Tracey Baptiste
1) The jumbies
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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Eleven-year-old Corinne must call on her courage and an ancient magic to stop an evil spirit and save her island home.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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Suspicion falls on half-jumbie Corinee when local children from her Caribbean island home begin to disappear, and she is forced to go deep into the ocean to seek the help of a dangerous jumbie who rules the waves.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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"Full-color portraits illustrate the stories of ten people-rulers, educators, inventors, scholars, and explorers-who helped shape the African continent and the world from ancient times through the tumultuous sixteenth century"--
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From its earliest inception with modified cars painted in modest black and white to the logo-covered stock cars that race today, fans get the inside track on NASCAR and the people who turned it into a multi-million dollar industry. Lively biographies of the greatest drivers on the motorway are featured, including legends, young up-and-comers, and the courageous women who have been fearless pioneers in this traditionally male-dominated sport. This...
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This extensive guide details the political and economic forces that affected the expansion of slavery and how slaves, freed black Americans, and white liberal politicians fought for the freedom of slaves and for the basic rights of dignity and protection that they had not previously enjoyed under the law. The book sheds light on the collective and sometimes little-known contributions of African Americans to their own freedom and traces the economic...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Imprisoned for twenty-seven years for protesting against South Africa's system of apartheid, Nelson Mandela was elected the nation's first black president and became known as one of the greatest world leaders in recent memory. His work to end apartheid and unify the people of South Africa has influenced campaigns for human rights around the world. This biography profiles his long, remarkable life, beginning with his boyhood, education, and early involvement...
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Readers may not think of technology as being from the ancient world, but advances in agriculture, weaponry, art, and food preparation have influenced the development of both human history and the physical development of humans themselves, as well as human migration all over the world. Using photographs, this book thoroughly examines the earliest human technologies, including irrigation, metal work, and ancient artillery, to show readers just how technologically...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Young geologists and agriculturalists get an in-depth look at the soil beneath their feet. The book uses photographs to illustrate what soil is, how it's made, what different types of soil there are, and why it's valuable to human life. Using age-appropriate language, the book explains how minerals and different creatures make soil healthy. Young conservationists will also appreciate the final chapters on how erosion and pollution affect soil. Vocabulary,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Using vivid, full-color photographs, this book shows how animals trick the eye by hiding in plain sight by changing their skin texture and color, covering themselves up, or even mimicking other plants and animals. Readers get a close look at sharks that hide using light and shadow, and even some fish that use light to trick their food into swimming nearby. The book is packed with information that will delight and inform young animal and nature lovers....
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This book traces the development of political science from ancient influences such as Plato and Aristotle to modern political shapers such as Robert A. Dahl. It covers changes to the field in both thought and practice due to the rise and fall of political regimes, world wars, colonialism, and social media. The book also includes thorough examinations of international relations, systems of government, constitutions, domestic policy, public opinion,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This biography takes a look at Anthony's upbringing in the Quaker church, her father's unusual stance for women's equality, and the historical events that molded her into one of the best-known suffragists. Though Anthonyメs life is portrayed in simple details geared toward younger readers, this book also shows her enthusiasm for womenメs rights and human rights, and her dedication to making the world a better place. The biography ends with Anthonyメs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A close-up look at the body's largest organ, this resource presents simple-to-understand information for young readers. Colorful and informative pictures complement and enhance the text and foster visual learning. The lively text explains why there are different skin textures, tones, and pigmentation, how the skin works, how we can protect it, and how the skin protects itself. Think About It, Compare and Contrast, and Vocabulary boxes also get readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Young conservationists and those interested in these fascinating animals will delight in this informative, photo-filled book. Readers will find out why these are a threatened species, get details about the life of grizzly bears, including how they and their cubs hibernate in the winter, what they eat, and where they live. Readers will also learn about groups that are working to help this species, what they can do to help preserve this wonderful animal,...
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Cells are the building blocks of life and diversify in amazing ways to create every form of living thing. This authoritative guide covers the basics of what a cell is and how cells reproduce and change in order to form different life forms and perform specialized functions. It also covers how scientists have learned to manipulate and regenerate cells, leading to advances in medicine. The controversy surrounding cloning technology is discussed, as...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Young readers may have seen reproductions of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and even some of his inventions, but there was much more to his genius. Leonardo was also a scientist and a sculptor. He loved the outdoors. This biography allows young readers to get to know Leonardo from his youth in the Italian countryside and then witness how his work as an adult won over noblemen and royalty who paid him for his art. Readers will be introduced to some...
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Details of James's life as a young man struggling in his home life to his rise to fame and fortune on the basketball court are illustrated in full-color photos in this biography. Fans get an inside look into the events that made him a star, how he keeps himself grounded amid media attention, and the sometimes negative fan reactions to his decisions. This glimpse of the person behind the athlete reveals a person dedicated to programs that benefit children...
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History and military enthusiasts will find this to be a comprehensive and engaging guide to the first "total war." The book begins with details of the events and political machinations that led to the conflicts in Europe. It details military strategy, personal conflicts, and the devastation of both cities and the soldiers who fought in them. The book lists the most important people in the war, illuminating both victories and blunders, showing how...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This highly informative and fascinating resource is filled with information that explains precisely and comprehensibly how weather and climate are different yet also have an impact upon each other. Eye-catching diagrams and pictures help to illustrate the featured scientific concepts. Readers will come to understand how weather is formed, what affects the weather in different parts of the Earth, how climate and weather affect the way people live,...
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This resource covers one of the most contentious and politically charged topics today. The history of agriculture is traced, from ancient practices to the use and impact of modern technology and the advances of scientific agriculture. The book explains the reactions of scientists, farmers, chefs, and medical doctors to the scientific changes in agriculture, which have ranged from support to skepticism, and shows how different governments around the...