Eric Braun
1) Trapped behind Nazi lines: The story of the U.S. Army Air Force 807th Medical Evacuation Squadron
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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In the midst of World War II, a group of Army Air Force medical workers found themselves trapped behind enemy lines after surviving a plane crash. What followed were two months of sheer terror. Vivid details bring to light how they survived and the emotions they faced on a daily basis. Primary-source quotes bring the story to life.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew positive and negative attention for kneeling during the national anthem to protest police violence against minorities in 2016. Two years later, he made headlines again when he became a spokesperson for Nike. Explore Kaepernick's football career and his work as an activist.
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English
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A choose-your-own-adventure in which the reader can proceed as a sheriff in the Old West, an advisor on the moon, or the friend of a wealthy but shallow trendsetter in a modern version of the classic fairy tale. Includes a history of The Emperor's New Clothes."
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On April 27, 2015, a packed Senate gallery watched as Loretta Lynch became the first African American woman to be named US attorney general. Long before Lynch became attorney general, she found herself immersed in politics. When she was fourteen, her father ran for mayor of Durham, North Carolina. This inspired a passion for politics in Lynch. Upon graduation from law school, Lynch quickly rose through the ranks at a high-powered law firm, and eventually...
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"Part of the Laugh and Learn series, this book provides guidelines for kids on how to get along with the adults in their lives. It shows kids how to build relationships, repair them, and how to know when they need to change them while being true to who they are"--
12) Stephen Curry
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry, from his childhood to his rise to stardom.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gertrude and Reginald are both monsters that hide under beds, but they couldn't be more different. Or so they think. Come along to learn how living things are all alike, yet different from nonliving things.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Joe Joe the wizard has a problem. His spell to turn homework into chocolate bars has gone to syrup! Come along to learn how solids, liquids, and gases help Joe Joe with his sticky mess. A fun and engaging way to get young readers engaged in science concepts!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This biography of a movement and the teen activists behind it delves into the quest for gun safety legislation in light of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida"--
16) Lindsey Vonn
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Proflies the professional skier, from her childhood and early career to her successes at the World Cup and the Olympics.
17) Tom Brady
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Tom Brady is the star quarterback for the New England Patriots. He's led his team to more division titles than any other quarterback in NFL history. Learn how he became a sports megastar, how he stays fit, and more.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Buzzer-beaters, walk-off homers, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest clutch moments in sports history. Discover more about Christian Laettner's last-second shot in the NCAA playoffs. Read about how Kerri Strug landed a near-perfect vault performance on an injured ankle, helping the U.S. gymnastics team win gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Find out how the "Hail Mary" football play first got its name in...