightning Books addresses a wide variety of themes and interests in a narrow range of reading levels, no higher than a 2.5. Students who struggle to read...
18) Iggy
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It's the school holiday break, and Iggy is going to Las Vegas to spend time with her dad and stepmom Tiffany. How exciting! Her dad must be planning something big. The Strip. Amusement parks. Thrilling roller coaster rides. But that's not what happens. Iggy is stuck at home in suburbia with Tiffany while her dad works. Then she meets Lucas. His mom is a showgirl, and his dad is an Elvis impersonator. Their house is loud. Colorful.
One night Iggy...
19) The Face
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Themes: friendship, mystery, missing persons, aquatic, fish, paranormal. While riding his bike near the river one stormy night, Ben takes a spill. When he wakes up in the hospital, he remembers seeing something he can't explain. Is there someone-or something-lurking in that murky water? An eerie mix of science fiction, mystery and drama, these stories will be sure to keep the reader thinking long after finishing each book. Created for tweens, each...
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The Iditarod is a challenging sled dog race, held in the frigid Alaskan wilderness each year. Sled dogs and mushers must work as a team to battle the elements and become champions. While the race has become a popular sporting event, it began as a life-or-death sprint to save a remote village. Learn about the race's history, its dangers, and some of the daring dogs and mushers who have won Alaska's Iditarod.
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