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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her?
She's in New York.
She's holding a torch.
And she's taking one step forward.
But why?
In this fascinating, fun take on nonfiction, uniquely American in its frank tone and honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
4) Redwoods
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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While reading a book about redwood trees on the subway, a young boy travels as he learns, all the way to the forests of California.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this . . . picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are so much more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is an introduction to the organ that does it all"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this loving celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table
A 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book
On Sundays, everyone gathers at Granny’s for Soul Food.
But today, I don’t go to the backyard or the great room.
I follow Granny instead.
“You’re a big boy now,” Granny says....
A 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book
On Sundays, everyone gathers at Granny’s for Soul Food.
But today, I don’t go to the backyard or the great room.
I follow Granny instead.
“You’re a big boy now,” Granny says....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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While his human Elliot adjusts to his new home and stepfamily, Gizmo, an evil genius guinea pig, searches for a new evil lair where he can plot to take over the world, but Gizmo is constantly thwarted by Elliot's little stepsister Jasmine (who likes to play dress-up), Abuela (who may or may not like to eat cavies), and Wedgie (a Corgi superhero and Gizmo's nemesis).
10) A boy called Bat
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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When his veterinarian mom brings home a stray baby skunk that needs rehabilitation before it can be placed in a wild animal shelter, Bat, who has austim, resolves to prove that he is up to the challenge of caring for the skunk permanently.
12) Ivy and Bean
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide, quick! Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots of humor make this a charming - and addictive - introduction to a new series.
Includes bonus material!
- Sneak peek chapter from the next book in the Ivy...
Includes bonus material!
- Sneak peek chapter from the next book in the Ivy...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"To become the first female Jewish Supreme Court Justice, the unsinkable Ruth Bader Ginsburg had to overcome countless injustices. Growing up in Brooklyn in the 1930s and '40s, Ginsburg was discouraged from working by her father, who thought a woman's place was in the home. Regardless, she went to Cornell University, where men outnumbered women four to one. There, she met her husband, Martin Ginsburg, and found her calling as a lawyer. Despite discrimination...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan."--
15) Charlie & Mouse
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Charlie and Mouse, two young brothers, enjoy a day out together, attending an imaginary party and collecting rocks.
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Inspector Flytrap volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Hoping to become the greatest detective that ever grew, Inspector Flytrap, a Venus Flytrap, and his assistant, Nina the Goat, investigate "big deal" mysteries at an art museum, a cookie shop, and a garden.
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Inspector Flytrap volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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From husband-and-wife team Tom Angleberger, creator of the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series, and Cece Bell, author/illustrator of the Newbery Honor graphic novel El Deafo, comes the third title in a funny and clever illustrated chapter-book series about a mystery-solving Venus flytrap. With easy-to-read language and colorful illustrations on almost every page, this early-chapter-book series is a must-have for beginning
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HarperCollins
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for an outdoor adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat Goes Camping, Pete can't wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s'mores by the campfire. But when he hears about the mysterious creature named Bigfoot, Pete can't help but wonder: Is Bigfoot real? Kids love exploring the outdoors, and they're sure to enjoy this funny story about Pete the Cat going camping for the first...
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