C. B. Mordan

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2) Oh, Rats! The Story Of Rats And People

Author

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 2

Description

Looks at the relationship between rats and humans throughout history and discusses the rat's evolution, social behaviors, characteristics, and habits.

3) Orphan journey home

Author

Ketchum, Liza

Pub. Date

2000

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 3

Description

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In 1828, while traveling from Illinois to Kentucky, twelve-year-old Jesse and her two brothers and sister lose their parents to the milk sickness and must try to finish the dangerous journey by themselves.

4) Silent movie

Author

Avi

Pub. Date

[2003]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Book, Picture

Description

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In the early years of the twentieth century, a Swedish family encounters separation and other hardships upon immigrating to New York City until the son is cast in a silent movie, in a picture book that evokes an actual silent movie.

5) Lost!: a story in string

Author

Fleischman, Paul

Pub. Date

[2000]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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A grandmother tells a story about a young girl who uses her wits and what is available to her to help her survive when she is lost in the snow. Includes instructions for creating a number of string figures mentioned in the story.