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1) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Read all about the group of people called the Inca who built the small city of Machu Picchu, the city which lies northwest of Cuzco, the capital of the great Inca Empire.
3) Clouds
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to clouds. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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African American Authors
Black History Month
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African American Authors
Black History Month
Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominees 2022-2023
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"Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history"--
The 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma, race massacre was one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. On May 31 and June 1 an armed mob looted homes and businesses as Black families fled. The police did nothing to protect Greenwood,...
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Language
English
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"On June 19, 1865--more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation--the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from year to year. Learn about the events that led to emancipation and why it took so long for the enslaved people in Texas to hear the news. The first Juneteenth began as "Jubilee Day," where families celebrated and learned...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
In 1953, as two men summit Mount Everest for the first time, Charlie Houston and a team of mountaineers carve a path up the second highest peak on Earth: the deadly K2. For Houston, reaching the top of K2 is a lifelong dream, an obsession that began 15 years earlier on his first expedition there. Now, Houston's team follows their tracks, stumbling on camps abandoned during the bitter tragedy. With the summit in their grasp, a vicious storm and a sudden...
10) Meet a teacher!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This series introduces readers to the role of teachers in our community"--
11) Water
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the idea that many things in the world around us are cyclical in nature and discusses the water cycle from puddle to cloud to rain to puddle again"--Provided by publisher.
13) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Out in the ocean, clouds spin. Thunderstorms, heavy winds, and rain move toward land. Hurricane! These severe storms can cause floods and other damage. But you can be prepared! Learn about hurricanes, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe"--
Author
Language
English
Description
The internationally bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, Amy Morin, empowers tweens, teaching them how to think, feel, and act stronger than ever! Perfect for fans of The Confidence Code for Girls, this book tackles mental strength in a relatable way. Filled with fun graphics and illustrations throughout.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Ideal for fans of Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein, this collection of hilarious poems features delicious vocabulary and a wide range of subjects, as well as recurring characters and subplots in the art that weave the poems together and add to the merriment."--Provided by publisher.
16) Flight
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Have you ever dreamed of soaring high above the clouds? Humans may not have the power of flight, but the future may change that! In this high-interest title, readers can feed their dreams as they explore how our favorite high-flying fictional characters got their abilities. Leveled text introduces the science of human flight and explores how it might be possible in the future. Added features demonstrate the power of flight in nature, show how the...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Every year in Namibia, about two thousand zebras suddenly disappear from their grazing area along the Chobe River. Months later, the herd returns. Where do they go? And why? Thanks to satellite-tracking collars, scientists were able to solve the mystery, but several questions remain. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle reveals the process scientists used to study the zebras, and she also delves into the science of migration, exploring how animals...
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Inspires kids to build, play, and learn. This book combines more than 50 inspirational ideas for building with enthralling story starters from the world of LEGO Star Wars. Organized into five chapters based on different planets in the Star Wars universe, readers will use their builds to break prisoners out on Cloud City and spy on the Imperial Army on Endor. Model ideas will inspire readers of various ages and abilities, with an appropriate mix of...
20) Tornadoes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Funnel cloud. Siren sounds. Take shelter! Tornadoes are a force of nature that can quickly spin across the land. Their powerful winds can cause lots of damage. But you can be prepared! Learn about tornadoes, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe"--
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