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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this title, readers will examine the weapons--large and small--used by both the Continental and British armies. The three types of cannon--guns, mortars, and howitzers--are covered, as are smaller guns such as land pattern muskets, rifles and pistols. Swords, bayonets, and knives are also examined. Continental and British naval warships are introduced.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Abdo & Daughters is an...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Skyrim with its in-depth world building and talented design didn't just happen overnight. It took years of planning and hard work. But every game designer started where you are now. Find out how you can get started to make successful game design. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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To save the world, one must play video games. Sounds ridiculous, right? But in reality many people are looking to video games to tackle many of the world's problems. Take a closer look at the ways in which video games can help save the world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In the 1970s Atari became the leader in home video gaming with the Atari 2600. But were they the first? And how did it evolve into the revolutionary games and systems of today? The answers to these questions and more are just a few pages away.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history. In this enthralling book, readers discover the fascinating story behind its creation. They journey into the world of Thomas Jefferson as he struggles to create the words from which America emerged as a new nation. Presented in the popular style of a graphic novel, Jefferson's struggles and successes come alive for readers through accessible text and vivid drawings....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's better than experiencing history first-hand?! Team Time Machine goes on another adventure in this exciting book. This time, Mia, Ben, and Sam meet General George Washington on the night he prepares his troops to cross the Delaware River. Readers join the team as they find out more about the American Revolution through first-hand accounts and by experiencing personally the icy waters that lead to the Battle of Trenton. An engaging narrative...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It's the battle where the world turned upside down and Team Time Machine is on the scene! The squad travels back to 1781 to learn more about the siege of Yorktown, the final major military conflict of the American Revolution. Young readers will be fascinated by the kid's-eye view of these pivotal events, in a topic that's integral to the elementary social studies curriculum. Interesting fact boxes, colorful photographs, and bright artwork pull readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It's one of the most famous documents in United States history so it's time for Team Time Machine to get a close look at the drafting of the Declaration of Independence! Sam, Ben, and Mia travel to 1776 Philadelphia to find out more about this key piece of writing and the men who crafted it and what happened after the words met paper. This entertaining, fascinating volume will intrigue young history buffs and capture the attention of developing readers....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Even the youngest Americans have heard something about the Boston Tea Party, an event before the American Revolution in which patriots dressed as Native Americans and dumped chests of tea into Boston Harbor. Why they did this might not be so clear. In this exciting book, a group of young historians who call themselves Team Time Machine go back to the year 1773 to find out. This high-interest look at an important historical event will motivate all...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Team Time Machine kids are going back in time to a famous moment in American history when American colonists battled the British forces at Lexington and Concord. As riveted readers tag along, the time-traveling adventurers witness these Revolutionary War battles and the British march back to Boston, setting the stage for the revolution that created the United States. Historical images and fun fact boxes give budding historians an in-depth understanding...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Team Time Machine has another adventure on their hands. They're riding with Paul Revere! Revere famously alerted colonists to approaching British forces at the start of the Revolutionary War. Readers will follow the kids of Team Time Machine and Paul Revere as they ride from Boston to Lexington to save the day. Historical artwork paired with fun facts and an exciting narrative give readers an inside look at one of the greatest moments of the American...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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The inspiring story of the black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War is important and unforgettable, yet it's unfamiliar to many people. These soldiers served heroically to win the freedom of a nation where "all men are created equal." However, many of those who fought would not get to experience the freedom for which they risked their lives.