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In 1966 in Rabun County, Georgia, a group of high school English students created the ‘Foxfire’ magazine, a literary journal that celebrated Appalachian stories, peoples, and culture. The publication was filled with poetry and prose from local students and authors and featured interviews with community members. These oral histories quickly became the focal point of the magazine and, eventually, the material that generated the multivolume Foxfire...
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The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery is a plea to America to understand what life post-slavery remains like for many African Americans, who are descended from people whose unpaid labor built this land, but have had to spend the last century and a half carrying the dual burden of fighting racial injustice and rising above the lowered expectations and hateful bigotry that attempt to keep them shackled to that past.
The Burden,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Heroes are all around us. They may be famous for their deeds, or they could be our friends and neighbors. What sets heroes apart from the crowd is courage. It takes courage to save a life, help others, or fight for what you believe in. How have heroes made an impact on your life? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The U.S. criminal justice system is designed to convict criminals, but sometimes innocent people are wrongfully accused and sentenced. Some are cases of mistaken identity. Others are due to police work. Many of these individuals live for years behind bars before being freed. Tragically, some have died before having their names cleared. What would you do if you were wrongly accused? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Survival in extreme conditions is difficult. Still, there are many heroic tales of people who survive against all odds. These stories of extreme survival are gripping and inspiring. From professional outdoorsmen to young people in challenging situations, the will to live is strong inside us all. How would you survive an extreme event? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest...
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The English for Kids Animals storybook is a fun and educational way for children to learn the English language. Follow Rexy the dinosaur as he visits a farm to meet animals. He sees the cow, horse and sheep. This book is great for children learning how to identify and speak about animals in English.
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The English for Kids Clothes storybook is a cute and funny way for children to learn common words for clothes in the English language. Watch as Terry the dinosaur goes fishing but only catches different articles of clothing. This storybook will help your child learn to identify common clothes in the English language.
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Kids would love a new book on play and learn adventures because they love being outdoors and it is good for their mental and physical health. Experiential learning is proven to be good for kids and adults in terms of retention and the transfer of new skills. Being able to experience a new adventure by taking part in play and learn adventures is a great option for all children.
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The Spanish for Kids Colors storybook will teach your child to identify basic colors in Spanish. Join Terry the dinosaur as he greets baby dinosaurs and describes their colors in Spanish. This is a fun way for children to expand their knowledge of the Spanish language.
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Are you having difficulty finding the perfect toy for your little one? Then let him/her tell you what he/she wants through this wonderful picture book! Picture books give the child the opportunity to hone his/her language skills. He/she can use pictures and simple sentences to relay wants, needs and probably emotions too. Order a copy today!
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The French for Kids Colors storybook will teach your child to identify basic colors in French. Join Terry the dinosaur as he greets baby dinosaurs and describes their colors in French. This is a fun way for children to expand their knowledge of the French language.
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Kids reach an age when they become fascinated with their bodies and the bodies of others. A book about anatomy and physiology would help them better understand the similarities and differences between male and female forms and human bodies and the bodies of other animals. Better yet, this type of book would be a great primer for future biology classes.
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The French for Kids Clothes storybook is a cute and funny way for children to learn common words for clothes in the French language. Watch as Terry the dinosaur goes fishing but only catches different articles of clothing. This storybook will help your child learn to identify common clothes in the French language.
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As with adults, the personalities of children are very varied. Some kids can be really introverted and quiet. Still some others are adventurous and whimsical. These types of children would love books that have adventures for kids in them. Because of this, kids often remember these books for a lifetime. This makes these books invaluable through the course of a lifetime.
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While some parents think that phonics come naturally, a little push will still be welcome. Phonics is a step towards reading and spelling through listening. It will be impossible to spell if a child is unable to recognize the sounds in words. This workbook is composed of letters with corresponding written object examples, accompanied by pictures. Have a copy today!
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