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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 17
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English
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Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert are looking to adopt a boy to help out on their farm, so when the orphanage delivers a red-haired eleven-year-old girl named Anne instead, they are determined to fix the mistake. However, as Anne's vibrant character and vivid imagination brighten up their home, the Cuthberts soon realise Anne must stay at Green Gables. The inimitable Anne Shirley is fanciful, talkative and dramatic, and this novel describes her joyful...
4) Disaster
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Certain disasters have left such an indelible mark on history that people never tire of learning about them and wanting to discover more details. That's true of the dreadful disasters in this captivating book, which describes what happened in a sensitive and accessible way. As riveted readers learn about history's biggest catastrophes, they'll feel like they're on the scene, including the deck of the Titanic and at the foot of an explosive volcano....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ancient papyrus scrolls, lost languages carved into cuneiform-the written word stretches back thousands of years. Inventions such as the printing press, typewriters, and computers are evidence of how far this technology has progressed. Trace its history from primitive to modern times, and learn how our world has been shaped as a result of the desire to communicate via writing. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It's...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Most people take for granted the ease of plunking down a library card and having instant access to their favorite work of fiction. Yet libraries have developed and changed with the passage of time. Engaging text takes kids on a journey from Ptolemy's library at Alexandria to Washington's Library of Congress. Young readers are guaranteed to be impressed with the innovations and progress that have resulted in our modern-day library system. Have you...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Three, two, one... blast off! People have been fascinated by space travel since ancient times, but technological advances within the past 100 years have allowed them to walk on the moon and plan trips to Mars. Young readers will learn about the history of this phenomenon and will glimpse the endless possibilities that lie in store as scientists continue to brainstorm the future of space travel. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Calendars have helped mankind to mark the passage of time for thousands of years. This title illustrates the development of the calendar and highlights the civilizations and innovations that are associated with various methods of tracking days, months, and years. Young readers will also get a glimpse of what the future holds in store as inventors and modern-thinkers come up with better ways of keeping time. Have you ever wondered what life was like...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It seems so simple, a stamped envelope delivered by the local postman. But it hasn't always been this easy. From messengers on foot to pony express to airmail, our postal system has progressed a great deal with the passage of time. A combination of informative text and engaging illustrations serve to track this progress. Kids will have a new appreciation for the innovations that allow them to stay connected with people around the world. Have you ever...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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People used sundials and calendars to keep track of time long before the invention of stylish wristwatches and radio alarm clocks. This book provides kids with an in-depth look at the development of both ancient and modern-day timepieces. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It's easy to take for granted the inventions that have had such huge impacts on our everyday lives. With the help of The Timeline Library, children...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From Alexander Graham Bell's earliest model to modern-day cell phones, telephones are one of our most important modes of communication. Learn about the initial attempts to transmit the human voice over wire, and discover how far telephones have progressed within the past few centuries. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It's easy to take for granted the inventions that have had such huge impacts on our everyday lives....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Lights, camera, action! Most everyone is familiar with the terrifyingly realistic special effects in Jurassic Park, but how did motion pictures get their start? This title traces the history of the motion picture and highlights the technological developments that have wowed movie-going audiences for more than a century. Kids get an overview of the secrets behind some of the most extraordinary aspects of cinematography. Have you ever wondered what...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The abacus, ENIAC, and nursebots are just a few milestones associated with the development of the computer that are highlighted in this kid-friendly title. The History of the Computer provides young readers with an enhanced appreciation for the myriad ways that computers affect and improve our lives. Kids also get a peek at the countless amazing technological possibilities that loom on the horizon. Have you ever wondered what life was like before...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright designed a lightweight airplane and made the first recorded flight in history. More than 100 years later, travelers board planes every day and jet across the globe within a matter of hours. Learn how even ancient people once dreamt of taking to the skies, and discover how this dream ultimately developed into an innovative reality. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It's easy to take...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Today, cars are built for speed, safety, and style. In the early 1900s, they provided a convenient and quick alternative to horses and trains. Discover how Henry Ford developed his famous Model T, and explore how hydrogen fuel cells could possibly power the vehicles of the future. Young readers will be amazed to learn people's journey from the horse-drawn buggies of America's past to the sporty automobiles of the 21st century. Have you ever wondered...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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The astonishing story of martial arts legend Bruce Lee . . . told in spectacular graphic form.
Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940 -- in both the hour and the year of the dragon. Almost immediately, he was plunged into conflict: as a child in Hong Kong as it was invaded and occupied by the Japanese; as the object of discrimination and bullying; and as a teenager grappling against the influence of gangs.
As the world knows, Lee found his salvation...
17) Rainbow Valley
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Anne of Green Gables volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 14
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English
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The seventh book in the chronology of the Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery, although it was the fifth book published. In this book Anne Shirley is married with six children, but the book focuses more on her new neighbor, the new Presbyterian minister John Meredith, as well as the interactions between Anne's and John Meredith's children.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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An eleven-year-old's world is upended by political turmoil in this "lyrically ambitious tale of exile and reunification" (Kirkus Reviews) from an award-winning poet, based on true events in Chile.
Celeste Marconi is a dreamer. She lives peacefully among friends and neighbors and family in the idyllic town of Valparaiso, Chile—until one day when warships are spotted in the harbor and schoolmates start disappearing from class...
Celeste Marconi is a dreamer. She lives peacefully among friends and neighbors and family in the idyllic town of Valparaiso, Chile—until one day when warships are spotted in the harbor and schoolmates start disappearing from class...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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"An imagining of the real journey undertaken by the extraordinary bear, from her early days in the Canadian forest to her travels with the Veterinary Corps across the country and overseas, all the way to the London Zoo, where she met Christopher Robin Milne and inspired the creation of Winnie-the-Pooh"--