Tim Cooke
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"World War I neared its end in 1918, but another kind of devastation soon replaced the horrors of the battlefield. A deadly virus quickly spread, killing millions of people by the end of 1920. Follow along with the true story of a doomed pandemic that changed public health forever. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
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Pub. Date
c2005 (new 2008) Scholastic
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A huge earthquake rocked the West Coast on April 18, 1906. Worst hit was the city of San Francisco, where buildings collapsed and fires raged for days. Thousands of people died, and many more were left homeless. The disaster was just one of a long series of earthquakes triggered by the San Andreas Fault.
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Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Born in a small town in KAnsas, Amela made history when she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. At a time when women were expected to marry and stay home to raise children, Amelia refused to follow the rules.
8) Serval cats
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, and diet of the African wildcat known as the serval.
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"World War II was raging across the Atlantic Ocean, but the United States was staying out of the war until a day that will live in infamy. On the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor came under fire. Follow along with the true story of the attack that changed the course of the war. Then, review that you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
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[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Reporters gathered in the rain to watch in awe as the Hindenburg was scheduled to touch down on May 6, 1937. Their awe quickly turned to horror as the airship burst into flames and plunged to the ground. Follow along with the true story of a doomed airship that changed the course of aviation. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
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[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In the 1800s, Florida panthers thrived in the southeastern United States, but by the mid 1900s, there were very few of the animals left. When biologists like Mark Lotz realized that wildlife refuges would only do so much to save this endangered species, they got to work. Follow along in this graphic adventure based on a true story of how biologists saved the unhealthy population for a Florida panther comeback. Then, learn more about Florida panthers...
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[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Brothers John and Frank Craighead knew there was a problem when they saw fewer and fewer grizzly bears at Yellowstone National Park. But how did grizzlies-with a population size once as big as 100,000-wind up on the endangered species list? Follow along in this graphic adventure based on a true story of how the Craighead brothers learned all they could about these beautiful bears in order to save the silvertip. Then, learn more about grizzlies and...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The streets were littered with rats scurrying over dead and dying bodies. Fear spread through the city of London just as fast as the plague, killing almost a quarter of the city's population by the end of 1666. Follow along with the true story of a doomed city in the midst of a deadly epidemic. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
14) Malala Yousafzai
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Approximately 130 million school-aged girls around the world are not receiving an education. One of the most powerful figures in the fight for education equality is Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani teen who has inspired the world with her fearless activism and public speaking. When she was 11 years old, Yousafzai gave her first speech against the Taliban's prohibition of education for girls. At only 15 years old, Yousafzai survived an assassination...
15) Barack Obama
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Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Even though Barack Obama is recognizable to young readers, do they know his life story and all that he's accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between news reports of his presidency and what elementary readers really want to know about the first black president. Pictures on each page and inspirational quotes lead readers effortlessly through the meticulously uncomplicated and age-appropriate language. This highly requested biography is sure to...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"No one in Salem was safe. From 1962 through 1963 neighbors were accusing neighbors of witchcraft and sentencing one another to death. Follow along with the true story of a doomed town in the midst of some of the world's most famous witch trials. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
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Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"No one in Salem was safe. From 1962 through 1963 neighbors were accusing neighbors of witchcraft and sentencing one another to death. Follow along with the true story of a doomed town in the midst of some of the world's most famous witch trials. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"When Howard Sharpe spotted a group of southern sea otters floating off the coast of California, he was nearly as surprised as if he had seen a dinosaur. The otters were thought to be nearly extinct, and yet he spotted hundreds splashing in the water. Soon, Howard and other environmental activists sprang into action to make sure this once nearly extinct species didn't disappear forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"William Hornaday admired the American bison. He wanted every American to see the beautiful animal that was once plentiful across the Great Plains. But in 1886 he made a shocking prediction. Unless something changed quickly, bison would disappear from America forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to learn how William and other activists brought the bison back from the brink. Then, learn more about bison and other animals...