Emily Rose Oachs
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Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, was a man of contradictions. Jefferson penned the most stirring claim of the Declaration of Independence: "all men are created equal." Yet during his lifetime, Jefferson owned hundreds of enslaved African Americans. An adamant believer in limited government, Jefferson nevertheless acted without constitutional power to buy land from France—the Louisiana Purchase—that doubled the size of...
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In 1846, the eighty-seven members of the Donner Party left Illinois to begin a new life in California. Many pioneers made this journey, but the Donner Party faced delays and terrible misfortune. Trapped with few supplies in the snowy Sierra Nevada for the winter, what would the travelers do to survive? To understand the impact of a disaster, you must understand its causes. How did taking an untested shortcut affect the Donner Party's progress? How...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Get ready for a trip to beautiful South Carolina! Mountains and beaches make up much of this state's landscape, but there is plenty more to discover. In this fact-filled title, engaging text and beautiful photographs combine to show off the state's history, culture, industry, and more. Maps show important landforms and cities, while profiles highlight people and wildlife, a recipe introduces a favorite food, and a timeline puts history into perspective....
6) California
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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California has come a long way from its Spanish mission beginnings! Today, this diverse state is a leader in farming, technology, and entertainment. Readers can learn all about the Golden State, from its natural wonders to its favorite foods, festivals, and sports teams through leveled text and colorful photos. Features profile a famous Californian, introduce a favorite animal, map out important places, and allow readers to test a recipe from the...
9) Police Cars
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to police cars. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
10) Dump Trucks
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IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to dump trucks. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
11) Utah
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IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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From the red rocks of the Colorado Plateau to the towering Salt Lake Temple, Utah is a fascinating place! Readers can learn about the landscape, history, and people of the state in this fact-filled title. Features map out important places, show significant historical events, and allow readers to try out a favorite recipe. Take a trip to the Beehive State with this fun title!
12) Dump Trucks
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In need of a giant hauler? Bring in the dump truck! The big truck looks very much like a heavy-duty sandbox on wheels. It moves dirt, rocks, and other loose loads. This book geared toward beginning readers spills basic facts about dump trucks.
13) Tractors
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Up for almost any job, a tractor is a dependable farmhand. This field machine plows, plants, and bales hay, among other things. It also lets many different pieces of farm equipment hitch a ride. The powerful tractors rolling through this book will pull along beginning readers.