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1) Islam
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world"--Cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Formats
Description
Traces the inspiring life and career of the late founder of Apple, covering topics ranging from his struggles as an adopted child and a college dropout to his Buddhist faith and friendship with Steve Wozniak, in a portrait framed around his inspirational Stanford University commencement speech.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
Winner of the NBCC Award for General Nonfiction Named on Amazon's Best Books of the Year 2015--Michael Botticelli, U.S. Drug Czar (Politico) Favorite Book of the Year--Angus Deaton, Nobel Prize Economics (Bloomberg/WSJ) Best Books of 2015--Matt Bevin, Governor of Kentucky (WSJ) Books of the Year--Slate.com's 10 Best Books of 2015--Entertainment Weekly's 10 Best Books of 2015 --Buzzfeed's 19 Best Nonfiction Books of 2015--The Daily Beast's Best Big...
6) The moon
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
©2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Facts about the Moon and its place in the solar system.
7) Mary Poppins
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
A blast of wind, a house-rattling bang, and Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane. Quicker than she can close her umbrella, she takes charge of the Banks children--Jane, Michael, and the twins--and she changes their lives forever.
8) Hawai'i
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
©2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Introduces the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Hawaii.
9) Vermont
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From skiing in the Green Mountains to touring the historic state capitol in Montpelier, there's lots to see and do in Vermont! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Vermont special."--Amazon.com.
10) Welcome to India
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
©2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to the history, culture, geography, and people of India.
12) Portugal
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Portugal is a country full of rich architecture, natural beauty, and history. Today, Portugal is also known for its culture, food, and its attraction as a tourist destination. This book highlights the beauty of the country and discusses its progress as a nation, from ancient times to present day, enabling readers to learn firsthand what makes Portugal what it is today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World series ensure an immersive...
13) Morocco
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 10.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"The country of Morocco is a unique part of Africa with beautiful architecture, ancient history, and an exotic flair. This book describes Morocco's rich history, examines how the country has evolved, and explores what its people and customs are like today." -- Publisher's website.
14) The moon book
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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.
15) Sudan
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Sudan"--Provided by publisher.
16) The sun
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and photographs introduce the Sun and its features"--Provided by publisher.
17) Welcome to Kenya
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
©2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to the history, culture, geography, and people of Kenya.
18) Ethiopia
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Ethiopia"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Language
English
Description
"[The author] takes us into the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee to tell the story of eight families on the edge. Arleen is a single mother trying to raise her two sons on the 20 dollars a month she has left after paying for their rundown apartment. Scott is a gentle nurse consumed by a heroin addiction. Lamar, a man with no legs and a neighborhood full of boys to look after, tries to work his way out of debt. Vanetta participates in a botched stickup...
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