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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. But there's a problem, he tells her. Though he knows his letters, he doesn't know many words. His sister patiently explains, "Every story starts with a single word and every word starts with a single letter. Why don't you start there, with a letter?" So the boy tries. He writes a letter. An easy letter. The letter I. And from that one skinny letter, the story grows, and the little boy discovers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It takes some work to get ready for the day. But this happy sing-along makes chores fun. Tie your shoes, zip your coat and get ready for a joyful time helping around the house. This hardcover library bound book comes with CD and online music access.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"There was a time in the United States when children with disabilities weren't allowed to go to public school. But in 1971, seven kids and their families wanted to do something about it. They knew that every child had a right to an equal education, so they went to court to fight for that right. The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free public education. Janine...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Heaven is a real place. It's where Jesus lives and waits for those he loves to come to him. It's a place of joy and love and hope--a place where all of God's children, young and old, will stay and be happy forever. The inspirational words of Anne Graham Lotz tell of the joys and comforts of heaven. The beautiful rhyming text and engaging, familiar images help children understand that heaven is real and Jesus is waiting for them to come someday. Engaging...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Publisher Annotation: In the Netherlands, some beds rock on water. In Brazil they might sway in the breeze. From Canada to Japan, Afghanistan to Norway, sleep has taken many forms and shapes throughout history. Astonishing, hand-stitched illustrations and a delightful narrative tell the story of sleeping traditions across the world. 40pp.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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LEADERS LIKE US: In this illustrated biography, elementary-aged readers will learn about the early life and greatest accomplishments of an important African American leader in the United States government, Shirley Chisholm. BIOGRAPHY READERS FOR CHILDREN: Shirley knew that the world needed change, so she began to organize people and fight to make a difference. Working in the government could help her improve peoples' lives! In this high-interest reader,...
7) We could fly
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"At a sparrow's urging, a young girl feels a mysterious trembling in her arms, a lightness in her feet, a longing to be free. Her mother tells her that her Granny Liza experienced the same, as did many of their people before her. Perhaps it's time, Mama says, to slip the bonds of earth and join the journey started long ago. To hold each other tight and rise. Drawing on lyrics from the song "We Could Fly" by Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell, which...
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Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic. With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's sinking, Rescuing Titanic shares a unique connection with the story of the ship; having been written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist, Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked...
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