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Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 1936, eighth grader MacNolia Cox became the first African American to win the Akron, Ohio, spelling bee. And with that win, she was asked to compete at the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC, where she and a girl from New Jersey were the first African Americans invited since its founding. She left her home state a celebrity—right up there with Ohio’s own Joe Louis and Jesse Owens—with a military band and a crowd of thousands...
4) Vote!
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Using a campaign for mayor as an example, shows the steps involved in an election, from the candidate's speeches and rallies, to the voting booth where every vote counts, to the announcement of the winner.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared, and even mad. What do you do? No matter who your loved one is, this story can help you through the tough times."--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In 2020, police killings caught on bystander video placed US police under scrutiny and spurred activists to call for reform. Learn the history and factors behind police brutality in the US, especially in Black communities"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"What's a ballot? Can you dance at a politcal party? And what do a donkey and an elephant have to do with it all? Election Day is coming up and with it comes a lot of questions about the U.S. electoral process. From campaigns and politcal parties to voting, kids can find out all about our elections"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Gun violence has had a continued impact on public safety. This title takes a closer look at the effects of gun violence on specific demographics and American society"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Vote for me! It's election time, and campaign ads are everywhere. But what does fundraising, door knocking, and campaigning have to do with getting elected? Readers learn all about political campaigns and how they play a part in our elections"--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Back from the Brink answers these questions and more as it delves into the threats to seven species, and the scientific and political efforts to coax them back from the brink of extinction. This rich, informational look at the problem of extinction has a hopeful tone: all of these animals' numbers are now on the rise.
20) Corn
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Popcorn, corn on the cob, corn dogs, cornflakes-corn is used in many favorite foods. This book offers up the history of corn as well as the details concerning planting, cultivation, harvesting, and its many uses. A cornucopia of information about a popular farm product.
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