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Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Cardi B. Readers learn about Cardi's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book also explores Cardi's social media success, her iconic fashion, and her social and political activism. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
2) Animal farm
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Series
Lexile measure
1170L
Language
English
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"A story of a group of anthropomorphic farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy. Ultimately, the rebellion is betrayed and, under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon, the farm ends up in a state as bad as it was before."--
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English
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"In mid-1787, some famous and important Americans gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They meant to amend the Articles of Confederation-but three young time travelers know they'll really be creating a whole new constitution for the United States! In this Team Time Machine adventure, Gaby, Zoe, and Will visit the Philadelphia State House, take sides in the great debate over this important document, and witness the signing of the US Constitution....
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Lexile measure
1020L
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English
Description
"From one of America's most inspiring political leaders, a book about the core truths that unite us, and the long struggle to discern what those truths are and how best to act upon them, in her own life and across the life of our country. By reckoning with the big challenges we face together, drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, Kamala Harris offers in The Truths We Hold a...
6) Bangladesh
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Lexile measure
980L
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English
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Though it is only about the size of Iowa, Bangladesh is one of the worlds most populous countries. It has faced many difficulties, but it rich in history and culture.
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English
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Dive into these fishy facts: Did you know that the prehistoric shark, megalodon, had jaws so big that it could swallow a car? Or that goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and even an alpaca have all learned how to surf? And if that's not weird enough for ya, one man even rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean for 312 days! In this book filled with 300 wacky facts and pictures, you'll glimpse the ocean's weirdest wildlife, uncover shocking shipwrecks, and meet sensational...
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English
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For most children, reading the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm is an essential experience when growing up. Grimm's Fairy Tales collects fifty-five of the best-known fairy and folk tales set down by the Brothers Grimm, including "Sleeping Beauty," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Hansel and Gretel," "The Frog-Prince," and "Rumpelstiltskin." This edition features more than twenty beautiful full-color plates by Noel Pocock....
10) Uranus
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Series
Lexile measure
IG 760L
Language
English
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Description
Discusses the surface features, atmosphere, orbit, moons, rings, and exploration of the planet Uranus.
11) Knight
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Series
Lexile measure
1140L
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English
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Description
Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, hawking and crusades. The life of the knight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.
14) Florida
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Series
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English
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Presents the history, geography, economy, people, plants, and animals of Florida.
15) The moon book
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Lexile measure
AD 740L
Language
English
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Description
Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.
16) Mexico
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Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
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Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Mexico. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
17) The moon
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Series
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
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Presents facts about the moon, and describes what it would be like to visit there.
18) Zambia
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English
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"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Zambia"--Provided by publisher.
19) Italy
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Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
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Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Italy. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
20) The associate
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Language
English
Description
Three months after leaving Yale, Kyle McAvoy becomes an associate at the largest law firm in the world, where, in addition to practicing law, he is expected to lie, steal, and take part in a scheme that could send him to prison, if not get him killed.