Matt Doeden
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that most of the energy we use comes from coal, oil, and natural gas? How do workers collect these fossil fuels? And what effects do these fuels have on the environment? Read this book to find out all about coal, oil, and natural gas.
22) D-Day Invasion
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On June 6, 1944, Allied bombers flew overhead as a huge naval fleet landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Under a hail of gunfire, thousands of Allied troops fought their way onto the beaches and into the German-occupied territory. This courageous invasion became known as D-day. One of the largest military operations in history, D-day ended in Allied victory, but that victory came at a staggering price. Learn more about the brave men and women...
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The wilderness is a place of beauty and peace. But, it is also filled with fierce predators, poisonous plants, and raging rivers. Will you: Try to survive the harsh mountains of Alaska after being abandoned during an outdoor training trip? Struggle to make your way out of the deep forests after becoming lost in Australia's Blue Mountains? Attempt to find help for your injured brother in Washington's Cascade Mountains?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Soccer's best teams had superstar players, incredible goals, and epic victories. From Brazil's national team that featured the legendary Pelé to the 2019 US Women's National Team, meet the greatest soccer teams of all time.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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No one does dynasties quite like the National Basketball Association. And over the decades, great teams have taken the league to new heights. Relive basketball's top moments, from the Bill Russell Era of the Boston Celtics with eight straight championships to the rise of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Check out our top ten greatest men's basketball teams, see why they made the cut, and make your own ranking!
27) Luke Kuechly
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers is one of the National Football League (NFL)'s hardest-hitting defenders. The star linebacker led the NFL with 164 tackles in 2012, his first season in the league. He hasn't slowed down since. In 2013 he earned the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. And in 2016 he helped the Panthers reach Super Bowl 50. Learn all about Kuechly's path to the NFL, how he stays healthy and fit, how he prepares for games, what...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Stephen Hawking was one of the world's most celebrated and inspiring physicists, known for his theories on relativity, black holes, and quantum mechanics. He wrote the bestseller A Brief History of Time to explain a range of cosmology topics to the general public.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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It's outta here!
In 1921, New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth smashed a home run that sailed 575 feet (175 m), the longest homer ever hit in a Major League Baseball game. Ruth's home runs thrilled fans and revolutionized the game. One hundred years later, the home run is still the most exciting play in baseball. Do you know: Why it's easier to hit home runs in some ballparks than others? Why Reggie Jackson's nickname is Mr. October? Who Major League...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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In early 2018, teen-led March for Our lives events across the United States protested gun violence, demanded change to save lives, and registered voters toward that end. This authoritative exploration of guns, gun violence, and gun control explores the Second Amendment, the history of guns and gun laws in the United States, legal restrictions to gun ownership, and the devastation of mass shootings. Through an objective look at individual versus collective...
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You're living in the United States during the time of the Westward Expansion. Settlers are heading west on the Oregon Trail as they seek better lives. Will you: Go west with your family as part of a wagon train? Serve as a trail guide for a group of settlers? Try to cope with the changes in your way of life as a western American Indian? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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With more than 100 seasons in the history books, Major League Baseball has seen its share of winners. But how do you compare legendary players like those on the 1927 New York Yankees to the incredible season stats of the 2001 Seattle Mariners? Find out about baseball's fantastic seasons, thrilling championships, and biggest Hall-of-Famers. Plus, take history into your hands to rank your own G.O.A.T.!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Manhattan Project produced the world's first nuclear weapons. The US military later dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, effectively ending World War II. Find out about the people and the science behind the Manhattan Project.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Point guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the toughest and most skilled players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He scores, grabs rebounds, and dishes assists to teammates. While he is known for his high-energy style during games, Westbrook keeps moving even when he isn't playing basketball. Learn about his struggle to prove himself on the court, his intense workouts, his hobbies and what he does for fun, and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Many daring escapes and rescues took place during World War II. Troops often faced harrowing conditions, including being captured by the enemy and getting lost at sea. Find out how they escaped these dire situations.