Joeming Dunn
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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History comes alive in this nonfiction graphic novel! Readers will follow along as World War II is detailed, from its genesis in the aftermath of World War I, through the rise of Adolf Hitler, and the development of the Atlantic Wall to repel an Allied invasion across the English Channel. Operation Overlord is examined, from early planning, destruction of German infrastructure, and the gathering of men and supplies in England for D-Day, June 6, 1944,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ms. Hansen and the Explorers are very interested in learning--they want to know everything they can about the human body. But they aren't alone! The Zelmans, Xeni and Zeno, have come from their planet to learn about Earth's beings too! They travel past the eyelids, through the eyes, into the optic nerve to learn how the eyes provide the sense of sight. Come along as the Explorers and their favorite guest's tour the eyes. Do you know how the human...
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English
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Animals have been an influential part of science, technology, and travel throughout time. Shamu: The 1st Killer Whale in Captivity introduces readers to the historical climate of the 1960s, information on Orcas, background on Shamu, a chronology of Shamu's life, and how her captivity influenced history. Colorful graphic art, fast facts, and a glossary will bring the historic animal to a younger audience. A great supplement to your history graphic...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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History comes alive in this nonfiction graphic novel! Readers will follow along as the Vietnam War is detailed, from its genesis in nineteenth century French colonialism and the rise of Ho Chi Minh, to the French withdrawal in 1954, the division of the country into North and South, and the subsequent entry of the United States. The ensuing war to prevent communist expansion is examined, including the attack by the North Vietnamese on the New Year...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Romeo and Juliet, each from an Italian family that despises the other, desperately try to be together in their rash and youthful love, with tragic results. Includes discussion prompts, fun facts, a short biography of Shakespeare, and famous phrases from the play. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Martin Luther King Jr. has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in an informative nonfiction graphic novel. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and civil rights leadership have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
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English
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Animals have been an influential part of science, technology, and travel throughout time. Bud: The 1st Dog to Cross the United States introduces readers to the historical climate of the 1880s and the first automobiles, background on Bud, a chronology of Bud's trip across the country, and how that trip influenced history. Colorful graphic art, maps, history of the early automobiles, fast facts, and a glossary will bring the historic mission to a younger...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Booker T. Washington has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in an informative nonfiction graphic novel. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and contributions have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ms. Hansen and the Explorers are very interested in learning--they want to know everything they can about the human body. But they aren't alone! The Zelmans, Xeni and Zeno, have come from their planet to learn about Earth's beings too! They travel into the respiratory system into the lungs' alveoli to learn how the lungs exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide. Come along as the Explorers and their favorite guest's tour the human lungs. Do you know how...
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English
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Animals have been an influential part of science, technology, and travel throughout time. Laika: The 1st Dog in Space introduces readers to the historical climate of the 1920s through 1950s, background on Laika, a chronology of Laika's trip into space, and how that mission influenced history. Colorful graphic art, diagrams of rockets, history on the Space Race, fast facts, and a glossary will bring the historic mission to a younger audience. A great...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! George Washington Carver has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in an informative nonfiction graphic novel. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and inventions have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
History comes alive in this nonfiction graphic novel! Readers will follow along as World War I is detailed, from its genesis in the Industrial Revolution to its conclusion on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, Armistice Day. Innovations in warfare such as battleships, submarines, airplanes, aircraft carriers, and zeppelins are introduced, as are the horrors of trench warfare and poison gas. Readers will learn of the...
33) Cesar Chavez
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Cesar Chavez has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in an informative nonfiction graphic novel. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and humanitarian efforts have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Ms. Hansen and the Explorers are very interested in learning--they want to know everything they can about the human body. But they aren't alone! The Zelmans, Xeni and Zeno, have come from their planet to learn about Earth's beings too! They travel through the circulatory system into the bean-shaped kidneys, and out through the urinary system to learn how the kidneys filter waste and perform its other functions. Come along as the Explorers and their...
35) Clara Barton
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Clara Barton has been plucked from history books and her life and accomplishments have been depicted in an informative nonfiction graphic novel. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and humanitarian efforts have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
36) Amelia Earhart
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Amelia Earhart has been plucked from history books and her life and accomplishments have been depicted in an informative nonfiction graphic novel. The subject's birth, childhood, education, achievements, and disappearance have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
37) Graphic Warfare
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English
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On the ridges of Gettysburg and the island of Iwo Jima, in the trenches of the western front and the jungles of Vietnam, and across the sands of Normandy and Iraq, brave soldiers gave their all to complete their missions. Experience engaging interpretations of these historic events with Graphic Warfare. In this series, exciting, fact-filled narration brings the riveting action and sweeping adventure of these conflicts into vivid detail. Aligned to...
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Graphic Planet is bringing the Presidents of the United States to BioGraphics! World-class art presents young readers a pictorial chronology of John Adams's life, background on his campaign to be president, major influences on the country, and his influence on history. A timeline, Fast Facts, the president's cabinet, and a glossary provide report information for young readers. Bring the Oval Office to your classroom! Graphic Planet is bringing the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ms. Hansen and the Explorers are very interested in learning--they want to know everything they can about the human body. But they aren't alone! The Zelmans, Xeni and Zeno, have come from their planet to learn about Earth's beings too! They travel through the nervous system, into the brain, and onto a neuron to learn how the brain works and all the functions it performs. Come along as the Explorers and their favorite guest's tour the human brain....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Germany, 1989. After the end of World War II, Germany was split into East and West Germany. A wall was built separating the two sections, families, and a country. Witness the fall of this wall on November 9, 1989, in this impressive graphic novel. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom discussion.