Steven Otfinoski
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English
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"On May 31, 1889, heavy rains and a dam failure sent flood waters sweeping into Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The 50-foot-high wall of water quickly demolished much of the town. Will you and your new husband be able to escape certain doom as you wait for your train to leave the station? Can you climb onto your house's roof for safety before the building completely fills with water? Will you join in the effort to save others who are floating by on the roofs...
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English
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Before commercial airplanes became a common form of travel, giant airships were a popular mode of long distance transportation for those who could afford it. But airships could be quite dangerous. In an instant, they could explode or catch fire. Explore what happened when the Hindenburg ignited and became a flaming fireball in the sky. Could anyone survive such a horrific disaster?
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Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Every battle has two sides, and the Battle of Fort Sumter during the American Civil War is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Union, and then read the perspective of the Confederates. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this event
10) World War I
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book details major events of World War I, as well as the war's cultural impact."--Provided by publisher
11) World War II
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
12) Fireflies
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers learn about the firefly, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet. Includes activities
13) The Vietnam War
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book details major events of the Vietnam War, as well as the war's cultural impact"--Provided by publisher
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the Great Depression that left millions of Americans without jobs, including how people struggled to make a living in a time of high unemployment and how the government tried to solve the country's economic troubles
15) The Cold War
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Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The United States and the Soviet Union were allies during World War II, but a conflict between U.S. democracy and Soviet communism turned them into enemies. This resulted in a war unlike any other, and a fight that was always near the breaking point." -- Back cover
16) Raccoons
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers learn about the raccoon, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet. Includes activities
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English
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Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of ten people who experienced one of the most pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement - the marches from Selma to Montgomery. In March 1965 nonviolent activists, led by Martin Luther King Jr., began a series of marches in Alabama. They faced brutal resistance as they struggled for voting rights for African-Americans in the South and across the nation. Suspenseful,...
18) Great Escapes #4
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fourth installment in the Great Escapes series is here-perfect for fans of the I Survived series!
December 13, 1920. It was a typical Monday morning when three US Navy officials boarded a hot air balloon for an easy, routine training flight. But as evening came, heavy rain and wind knocked Lieutenants Louis Kloor, Stephen Farrell, and Walter Hinton off course,...
19) Zookeeper
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English
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Zookeepers are highly trained individuals who manage animals in captivity for conservation, or, to be displayed for public enjoyment. Zookeepers are responsible for cleaning and feeding the animals, behavioral observation, and educating the public through presentations. This jovial book explores various branches of the field and covers pertinent training, education, job duties, career path, and employment opportunities. Lively text profiles professionals...
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English
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It's the 1800s, and you are a child from a poor family. You have to go to work to keep from starving. Will you: Work as a pauper apprentice in an English factory? Emigrate from Ireland in order to work in the New England cloth mills? Make your living on the streets of New York City selling newspapers? Everything in this book happened to real people. And You Choose what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to opportunity, to wealth, to...