Laura Hamilton Waxman
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In the early 1800s, many black slaves in the southern states began to risk their lives to gain freedom in the North. They escaped from plantations with no money to buy food and no maps to help them find their way. They could travel only at night. If runaway slaves were caught, they could be beaten to death. Still, many slaves tried to flee. Slave catchers chased them, but the runaways seemed to disappear into thin air-or through a secret underground...
11) Women in gaming
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Series
Language
English
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"Gaming used to be dominated by men, but some of the world's most popular streamers and eSports players are women. Meet some of the women superstars of gaming and learn how they reached the top"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
What's longer than a football field, weighs more than 450 cars, yet flies miles above Earth's surface? It's the International Space Station. In this book, you'll learn how the station was built and how crew members live and work there. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What's Amazing about Space? Fantastic photos, kid-friendly explanations of science concepts, and useful diagrams...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
During World War II, the United States was battling Japan. In 1942 the president of the United States signed an executive order, forcing more than one hundred thousand Japanese Americans to leave their homes. These innocent people-many of them US citizens-would spend the next few years imprisoned behind barbed wire fences, in what the government called internment camps. Life in the camps was difficult. People were homesick. The barracks where they...
14) Dentist tools
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Series
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English
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"Dentists use many tools to keep your teeth healthy. Learn what these special tools do as you explore the tools you might see on your next trip to the dentist!"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Have a big idea you want to share with the world? Ever wanted to hear the word 'inventor' before your name? This cool kids will show you how! Back matter includes tips for readers to get started on their own inventions"--
18) Doctor tools
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Series
Language
English
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"Doctors use many tools to keep patients healthy! With carefully leveled text, colorful photos, and critical-thinking questions, this title will prepare emergent readers for their next trip to the doctor"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Comedians, how-to gurus, gamers, critics ... all types of personalities find a place to shine on the Internet. This book profiles kids who have achieved an online following! Back matter includes tips for readers to get started with their own online projects.
