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Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text...
42) Rosa Parks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Historical Heroes series introduces young readers to some of the most important individuals in U.S. history. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, along with exciting photos to help inspire beginning readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Perhaps the best-known suffragist in American history, Susan B. Anthony was a great believer in equal rights for all. She grew up in an abolitionist family and carried those teachings throughout her life, advocating for equal labor laws, education, and, of course, women's right to vote. The details of Susan B. Anthony's incredible biography will fascinate readers as they also learn about the time period in which she lived. Historical images will immerse...
44) Greta Thunberg
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Pam has a pet shop. She also has a pet dog. His name is Tuck. What does Tuck like to do? Read on to find out! This A-level illustrated story uses decodable and engaging text to help build confidence in early readers. The book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text.
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English
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Navudaan, beyond being a mere publication, is an emotional journey. It encapsulates the essence of success, the warmth of pride, and the resilience of never giving up. At Navudaan, we present the narratives of changemakers, individuals sculpting a better world. Each story possesses the belief that every effort, no matter how small, contributes to the positive change.In the spirit of love and benevolence, inspired by the altruistic ideals of Mother...
46) Ellen DeGeneres
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In Ellen DeGeneres, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of comedian and TV superstar Ellen DeGeneres. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life.
A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in DeGeneres's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. This title also features reading tips for teachers and parents,...
47) Nelson Mandela
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of political leader Nelson Mandela in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative back matter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events The...
48) Mahatma Gandhi
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of social activist Mahatma Gandhi in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative back matter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events The...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian novelist and prominent feminist, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.
50) Michelle Obama
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In Michelle Obama, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of former first lady and public figure Michelle Obama. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life.
A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in Obama's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. This title also features reading tips for teachers and...
51) John Lewis
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of civil rights activist John Lewis, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events The...
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After the housing crash of 2008, people were broke with very few opportunities available.
Except for one.
A decade earlier, “California passed the Compassionate Care Act”, allowing residents to grow and cultivate marijuana plants for medicinal purposes. Inspired by the election of Barack Obama, who stated that pursuing medical patients and growers would be a waste of government resources, this was seen as the green light to otherwise law-abiding...
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English
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In this first ever life story of Fethullah Gülen, Jon Pahl, explores the story of one of the most controversial figures of our times, both as the personal biography of the person from Turkey, to the United States and the public biography of the social movement he has inspired.
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English
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A righteous memoir of mother and son in a turbulent time: part love letter from child to mother and part suspenseful adventure chronicle Jennie Persily, with her fiery red hair, buxom figure, and bohemian spirit, is a strong-willed fighter for justice and a passionate lover. A Russian-Jewish émigré who organizes unions in the sweatshops and on the mean streets of Chicago during the thirties and forties, Jennie frequently brings her son-the book's...
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English
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n September 2015, Sheila North was declared the Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), the first woman elected to the position. Known as a "bridge builder", North is a member of Bunibonibee Cree Nation. North's work in advocacy journalism, communications, and economic development harnessed her passion for drawing focus to systemic racism faced by Indigenous women and girls. She is the creator of the widely used hashtag #MMIW. In her...
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English
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This stunning and fascinating story of a brave young Nepalese girl's bid to free the beloved people of her homeland from what she saw as slavery and oppression was a bestseller in Nepal under the title The Diary of a Guerrilla Girl.
The Conrad Press is proud to be publishing this remarkable book in English for the first time.
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English
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Midway, it's a movie about WWII, version 2018. Great movie! So Dick Best and Murray are in a complete dive bomb, bullets flying everywhere. Dick has the aircraft carrier dead in his sights. "Murray, 1,800 feet, 1,400 feet, 1,000 feet. Well, center cut. Direct hit! Murray, nice shot!" Somehow they are pulling out of the dive, and they have three zeroes on their tail. Best to Murray, tail gunner. "Get those zeroes off my ass!"
We come into this world...
58) Coded History
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English
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On December 23, 1987, Barry Dwolatzky was told he had hairy cell leukaemia and less than a year to live. Luckily, he survived the dire prediction and in 2020 used the enforced quiet of COVID to write the absorbing story about how he found himself unexpectedly lying in a hospital bed in London more concerned about the contents of his briefcase stashed under his bed than the prospect of his life ending in a few months. The mystery of the briefcase's...
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Celebrities have a lot to say about this book
• I want to thank you for all the great work you are doing. - Mark Hamil, actor (Star Wars, The Mandalorian, The Sandman)
• Olivia is a ten plus year survivor, a true inspiration and has done more in her short life so far, than most ever do in a lifetime. - Ryan Sutter, ABC's Bachelorette
• This book will make you stop in your tracks, pay attention, and captivate your heart in a deeply emotional...
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English
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John J. Casey was a beloved hero to countless American workers during the late 19th and early 20th century. Truly a titan of his time, he was a stalwart champion of the oppressed, a loyal American patriot and most importantly, an extraordinary human being. In a career spanning four decades, with tireless effort he improved the lives of thousands of working people by permanently changing the equation between management and labor, bringing a new sense...
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