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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 27
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It was the time of the French Revolution - a time of great change and great danger. It was a time when injustice was met by a lust for vengeance, and rarely was a distinction made between the innocent and the guilty. Against this tumultuous historical backdrop, Dickens' great story of unsurpassed adventure and courage unfolds.Unjustly imprisoned for 18 years in the Bastille, Dr. Alexandre Manette is reunited with his daughter, Lucie, and safely transported...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 11
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Since her mother died when she was born Sara and her father became very close. Sara has to go away to an all girl boarding school in Britian, because her father has to fight in the war. One day a messenger comes and tells her that her father is dead. Since Sara will lose all the money her father has she is forced to be a maid with the other maid who is black named Becky just so she can have a place to live. She finds out that her father is not dead,...
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Ramona Quimby volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 4
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Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich Uncle Hobart, a change in her after-school situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons. Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed. Young readers will cheer at the happy outcome of this exciting tale. And they will long remember the heartening message of the tiny seed's steadfast perseverance in the face of many hazards and obstacles...
7) Dog
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.--
9) Reptile
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Become an eyewitness to how reptiles sense the world, move and use camouflage in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of these scaly creatures. Children will be mesmerized by the many different types of reptile species, from small pets to large crocodiles
10) Pirate
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents a photographic introduction to pirates, examining the history of piracy as it was practiced around the world, and looking at weapons, navigation and maps, women pirates, life at sea and on land, and the appearance of pirates in film and literature.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 21
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Classics. This title is suitable for children aged 10 to 13 years old. This imaginative retelling of the classic Arthurian legends recounts the story of Arthur's formation of the Knights of the Round Table, his securing of the enchanted sword Excalibur and his wooing of the Lady Guinevere. Included as well are the legends of Sir Pelleas, the story of Sir Gawaine's pursuit of the White Hart and tales of Merlin the magician, Morgana Le Fay, the Lady...
16) Superfudge
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Fudge books volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 4
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Peter describes the highs and lows of life with his younger brother, Fudge.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 6
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Few men in American history are as controversial as Malcolm X. In this provocative biography, Myers, winner of a Newbery Honor and four-time Coretta Scott King Award winner, presents a forthright portrait of a complex man whose life reflected the major events of our times.
18) Tanglewood tales
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Adaptations of Greek myths: The Minotaur, The Pygmies, The Dragon's Teeth, Circe's Palace, The Pomegranate seeds, and The Golden Fleece.
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Illustrated with beautiful chapter headings that match the book cover!
From the mysterious Druids and noble King Alfred to the notorious Henry VIII and the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Charles Dickens traced his country's history for the benefit of young Victorians. Written with the beloved storyteller's customary panache, this series of historical vignettes reads like a fast-paced novel, rich in anecdotes and colorful stories. Dickens' unsparing,...
20) From head to toe
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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An interactive picture book encourages readers to exercise and helps them develop such skills as listening, focusing attention, and following directions.