Elaine Landau
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What is the executive branch? It's the part of government that's led by our president. But who else is part of the executive branch? And just what does this branch do? Read this book to find out.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The oil spill was the largest in U.S. history. In April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded and sank. Oil gushed into the Gulf of Mexico from a deep ocean well. For months, the energy company BP tried to control the leak. More than four million barrels of oil flowed into the Gulf before the well was stopped. Fishers, shrimpers, and many others along the Gulf coast lost their income as polluted water prevented fishing and stifled tourism....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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James Bond may be one of the good guys, but the spies in this book definitely aren't-nor are the traitors and assassins! Crack open this book to uncover more secrets about history's most terrible assassins, traitors, and spies.
4) Jupiter
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the characteristics of the planet Jupiter and its moons, as revealed by photographs sent back by unmanned spaceships.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's that wrinkly dog with the square head, waddling walk, and loving spirit? It's the bulldog! Bulldogs look goofy, but they are also calm and sturdy. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever - and it's easy to see why. If you're a bulldog fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its sweet personality and charming nature to its history as a bullfighter turned show dog. You'll also want to find out how to care for the bulldog....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's that dog with the curly coat, good looks, and keen intelligence? It's the poodle! Poodles come in three sizes and different colors, so poodle lovers can pick their favorite! Poodle owners think they have the best dog ever - and it's easy to see why. If you're a poodle fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its friendly, people-pleasing nature to its history as a working dog in Germany. You'll also want to find out how to care...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's that dog with the thick, shiny coat and fun-loving spirit? It's the golden retriever! Golden retrievers are cheerful, energetic, and devoted companions. If you're a golden retriever fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its brave search and rescue work to its roots as a hunting dog in Scotland. You'll also want to find out how to care for the golden retriever. So check out this go-to guide for golden retriever lovers - and learn...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's that dog with the long body, soft ears, and loyal personality? It's the dachshund! Dachshunds are sweet dogs with clownish attitudes and bold streaks of independence. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever - and it's easy to see why. If you're a dachshund fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its strong bark and great potential as a watchdog to its history as a badger hunter in Germany. You'll also want to find out how...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's that dog with the tiny body, big ears, and winning personality? It's the Chihuahua! Chihuahuas are spirited dogs with keen intelligence and seemingly fearless attitudes. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever - and it's easy to see why. If you're a Chihuahua fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its popularity among Hollywood stars to its history as a favorite pet in Mexico. You'll also want to find out how to care for...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's that dog with the stocky build, bushy eyebrows, and alert personality? It's the miniature schnauzer! Miniature schnauzers are outgoing dogs with lively attitudes and loads of energy. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever - and it's easy to see why. If you're a miniature schnauzer fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its thick whiskers and sweet expression to its history as a pet and rodent hunter in Germany. You'll...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's that friendly cat with the round face, muscular body and glossy coat? It's the American shorthair! American shorthairs are curious, playful, cuddly cats. Their owners think they are the best cats ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're an American shorthair fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its history catching mice on ships to the New World to its work fighting the San Francisco plague in the 1900s. You'll also want to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's that dog with the wrinkly muzzle, curly tail, and great love of people? It's the pug! Pugs are playful and outgoing dogs, yet they're happiest spending time with their human family. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a pug fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its flat face and sturdy build to its history as a royal dog in China. You'll also want to find out how to care for the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's that dog with the perky ears, big eyes, and lively personality? It's the Boston terrier! Boston terriers are "people pooches" with playful spirits and keen intelligence. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever―and it's easy to see why. If you're a Boston terrier fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its smooth coat and sturdy body to its history as a fighting dog in Boston, Massachusetts. You'll also want to find out...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The guitar is one of the coolest, most popular instruments around. Rockers Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen are legendary for their guitar-playing skills. The guitar is also a main instrument in country, blues, jazz, and classical music. But is the guitar the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional guitarists like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good guitarist needs. Discover whether...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The clarinet is a wonderful instrument. Its smooth, creamy sounds enhance all types of music, from classical to jazz to rock and roll. Indeed, artists as diverse as Benny Goodman, Supertramp, and the Beatles have all featured clarinets in their songs. But is the clarinet the right instrument for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional clarinetists like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good clarinetist needs....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The drums are a blast to play and fun to learn. Drummers play in many types of groups from rock to pop to jazz. The band Led Zeppelin had hard-rocking drum rhythms. Even Beyoncé dances to the beat of the two drummers in her band Suga Mama. But are the drums right for you? Or would a different choice be better? Hear what professional drummers like about their instrument, and learn what skills a good drummer needs. Discover whether the drums are your...