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1) Animal farm
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
In his story of downtrodden society of overworked, mistreated animals and their quest to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality, George Orwell gave us one of the most scathing satiric fables every written. As ferociously fresh as it was more than a half century ago, Animal Farm is a parable about would-be liberators everywhere. As we witness the rise and bloody fall of the revolutionary animals through the lens of our own history, we...
2) Thanksgiving
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Language
English
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"A simple introduction to Thanksgiving using rebuses"--Provided by publisher.
3) Elmer Gantry
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Language
English
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Description
First published in English in 1927, "Elmer Gantry" is Sinclair Lewis' novel which satirizes the Christian fundamentalist and evangelistic movements of the early part of the 20th century. From the 17th century onward there have been a number of efforts to reassert the influence of Christianity on social, cultural, and political life. In America, Christian Revivalism, as it is often referred to, has come in four waves, or "Great Awakenings" starting...
5) Minnesota
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"From the Mississippi's headwaters to one of the largest malls in the country, there's lots to see and do in Minnesota! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Minnesota special"--Publisher's website.
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"From carving a jack-o'-lantern to trick-or-treating with friends, this book helps readers celebrate the joys of Halloween. They'll even learn what their Halloween dreams may mean!"--Publisher's website.
7) Oklahoma
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Often called the 'panhandle state' for its unique shape, Oklahoma is a rich land, full of hundreds of lakes and miles of rivers, thick, green forests, rolling mountains, and productive farmland. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Oklahoma, from where people live to what their local traditions are. They will also learn about the state's history, government, economy, and more."-- Publisher's web site.
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Publisher
Amulet Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie! If you've ever wondered how a movie gets made, you're not alone. Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney didn't know either, but when his bestselling series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was turned into a live-action movie by 20th Century Fox, he learned how a book gets adapted into a major motion picture. Complete with photographs, script pages, storyboard sketches, costume...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 19
Language
English
Description
When Hollywood lawyer Jerry Vincent is murdered, Mickey Haller (of "The Lincoln Lawyer" fame) inherits his biggest case yet: the defense of Walter Elliott, a prominent studio executive accused of murdering his wife and her lover. But as Haller prepares for the case that could launch him into the big time, he learns that Vincent's killer may be coming for him next. Enter Harry Bosch. Determined to find Vincent's killer, he is not opposed to using Haller...
11) Yellowstone
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Learn all about Yellowstone National Park, including how it was formed, which wildlife can be found there today, and how it is affected by environmental issues"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
"Satire meets slasher in this short, darkly funny hand grenade of a novel about a Nigerian woman whose younger sister has a very inconvenient habit of killing her boyfriends. "Femi makes three, you know. Three and they label you a serial killer." Korede is bitter. How could she not be? Her sister, Ayoola, is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly sociopathic. And now Ayoola's third boyfriend in a row is dead. Korede's practicality...
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Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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"Step-by-step photos and instructions show how to create glitter, glow-in-the-dark, bubble, neon, chalkboard, stress ball, metallic, and other types of slime. The recipes use ordinary household items like glue, food coloring, and liquid starch."--
16) South Carolina
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Description
"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of South Carolina."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
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Description
"The story of Jordan Romero, who at the age of 13 became the youngest person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. At age 15, he reached the summits of the world's 7 highest mountains"--Provided by publisher.
20) Florida
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Located in the far southeastern corner of the United States, Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions. It is also a state with a rich history and vibrant local culture. Readers will explore all of Florida as they learn about its government, history, economy, landscape, and much more.
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