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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet, at age twenty-two, to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Her inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb," is now available to cherish in this special edition." --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"From the New York Times-bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Everything Bad Is Good for You, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. In this illustrated volume, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences....
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book explores how growing a cabbage can fight poverty, how a few dollars can help ten families start their own businesses, and how running errands for a neighbor can help you learn to become a bike mechanic. It asks the question "What if you could meet all your consumer needs while, at the same time, get to know your neighbors and protect the environment?
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. Right? Wrong! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a...
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information about bicycles, including their history, their construction, how they are used for work and recreation, and how they are used to make a difference in the lives of people.
6) Wonder
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Recounts the events of Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it caused in New Orleans, discusses the global efforts to help the victims, and describes the rebuilding efforts.
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