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1) Dak Prescott
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Dak Prescott always worked hard. Although his family did not have much money, his mother taught him to keep trying and reach for his dreams. Dak's biggest dream was to play for the Dallas Cowboys. All through high school and college, Dak worked to make his dream come true. When he finally got the chance, Dak faced many challenges before he could rise to the top. Through it all, Dak showed that he is truly a champion!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ezekiel Elliott always dreamed of being a football player. His parents were both star athletes, and they expected a lot from Ezekiel. He delivered in style, becoming a three-sport star in high school and going on to an amazing college career on the football field. But the best was yet to come for Ezekiel when he was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys as their starting running back. Follow the ups and downs of Ezekiel's life on and off the field in this...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Extraordinary environments endure through the efforts of conservationists such as Marjory Stoneman Douglas. In this engaging biography, readers will learn about Douglas's childhood in Massachusetts, her family life and college days at Wellesley College, and her marriage to newspaper editor Kenneth Douglas. Douglas's move to Florida began her writing career as a journalist at the Miami Herald and later as a freelance writer. It also introduced her...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Takes a close look at 12 of the world's most legendary athletes. Meet the world's most elite athletes, from sensational swimmers Michael Phelps and Diana Nyad to lightning-fast Usain Bolt. Discover how sports teams became truly legendary, including college and professional squads.
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In this colorful biography, find out how Michelle Robinson's family always encouraged her to reach for the stars. From her early days as a schoolgirl to her college years in Chicago and later at Princeton University, Michelle was always determined to do her best. After meeting and marrying Barack Obama, Michelle became part of a powerful team that changed history when Barack was elected the nation's first African-American president. Despite her fame,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Extraordinary environments endure through the efforts of conservationists such as Wallace Stegner. In this engaging biography, readers will learn about Stegner's childhood in the United States and Canada, his education at the University of Utah and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, his wife and son, and his work as a college professor. Readers will discover his career as an award-winning author, his involvement with the Sierra Club, and his work to prevent...
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English
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The Exploring Florida's Geography, Culture, and Climate nonfiction e-Book provides a fascinating glimpse into life in the sunshine state. Filled with stunning images and primary source documents, this informational text introduces students to the important points of interest and unique culture of Florida. Build literacy skills and content area knowledge with this text that explores history, geography, and other social studies topics. Exploring Florida's...
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The Florida's Economy: From the Mouse to the Moon e-Book equips teachers with a gorgeous book filled with stunning primary source documents. Build literacy skills with this nonfiction reader that takes a looks at some of the businesses and organizations that have contributed to Florida's economy. Strengthen literacy skills with this informational text featuring state standards-aligned content focusing on history, economics, geography, and other social...
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In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Ben & Jerry's Homemade ice cream manufacturers, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on these Food Dudes, beginning with their childhood in Merrick, New York. Students can follow their success story from Greenfield's education at Oberlin College and Cohen's job at Highland Community School to their various jobs in between. Cohen and Greenfield's efforts to open their first...
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In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Milky Way bars and M&M's makers, Frank Mars and Forrest Mars Sr.! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude family, beginning with Frank's childhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Students can follow his success story from making candy with his mother as a boy to his establishment of the Mar-O-Bar Company. Forrest Sr.'s childhood is also highlighted, from his childhood in Canada and college experience...
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In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Kellogg's cereal pioneer, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg and W.K. Kellogg! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on these Food Dudes, beginning with their childhood in Battle Creek, Michigan. Students can follow their success story from John's education at Bellevue Hospital Medical College and W.K.'s career as a broom salesman to their work together at the Battle Creek Sanitarium that led to the first flaked cereal...
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