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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Captures all of the action and valor of the battlefield, as well as the trappings that go with it. Kids will browse eye-popping photographs and illustrations as they peruse fascinating facts and information about armor, weapon, uniforms, technology, military jets, battleships, military technology, top secret intelligence, and more. Topics include five ultimate battles, the greatest commanders of all time, and an entirely interactive chapter, in which...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Rafe Khatchadorian's new year at middle school is starting to look depressingly like the old one, except that art class is going well--and when he joins the flag-football team and demonstrates some talent as a running-back, he discovers a way of dealing with his bullying nemesis and teammate, Miller the Killer.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
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City, birthplace of her deceased father. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael. The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward - and the thanks of all Mexico. But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Randolph Caldecott is best known as the namesake of the award that honors picture book illustrations, and in this inventive biography, leading children's literature scholar Leonard Marcus examines the man behind the medal. In an era when the steam engine fueled an industrial revolution and train travel exploded people's experience of space and time, Caldecott was inspired by his surroundings to capture action, movement, and speed in a way that had...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Architects use their creativity to design different types of buildings. Understanding perimeter and area is an essential part of their job. See how geometry, measurement, and art combine to create beautiful spaces and places. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn perimeter and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Growing up as a Chinese American in California, Laurence Yep felt trapped between two worlds, belonging to neither one. It was this feeling of being an outsider that caused him to lose himself in books and eventually become the writer of two Newbery Honor books himself. Readers will be inspired by this simply-told biography of the author of Dragonwings and Dragon's Gate. A Words to Know section prepares readers for any unfamiliar vocabulary they may...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As a young girl growing up in California, Brenda Song knew that she wanted to be a performer. Years of hard work and determination eventually led to her starring role on the beloved Disney sitcom The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Young readers will be enthralled by the details of Song's little-known success story told with simple text and vibrant color photos. A Words to Know section in the beginning of the text helps readers with any unfamiliar vocabulary...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What does fashion have to do with the game of basketball? More than meets the eye! From shoes, shorts, and headbands to hairstyles and body art, discover the evolution and influence of basketball fashion both on and off the court.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
From Liesl Shurtliff, the New York Times bestselling author of Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin, comes a thrilling new middle grade trilogy about three city kids who get on the wrong subway train and wind up on a wild, magical mystery-adventure throughout time.
Imaginative, daring, and packed with fun, Time Castaways is perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Through details about his life and education, readers learn not only to appreciate Edward Hopper's paintings, but also his contributions to modern art. Images of his work show readers how his unique style developed, while Art Smart boxes help students understand the mediums and elements of Hopper's work.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book details the history of special effects and CGI in films, and examines the innovative special effects used in movies like King Kong, The Iron Giant, Westworld, Alien, Tron, The Abyss, Toy Story, Jurassic Park, and Inception. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating...
14) Shades of Truth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Sadie is a strong, extroverted 12-year-old who sees the move from Menlo Park, CA to Eagle's Nest, MI as a grand adventure. In this new place, she can be whoever she wants to be. She has a strong relationship with her fun-loving dad, and together they work hard to help her mom, who is emotionally fragile. They both hope that this new place will be a fresh start for Sadie's mom. Quickly Sadie learns she is not welcome in Eagle's Nest. Her father, a...
15) Flickering Hope
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Can You Ever Trust the Enemy?
Things finally seem to be falling into place for Sadie. Bear season is over, and her relationship with her art teacher is on the mend. Her home life is going better than ever, and even her enemy, Frankie, wants to be friends. But can Frankie be trusted? Ruth and Andrew think she's spying for her father, helping him find a way to capture Sadie's favorite bear. But Sadie suspects something else is going on with Frankie....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An intriguing look at how a creative, introspective child became a world-famous architect and artist." -Shelf Awareness
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, is one of the most famous pieces of civic architecture in the world. But most people are not as familiar with the reserved college student who entered and won the design competition to build it. This accessible biography tells the story of Maya Lin, from her youth as a first-generation...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Caldecott Medalist Allen Say presents a stunning graphic novel chronicling his journey as an artist during WWII, when he apprenticed under Noro Shinpei, Japan's premier cartoonist. Drawing from memory is Allen Say's own story of his path to becoming the renowned artist he is today. Shunned by his father, who didn't understand his son's artistic leanings, Allen was embraced by Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist and the man he came to love as...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
TOUCHDOWN! James Patterson will have kids busting out laughing as they follow lovable bad-boy Rafe's struggles to score big on the field-and in the social scene!
In this seventh Middle School episode, Rafe heads back to the place his misadventures began: the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, where he's now being forced to take "special" classes. He also finds himself joining the school's football team-alongside his main tormenter, Miller...
In this seventh Middle School episode, Rafe heads back to the place his misadventures began: the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, where he's now being forced to take "special" classes. He also finds himself joining the school's football team-alongside his main tormenter, Miller...
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