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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Friends help solve problems. They can pass on cool skills and fun information, and most importantly, they're fun! Being a good friend can be tough, but readers will learn all about it through relatable examples and vivid accompanying photographs.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Good neighbors are considerate and respectful. They offer help when it's needed. Readers will find examples of these traits and more, written in a relatable style with achievable language. Whether it's cleaning up trash in the street or offering to carry a heavy bag for an older person, the actions of a good neighbor are many. Readers will be inspired reading everyday situations in which they can exhibit neighborly behavior. Colorful photographs complement...
3) I can listen
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Good listening skills help make communicating with others a better experience. Being quiet when another person is talking allows them to pass on information more easily. It implies that the listener respects the speaker. Nodding and smiling when someone speaks can help them know they are being listened to, as well.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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There are so many ways to help around the community. Clothing drives, soup kitchens, and hospitals are always looking for volunteers to give their time and energy to a good cause. Readers will be introduced to many ways they can give back to the world around them. Brightly colored photographs enhance the relatable and age-appropriate examples of volunteering opportunities, while readers learn important lessons about character. Everyday stories about...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
The true story of Harriet Tubman's rise from slavery to freedom is one of the most inspirational in US history. She didn't only free herself-she freed hundreds of others! Readers will be immersed in the amazing life of Harriet Tubman, as well as introductions to information included in the social studies curriculum, such as the Civil War and Underground Railroad. Historical images and accessible language allow readers to explore an era much different...
8) Liberty Bell
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
9) Osceola
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Osceola may not be a name everyone knows, but his influence on the Seminole people was great. During the 1830s, the US government worked to move Native American tribes off their territory to reservations in the West. Osceola fought against the movement of his people from Florida to Oklahoma, resulting in his imprisonment. Readers learn about life as a Native American during a significant part of their history through both Osceola s biography and the...
10) Red Jacket
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Red Jacket is remembered as a great speaker who stood up for the Seneca tribe and their territory following the American Revolution. He worked with the Founding Fathers, including George Washington and John Adams, to secure a future for his people in the new United States. Readers discover a piece of Native American history through the biography of Red Jacket. The main content includes both events of his life as well as understandable historical context....
12) Abby Wambach
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A biography of the soccer star and Olympian covers her youth in Rochester, college career, and time playing for Team USA.
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Language
English
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"The division of the Earth into hemispheres isnt the easiest concept to teach or grasp. It involves geography, spatial awareness, map-reading abilities, and more. This volume makes it easy for any reader to develop a solid comprehension of this critical social studies lesson! Vivid, full-color maps and photographs are integrated with accessible main text to aid young readers understanding of this sometimes-tough topic." --
14) The North Pole
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Language
English
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Many young readers think of the North Pole as the place where Santa Claus lives with his wife, reindeer, and elves. The North Pole presents the geography and science of this polar region to young readers in an age-appropriate way. The clear language and easy-to-read, colorful maps and photographs of the North Pole will engage and expand any young reader s grasp on the concepts of continents, climate, Earth s rotation, and more! The fascinating history...
15) The South Pole
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Language
English
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"The South Pole is cold, but theres more to it than that! This book presents the cartography and earth science of this polar region to young readers in an engaging yet informative way. Several spreads are dedicated to the fascinating history of the brave explorers of this icy landscape, a part of history that is sure to impress all elementary readers! The colorful, easily understood maps and vivid photographs of the South Pole will expand readers...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Children around the world know that Earth Day is a holiday to show support for environmental causes, such as tree-planting initiatives or beach cleanups. But it actually started in 1970 as a way to protest the issues concerning the environment! Written in accessible language and with appropriate content, this volume introduces readers to the reasons we still celebrate Earth Day today. It encourages care for Earth and a sense of responsibility for...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Most people will have heard of Kwanzaa. Many people are familiar with the bright colors and fun associated with the holiday, but many don't know why or when it's celebrated. Meant to celebrate the unity between African Americans and their African roots, Kwanzaa began in the 1960s. In this book, readers learn about Kwanzaa's creation and the many ways people celebrate this time after the Christmas season. Full-color photographs draw all readers into...
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Language
English
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Whether you're way up north in Alaska, in sunny southern Florida, or in the western Hawaiian Islands, you are part of a state community. With colorful photographs and accessible language, this engaging and educational book is designed to teach young readers about what it means to be part of a state community. Through real-life examples of active citizenship and cooperative efforts to achieve common goals, children will understand how they each have...
20) I say I'm sorry
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Knowing when to say we're sorry means knowing when we've hurt someone, whether it was intentional or not. This is not always easy to do, especially for children. This book presents readers with a variety of relatable scenarios in which young people recognize the need for an apology: Louis shares an embarrassing secret about Aaron with his other classmates, who make fun of Aaron. Louis feels bad for sharing Aaron's secret. What can he do? Each colorful...