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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The American flag, the Statue of Liberty, and US popular culture are all world-famous symbols of the United States. In The American Identity, readers will learn about the history and meaning behind these and other parts of the United States' unique cultural identity. Clear text, helpful sidebars, and color photographs give readers a compelling overview of this important subject. Features include fast facts, a table of contents, a glossary, additional...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Each year, millions of people become American citizens at birth. Thousands more are naturalized as adults. Becoming an American Citizen explains how these processes work. Clear text, helpful sidebars, and color photographs give readers a compelling overview of this important subject. Features include fast facts, a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Fair and free elections are one of the keys to a strong democracy. Voting and Elections introduces readers to political campaigns, voting rights, and election-day processes. Clear text, helpful sidebars, and color photographs give readers a compelling overview of this important subject. Features include fast facts, a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Made up of elected officials, the government of the United States is a reflection of the nation's citizens. Our Elected Leaders examines the processes and power behind the country's executive, legislative, and judicial leaders. Clear text, helpful sidebars, and color photographs give readers a compelling overview of this important subject. Features include fast facts, a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Parties are the dominating forces behind politics and government in the United States today. Modern Political Parties examines the two major political parties and several smaller ones. Clear text, helpful sidebars, and color photographs give readers a compelling overview of this important subject. Features include fast facts, a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press are three of the core American values outlined in the Constitution. Constitutional Rights explains these and other rights contained in one of America's key founding documents. Clear text, helpful sidebars, and color photographs give readers a compelling overview of this important subject. Features include fast facts, a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored through tombs, which symbolize the courage and bravery possessed by the unknown people buried inside them. Arlington Cemetery, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, boasts a peaceful atmosphere appropriate for the burial ground of hundreds of thousands of United States soldiers. This title uses...
8) Bald Eagles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book introduces young readers to the bald eagle, a sacred animal in many cultures. Easy-to-read text examines the bald eagle's development as a cultural icon, from Native American totems and rituals through early American admiration, to today's status as the United States's national symbol. Readers will also learn about the bald eagle's body, its appearance, size, and color. The bald eagle's method of reproduction is discussed, as is eaglet development...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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In this "biography of a single day," the burning of the White House by the British during the War of 1812 is told from the viewpoint of the people who were there, including First Lady Dolley Madison, a British officer, and a nine-year-old slave. Jane Sutcliffe draws upon first-person accounts to recreate a compelling chronology of the events of August 24, 1814.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A tour through California's Redwood National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Big Tree, High Bluff Overlook, and Yurok influences are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.|Detailed maps|Glossary...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A tour through Montana's Glacier National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Glaciers, Lake McDonald, and Going-to-the-Sun Road are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index. America's national parks preserve some of our country's...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A tour through Washington's Mount Rainier National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. The Trail of Shadows, Nisqually Glacier, and the Carbon River are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A tour through Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Menor's Ferry, Mount Moran, The Old Patriarch, and Shoshone influences are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.|Detailed maps|Glossary of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A tour through South Dakota's Badlands National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Visitor centers, overlooks, the Badlands Loop Road, as well as the Pine Ridge Reservation are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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People from around the world visit America's national parks to explore their wonder and beauty. The National Park Service (NPS) has been guiding and enhancing their experiences for more than a century. The NPS's mission is to protect, preserve, and open up these areas for everyone's "enjoyment, education, and inspiration." Learn how their hard work ensures the parks are enjoyable and accessible for everyone with this fascinating Informational Text...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In 1872,Yellowstone became the first national park. Now, there are 59 national parks in the United States. The National Park Service also oversees landmarks, monuments,and seashores. In all, the NPS oversees 413 park sites. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader explores the history and importance of America's national parks. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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At the stroke of midnight on February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opened for business in New York City. At the time, it was the largest and most luxurious station in the world. Throughout the day, more than 150,000 people pushed through its shiny doors. They gasped at the building's size, beauty, and technological wonders. After seeing it, a reporter called it "the greatest station, of any type, in the world."
Grand Central Terminal traces the...
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