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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
"A remarkable true WWII account of the maritime attack on the RMS Laconia off the West African coast"--
"On September 12, 1942, the RMS Laconia was attacked by a German submarine five hundred miles off the coast of western Africa. What the Germans didn't know was that they had just attacked their allies: locked below decks on the British ship were nearly 1,800 Italian prisoners of war. When the Germans realized their mistake, they made the unprecedented...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The social movements that defined the mid-20th century had lasting impacts on American society. This book takes a look at the American Indian Movement and how its activism brought much-needed attention to the injustices Indigenous Americans faced. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Pietro is a huge San Francisco Giants fan. So when his dad scores tickets to Game 3 of the 1989 World Series, Pietro is ecstatic. Unfortunately, the world has other plans. A massive earthquake rocks the city, destroying buildings and derailing their plans. When help is needed, Pietro steps in. Will he be a hero, or will it be game over for him? Designed for Striving Readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn how education and government policy impacted generations of Indigenous families. Readers will understand the legacy of boarding schools on Indigenous cultures and the resilience of those cultures today. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The life of a book isn't easy, especially when people judge you by your cover (not every book can be adorned with sparkly unicorns!). And this narrator should know--it's the book itself, and it has a lot of opinions. It gets irritated when readers bend its pages back, and it finds authors quite annoying. But it does have a story to tell. Through witty direct address and charming illustrations, readers meet a book that has never been read, with a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Four friends had moved to New York City from Atlanta, Georgia hoping to make it big. But things hadn't worked out and they are moving home. As they are leaving the city on a hot July night in 1977, the lights go out suddenly. Can they avoid the crime and violence and get to safety? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The journey towards full citizenship was long and winding for Indigenous peoples in the United States. Readers will come to understand how legal status affected the lives and opportunities of Indigenous peoples throughout American history. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Trail of Tears stands as a hallmark of the pain and displacement Indigenous peoples endured, but it was not the whole story. Readers will be introduced to the many removals that occurred throughout the United States and how those acts shaped Indigenous cultures today. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Today, Indigenous Americans serve in the armed forces at a greater percentage than any other ethnicity. The contributions and heroism of Indigenous military personnel have aided the United States in every major conflict for the last 200 years. Readers are invited to celebrate the excellence and achievements of Indigenous American service members throughout history and today. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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"After a rocky first year, Anna's family have settled into life in California--their small restaurant is even turning a profit. Then her parents make a shattering discovery: their visas have expired. Anna's world is quickly overwhelmed by unfamiliar words like "undocumented" and "inequality." She longs to share the towering secret that looms over every aspect of her life with a friend, but her parents strictly forbid her from telling anyone. As Anna...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
During World War II, Nicholas and his brother John seek shelter. Their town of Liverpool is the target of constant Nazi bombings. As the city burns around them, Nicholas and John are forced into the streets, where chaos reigns. Without a home and with no one but the two of them, they fight to escape and stay alive. Designed for Striving Readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Indigenous nations have always been political bodies. In this book, readers will learn how the longhouse form of government worked, the peoples that used it, and the influence it had on U.S history and politics. Through these influences, readers are invited to celebrate Indigenous achievements and excellence in governing. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United...
13) Mascot
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
What if a school's mascot is seen as racist, but not by everyone? In this compelling middle-grade novel in verse, two best-selling BIPOC authors tackle this hot-button issue.
In Rye, Virginia, just outside Washington, DC, people work hard, kids go to school, and football is big on Friday nights. An eighth-grade English teacher creates an assignment for her class to debate whether Rye's mascot should stay or change. Now six middle schoolers--all...
Author
Publisher
Vintage Español
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
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Description
"Pedro/Peter Martín es un Mexikid, o un niño que nació en Estados Unidos de padres mexicanos: un niño que no pertenece a ninguno de los dos lugares. Así que no sabe qué pensar cuando su padre anuncia que toda la familia (¡11 personas!) se apretará dentro del Winnebago para manejar 2,000 millas hasta México con una misión: traer a su misterioso abuelito de la era de la Revolución Mexicana a vivir con ellos. Esta divertidísima memoria gráfica...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An enormous boom wakes Artem from his sleep. He discovers that a reactor at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl has exploded. With radiation everywhere, his family is forced to evacuate their town of Pripyat. But not everyone can go, and Artem's beloved dog Estas is left behind. Learning the fate of the abandoned animals, Artem mounts a dangerous rescue mission into a nuclear wasteland. Designed for Striving Readers.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Josef and his family are heading home to America after visiting Josef's grandfather in Germany. Grandpa has a surprise for them. Instead of taking the boat home, they'll be riding a zeppelin across the ocean. The problem? They'll be aboard the ill-fated Hindenburg on its very last flight. Designed for Striving Readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Chris has never been to New York City. When she goes to visit her dad there, she arrives on the city's worst day: September 11, 2001. In a matter of hours, her entire world changes as she witnesses the terror and the horror of the attacks on New York City. It's a day that she and the rest of the United States will never forget. Designed for Striving Readers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"After a session in the VR Booth at the Mega Pizzaplex, Kai can't shake the feeling that the tiger animatronic somehow has stayed with him... A new attraction at the Mega Pizzaplex leaves Kane's mind full of intrusive thoughts not his own... And Danny's idea to get the attention of his high school crush comes with unimaginable consequences... In the world of Five Nights at Freddy's, truth is often scarier than fiction..."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
Entrusted with a real treasure map, Zane, along with his friends Kiko and Jack and his dog, Hip-Hop, arrives in Manhattan where he learns about the buried history of Black New Yorkers of centuries past, and the gold hidden in those stories, while eluding a vicious rival skateboard crew.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Students will learn about cultural appropriation and its cultural and economic impact on Indigenous peoples. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent...
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