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"A 22-volume, highly illustrated, A-Z general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use World Book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index"--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needs his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, life after death was the most important part of life!"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history"--
The 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma, race massacre was one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. On May 31 and June 1 an armed mob looted homes and businesses as Black families fled. The police did nothing to protect Greenwood,...
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Oxford University Press
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English
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Whether it's standing on the podium in Seneca Falls with the Suffragettes or riding on the first subway car beneath New York City in 1907, the books in Joy Hakim's A History of US series weave together exciting stories that bring American history to life. Readers may want to start with War, Terrible War , the tragic and bloody account of the Civil War that has been hailed by critics as magnificent. Or All the People , brought fully up-to-date in this...
8) Minnesota
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"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.
9) Oklahoma
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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"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.
10) Florida
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Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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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Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces children to the subject of agriculture, showing not only how plants germinate, grow and produce food, but also about the composition of soil and the creatures who live in it.
12) New Mexico
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Provides an introduction to the history, culture, geography, and government of New Mexico.
13) South Carolina
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of South Carolina."--Provided by publisher.
14) Vermont
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"From skiing in the Green Mountains to touring the historic state capitol in Montpelier, there's lots to see and do in Vermont! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Vermont special."--Amazon.com.
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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"From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The...
16) Minnesota
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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An illustrated introduction to Minnesota, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state.
17) Nebraska
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 3
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English
Description
"From visiting a sod house from the 1800s to exploring a hand-planted forest, there's lots to see and do in Nebraska! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nebraska special"--Publisher's website.
18) Maine
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Maine, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
19) Wisconsin
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4
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English
Description
Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Wisconsin, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
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