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2) Forrest Gump
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Language
English
Description
In the 1960s, Forrest Gump, a pleasant and obedient son with low intelligence, joins the army, returns from Vietnam famous for his heroics, and makes millions on a Louisiana shrimp boat while steadfastly loving a girl from his childhood.
4) Chains
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
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After being sold to a cruel couple in New York City, a slave named Isabel spies for the rebels during the Revolutionary War.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Relates the excitement caused by Henry Ford as he drove the "horseless carriage" he built, particularly when he decided to win a race to get money to build a new car that anyone could afford.
7) The Lawless
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Series
Language
English
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This seventh volume of The Kent Family Chronicles follows the lives of family members during the last half of the nineteenth century.
8) The bastard
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Series
Language
English
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This is the story of Philip Kent. The illegitimate son of a British nobleman who was denied his heritage, he embraces the ideals of the fledgling nation of America-and takes up arms against his father's homeland.
9) The titans
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Series
Language
English
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Description
This fifth volume of The Kent Family Chronicles depicts the effects of the American Civil War on various family members.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the slime queen, Karina Garcia. Follow the story of Garcia as she creates a successful business teaching people how to make different types of slime and other crafts with her successful YouTube channel and her company Craft City. Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts....
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the man and the story behind the creation of America's national anthem, profiling Francis Scott Key as a busy and respected political advisor who was inspired to write his famous poem after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry.
12) NASA
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Introductory text and full-color images explore the role of NASA in space. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Formats
Description
Growing up in a New England orphanage unaware of his family and of how he had lost his left hand as an infant, twelve-year-old Ren is terrified of the future, until a young man shows up claiming to be his long-lost brother, with whom he embarks on an adventure-filled odyssey of scam artists, petty criminals, and resurrection men.
15) The seekers
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Language
English
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The end of the colonies' fight for independence begins a new and glorious battle to build the new nation. When Abraham Kent falls in love with his step-sister he sets in motion a ate that will drive a generation westward -- until Amanda: a girl-child with the heart of a woman, seeks the new frontier that is this land's greatest opportunity--and most awesome dread. The struggles of an emerging new nation are woven into this epic of pioneers settling...
16) The Americans
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Series
Language
English
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The definitive volume in Jakes's bestselling series finds the Kent family reaching to finally embrace its legacy, and its future. In the final installment of the Kent Family Chronicles, the remaining Kents seek to fulfill Philip Kent's original American dream. As Gideon Kent's health deteriorates, he fears for the future of his family. Their dynasty, now in ruins, stands as a tarnished symbol of all the Kents have lost in the unstable years of war...
18) The warriors
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Language
English
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Description
This addictive John Jakes adventure blends the Kents' ruthless push for an empire with murderous betrayal and the Civil War's life-altering culmination With the Civil War reaching its gory climax, the divided Kent family is pushed to the edge of complete destruction. With the advent of the transcontinental Union Pacific Railroad, the Kents continue to fight for their foothold among America's wealthy founding families. While their private, insular...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Nonfiction
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Misty Copeland is one of the most famous dancers in the world. But before she was dancing for millions of fans, Misty was just a young girl who loved ballet, even though she didn't look like the typical ballerina. Learn how she made it all the way to the top in this exciting level 3 biography!"--