Elizabeth Raum
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You're a meteorology student fascinated by storms. But Mother Nature can be unpredictable. Situations can quickly turn deadly when extreme weather is involved. What do you do when, You're in a van full of people and a tornado suddenly appears to be headed right for you? A hurricane gains strength along the Florida coast but you're unable to convince people to leave their homes? A flash flood suddenly strikes, putting you and your friends and family...
2) LEBRON JAMES
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James. Describes his childhood, when he started playing basketball, and how he got to be an NBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"Presents the full text of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of America's national anthem and its significance through history"--Provided by publisher.
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"Describes the events of the American Revolutionary War and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young girl, a patriot fighter, and a loyalist determined to keep America under British rule"--Provided by publisher.
8) Chloe Kim
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on US pro snowboarder Chloe Kim describes her childhood, when she started riding a snowboard, and how she got to be one of the youngest pro halfpipe and slopestyle snowboarders.
9) J.J. Watt
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Houston Texans defensive end Justin "J.J." Watt describes his childhood, when he started playing football, and how he got to be an NFL player.
10) Bryce Harper
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Washington Nationals fielder Bryce Harper describes his childhood, when he started playing baseball, and how he got to be an MLB player.
11) Maya Moore
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes the childhood of Minnesota Lynx foreward Maya Moore, when she started playing basketball, and how he got to be an WNBA player.
13) Carli Lloyd
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Houston Dash and US soccer player Carli Lloyd.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"When a hive gets too crowded, some bees leave and build a new hive of their own to raise baby bees. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map and a "Build Like a Bee" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Rabbits dig burrows and hide in them to protect themselves and their young from predators in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Include a range map and a "Build Like a Rabbit" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources"--
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Imagine being asked to explore an unknown part of the country. That's exactly what happened to Daniel Boone in the mid-1700s. Boone and others cut a path through the wilderness of Kentucky and Virginia. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from Boone and his fellow settlers help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Step back in time and experience the Revolutionary War through the stories of the people who lived through it. Witness the first reading of the Declaration of Independence. Experience the horror of a sneak attack. Watch a mother risk her life by spying for the colonists. True Stories of the Revolutionary War doesn't just tell you the tales of war. It drops you into the thick of combat.
18) Blizzard!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"This photo-illustrated book describes what a makes a winter storm a blizzard, how blizzards affect people, and highlights some historic blizzards. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to winter storms"--
19) Hurricane!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"This photo-illustrated book describes hurricanes, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones and typhoons. Explains how hurricanes are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to hurricanes"--
20) Tornado!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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480L
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"This photo-illustrated book describes tornados, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones. Explains how tornados are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to tornados"--