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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Isolation, landscape, climate, and availability of ingredients all contributed to the development of the many distinctive styles of cooking in Spain. To use the freshest possible ingredients, Spanish cooks often shop daily for their foods. With delicious recipes and enticing photographs, discover Spain through its history, culture, and food.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Norwegian cooking has been shaped by its climate, many natural resources, and landscape, with long coastline surrounding over two-thirds of the country and hundreds of fjords jutting inland. Fish is an important staple of the Norwegian diet. Although Norway is a modern, technologically advanced country, its people, holidays, and dishes are deeply rooted in the past and reflect the cycles of nature.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Before modern transportation methods, the people of Italy were isolated into regions that each developed its own customs--especially when it came to cooking. For this reason, Italians have created very distinctive cooking styles and recipes.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The Lamborghini Hurácan Evo is a streamlined and elegant car. In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn about the history and features of this speedy sports car through vibrant photos and engaging text. Profile features highlight some basic aspects of the car and showcase the car's engine and capabilities. Car lovers will race to finish this high-octane look at one of the most stylish sports cars on the market!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
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English
Description
No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes -and always goes back to sleep.
But Marcus is afraid. He knows something is terribly wrong - and his father, who trusts science more than mythical beasts, agrees. When Vesuvius explodes into a cloud of fiery ash and rocks fall from the sky like rain, will they have time to...
86) McLaren 720S
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
The McLaren 720S is a stylish car! In this title, engaging text and vibrant photos introduce the history and features of the car. Profiles highlight the car's cost, speed, engine specs, place of origin, and more. Kids will be revved up about reading after learning about this speedy sports car!
87) The Mesmerist
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 7
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English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Jessamine Grace and her mother make a living as sham spiritualists-until they discover that Jess is a mesmerist and that she really can talk to the dead. Soon she is plunged into the dark world of Victorian London's supernatural underbelly and learns that the city is under attack by ghouls, monsters, and spirit summoners. Can Jess fight these powerful forces? And will the group of strange children with mysterious powers she befriends...
88) Lamborghini Sián
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Lamborghini Sián is Lamborghini's first ever hybrid car. It is also one of their most powerful cars yet! In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about the history and features of this car through vibrant photos and engaging text. Special features highlight the engine specs and basics of the Sián and map where it began. This hybrid car is the future of sports cars!
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Aston Martin Valhalla is a car on the cutting edge of modern technology. In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn all about this high-tech sports car. Special features highlight the basics of the vehicle, show off the car's engine, and more. Crisp images and engaging text bring the history of this car to life on the page!
90) Bugatti Chiron
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Chiron is Bugatti's fastest car, reaching speeds of over 300 miles per hour! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn what makes this fast car go. Vibrant photos and engaging text bring this speedy car to life on the page, while special features offer even more information about the car's engine, size, and other specs.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Get an inside look at the men's and women's soccer World Cup. Explore the phenomenal performances, jaw-dropping goals, and biggest celebrations that have made the World Cup the most popular sports event in the world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Ferrari 812 Superfast is Ferrari's fastest road car ever. In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers can learn all about this speedy vehicle. Vibrant photos and engaging text teach about the Ferrari 812 Superfast's history and specs. Special features provide a profile of the car's size and basic information and highlight the power of the car's engine. Readers will soon understand what makes this car a treat to drive!
94) Lotus Evija
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Lotus Evija is the first all-electric car in Lotus's history. Vibrant photos and engaging text bring this car to life for reluctant readers. Special features highlight the basics of the car, including price, top speed and number made. Other features detail the size and engine specs of the Evija as well as where it began. This electric car is on the cutting edge of sports car technology!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Over the years, the hearty flavors and rich textures of Polish cooking have been influenced by a strong farming tradition, available food resources, and contact with other cultures. With menus that feature fish, grains, and vegetables, Polish people express their great love of national culture.
96) Porsche Taycan
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Porsche Taycan is an electric vehicle on the cutting edge of technology! In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn all about what makes this high-tech car go. Vibrant photos and engaging text bring the speedy sports car to life, offering information about the car's history and features. Profiles highlight the basics of the car, including its acceleration, top speed, and horsepower. Other features provide details about the size of the vehicle...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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It is 1939 in Berlin, Germany, and twelve-year-old Lillian and her Papa are on the run from Nazi soldiers. Because they are Jewish, they are in danger of being arrested and put in prison. Lillian's father is blind and it seems no one is willing to help them, until they meet Otto Weidt. Mr. Weidt runs a factory that makes brushes for the Nazi army, and his secret is that he employs blind Jewish workers. Lillian learns that Otto Weidt is determined...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Coinciding with the new Rick Riordan Magnus Chase series and the Marvel Age of Ultron DVD, featuring Thor, comes a new look at Asgard and the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia.
Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning...
99) The Bicycle Spy
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
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Description
Can Marcel make the ride of his life?
Marcel loves riding his bicycle, whether he's racing through the streets of his small town in France or making bread deliveries for his parents' bakery. He dreams of someday competing in the Tour de France, the greatest bicycle race. But ever since Germany's occupation of France began two years ago, in 1940, the race has been canceled. Now there are soldiers everywhere, interrupting Marcel's rides with checkpoints...
100) Lines of Courage
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
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Jennifer A. Nielsen, award-winning author of A Night Divided and Rescue, artfully weaves together the stories of five kids living through World War I, each of whom holds the key to the others' futures...if they are lucky, and brave, enough to find each other.
World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations, face the terror of battle, the deprivations of hunger, and all the...
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