Elliott Smith
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were were told they were freed. This book explores Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday"--
Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"In 2020, police killings caught on bystander video placed US police under scrutiny and spurred activists to call for reform. Learn the history and factors behind police brutality in the US, especially in Black communities"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"This engaging and informative title delves into the history of the opioid crisis, details the science behind opioid addiction, and advises young people on how they can help those in their communities struggling with addiction"--
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Racism and profit were driving forces in the growth of slavery. The transatlantic trade of enslaved people saw millions of kidnapped Africans sent around the world, many of them to the Americas. Even after the importation of enslaved people was banned in 1808, slavery did not end in the US. Read this book to learn about the...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
The Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal time in US history. During the war, the nation was divided over the institution of slavery. While the Union, made up of Northern states, fought to end slavery in the US, the Confederacy, made up of Southern states, fought to keep slavery.
Many women, people of color, and people...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
The Revolutionary War is one of the most important events in US history, but many people's stories have gone untold. These people wrote about their beliefs, fought in battles, spied on their enemies, and more. Discover the remarkable people who lived during the Revolutionary War.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Why is Green Bay, Wisconsin, nicknamed "Titletown?" Does "icing" the kicker of an opposing team actually work? Do sewer systems in some cities really get flooded during halftime on Super Bowl Sunday? Dig in to get the real stories behind these and other great football myths and legends!"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"This title introduces readers to Harper, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his baseball career. The title also features fun facts and quotes, a glossary, and further resources."--Publisher's website.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Did a major-league pitcher really hit a bird with a fastball in the middle of a game? What did a goat have to do with the Chicago Cubs not winning a championship for more than 70 years? Did Babe Ruth really point toward center field just before hitting a big home run in the 1932 World Series? Prepare to uncover the real stories behind these and other great baseball myths and legends!"--