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Every state and region in the United States is showcased in this big, beautiful book of the U.S. Beginning with a lush thematic section covering topics from early America to civil rights, population, and the new millennium, the United States Encyclopedia then delves into vibrant essays on each state and the U.S. territories. Fun facts about people, places, and events are sprinkled throughout. Also included: U.S. facts and figures, a listing of the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.
3) Vermont
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"From skiing in the Green Mountains to touring the historic state capitol in Montpelier, there's lots to see and do in Vermont! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Vermont special."--Amazon.com.
4) Nevada
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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As one of the driest states in the country, Nevada has few residents outside of cities such as Las Vegas and Reno. Readers will trace the history of this remarkable state from its earliest settlement to its latest developments. They will also dive into the local culture, see the state s many fascinating sights, and learn about its economy.
6) California
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of California, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
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"In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Sy Montgomery's popular 2011 Orion magazine piece, "Deep Intellect," about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death,...
8) Delaware
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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"From Killens Pond State Park to Fenwick Island's Shipwreck Museum, there's lots to see and do in Delaware! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Delaware special"--Publisher's website.
9) Michigan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Located amid the waters of the Great Lakes, Michigan takes its name from a Native American word meaning large lake. Readers will trace the history of this remarkable state from its earliest settlement to its latest developments. They will also dive into the local culture, see the state s many fascinating sights, and learn about its economy.
10) Nebraska
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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"From visiting a sod house from the 1800s to exploring a hand-planted forest, there's lots to see and do in Nebraska! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nebraska special"--Publisher's website.
12) New Jersey
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities,and sights of the state of New Jersey, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
13) South Carolina
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of South Carolina."--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Tells the life story of Anne Frank, the Dutch Jewish girl whose diary chronicling her years in hiding from the Nazis became beloved the world over after her death, and includes a chronology and bibliography.
16) The Bahamas
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Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of the Bahamas.
17) Libya
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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"An oil-rich nation in North Africa, Libya has seen a great deal of turmoil in recent years, with civil war continuing to affect the country today. Readers will explore Libyas history and find out what events have led its current situation. They will also find out what it is like to live in Libya today, from which kinds of jobs are common to what people eat and where they live. Additionally, the book offers a close look at Libyas rugged landscapes,...
18) Minnesota
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"From the Mississippi's headwaters to one of the largest malls in the country, there's lots to see and do in Minnesota! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Minnesota special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning"--Provided by the publisher.
20) Alaska
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Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Alaska.