Matt Doeden
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Point guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the toughest and most skilled players in the NBA. Learn all about his struggle to prove himself on the court, his intense workouts, his hobbies, and more.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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An A for effort. Cracking the books. Putting your nose to the grindstone. Have you ever heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when no one's really grading you, breaking books in two, or sharpening your nose. That's because these sayings are idioms-phrases that mean something different than what the words in them actually say. But don't let idioms make you rack your brain! Let's explore a variety of school-related idioms and figure out...
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¿Sabías que el mismo viento que te revuelve el cabello puede usarse para generar energía? Pero, ¿cómo exactamente se aprovecha el viento? ¿Y cuál es el efecto sobre el medioambiente? Lee este libro para aprender todo sobre la energía eólica.
Did you know that the same wind that messes up your hair can be used to create energy? How exactly do you harness the wind? And what is the effect on the environment? Read this book to find out all about...
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Americans are sharply divided on the issue of gun control. Some people believe that inadequate gun laws make the United States a dangerous place. They believe that stricter laws could keep guns away from children, criminals, and people with serious mental illness. Gun-control supporters say that reducing the number of guns in society also reduces the number of gun deaths. Other people strongly disagree. They believe that the shooters-not their guns-are...
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Do you have what it takes to compete against the world's most elite athletes? Be ready to put in the time, sweat, and tears that it takes. Choose which path to take on your journey to athletic excellence. Some choices lead to the big leagues, while others introduce other opportunities, or even a fall from grace.
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Adolf Hitler didn't just invade Europe during World War II. He also broke a pact with Russia and invaded that country. Battles continued into the bitter cold months of winter. You're part of the Allied Forces, trying to push the Nazis out of Russia. YOU CHOOSE how to further the cause for freedom while also battling brutal conditions. Do you have what it takes to survive?
89) Eli Manning
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Talk about having big shoes to fill. Eli Manning - the younger brother of record-breaking Peyton and the son of legendary quarterback Archie - was the NFL's number-one draft pick in 2004. At first, the media criticized his inconsistent performance as the New York Giants' quarterback, but he silenced all doubters when he led his team to an unlikely Super Bowl victory in 2008. Find out how Eli proved that he's a champion quarterback in his own right....
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Do you know:
• Which team won the first NBA championship?
• Why Michael Jordan felt awful during one of his greatest playoff performances?
• How the Golden State Warriors built a playoff dynasty?
Read about the incredible playoff games that basketball fans will never forget. Clutch performances and shocking finishes have helped make the NBA playoffs one of the most thrilling spectacles in sports. The biggest moments, from buzzer-beaters...
91) Tuskegee Airmen
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The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American combat pilots in US military history. Ride along with these brave pilots on the dangerous military missions that changed the course of history.
92) Yao Ming
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Yao Ming is a force on the basketball court. The center, born in Shanghai, China, towers over opponents at 7-foot-6. His strength, agility, and hard work have made him one of the most dominant big men in the NBA today. After leading his Chinese team to a championship in 2002, Yao was the top pick of the NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. His arrival in the United States has helped to break down cultural barriers and has made Yao one of the most recognized...
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Born into a racing family, Dale Earnhardt Jr. seemed destined to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. This book follows the skyrocketing career of this racing star from his first NASCAR Busch series race and back-to-back Busch championships to his father's sudden death during the 2001 Daytona 500 and his current chase for the Winston Cup championship.
94) Submarines
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How do submarines sink and float? What do submarines do underwater? Looking at features from the top of the periscope to the end of the torpedo tubes, this book uncovers how and why submarines work miles under the surface of the ocean.
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Discover incredible facts about basketball, one of the world's most popular sports. Spanning the sport's history and present-day highlights, the leveled text and striking photos make this a perfect choice for sports fans and striving readers alike. The game's amazing moments, biggest wins, and most outrageous plays are all here in a fun, high-interest format.
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On January 30, 1948, Mohandas Gandhi, the world's most revered champion of nonviolent civil disobedience, was murdered in cold blood by a man he'd never met. Gandhi was legendary-in his native India and around the globe-as the Mahatma, a "great soul." So why did Nathuram Godse, an ardent Hindu nationalist, murder him? Darkness Everywhere traces the remarkable journey of one of the twentieth century's most unconventional warriors-and his assassins-to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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In early 2018, teen-led March for Our lives events across the United States protested gun violence, demanded change to save lives, and registered voters toward that end. This authoritative exploration of guns, gun violence, and gun control explores the Second Amendment, the history of guns and gun laws in the United States, legal restrictions to gun ownership, and the devastation of mass shootings. Through an objective look at individual versus collective...
99) Travel to Mexico
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Readers will travel to Mexico in the pages of this book, which covers everything from the country's fascinating history and culture to its people and government. Discover what it's like to live in Mexico!