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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A hilarious and timely tool to help kids learn how to tell what news is true and what isn't.
Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is true and what isn't. With quirky...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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There has been a lot of talk about "fake news" in the news lately. Being able to spot the difference between credible and non-credible sources is a vital 21st century skill to have. Learn the tricks and traps of deception and the skills required to achieve information literacy--and always get to the truth of the matter! Packed with fun facts and detailed sidebars, this informational text explores contemporary issues and high-interest, relevant subjects....
3) Vote!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Using a campaign for mayor as an example, shows the steps involved in an election, from the candidate's speeches and rallies, to the voting booth where every vote counts, to the announcement of the winner.
4) Civics
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Civics is the study of the rights and duties that come with being a member of a country. Members of a country are called citizens. Find out more in Civics, one of the titles in the Social Studies Essential Skills series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Reference materials are sources of information that can be used to gather content for essays and school projects. There are many types of reference materials, such as encyclopedias, atlases, and websites. Find out more in Reference Materials, one of the titles in the Social Studies Essential Skills series
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Bats are blind. An old dog can't learn new tricks. The early bird catches the worm. You may have heard some of these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen statements about animals and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet-but would a company by any other name sell as well? That's the million-dollar question behind every brand! More often than you may think, behind each brand is a person whose name may be better remembered for the product than for the person. Packed with fun facts and detailed sidebars, this informational text explores the inspirational stories of the people behind brand names such as Hilton, Hasbro, Hershey,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Orators take ordinary words and weave them into brilliant speeches. It takes a substantial amount of skill to be a great orator. History is full of leaders who have given inspiring speeches. Learn about twelve famous speeches from leaders such as Cesar Chavez, Ronald Reagan, Pat Summitt, Justin Trudeau, and Martin Luther King Jr. This diverse collection of speeches will open your eyes and ears to the power of the spoken word! Packed with fun facts,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You don't need to be a math teacher to understand and use averages. Farmers look at the rainfall average to figure out the best times to plant crops. Scientists perform experiments several times and calculate the average to see if their results are accurate. Learn about averages with this full-color informational text that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and high-interest content. Featuring TIME© content and images, this full-color...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What is the executive branch? It's the part of government that's led by our president. But who else is part of the executive branch? And just what does this branch do? Read this book to find out.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Presents illustrated retellings of classic Greek myths, sharing the stories of Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Athena, Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa, with sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster that link the tales to constellations, history, geography, and culture, and including profiles, a family tree, and other resources.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Critical thinking is the process of improving the way a person thinks about a subject, statement, or idea. When people use critical thinking skills, they are thinking about the way they think. Find out more in Critical Thinking, one of the titles in the Social Studies Essential Skills series.
16) Primary sources
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A primary source is a document or record that provides a firsthand account of an event, a time period, or a particular subject. Primary sources are created at the time an event occurs. Find out more in Primary Sources, one of the titles in the Social Studies Essential Skills series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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In some regions of the United States, legendary stories of monsters, beasts, and demons have been passed down from generation to generation. In other areas of the country, areas with more recent beastly sightings, these legends are still being written. Whether these monsters are real or are simply tall tales, readers will enjoy a fabulously fun expedition in search of creepy cryptids in the forests, rivers, lakes, and oceans of America.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Could a creature really defy death by existing on human blood? If vampire myths are just stories, why have people continued to report seeing vampires for centuries? From Count Dracula to Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, both history and popular fiction have been fascinated by these creatures of the night. In Vampires and Other Bloodsuckers, children will read historical stories and modern-day accounts of vampire encounters. Children will explore the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Legends of werewolves come from American Indian legends. They derive from stories of strange wolf-like creature sightings, and people who are simply misunderstood. This fascinating book explores some of these legends and how they have developed into the werewolf tales of today. The final chapter explores popular werewolves, including Lon Chaney, Jr.'s The Werewolf and Jacob Black in the popular Twilight series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Young readers get a well-rounded overview of the election process and learn about the history of democracy in America. Perhaps most importantly, they discover how average people play a crucial role in political elections, as well as why their continued involvement is so essential to our nation's future. The Our Government and Citizenship series inspires young readers to learn about the development and structure of American government as well as their...