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1) Vote!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Using a campaign for mayor as an example, shows the steps involved in an election, from the candidate's speeches and rallies, to the voting booth where every vote counts, to the announcement of the winner.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Famous women includes: Cleopatra, Eleanor of Awuitaine, Joan of Arc, Isabella I, Elizabeth I, Nzingha, Catherine the Great, Marie Antoinette, Victoria, Harriet Tubman, Tzzuhsi, Gertrude Bell, Jeannette, Rankin, Eleanor Roosevelt, Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi, Eva Peron, Wilma Mankiller, Aung San Suu Kyi, Rigoberta Menchu.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Not all governments have been run by men. Lives of Extraordinary Women turns the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats—and flaws—for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies, revolutionary leaders. Some are revered. Others are notorious. What were they really like?
In this grand addition to their highly praised...
In this grand addition to their highly praised...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
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When sixteen-year-old Hope and the aunt who has raised her move from Brooklyn to Mulhoney, Wisconsin, to work as waitress and cook in the Welcome Stairways diner, they become involved with the diner owner's political campaign to oust the town's corrupt mayor.
Newbery honor book: 2001.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Orators take ordinary words and weave them into brilliant speeches. It takes a substantial amount of skill to be a great orator. History is full of leaders who have given inspiring speeches. Learn about twelve famous speeches from leaders such as Cesar Chavez, Ronald Reagan, Pat Summitt, Justin Trudeau, and Martin Luther King Jr. This diverse collection of speeches will open your eyes and ears to the power of the spoken word! Packed with fun facts,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Rabbits don't exist."
So decrees the new king, the Wolf of all Wolves, after conquering the rabbits' homeland. He refuses to allow even one small, fluffy tail or long, soft ear into his kingdom. He orders the birds to broadcast this message far and wide. And he summons the old monkey to photograph him in his royal finery, performing his royal deeds. But in his darkroom, the monkey sees something strange developing in the photos. Is that a floppy...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of collaboration using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how collaboration is used in everyday life. Readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fair and free elections are one of the keys to a strong democracy. Voting and Elections introduces readers to political campaigns, voting rights, and election-day processes. Clear text, helpful sidebars, and color photographs give readers a compelling overview of this important subject. Features include fast facts, a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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What are the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution? They're important documents that helped to shape our country. But what's the story behind how these documents were created? And what exactly do they say? Read this book to find out.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What is the executive branch? It's the part of government that's led by our president. But who else is part of the executive branch? And just what does this branch do? Read this book to find out.
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Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of collaboration. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how collaboration...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What does it mean to be elected to political office? It means you get to decide how to make a town, a state, or even the whole country a better place to live. But how does someone get elected? And what are the challenges of running for office? Read this book to find out.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The concept of nationalism is often in the news, and it can be challenging to understand why it often leads to heated debates. However, it's important for people to think critically about nationalism and its effects. Readers are encouraged to do this as t
18) Declaring War
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The Constitution sets forth clear guidelines that must be followed for the United States to declare war on another nation. However, in the centuries since the Constitution was written, the nature of the world and war have changed drastically. This book contextualizes some of the conflicts in American history, from the last declaration of war for World War II to the conflicts of Vietnam through to Iraq and Afghanistan. It investigates how Congress...
19) Executive Orders
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The president's ability to issue executive orders is a process steeped in misconceptions. This must-have volume looks at the history of this important executive power, explains executive orders that have had wide-ranging effects, and demonstrates the legal limits of the president's power. With emphases on checks and balances put in place by the U.S. Constitution and responses from Congress and the Supreme Court to past executive orders, the book covers...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As young people are becoming louder voices for change, the idea of lowering the voting age has been brought up more often. While some people believe this would encourage teenagers to become more active citizens, others believe there are good reasons to keep the voting age at 18. As readers explore both sides of this debate, they learn essential facts to form and back up their own informed opinion on this topic, which has real implications for their...
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