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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Growing up in the segregated town of Clarksville, Tennessee, in the 1960s, Alta's family cannot afford to buy her new sneakers--but she still plans to attend the parade celebrating her hero Wilma Rudolph's three Olympic gold medals.
12) My pen
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An artist celebrates the many things he can do with a simple pen, and encourages the reader to do the same.
13) The Old Truck
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family's daughter. The truck is been part of her daydreams as she grows up and develops strength and independence. As an industrious young woman, she pulls the rusted and overgrown vehicle from its almost-grave and restores it"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On a school field trip to Washington, D.C., student council member Grace and her classmates learn about the three branches of the federal government, how school government operates, the qualities of effective leadership, and how to be a good citizen.
16) Show Way
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The making of "Show ways," or quilts which once served as secret maps for freedom-seeking slaves, is a tradition passed from mother to daughter in the author's family.
20) Swim, Mo, Swim!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On Field Day, Mo swims a lot faster than he knew he could, not because his team might win but because a fish keeps nibbling his toe.
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