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(0)Brenda Haugen
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Elephants are seen as a symbol of African wildlife. Many people admire their size, intelligence, and strength. But these great land beasts are in trouble. Their homes are disappearing and food is becoming hard to find. Learn more about these amazing animals, and what you can do to make a difference in their future.
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Every battle has two sides, and the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Americans, and then read the perspective of the British. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this historic event.
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In the years leading up to the bloody Civil War, the issue of slavery divided the United States. Harriet Beecher Stowe hated slavery and used her gift of writing to fight its injustice. Her novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, revealed the cruelties of slavery and further split an already divided country.
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Connor McDavid is no stranger to great hockey achievements. This focused center's time spent in junior leagues and later the Ontario Hockey League set him up for his big step to the NHL. Once he got there, Connor went on to become a leading season scorer and the youngest team captain in NHL history. Learn about Connor's path to stardom and the major highlights of his bright NHL career.
6) Giant Pandas
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English
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Round and roly-poly, pandas are recognizable to people everywhere. But these cuddly creatures are in trouble. Their populations are shrinking, and they are running out of places to live. Learn more about these amazing animals, and what you can do to make a difference in their future.
7) Easter
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English
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Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Easter.
10) Halloween
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English
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Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Halloween.
11) Birthdays
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English
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Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of birthdays.
12) Valentine's Day
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English
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Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Valentine's Day.
13) Thanksgiving
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English
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Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.
14) Christmas
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English
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Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Christmas.
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Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In the late 1960s, the Zodiac Killer terrorized the area near San Francisco, California, killing at least five people. The killer mailed letters to newspapers written in code, daring police to discover his identity. He taunted the police and spread fear around San Francisco and beyond. Would the police and the public, working together, find this terrifying monster?