Jessica Rusick
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title explores real-life people whose hearing is so amazing, it seems like a superpower! Readers will learn what hearing is, how the ear and its parts affect hearing, and meet people whose hearing is superhuman! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title explores real-life people whose memory is so amazing, it seems like a superpower! Readers will learn what memory is, how humans develop short- and long-term memories, and meet people whose memory is superhuman!.
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English
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This title provides an overview of the field of chemistry. Text includes a short history of early chemistry and examines elements, molecules, and chemical reactions. The periodic table of the elements is introduced. Information is explained using real-world examples and supported with graphics and photos. This book concludes with two simple, kid-friendly experiments. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of deafness, and how, it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who is deaf and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person, who has overcome the challenges of deafness is, highlighted. This informative series inspires empathy and understanding in readers, who want to learn about different...
26) Superhuman Speed
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title explores real-life people, whose speed is so amazing, it seems like a superpower! Readers will learn what speed is, how muscles affect speed, and meet people, whose speed is superhuman!
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English
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This title examines the War on Terror after the 9/11 terrorist attacks from the beginnings of al-Qaeda, the organization's attacks on the World Trade Center in 1993, the USS Cole, American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the capture of Saddam Hussein and assassination of Osama bin Laden, and the 2020 peace agreement between the Taliban and the United States.
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English
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In this title, readers will learn about the creator of Easy-Bake Oven, Ronald Howes. Follow his story from his service in World War II, to an engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati, to his employment at Kenner where he created the Easy-Bake Oven. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In September 1620, 102 brave travelers and their crew stepped upon a ship called the Mayflower in England. Most were members of a religious group now known as the Pilgrims. They were bound for North America to start a new life. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from seasickness or from skin sores caused by scurvy? Would you rather have been a crewmember navigating the ship in...
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English
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This title examines events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks from the initial impacts to the declaration of the War on Terror, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the capture of Saddam Hussein, the assassination of Osama bin Laden, the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and the creation of museums and monuments.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of ADHD and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone with ADHD and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of ADHD is highlighted. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In May 1607, English settlers stepped off their ship in North America. They were about to start the first permanent English settlement in North America. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices in the new land. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from intestinal problems after becoming infected with dysentery or have bleeding gums after getting scurvy? Would you want to work as a blacksmith or tend the tobacco fields?...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the creator of Kylie Cosmetics and co-creator of Kendall + Kylie, Kylie Jenner. Follow Jenner's story from her childhood in California, to her early years as a reality TV actress, to her founding of Kylie Lip Kits, Kylie Cosmetics, and Kendall + Kylie with her sister. Fun facts, a timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement the color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Aligned to Common...
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English
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This title examines philanthropic efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, from volunteers providing food and care to first responders to the creation of organizations such as America's Camp, Tuesday's Children, Project Liberty, My Good Deed, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, Heart 9/11, the Concert for New York City, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
36) Super Smash Bros
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It's game on, Super Smash Bros. fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Super Smash Bros., highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline and an index. Full-color photos and action-packed screenshots...
37) Pac-Man
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It's game on, PAC-MAN fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of PAC-MAN, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline and an index. Full-color photos and action-packed screenshots will transport...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the creator of the Jessica Simpson Collection, Jessica Simpson. Follow Simpson's story from her childhood in Texas, to her early years as an actress, to her founding of fashion lines JS by Jessica Simpson, Princy, and the Jessica Simpson Collection with its focus on inclusive fashion. Fun facts, a timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement the color photos showcased in this inspiring biography....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Kim Kardashian West. Readers learn about Kardashian West's early life, her beginnings in television with Keeping Up with the Kardashians, her book of selfies Selfish, her development of the KIMOJI app, and KKW Beauty. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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English
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This title examines the response of American leaders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks from George W. Bush's declaration of the War on Terror to Barack Obama pulling the last troops from Iraq and Donald Trump's reauthorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.