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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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When lawyer Gabriel John Utterson witnesses the odd behavior of a man named Edward Hyde, who uses cheques signed by Utterson's friend Dr. Henry Jekyll, he decides to investigate the strange and violent man. Utterson soon discovers the horrible and incredible truth in the form of a letter written by Dr. Jekyll and left near the body of the late Mr. Hyde.
Author Robert Louis Stevenson is believed to have had a somewhat volatile relationship with...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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In seventeenth-century France, the heroic young d'Artagnan and his noble compatriots Athos, Porthos, and Aramis are pitted against the master of intrigue, Cardinal Richelieu, and the quintessential wicked woman, Lady de Winter.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 66
Language
English
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A classic tale of an orphan growing up in the 1800's of England. Intimately rooted in the author's own biography and written as a first-person narrative, "David Copperfield" charts a young man's progress through a difficult childhood in Victorian England to ultimate success as a novelist, finding true love along the way.
6) Black Beauty
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This classic tale of a handsome, spirited horse, 'Black Beauty' has been a children's favourite for over 100 years. Anna Sewell tells the story of Beauty's life from a young foal through to a working horse.
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English
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Jude the Obscure, the semi-autobiographical final novel from Thomas Hardy explores notions of surprising candor; within the eponymous protagonist lies the tragic truth of failed ambitions and relationships. In a fierce exploration of the darkness of love and the intellect, this is one of the great tragic novels of English literature.
Jude Fawley, an earnest boy from a rural English village, dreams of a life of academia despite his working-class background....
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Publisher
Kensington Publishing Corporation
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (464 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Updated With The Latest Facts And Photos"A Black history buff's dream." --Ebony From ground-breaking achievements to awe-inspiring feats of excellence, this definitive resource reveals over 450 "firsts" by African Americans in fields as diverse as government, entertainment, education, science, medicine, law, the military, and the business world. Discover the first doctor to perform open heart surgery and the youngest person to fly solo around the...
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Español
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Pocas veces un libro ha penetrado tanto en el imaginario colectivo y la psicología humana como El extraño caso del Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde; incluso hasta formar parte del vocabulario corriente para designar trastornos de doble personalidad.
La historia sigue al abogado Gabriel John Utterson por las calles de Londres, quien, ocupándose de los asuntos de sus ricos y aristócratas amigos, llega a ganar la confianza del Dr. Jekyll-científico obsesionado...
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Publisher
African American Images
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (200 pages)
Language
English
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How to find the right mate by learning to recognize the wrong one. Women would like to make better choices in selecting a mate, and this book helps them recognize the qualities they desire and how to find them beneath the fa�cade men often possess. The book looks at nine different player stereotypes, including truth tellers, mama's boys, betrayers, and deceivers, and teaches women to read the signs through the player's behavior and past history....
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Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
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In 2018 the number of people displaced worldwide by violence, persecution, or natural disaster had reached 68.5 million. The world faces an unprecedented crisis as people flee their homes, seeking safety, peace, and a better future for themselves and their families. Refugees set off, often on foot or by boat, on dangerous journeys to cross international borders where they can apply for asylum, or protection, in a new country. While many countries...
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African American Images
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (176 pages)
Language
English
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No black child is left behind with the support of his or her family. With a surprisingly honest and hard-hitting approach, this volume postulates that a lack of reading experiences in the African American household is the true cause of low scores on today's standardized tests. The discussion stresses the significance of literacy in a child's future and the importance of parental involvement toward shaping that future. In an educational climate where...
14) Malala Yousafzai
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
270L
Language
English
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"Malala Yousafzai began speaking up for the rights of girls when she was very young. Her bravery has inspired people are the world and helped change laws."--Publisher's website.
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English
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"When you're born a girl, some parts of the world are kinder places to grow up in than others. Meet Kaneila, Jade, Mahnoosh, Makena and Luisa. They are five girls in five different countries whose lives are overshadowed by violence and injustice, just because they are female. These girls navigate the challenges and horrors of period poverty, female genital mutilation, lack of access to education, body shaming and femicide. The stories are heartbreaking...
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English
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Have you ever noticed that there are unwritten rules that tell boys how to act, think, and feel? Nobody knows where they came from, but one day--BAM!--you suddenly feel these invisible forces pushing you to follow the rules of masculinity, even if they don't make you happy. This get-real guidebook isn't about learning the rules of the Boys' Club--it's about UNLEARNING them and figuring out how to be brave...smart...cool...confident...strong!
19) Malala Yousafzai
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
440L
Language
English
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"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Malala Yousafzai in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter."--Amazon.com.
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Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
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"Every October 11th, the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl, a United Nations day dedicated to promoting gender equality and championing the rights and achievements of girls everywhere. The International Day of the Girl features nine characters whose stories reflect the reality of girls' experiences around the world. From Afghanistan to Brazil to Canada, each inspiring story highlights a human rights issue as it specifically affects...
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