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1) Grit: the power of passion and perseverance

Author

Duckworth, Angela

Appears on list

NYT - Education

Description

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"In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people--both seasoned and new--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit." Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly...

2) Rosie Revere, engineer

Author

Beaty, Andrea

Series

Questioneers volume 2
Innovator

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.

3) Stacey's extraordinary words

Author

Abrams, Stacey

Series

The Stacey Stories

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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When she is chosen to compete in the local spelling bee, Stacey learns that, win or lose, her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all, in this debut picture book from the iconic voting rights advocate.

4) The most magnificent thing

Author

Spires, Ashley

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

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A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She gathers parts, and hammers and nails until finally she finishes just what she wanted, and the pair go for a ride on the scooter and attached cart she made out of junk.

5) Kamala and Maya's big idea

Author

Harris, Meena

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1

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"One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: they would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! Based on a true story, this is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children's ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood."--Jacket.

6) All rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook

Author

Connor, Leslie

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 11

Lexile measure

540L

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook

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"Eleven-year-old Perry was born and raised by his mom at the Blue River Co-ed Correctional Facility in tiny Surprise, Nebraska. His mom is a resident on Cell Block C, and so far Warden Daugherty has made it possible for them to be together. That is, until a new district attorney discovers the truth--and Perry is removed from the facility and forced into a foster home. When Perry moves to the "outside" world, he feels trapped. Desperate to be reunited...