Ryan Nagelhout
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Aaron Rodgers went from a small college in California to being named most valuable player in the Super Bowl. This quarterbacks amazing rise to become one of the top quarterbacks in the National Football League is one of the most exciting stories in sports. Rodgers excels on the field for the Green Bay Packers, making amazing throws and leading his team to glory while also helping those less fortunate than him. Truly one of the greats of the game,...
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Basketball is the perfect sport for a young sports enthusiast to dive into. The fast-paced game makes for an exciting sport, and early readers will jump right in and experience a big game atmosphere in this exciting book presented in standard Latin American Spanish and English. Readers learn the basics of the game such as dribbling and shooting, readers will experience the joys of sports and establish early ideas about teamwork while establishing...
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No discussion of the civil rights movement of the 1960s is complete without a close look at Martin Luther King Jr. This book is an invaluable source of biographical information that uses King's own immensely powerful words to tell the story of his life and the fight for equality. The Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, and the Civil Rights Act are just some historic events described. Readers will find that King's words still resonate...
5) Turtles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The most dangerous swim of a sea turtle's life is its first, a race from egg to ocean that very few survive. Through, the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting look at the life cycle of the ocean's most unique swimmer. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs shows how these animals make a home both under and above the waves.
6) Huge hippos
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Hippos love to lie in the water, and they lounge for hours at a time! Through easy-to-read text and full-color photographs, early readers will learn why these huge animals love to lounge as well as why they hunt at night.
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Red Sox fans fill Fenway Park in Boston to see the living legend David Ortiz play. Known as "Big Papi," the designated hitter Ortiz has astonished baseball fans with huge hits and a big smile. In this fact-filled biography, readers discover that Ortiz learned about baseball from his father in the Dominican Republic. They follow Ortiz's path from high school to his first professional contract with the Seattle Mariners, his trade to the Minnesota Twins,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gymnastics are a great way for kids to get active at an early age. The rolling, tumbling, and flipping in a safe environment can one day lead to big moves and exciting Olympic performances. Starting small, though, is a great way to build both reading and gymnastic skills and establish the foundation for future greatness. Early readers get an inside look at the gymnastics studio, building strength and learning new moves while also learning about mat...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Lacrosse has elements of other sports in its gameplay, but is a sport all its own. With a rich history and fun pace to the game, it s a growing sport that s easy to start playing. This book explores the exciting and evolving world of field lacrosse, a sport that has many moving parts. From defenders sliding into shooting lanes to the cuts and spins that free attackers for scoring chances, lacrosse is a fast-moving game that s exciting to watch and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A great big grizzly is much different than your ordinary teddy bear! Grizzlies are huge and hungry. With the help of full-color photographs and easy-to-read text, early readers will be fascinated by the lives of these big bears.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Donald Trump's path to the presidency is unlike any other in the nation's history. Before Trump's stunning rise to the presidency, he was a businessman and hotelier. After a million-dollar loan from his father, he got his own business off the ground and invested in casinos, hotels, and other real estate like golf courses. With unique biographical content and a timeline of his life, readers explore Trump's path through the business world, and see the...
13) Space robots
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Space is the new frontier for robots! Readers learn all about the robots that have left Earth's atmosphere to explore space and perform special missions. The book provides an overview of the history of space robots, as well as the development of the newest robots used today. Readers will learn about how robots are changing our knowledge about space and unlocking its many secrets. This book also discusses the future of space technology. Color photographs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Provides information on dams, including their history, how modern dams are constructed, and how dangerous it can be when they fail.
Whether it's a beaver dam or the Hoover Dam, all dams rely on science to function properly. People first began damming rivers to stop flooding and provide water for irrigation. These early dams were made with simple techniques and technology. Today, dams are constructed to prevent flooding and to provide water for irrigation,...
15) Abby Wambach
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A biography of the soccer star and Olympian covers her youth in Rochester, college career, and time playing for Team USA.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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The game of football has many rules, and each position on the field is different. Whether lining up in the trenches to protect the quarterback or running the ball out of the backfield, the 11 players on each team each have special jobs to do. This book gives readers a look at each position on the gridiron, showing how cornerbacks and safeties cover wide receivers and how linebackers try to sack the quarterback. With a detailed look at each position,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Nine is the magic number in baseball. It's the number of innings in a standard game and the number of players each team fields when on defense. But every player on the field is different, and this book studies each unique position to explore those differences and the skills needed to play there. From turning double plays at shortstop to throwing off the pitcher's mound, each spot on the diamond has its quirks. Readers learn how catchers help pitchers...
18) Lindsey Vonn
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Lindsey Vonn is one of the most decorated modern American athletes. This skier has won World Cups in all five alpine skiing disciplines, one of only six women to accomplish the feat. That hasn't come easy, though. This book explores the highs and lows of Vonn's career, from Olympic triumphs to major injuries that have taken championships and accomplishments away. Through it all, Vonn has shown herself as an American hero on the slopes, tackling all...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Joseph Brant is an important figure in the American Revolution and Native American history thanks to his role as a military and political leader of the Mohawk Nation. Brant's education and abilities helped him rise to a leadership role within the Iroquois Confederacy. Readers learn these facts and more through this historical biography, which complements elementary social studies standards. Readers are encouraged to visualize Joseph Brant's story...
20) Big bison
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Bison are huge animals, but that doesn't mean they are slow! Early readers will be fascinated by the lives and habits of a bison herd.